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[Gateway] the Shaman
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jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
The Apache rules. One of the most underrated control drivers on the market without a doubt.
Comfortable grip, beaded and VERY good at carving lines.
I'll be nabbing some shamans today. Will report back!
Comfortable grip, beaded and VERY good at carving lines.
I'll be nabbing some shamans today. Will report back!
bhadella
* Ace Member *
Color me interested. I'm still searching for a shallow, non-beaded understable putter to be the flippy compliment to my Pures and Zone.
mattc
* Ace Member *
Magic will do that ^^^
I got a proto Shaman today in what feels like Soft plastic. I really think Gateway made a fantastic disc. It feels a little like an XD in the hand. The rim is shallow, but comfortable for a power grip. Mine has a slight dome, but nothing major.
The disc flies wonderfully. It has a very neutral flight and is very good at holding lines. It isn't really very understable like I was expecting, but it will flip up a little if thrown hard. It flies with a decent amount of speed, and doesn't have an abundance of glide. It will fade out a little bit when it slows down, but not very much.
I think this will be a very popular driving putter for those who don't like the way deep putters feel on drives. I don't think it will replace my P2's, but if I didn't prefer deep putters, the Shaman would most likely make the bag.
The disc flies wonderfully. It has a very neutral flight and is very good at holding lines. It isn't really very understable like I was expecting, but it will flip up a little if thrown hard. It flies with a decent amount of speed, and doesn't have an abundance of glide. It will fade out a little bit when it slows down, but not very much.
I think this will be a very popular driving putter for those who don't like the way deep putters feel on drives. I don't think it will replace my P2's, but if I didn't prefer deep putters, the Shaman would most likely make the bag.
curveball4
* Ace Member *
Any chance anybody could compare to a Spike?
periodicalcicada
Newbie
Any idea when the shaman is gonna up for sale??? Sounds
Super sweet
Super sweet
I have done the same. I find the chief and shaman to fit in nicely behind my longer mids. I use a tweener speed driver for 90% of my drive. I know have 4 putter molds, 3 mids and 2 drivers.
mattc
* Ace Member *
Any more info?
Or better yet, a side by side pic with a magic.
Or better yet, a side by side pic with a magic.
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
I threw my shaman a few times yesterday as one thing that this does well is fly very straight. I was ripping it on 275-300+ power pulls and it had very little turn. I'd rate it's fresh flight as a -1,2 which I thought to be kind of odd. My shaman is a proto in a firm S plastic.
I will also say the shaman feels better on the hand than the chief. It is nearly the same depth but the bulky magic like wing feels more comfortable than the super slim chief rim.
My complaint with both the chief & shaman is that they're very power hungry. They're certainly elite in terms of speed and distance capabilities on low lines vs. a traditional putter, but they don't power down well for smooth approaches. These discs are right in line with what I say a lot of newer players tryin to do. Gun low shots and let the disc do the work instead manipulating lines with a smooth approach.
I will Likely bag the chief due to its ability to fly low and fast but the shaman isn't a disc that I find to be too necessary. It may season into a unique hyzer flipper, but as of now, it's stability is too much to differentiate from the chief.
I will also say the shaman feels better on the hand than the chief. It is nearly the same depth but the bulky magic like wing feels more comfortable than the super slim chief rim.
My complaint with both the chief & shaman is that they're very power hungry. They're certainly elite in terms of speed and distance capabilities on low lines vs. a traditional putter, but they don't power down well for smooth approaches. These discs are right in line with what I say a lot of newer players tryin to do. Gun low shots and let the disc do the work instead manipulating lines with a smooth approach.
I will Likely bag the chief due to its ability to fly low and fast but the shaman isn't a disc that I find to be too necessary. It may season into a unique hyzer flipper, but as of now, it's stability is too much to differentiate from the chief.
Buiscutboy
Double Eagle Member
Prototype
Eagle Member
So, will it likely compare to a PA4? I bag a PA4 and love it! To me it is the best driving putter for hyzerflips and soft straight shots. I also love the 300s plastic. Thanks for the input.
I want one. Badly.
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