Until we run them in a firm, translucent blend
Will they always be super flat?
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[Drivers] The RDG Tyrant: fairway driver
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Will they always be super flat?
thelonepup
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Disclaimer: Noodle Arm with a puddle top Tyrant
First impressions of the tyrant: Very overstable. I was getting no turn and a relativity early fade. I would describe the fade as very gradual; it doesn't turn and burn. This makes it handy for anhyzers you need to flex out without having to worry about it flexing too soon like a firebird type disc.
I was hoping this was going to fly like a fairway driver version of a verdict, but I think the puddle top makes this too OS for this slot for me. I'll be getting another when the stamped ones come out and ask for a regular flat one.
First impressions of the tyrant: Very overstable. I was getting no turn and a relativity early fade. I would describe the fade as very gradual; it doesn't turn and burn. This makes it handy for anhyzers you need to flex out without having to worry about it flexing too soon like a firebird type disc.
I was hoping this was going to fly like a fairway driver version of a verdict, but I think the puddle top makes this too OS for this slot for me. I'll be getting another when the stamped ones come out and ask for a regular flat one.
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
Yeah the puddle topped ones are definitely a touch more OS than the flat ones.
The Tyrant is tentatively approved by the PDGA! We are just awaiting the official announcement. Work it into your bag with confidence and start beating these up!
Once we have some stamped I am going to split the category into a flat top and a puddle top so you can grab one of your preferred taste, or both if you want the duo.
I won a hole 19 playoff the other day with the heat Tyrant. It fought a nice headwind, leaned but never really turned and faded back to avoid a large Creek to the right of the basket.
PARKED for the win.
I hope this disc continues to find the hands of players. It isn't the Teebird clone that some folks thought it would be BUT it's exactly how I had dreamed it would fly. Beefy but rapidly becoming more workable while retaining a very reliable flight.
The Tyrant is tentatively approved by the PDGA! We are just awaiting the official announcement. Work it into your bag with confidence and start beating these up!
Once we have some stamped I am going to split the category into a flat top and a puddle top so you can grab one of your preferred taste, or both if you want the duo.
I won a hole 19 playoff the other day with the heat Tyrant. It fought a nice headwind, leaned but never really turned and faded back to avoid a large Creek to the right of the basket.
PARKED for the win.
I hope this disc continues to find the hands of players. It isn't the Teebird clone that some folks thought it would be BUT it's exactly how I had dreamed it would fly. Beefy but rapidly becoming more workable while retaining a very reliable flight.
OB Four
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Been using this disc for forehands and overstable throws. I know initially said it was similar to an fd2, but I'm actually finding it to fly similar to an fd3 and really loving it on forehand shots. Just ordered another and requested a flat one to see how they compare to this puddled top one.
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
The Tyrant is officially PDGA Approved!
Streets
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Reniger
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Hmmm... This makes me want to play a tourney with nothing but a RDG/Faction bag. Tyrant/Raptor/FLX Ptero/Amber Ptero/Andro C/Element Proto 3/Lithium/Serpent/Scale and DONE. Winner, winner, Ptero dinner!
Well... I guess the Proto 3 isn't approved yet... Maybe drop that.
Well... I guess the Proto 3 isn't approved yet... Maybe drop that.
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
Stamped Tyrants have arrived!
Whoa baby are these looking vicious
Whoa baby are these looking vicious
Stamped Tyrants have arrived!
Whoa baby are these looking vicious
Wow. That looks killer.
Maybe I should try out a flat topped one with a stamp. TBH I tried out the puddle topped one I got but I preferred my Star Viper.
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
It was as beefy as a Viper for you? Not what I want to hear.
Mine is like a Banshee that seasoned into a beefy Teebird.
I am not sure on the backhand it seemed to be but with a forehand it didn't. I think it was a grip thing. Personally I find puddle top discs mess with my backhand grip so I think I was getting a lot of early releases. It felt great with a forehand. I was getting about the same distance with the Tyrant as the Viper with a little less fade from the Tyrant on a forehand. That is why I want to try a non-puddle top to see if my grip is better. It was certainly more Banshee or Viper then TeeBird though.
I certainly don't think it was a bad disc and I can see it fitting in a lot of people's bags but at least for me, I think there is a decent amount of overlap with my Viper.
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I would say this is pretty accurate for me as well. And i have trouble with puddle top backhands.
Stamped Tyrants have arrived!
Whoa baby are these looking vicious
Great art as always. Props for having artists make your stamps and really completing that craft feel.
HERB brooks
Birdie Member
Stamped Tyrants have arrived!
Whoa baby are these looking vicious
Pretty sweet stamp... I'm glad I snagged a couple last night before it was too late
Great stamp...reminds me of the art style from the old "Cadillacs and Dinosaurs" comic. Ill get probably two of the stamped ones next payday and shoot a review video on them.
For those who havent tried the Tyrant yet, you will LOVE this plastic blend. Cant wait to see what the future holds for this blend
For those who havent tried the Tyrant yet, you will LOVE this plastic blend. Cant wait to see what the future holds for this blend
Ozone Discs
Birdie Member
We gotta get you an Andro C it uses the same blend. We are also working with RDG on our next blend a slightly stiffer transparent blend for those who prefer the opto/champ style plastic.
jcassidy1990
Reptilian Disc Golf
Yeah all plastic kudos goes to Ozone for the formulation. Steve is an impressive force in DG design, that is for certain.
Ozone Discs
Birdie Member
Thanks man, total team effort! Awesome that it's finally complete. Now I just need a stamped one for my bag. Stamps turned out amazing by the way.
