[Discraft] Let's talk about Magnets

[Seedlesstom]

So, I've never really fell in love with anything in the Discraft lineup except for Magnets. It was kind of short lived, though. My first putter ever was a Magnet. I threw them for a while then wanted to switch things up and eventually settled on Wizards. However, I still have a soft spot for Magnets and I kind of want a real nice one to display. What is there in terms of collector Magnets? What is the crown jewel?

 

[BrotherDave]

The Hope Diamond of Magnets is a MidniteBiker Tearin' One Off LE. It may not even exist but if it does, oh boy. Worth more than Facebook stock, assuredly.

 

[@iDiscGolf]

I think it's the 4 chains, maybe not, but definitely NOT 2 chains...

 

[Moose33]

Although if you found one with the rapper two chains on it it's worth a lot.

 

[Stardoggy]

My favorite part is when they stick to the refrigerator.

 

[Reniger]

My favorite part is when they stick to the refrigerator.

Ow. That one got me. My sides hurt a little...

When I first got serious about DG many moons ago, I was an all Discraft guy. A Black Soft Mag was my absolute GO-TO. I used that thing until it was beat to hell, warped like cheese bubbling up under the broiler, and faded to gray with no stamp. I loved that putter. But no Magnet, soft or D I've found could ever match that feel or flight. I was pretty bummed for the last couple years. Tried dozens of putters, MVPs, Innovas, Trilogy, Gateway, until finally settling between Wizards and Prodigy putters. Then, this summer I found RDG. I'm all set, thanks.

 

[PMantle]

My first putter ever was a Magnet. I threw them for a while then wanted to switch things up and eventually settled on Wizards. However, I still have a soft spot for Magnets and I kind of want a real nice one to display. What is there in terms of collector Magnets? What is the crown jewel?

I took a similar path. I have used lots of putter after that first Magnet. After a particularly terrible tournament recently, i went back to that first Magnet and am now wondering why I ever stopped using it. I hate the current Pro D though. This one is soft, and feels perfect in these cooler temps.

 

[BirdieMachine]

I have to say I did a long time ago putt with a Yellow Magnet, it was called soft but it was slick and hard. I beat that thing to trash! Actually I just remembered it's up on my roof. hehe

 

[DanJon]

I have two absolute butter soft magnets from 94.

I don't event throw them but I should.

 

[Seedlesstom]

Looks like I'm on the hunt for a 4 chain Magnet then! Thanks for all of your help. Let's see if I can put my first discraft disc in my collection!

 

[Seedlesstom]

Actually... What's up with these Z Magnets I'm seeing? I didn't even know they made Magnets in Z plastic.

 

[kenjiac]

Actually... What's up with these Z Magnets I'm seeing? I didn't even know they made Magnets in Z plastic.

They made crystal Z magnets 5 or so years ago. I have an orange one. Paid $25 new i'd be willing to part with it. Pm me an offer if your interested. 8/10 used it for a little while but i'm not a fan of z plastic.

 

[mattw]

Looks like I'm on the hunt for a 4 chain Magnet then! Thanks for all of your help. Let's see if I can put my first discraft disc in my collection!

Four chains pop up on Ebay frequently. The Magnet is my favorite putter. I am not one for collecting discs but I do have two nice Four chain Magnets. One has the old Discraft D logo the other has the pulse stamp.

 

[DanJon]

Actually... What's up with these Z Magnets I'm seeing? I didn't even know they made Magnets in Z plastic.

Z Magnets are awful glide less turds.

I don't have experience with the Cryztal Z version.

 

[hendryxdisc]

4 chain magnets are the shizzz! I found two in a gas station once and used them until they were paper plate flippy. Took years though before they became semi useless

 

[Kodachrome]

....

How do they work?

 

[The Last DJ]

My first putter was a soft magnet in pro d plastic. I used it for years and still have the thing. It's incredibly warped and worn - has a nice thumb track built in now. I'm certain that if it hits chains again the disc would explode and turn to dust. It's retired - possibly one of the oldest discs I have.

 

[Monkeypaws]

Just started messing around with a Magnet for one disc rounds in the snow the other day - color me impressed.

It may be one of the straightest flyers I've ever thrown. It is light, and pro-D, so it may be a tad less stable than the norm.

Given I am throwing it from a standstill in 10" of snow, it works. It feels very nice in the hand as a putter, which I look forward to trying in more clement weather.

 

[Snap-it]

Have you tried the D-line Reef? A fadeless Magnet, but will turn more in the wind. These two putters look virtually identical, only the less stable Reef actually has a bead...tiny but there. Magnet has a slightly more scooped out underside of wing, though you'd be hard pressed to tell just by glancing at them.

 

[Moose33]

I like the flight fine, but that deep sloping shoulder feels downright weird to me the Focus and Challenger are better for my grip if your picking a Discraft putter.