Definition of a Noodle Arm

[RussMB]

Okay, I've gone through all the threads and I cannot find a definitive definition for what defines a noodle arm. I know the basic definition, as someone who doesn't throw very far. I was ecstatic the first time I put a disc over 300ft, but then I'll read where someone will declare themselves as a noodle arm for throwing 325ft. I'll say that I can confidently put a disc 250ft, I've thrown 300ft but not consistently. I just wanted to know what that fine line is between Noodle arm, average, Pro.

 

[cblack129]

i have a noodle arm IMO

 

[biscoe]

i have a noodle arm as well. 300 is about it with any accuracy. it's a mistake however to consider it in terms of "noodle arm, average, pro". there are any number of relatively successful pros who have what i would call noodle arms. until you are playing with the elite your short game can make up for your short arm.

 

[tallpaul]

These days; I'm sure anything under 300 consistently; is considered noodle arm. (With that said, I've pointed out, and it's true, that you can be a high level advanced/low level pro; and only drive 280; if your upshots and putting are money. If you choose your courses/tournaments, you can win and/or place in the top five with no more distance than that. I still think many people overestimate their distance....as everyone says they throw over 300 feet now; with many claiming 400 ft. no trouble. Unless you live in Texas; where length is their primary course design asset; just how often does one need to throw 400 feet?

 

[RussMB]

i have a noodle arm as well. 300 is about it with any accuracy. it's a mistake however to consider it in terms of "noodle arm, average, pro". there are any number of relatively successful pros who have what i would call noodle arms. until you are playing with the elite your short game can make up for your short arm.

Okay, that makes sense. Yeah, I can usually place a disc confidently between 250-275ft with accuracy. I've started practicing my drives with my Mids and putters. As well as dialing it down, so I can watch my form.

 

[leppard]

Anything less than 400' is noodle.

 

[craftsman]

I don't know the answer but I sure feel like a noodle arm. I can consistantly go 300 (gps) but it seems that all the locals bomb over 400. Then they look at my disc selection and laugh

 

[biscoe]

internet 400 maybe...

 

[valkyrie]

Anything less than 400' is noodle.

Im a noodle :\

 

[craftsman]

If I had to place em:
<250 noodle
250-350 average

 

[valkyrie]

I can throw probly 300. But my "fairway" shot always gets me under the basket

 

[RussMB]

These days; I'm sure anything under 300 consistently; is considered noodle arm. (With that said, I've pointed out, and it's true, that you can be a high level advanced/low level pro; and only drive 280; if your upshots and putting are money. If you choose your courses/tournaments, you can win and/or place in the top five with no more distance than that. I still think many people overestimate their distance....as everyone says they throw over 300 feet now; with many claiming 400 ft. no trouble. Unless you live in Texas; where length is their primary course design asset; just how often does one need to throw 400 feet?

That is what I was wondering too. I know how easy it is to "Round Up". lol I would like to top 300, but I think you are right about 400+. I would like to throw 300ft, that is my goal. But I don't have the time to put in to reach 400ft. I'm starting to play a little more realistic, I've eliminated playing the pro par. (Only on occasion, and it depends on the course)

 

[leppard]

I am a noodle as well.

 

[cblack129]

somebody on here has in their signature "it's all about the second shot". i definitely believe that.

 

[billnchristy]

I am a proud noodle arm. I may not make over 280' regularly but a lot of you guys who can knock 300+ have an upshot that needs a shot of viagra. I am 150' back and park it and you are 60' and still end up with a longer putt...not always of course, but it happens a lot.

 

[RussMB]

somebody on here has in their signature "it's all about the second shot". i definitely believe that.

Don't get me wrong, parking a disc under, or even IN, is Glorious. But I definitely agree with that statement!

 

[Roc1Time]

Aynthing under 300 I consider

 

[AdamCaudle]

I think it's a way of being modest.

 

[prerube]

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[leppard]

I think it's a way of being modest.

That's it.