[Innova] new innova dx plastic

[Kodachrome]

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I DO INDEED.

i purchased and threw my first dx discs (a teebird and an eagle) since i first started throwing and HOLY CRAP. they go far, they feel so very controlled and you hardly have to throw them at all. great, great discs.

so here's my question: do any of you guys throw dx for your workhorses? if so, how does it wear? how long is the "sweet spot" there? i know many complain about dx being crap. i have a lot of trees around and after 2.5 rounds of golf today i can say for sure that my teebird and eagle behave much differently. each one also has a chunk out of it too.

i'm just curious how i can be successful throwing DX - pointers on stages of wear and the durations would be nice. i will obviously be keeping some premium plastic in the bag, but i threw a dx teebird 400' feet today - A FREAKING TEEBIRD - my eagle went 360' uphill and i piped a 360' downhill shot that flipped to flat, never turned and barely faded with the teebird. i was simply blown away by how amazing these discs are in DX and i want someone to show me the way. these discs are just too good not to use. i won't even need speed 9 anymore. i might not even need distance drivers.

does anybody throw the "new" innova dx and have success with it other than rocs?

 

[BirdieMachine]

I have to agree, I had a DX Teebird a few years ago and my only real issue was after a tree hit how is this thing going to fly now. Bent it back but still left me uncertain and less confident. I gave it away. I think you could get away throwing them but maybe you need 5-6 in the bag. Hit a tree and leave it in the bag till after the round. You'd also have to throw them a bunch in the field to make sure you know how each one fly's.

 

[Buiscutboy]

I don't throw as far as you, but I've never had a DX disc noticeably change flights during a round. My home course is very wooded, and I seem to hit a tree on every hole.

Wait, I take that back. Once I hit a rock with one of my Eagles, it lost a chunk, and didn't fly quite the same. But rocks are special cases. I've also gotten DX discs into piles of rocks with only minor scuffing.

My bag is mostly DX. Half of the time. When I'm using Eagles instead of XLs, or Cobras instead of Ghosts. I don't seem to go through discs very fast, even with all of my tree hits.

So what I'm saying is.... I have no idea.

Also, I've heard GStar Teebirds fly alot like DX.

 

[tbird888]

DX is more durable than most people claim. Tacoed a DX TB after hitting a tree point blank off the tee. Bent it back into shape and kept throwing it. It only got better. Wound up throwing it into water to protect my 11X. As soon as it hit, I instantly regretted not throwing the 11X. That DX was perfectly seasoned. :doh:

Those that have only thrown molds that were designed for baseline plastic in premium plastic are missing out. Congrats on taking the chance, Chrome.

I'm sorry, but I find it hard to believe that you've been playing 23 years and didn't "trust" a DX TeeBird after a hit that tacoed it, BM.

 

[joecoin]

I also recently got a bunch of DX teebirds. Mine are very light. I like 'em!
I also have 2 new Star TL's. I don't like 'em!
That's because I have a noodle arm.

 

[BirdieMachine]

I've even had Pro plastic change pretty quickly on early tree smacks. I'm pretty much transferring over to all Champ and Star. I play a lot though, 36 holes minimum 5 days a week. A DX Teebird just doesn't last playing 10 rounds a week. I carry 4 Teebirds also, one Champ a 3 Stars in various stability. I would need to carry probably 8 DX Teebirds to make them last. Thats just not practical for me. I also carry 22 discs and don't have room for 4 more. I'm already crammed.

 

[Kodachrome]

yeah, that's what makes me nervous. during the summer i try to get in at least 18 holes at least 5 days out of the week.

 

[mattc]

i use a lot of base plastic in the winter, mostly because of good gritty grip.

 

[discguy42]

DX is good stuff. I love the grip and bag a few in the plastic. Dx plastic is very firm and not flexible like some of the higher end stuff. DX is always said to have more glide than the premium plastics and it is generally not as stable as the premium plastic too.

DX is more susceptible to cuts,scrapes, gouges and warping because the plastic is so rigid and lacks the elasticity/rebound-ability of star or champ plastic. Star feels like there is a rubbery additive in for flex and grip. I'm no scientist, just speculating.

Hard and direct impacts can do serious wapage to DX, it can usually be bent out but it might change the flight some. Normal wear on DX only makes the disc fly straighter with a loss of fade.

You can buy DX two for one compared to premium plastic too. So buy a few and start the cycle.

