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[Other] The DGCR Mold: Let's build a disc!
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tbird888
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A lid is the only acceptable answer to this question, but that's not going to make Tim much money.
I don't golf without a Polecat, and winter golf is Zephyr/Polecat/Putter.
Marmoset
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What do you think will sell?
tbird888
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I just added a kitty back to my bag. It's really only there because it's so fun to throw though. Although now that Proxies have been pulled, it does fill that role on shorter distances.
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You pulled Proxies? Really?
Marmoset
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there are a few of us that throw lids every round.
But tbird888's concern is still valid.
Should we make a lid and hope the non-lid-throwing DGCRers will buy them because it is a DGCR disc? Or should we aim for a putter (or other) that most everyone will use?
IMO, we should aim for disc sales to at least break even on the mold cost.
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tbird888
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I honestly don't know, but lids are kind of niche molds. Something like a versatile mid or putter will more than likely outsell a lid by a considerable margin. That doesn't mean that the lid shouldn't be pursued. It just means you're limiting your market to make Tim money.
tbird888
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I did, yes. It's not worth going into why I pulled them, but I've been gyro free for a few weeks now.
Fair enough.
Mulligan
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No one is putting out a decent lid that can compete with the Polecat, and yet the Polecat could use an update and a better quality baseline plastic. Plus it was the first thing on a lot of people's minds when this idea what bought up. Its the perfect niche market void.
I played a round yesterday that I ended up heavily leaning on my Polecat for 10 out of 18 holes.
Its just such a good mold for doing a little bit of everything well.
I say we stick a fork in the mold debate, and get this "Troll-Cat" on the way!
I played a round yesterday that I ended up heavily leaning on my Polecat for 10 out of 18 holes.
Its just such a good mold for doing a little bit of everything well.
I say we stick a fork in the mold debate, and get this "Troll-Cat" on the way!
Oh. I had been firmly in the woodcock camp. And think that's a great choice.
But I would buy TONS of cycleable stiff baseline (KC Pro Style) Gazelles. Speed 6 moderately overstable fairway please. (Although they will be awfully close to the Gila, I'd imagine.)
But I would buy TONS of cycleable stiff baseline (KC Pro Style) Gazelles. Speed 6 moderately overstable fairway please. (Although they will be awfully close to the Gila, I'd imagine.)
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The sonic competes with the polecat and actually does a better job of being a lid. The only reason I don't currently bag one is the durability issues. A RDG fastback with plastic that won't crack would be soooooo much better than an RDG polecat.
discguy42
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I do not have a desire to buy, own, or throw any lids...unless this becomes one :\
Give me a good neutral putter or mid, that would be more useful/sellable for the majority of throwers. Even though I know this might not reach too far outside thses forums or be known about by the general DG public.
I will still support the DGCR disc no matter the mold/stamp/plastic outcome :thmbup:.
Give me a good neutral putter or mid, that would be more useful/sellable for the majority of throwers. Even though I know this might not reach too far outside thses forums or be known about by the general DG public.
I will still support the DGCR disc no matter the mold/stamp/plastic outcome :thmbup:.
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Mulligan
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Gateway made that DoggyStyle fastback a year or two ago and I was very underwhelmed by it.
Crazy understable. I'm pretty sure I cracked one right away, too.
The Polecat is literally a perfectly neutral Putter. I mean, its a lid, too, but not the usual diameter of traditional lids, so the best of both worlds.
Yeah, ideally I'd have two Polecats - one at 175 as the neutral thrower putter, and one around 150 that acts more like a lid.
Marmoset
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agreed. I like my lids light because they are more lid-tastic.
Heavy lids lose a little of their awesomeness IMO.
Keep in mind that I play in the thick forest so wind is rarely an issue. This is tainting my view.
If we land on a lid design I'd like to make sure we get some lighter weights.... if we can.
Heavy lids lose a little of their awesomeness IMO.
Keep in mind that I play in the thick forest so wind is rarely an issue. This is tainting my view.
If we land on a lid design I'd like to make sure we get some lighter weights.... if we can.
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Marmoset
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^^^^
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