Halibut Skies
Bogey Member
...among other things. Over the last year+ I've sustained numerous injuries, the most pertinent being a broken right wrist, the one I throw with; tennis elbow and Tendinitis; and shoulder surgery to repair a torn Labrum. The shoulder surgery isn't exactly related to disc golf, it tore initially in highschool when I played baseball, then another time when rock climbing, and it'd been bothering me during disc (subluxation - partial dislocation).
Now, 4.5 months out of surgery, done with physical therapy, working with a Pilates trainer, I'm back to [at least] thinking about playing. More than anything, while things continue to strengthen and heal, I'd like to practice putting. Luckily by buddy has a basket that he was able to lend me, and I've got a decent stack of putters. Back to this in a moment.
Saw the surgeon last week for a final evaluation. He gave me the go ahead to play disc as long as I take it easy. So, that same day, I threw 40+ putts on the practice basket and hit up a local park to play a round. Maybe.
I brought the following:
3 Putters - 170g OG Wizard, 172g evo-proline Wizard, 174g SSS Wizard
4 Mids - 173g X Comet, 174g Z Buzzz, 175g Z Buzzz SS, 172g Glide
I played at Aquatic Park, in Berkeley, CA - lots of water on the front 9. I skipped the first hole, not willing to throw on such a risky water hole, especially due to hesitancy having not thrown in so long. (What are my abilities?)
Second hole, I throw the Comet. Not precisely where I wanted to put it - hit an early tree and my disc lands maybe 35 feet from the pad. No biggie, not flustered. Finish out the hole, 2 over. On the next hole, or maybe it was the one after, we are throwing again over water. The Z Buzzz is the most over stable disc I brought, and my only chance of sticking a landing, so I go for it. Nice flight, but not enough hyzer on release. Into the water it goes. Too far from shore to fish it out. Not a big deal.
Keep playing. Find the Comet to be my go-to. My mentality was, before playing, that I should bring discs with low power requirements and relatively low weights to maximize my ability to keep up with everyone else. Also, to learn the ropes. I'm still new to the game, as I've only been into it for a year, and have been injured throughout most of that time, unable to play either at all, or gravely handicapped.
So, it was nice to find that I could put the Comet on a nice straight line. Annhyzers were nice and pretty, too. Never once completely turned it over. I don't think I ever put it past 180ft though, at most.
The Buzzz SS felt cumbersome in my hands and I only threw it once or twice. I could not match the glide I was achieving with the Comet. The Glide I threw twice, both throws nice and straight, one a slight drift right, as intended. I don't know whether I was able to throw it past the Comet, but perhaps on a slightly lower line, which has its advantages.
The putters I threw quite a bit. Had some very accurate approaches and maybe 4 decent putts. The first few putts were garbage, missing the basket entirely sometimes, from 15ft in, but still, I kept my cool and pressed on.
I really like the Wizards. They feel great in my hands and I know what I can do with them. Drives and approaches even more than putts.
I think I stopped after the 15th hole as it was dark and I didn't want to over do anything. In total I threw 13 holes I believe. Felt fine going home. Not great, but no particular pain.
The following day and on I'm experiencing lots of pops and cracks in there, as with the rest of my body. A little freaked out, but I talked with the Pilates instructor, who thinks it's fine so long as there is no pain associated with it. I played on Wednesday, the 22nd of Feb. I don't want to play for a little while, as the shoulder doesn't feel all that stable and I'm just not that confident yet.
So, putting then. I've got a nice stack of Wizards, which I like, but many are on the heavy side. the weights are as follows: 170, 172 (2), 174, 175 (2), 176. I have two Ions as well, both 174g, which I like, but I don't want to fiddle with them at this time. So I'm looking to pick up some lighter putters, maybe even go back to trying a few Magics. I was thinking 165-170 weights for whatever I end up choosing. Sound about right?
Also, any advice on the mids? I think the X Comet is the only one I would bring if I played again soon. But, I was a bit fatigued, even with such a low weight. The Glide is 172g, but I think I prefer the Comet. Either way, the only other mid I have that I would consider throwing, when that time comes, is this DX Shark I've got. It's 145g. I'm thinking it's just too dang light. Maybe not, but I was thinking something in the mid 160's range would be ideal.
Mids that I have/have used: Roc, Comet, Buzzz. The ones I've got are all quite heavy nearing max weight, if not.