How many people out there are throwing and cycling DX Rocs as I type?

 

[BrotherDave]

I recently picked up one of these new DX Eagles to replace the perfectly beat S.EX I lost (RIP Champystar). The waxy plastic isn't my favorite either but hey, it's still cheap. I speculate that this new DX run comes from having a good deal of leftover plastic from running whatever plastic makes R-Pro in the Eagle mold. Either that or Innova's new supply of plastic is just rubbery like this. From what I understand, it's really hard to consistently create the same type of plastic, that's why the Richardson bros over at MVP get paid the big bucks at their day jobs.

 

[Agricolae]

DX Teebird gives a beautiful flight. I like mine for late turnovers. I pair it with worn-in Champ TB. DX-Pro-Star Leopard trio also works well. I've never noticed the one tree = different flight that others have seen and I've hit a lot of trees with DX cobras, rocs, leopards, teebirds, and valkyries. They do start, or move toward, stable-understable so stay away if you need something to handle torque and/or headwinds.

Oh, and did someone mention glide? Crazy glide.

If you like DX Teebirds, try beating in a DX Viper . . . those things can fly really nice also.

 

[banknwank]

I have recently revisited dx plastic, mostly looking to minimize molds with the cycling thing......I've always liked the feel , grip and glide. It seems like there is always a favorite run of plastic . No matter what brand or type of plastic. Another poster mentioned the time you may have to spend in the the field becoming familiar with your cycle of dx possibly being a downside. That has been the best part for me. I am throwing farther and getting a better feel for what disc/shot for the conditions. What disc I might turn over into wind, down wind and/or in calm conditions. There is always that fear of one more tree hit ,or sidewalk skip, might take your favorite disc out of your happy place. But, the next one in the cycle should be ready to step up in no time. I have only had a few premium plastic discs that I fell in love with and knowing they can take some abuse and not change is nice also. I was huckin at my local field today and admiring the flight of my dx plastic. All that field work put my ex archangel out to about 360 :clap:. But 360 clears the grass to land on some blacktop.....dx + blacktop= Ouch. The aa is my turn over driver any way, but won't take too long to become " flippy"...... Floppy becomes down wind disc and put a freshy on top of the cycle. Liking the idea of fewer molds for consistant feel.

 

[tylerc]

the aviars in dx have been amazing recently! so grippy!

 

[BirdieMachine]

The only DX I carry is a couple Rocs and Drone. In Mids the wing isn't as wide to make a fast transition from Stable to Understable. I have a Roc3 JL that I haven't thrown yet and if I like that over the Ranchos I'll start the cycle going with JL Roc3's. I also picked up a Lucid Verdict so I think the Drone is done officially. I really like the grip and feel of the Verdict. I've had to do a lot of sanding and bending in that Pro D Drone to keep it overstable. I'd rather just not have to worry about it.

 

[HiFi]

Boy I guess Prerube has really struck fear into the hearts of the posters around here.

I use a dx TB and Destroyer for dead straight to understable shots. I also carry them as my **** discs for water holes. I look for the stiffer less rubbery ones that have a nice chalky feel.

As far as them being used for a workhorse I am in the no category.

 

[Kodachrome]

so, i had a flippy orange teebird that needed hyzer to pop up even when it was new. after a couple tree hits i couldn't do much with it.

i tuned it today, say whaaaaaaaaaaaaat? after i finished, i tried to hyzer flip it and i looked dumb. dx ain't half bad.

 

[ChiCubs]

I love me some DX plastic. Just got a juicy package in the mail from DiscGolfCenter.com. All DX: Beast, Viking, Archangel. I also have a couple Stingray DXs in my bag one beat to hell, the other fairly beat. I also throw a DX First Run Valk, 171g. The hyzer flips are zen glorious.

 

[Monkeypaws]

I usually have a couple beat up DX drivers I keep around for water holes - the only problem is that I usually end up liking them so much I don't want to lose them.

 

[garublador]

I usually have a couple beat up DX drivers I keep around for water holes - the only problem is that I usually end up liking them so much I don't want to lose them.

I usually throw new discs over water. They're easier to replace and don't fly as well.

 

[Questatement]

Full DX bag here and it's quickly becoming my favorite bag. The only think that I can't find is a really stable DX Rhyno. Other than that, I carry 20 different molds from speed 10 down. The variety is fun and covers everything except big D.

The Cobra, Archangel, and Wolf are some seriously under rated discs, IMO.