So you want to make the basket smaller for Pros? (No, we don't.) Here's how we do it.

[Ahildy13]

[QUOTE=oldmandiscer;3655801]

Originally Posted by Ahildy13

It's harder because the disc is exposed to the wind longer and the basket doesn't catch as well while moving upwards in trajectory. For instance you can putt faster if the basket is lower to the ground, putt level or nose down some and not go so far past. With a raised basket, you have to consider you may miss that 35-40 footer and have another 35 footer coming back. So you will have to do some adjusting to your putt if you are smart. You might 3-4 putt if you gun it everytime and airball it. I've seen pro's do it.

So yes, putting is harder on an elevated basket.

You're describing a missed putt, not a putt.

The target area is the exact same, so the putt is the exact same difficulty.

The repercussions for a miss are worse.

[Innova63]

[QUOTE=Ahildy13;3655796]

Originally Posted by oldmandiscer

By your logic, smaller basket = harder putting.
So an elevated basket is not harder because the target area is the exact same.

You are so dumb.

Not my Quote....

I do not not believe I have said those words in that particular order.....


ever....

[oldmandiscer]

[QUOTE=Ahildy13;3655806]

Originally Posted by oldmandiscer

You're describing a missed putt, not a putt.

The target area is the exact same, so the putt is the exact same difficulty.

The repercussions for a miss are worse.

Because the repercussions are worse makes it a tougher putt. Like flying 35 feet by instead of 20. So now you need to adjust the putt speed making it harder. The basket doesn't catch as well coming upwards in trajectory. Especially if it's windy. Much harder.

If the height didn't matter then they wouldn't do it would they? Of course it's harder. In fact I have played some raised very high. My 3 footer is now a 10 footer which I have to turbo putt to make.

Answer, of course it's harder. Even worse if it's windy. I would rather putt level then upwards into a 30 mph headwind. Goes from doable to almost impossible.

[Ahildy13]

[QUOTE=oldmandiscer;3655810]

Originally Posted by Ahildy13

Because the repercussions are worse makes it a tougher putt. Like flying 35 feet by instead of 20. So now you need to adjust the putt speed making it harder. The basket doesn't catch as well coming upwards in trajectory. Especially if it's windy. Much harder.

If the height didn't matter then they wouldn't do it would they? Of course it's harder. In fact I have played some raised very high. My 3 footer is now a 10 footer which I have to turbo putt to make.

Answer, of course it's harder. Even worse if it's windy. I would rather putt level then upwards into a 30 mph headwind. Goes from doable to almost impossible.

You continue to speak in vague generalizations, while I use facts. Who said you have to hit the basket on an upward trajectory? Turbo putt or lob it in. Who said it was windy? The best way to do a test would be in a controlled environment without variables like wind.
Just because you might have to take a second shot doesn't mean the first shot is harder. The game is played one throw at a time.

If the target area is equal, and the distance to the basket is the same, the difficulty is the same.

[oldmandiscer]

[QUOTE=Ahildy13;3655814]

Originally Posted by oldmandiscer

You continue to speak in vague generalizations, while I use facts. Who said you have to hit the basket on an upward trajectory? Turbo putt or lob it in. Who said it was windy? The best way to do a test would be in a controlled environment without variables like wind.
Just because you might have to take a second shot doesn't mean the first shot is harder. The game is played one throw at a time.

If the target area is equal, and the distance to the basket is the same, the difficulty is the same.

Do you play?

[DanJon]

Originally Posted by oldmandiscer

I'm a fan and I hate the trend of raised baskets and artificial OB everywhere. Layups. No true fairways. They are taking skill out of the game just so putting can stay super easy.

Some pros layup on raised baskets, some don't.

Look at Calvin Heimburg at the Memorial or at Maple Hill.

He had some amazing putts on raised baskets.

On the other hand, some pros layup on regular baskets.

As for fairways, we just had the Director of Course Consulting from the USGA at the golf course I work at.

They want us to make the fairways harder/narrower in order to get the pro tournaments.

Weird, huh?

[rocthecourse]

Originally Posted by Innova63

Not my Quote....

I do not not believe I have said those words in that particular order.....


ever....

Someone didn't use the "Quote Post" right and now it screwing up a bunch of quotes.

[joecoin]

Originally Posted by oldmandiscer

Nope. Not when defended anyways. The best are around 70% from the rim.

Point after touchdown in the NFL.

[oldmandiscer]

Originally Posted by joecoin

Point after touchdown in the NFL.

Are you saying it's too easy? Well yeah it is and no one likes it. I mean who wants a stupid kicker deciding the game by missing an extra point? They did move it back too, which would be akin to making the basket smaller or more difficult. Also the primary goal in football is not to score FG's or extra points, it's to get the TD's. Which is not easy.

It difficult to watch a sport if little challenge exists or if the primary challenge is based on luck and not skill. That is the trend of disc golf. Not to mention the artificial OB everywhere now which is forcing players to layup or play safe too often. Not fun to watch either.

[Cgkdisc]

ALEX: "Smaller disc golf baskets reduce putts made."
(answer in form of a question)

CONTESTANTS
Rec Players: "WTF?"
Am Players: "WTF?"
Weekend Warriors: "WTF?"
Some Elite Pros: "Worst way to improve game?"
Tours Admin: "Way to reduce scoring separation/drama?"
Course Designers: "New way to torture players?"
Course Owners: "Why spend money on smaller baskets?"
DG Media: "Way to make DG videos less exciting?"
General Media: "Who cares?"