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Took my judges and Neutron Ions out to compare today, threw about 30 reps of 4 discs (2 judge, 2 N-Ion)
Distance varied between 20-40 Feet
Here is my comparison:
- The Judge is shorter, lower profile slightly.. not a huge different, but its there.
- They both Glide equally as well.
- The Judge holds a straight and slight anny line longer with slower fade/drop than the Ions by about 10-20% longer. Ion Seems to pull into a fade just a little earlier and drop faster at the end.
- The judge has a good "pencil eraser" feel to it that i like.. buts its far too soft for me, Ions have a more premium tack and perfect balance between soft/stiff that gives me a feeling of perfect control every time i grip the disc.
Conclusion:
- I Have larger hands and the Judge felt good, but my Ions feel perfect for my hand size.
- I am a push putter with a slight elbow pop for spin similar to Will Shusterick style and I'm used to a slightly stable putter than drops when i want it to, the judge consistently kept going past the basket, my Ions always finish closer if i miss chains.
- Being that im used to a little more fade/drop at the end of my throws the Judge misses to the right constantly for me.. not that its a bad disc, just doesnt fit my style and what im used to.
The Judge will not make my bag for these reasons, however i would give it a good recommendation to anyone who throws straight/neutral putters and wants slow late fade that doesn't drop as fast when it gets to the basket.
Ions will stay in the bag for now
I might try again when they release a stiffer plastic.
Anyone have any profile comparison pics? Maybe beside an Aviar or wizard?
I bought a classic judge yesterday after doing a few test throws at a dd event. I gave in and bought one. I had had some issues in round 1 with my anode popping out of chains or hitting and running. I usually don't change disc during events. But I went ahead and started putting with it. I felt like it really shaved off some strokes. It seemed to hit the chains and just stick. Then When I did miss it stopped. No real rolling or skidding past. It is now in the bag as main putter with the anode now my backup putter.
This is more my type of a Judge
Sorry saw the thread title and thought of this first
firm or soft?
It's the soft. I picked up a first run black firm one as part of my player pack also
Many here waited for the Classic Hard Judge. It has been up on DD site
for some time now, but nobody is writing about it here. Nobody tried it yet?
Many here waited for the Classic Hard Judge. It has been up on DD site
for some time now, but nobody is writing about it here. Nobody tried it yet?