I'm open to any brands and/or suggestions for discs, weights, and rehab strategies. For putting practice I've set up markers at 10, 15, and 20 feet. Mostly throwing from 10 and 15. Only did that the one time though, before the partial round last Wednesday. Once it stops raining, I'll set things up in the yard.
Thanks for your input, it is greatly valued.
Now, 4.5 months out of surgery, done with physical therapy, working with a Pilates trainer, I'm back to [at least] thinking about playing. More than anything, while things continue to strengthen and heal, I'd like to practice putting. Luckily by buddy has a basket that he was able to lend me, and I've got a decent stack of putters. Back to this in a moment.
Saw the surgeon last week for a final evaluation. He gave me the go ahead to play disc as long as I take it easy. So, that same day, I threw 40+ putts on the practice basket and hit up a local park to play a round. Maybe.
I brought the following:
3 Putters - 170g OG Wizard, 172g evo-proline Wizard, 174g SSS Wizard
4 Mids - 173g X Comet, 174g Z Buzzz, 175g Z Buzzz SS, 172g Glide
I played at Aquatic Park, in Berkeley, CA - lots of water on the front 9. I skipped the first hole, not willing to throw on such a risky water hole, especially due to hesitancy having not thrown in so long. (What are my abilities?)
Second hole, I throw the Comet. Not precisely where I wanted to put it - hit an early tree and my disc lands maybe 35 feet from the pad. No biggie, not flustered. Finish out the hole, 2 over. On the next hole, or maybe it was the one after, we are throwing again over water. The Z Buzzz is the most over stable disc I brought, and my only chance of sticking a landing, so I go for it. Nice flight, but not enough hyzer on release. Into the water it goes. Too far from shore to fish it out. Not a big deal.
Keep playing. Find the Comet to be my go-to. My mentality was, before playing, that I should bring discs with low power requirements and relatively low weights to maximize my ability to keep up with everyone else. Also, to learn the ropes. I'm still new to the game, as I've only been into it for a year, and have been injured throughout most of that time, unable to play either at all, or gravely handicapped.
So, it was nice to find that I could put the Comet on a nice straight line. Annhyzers were nice and pretty, too. Never once completely turned it over. I don't think I ever put it past 180ft though, at most.
The Buzzz SS felt cumbersome in my hands and I only threw it once or twice. I could not match the glide I was achieving with the Comet. The Glide I threw twice, both throws nice and straight, one a slight drift right, as intended. I don't know whether I was able to throw it past the Comet, but perhaps on a slightly lower line, which has its advantages.
The putters I threw quite a bit. Had some very accurate approaches and maybe 4 decent putts. The first few putts were garbage, missing the basket entirely sometimes, from 15ft in, but still, I kept my cool and pressed on.
I really like the Wizards. They feel great in my hands and I know what I can do with them. Drives and approaches even more than putts.
I think I stopped after the 15th hole as it was dark and I didn't want to over do anything. In total I threw 13 holes I believe. Felt fine going home. Not great, but no particular pain.
The following day and on I'm experiencing lots of pops and cracks in there, as with the rest of my body. A little freaked out, but I talked with the Pilates instructor, who thinks it's fine so long as there is no pain associated with it. I played on Wednesday, the 22nd of Feb. I don't want to play for a little while, as the shoulder doesn't feel all that stable and I'm just not that confident yet.
So, putting then. I've got a nice stack of Wizards, which I like, but many are on the heavy side. the weights are as follows: 170, 172 (2), 174, 175 (2), 176. I have two Ions as well, both 174g, which I like, but I don't want to fiddle with them at this time. So I'm looking to pick up some lighter putters, maybe even go back to trying a few Magics. I was thinking 165-170 weights for whatever I end up choosing. Sound about right?
Also, any advice on the mids? I think the X Comet is the only one I would bring if I played again soon. But, I was a bit fatigued, even with such a low weight. The Glide is 172g, but I think I prefer the Comet. Either way, the only other mid I have that I would consider throwing, when that time comes, is this DX Shark I've got. It's 145g. I'm thinking it's just too dang light. Maybe not, but I was thinking something in the mid 160's range would be ideal.
Mids that I have/have used: Roc, Comet, Buzzz. The ones I've got are all quite heavy nearing max weight, if not.
I'm open to any brands and/or suggestions for discs, weights, and rehab strategies. For putting practice I've set up markers at 10, 15, and 20 feet. Mostly throwing from 10 and 15. Only did that the one time though, before the partial round last Wednesday. Once it stops raining, I'll set things up in the yard.
Thanks for your input, it is greatly valued.
