Twmccoy
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That's a much bigger sample size than mine. I'm basically comparing a single 175 champ Tern to a single 175 champ Shryke. I bought heavy champ cuz I wanted a Tern that wasn't too flippy. I haven't thrown any others, but I'm scared to think how flippy Terns could get in some plastics and weights. I haven't really given the Shryke a chance backhand yet, but it feels like it doesn't have enough turn for me to get a full flight. I would definitely have to throw it with a flatter release to get as much D, but who knows. SD86 is probably right about arm speed too.
I posted something in the Shryke thread a few days ago about being confused by all the Tern vs. Shryke comparisons. I just don't get why the Shryke gets compared to a Tern any more than to a Katana or even a Boss. It's a good disc, for sure, and I'll keep both it and the Tern in the bag for now.
I think the Shryke needs at least 375' power to really see the full flight. Its a semi-understable disc, but it still takes a decent arm to really flex out. I'll have times when I'm not throwing great and Shrykes seem to stall out and hyzer.
I can see why guys who throw 300'ish might think the Shryke isn't as long as a Tern. Terns tend to be easier to get up to speed. I know I personally had an easier time learning to throw a Tern than I did a Shryke. Once I dialed in the Shryke it started blowing 30' past the Tern.