Stingray review

One of my favorite mid range discs is the super stingray and the regular stingray disc.  The stingray is an old model that Innova has produced for years.  Before the specific production of mid range drivers, the stingray was considered a mid range driver.  Both models have a lot of glide.  This disc will hold and line and continue on that path for a long time.  This means that a very straight throw will stay straight for a long time because of the glide and stability.  The disc is understable (the super model is slightly more stable) and will easily turn if enough angle is put on it. The low fade that each model has makes sure that when the disc slows down and is using glide to gain more distance, the disc will not finish or tail off very far to the right. This disc can be used to approach and I normally use mine as a second shot when my disc is further than 80 feet from the basket in reasonable wind conditions.  Due to the glide these models have in a tailwind I could throw one of these around 400 feet with solid form.  My favorite place to use this disc is one a tight wooded course with a short distance to the pin.  Throwing the stingray with a lot of spin will cause it to go in a very straight line. If your shot is online away from the trees, it is very likely to stay on that path.  I would rate these discs both five stars.  The best understable approach disc that can be used in a variety of situations even in moderate wind.

What Putter is right for you?

An important part of your game as you progress is to find a putter that fits your style of play.  Now I traditionally have put two different ways. Float putting and straight on putting.  Those are two opposites and there are different forms of putting in between that encompass a variety of both.  Putters like the Pole Cat and the Birdie are great for float putting.  The honestly look like oversized Pringle can lids.  They are very slow and straight putters. Ideal for float putting.  However, if too much speed is put on them, they have a tendency to turn.  If you putt with a lot of power, this may not be ideal for you.  A better putter would be an Avair or a Rhyno.  These are more overstable putters that require more power to be put on them for more accurate putting.  The Aero is an interesting putter.  It has a massive amount of glide and very little fade.  This is good for longer putts that require a straight on finish to the hole.  Beware: if you power this disc and miss the basket, it will keep going enough to frustrate the best of us.  The Avair Driver is my favorite putter.  This is like an Avair but can handle more power on a drive.  Also I got my first hole and one with one of these.  This disc is good for a float putt with a lot of spin and a moderate amount of power.  Good putts with this disc look like they bounce out of your hand and into the basket

Rattling Chains Blog review

The Rattling chains post I want to focus on is 5.5 reasons to improve your putting.  5.5 Reasons to improve your putting is a good article overall.  There are a few things I would change:  I do not care for the title very much. I get that the 5.5 title is unique and might be catchy but to me it doesn't really make sense.  Stress reduction is just as valid of a reason as the other five. The content is also very wordy and sometimes hard to follow.  Having said that, if you can understand the information, it is very valuable.  I agreed with every topic covered and enjoyed the visuals even though simple.  The pyramid will help visualize the thought process that disc golfers should embody.  Muscle memory also tends to something that is overlooked.  Repetition and practice not only help you learn your discs, it helps you find your form.  It is important though to practice good form from the start. Muscle memory can actually hurt if poor form is present.  Even at optimal poor form, a game is likely to be much more difficult than using a less refined good form. Rattling Chains Facebook Page Rattling Chains Twitter Page.Check these pages for upcoming news and events around the disc golf world as well as for more important blogs!

Top five Drivers for Sidearm Throwers

Sidearm or forehand throwing is my favorite style of throwing when I play disc golf.  I will be including my five favorite discs I have used for forehand throwing.  I have used about 40 different discs in total for forehanding and have gotten a good feel of what may work better than others.

5: Force (by Discraft)  I have used a force for quite some time on and off and it is a pretty clutch disc.  It has a decent amount of stability that helps it flip back and create S curves.  The good thing about this disc is that it is not too overstable, so it can be used for lighter throws and gain more distance by flipping back.

4: Max (Innova)  The max is a pretty uncommon disc.  I have only met a few people outside of the friends I convinced to get one that used one.  It is a very stable disc with a slightly lower speed.  It can be used for a good 300-400 foot forehand with a small S curve or just a straight shot and Fade.  I have gotten the Max to around 500 feet with a perfect S curve, but it is not as fast and will not go as far as some of the newer distance drivers.

3. Ape: (Innova)  The Ape is a great disc.  It can be used in a strong headwind for backhanding and a moderate headwind for forehanding.  It is stable enough to flip back from most turns, but is also understable enough to turn just enough for a great S curve.  This disc also flies.  It is very easy to put this disc 300 ft.  While it may be suited really only for longer holes, it sure eats up the distance in a hurry and will make approaches shorter.

2. Drone (Discraft)  This is the only mid range on the list but it deserves to be in your bag.  Seriously a great short range flick disc.  Will go around 300 ft with a straight shot and fade.  Maxes out around 400 with an s curve.  Extremely reliable and predictable.  Produces the most consistent lines for forehand and backhand throws.

1. Nuke OS (Discraft) The Nuke is a hard disc to use.  Very very overstable and hard to put on an s curve.  The good news is once you have enough arm power and can put spin on it, it will produce great s curves and fly out of you hand.  Also anyone who wants to forehand into  massive headwind, here it is finally!!!  Seriously though great disc, greed speed, great stability, great for windy days, great in general.