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They don't push Rocs on newer players because they're overstable, but because they don't respond well to a poor throw. This can be said about most mids on the market. I think the reason the Roc is the disc that gets chosen is because as others have mentioned, it's a proven old disc and because it cycles great. This way a new player can learn with just one disc (and replace it with a fresh one as it wears in) instead of trying to pick up different discs for different lines and trying to learn them all.
This is exactly why I advocate for the BuzzzSS, Buzzz, Wasp, Hornet series. They all feel almost the same in the hand, and you only have to learn one and you know them all. All different lines. They fly correctly when brand new. No cycling needed. Cycling is a total PITA that no one should have to put up with, especially not a newer player.
Cycling is a total PITA that no one should have to put up with, especially not a newer player.
There are a couple things I don't like about it, but that's mostly how it fits in my bag vs other discs...for example it isn't a super long mid for me so sometimes it's hard for me to choose to throw it vs. a putter. However, it is a very trustworthy and consistent disc.
Easy to advocate discs that were made in the shadow of a ROC.
What distance are your rocs maxing out at? Just curious, I might love my rocs so much because I can't throw a putter worth a crap over 200, so I always go with a roc.