Favorite new disc of 09

[kyle95]

I know that this thread may be a little late, being that it is a month into 2010, but i was wondering what everybodies favorite new disc of 09 was and why.

Mine is the Elite Z Stalker, because i can rip into it and I know that it won't flip.

[KG_MCDGC]

Boss, hands down.

[Adam Schneider]

Striker, no question.

[ryanajanes]

R-pro hydra

[Scott]

There are a few that came out in '09 that are already in my main rotation: R-Pro Boss, Pro Boss, R-pro Cro, and R-pro Dart. Love them all. I'd say the Pro Boss is my fave because it gets the most use.

[Iowa]

Hmmm... Either the Halo or the Stalker.

[GettinBetter]

Boss

[Adam Schneider]

Hmmm... Either the Halo or the Stalker.
I was thinking of the Halo as a 2010 disc, but I guess I've had it longer than I realized. With the weather, I just haven't had many chances to throw it...

But I still vote for the Striker.

[Iowa]

The Halo is a great disc. It's super fast and flies super straight with a little fade.

[snap7times]

Prob the star boss or z stalker....

[Joshua Olmsted]

I haven't bought a single disc that came out in 09. Still throwing the exact same set of discs except for perhaps adding the flash to the bag.

[General Scales]

Stalker, Ringer or the limited run of ESP Venoms. All ba-dass :trophy:

[runnaman]

Definitely my Pro Boss. That thing is... well... boss.

[DMajor]

Considering I usually have four of them in the bag. It must be the BOSS

[REDFIVE]

Boss, only disc kept in the bag last year. Mako ain't too bad either

[The Ombudsman]

El Jefe es el disco volante mas mejor del ano 2009

[RonTheWhip]

Pro D Ringer!

[DexterHawk]

R Pro Aviar is a super straight upshot disc...

But it's gotta be the Champ Boss for me... It's like a teebird on steroids... Straight for 400+ ft and then a nice consistent fade at the end.

[Will of Doom]

Either the Boss or Stalker. Can't decide

[sillybizz]

Stalker. Did the Zone come out this past year or is it older? I still vote for the Stalker though, two in the bag right now.

[desert_heat20]

The Focus

[maynard]

Wow cant believe im the first to say "Katana". But i would have to say the Boss is pretty Bad Ass too!!!

[Fridgecat]

My R-pro Dart...definately- But I do like my Star Dart and R-pro Cro and R-pro Skeeter all released in 2009.

[DiscGolfOregon3]

Eco-Wraith, Eco-Xcal, Eco-Destroyer, Champ Groove, and pro/champ blend CFR Katana (if it's considered 2009, and not 2010)

But, to pick a favorite . . . the Eco-Wraith, for sure. Only Wraith in my bag . . . goes far and predictable, often :wink2:

-Derek :cool:
www.DiscGolfOregon.com

[TYVEK]

Definately the Striker from Latitude 64.

[ChUcK]

Striker.

Everyone whose favorite new release is a ultra-high speed driver, I bet you'll have a new love next year- trading in your Bosses for the next flash in the pan. Boo.

I highly support all the love for the Stalker, though. I haven't thrown one, but seeing some awesome shots makes me want to try one.

[JR Stengele]

star katana hands down, although I do like my esp stalker.

[sillybizz]

This should have been a poll question!

[Scott]

This should have been a poll question!

Supply me a list of all discs that came out in 2009 and I'll turn it into a poll.

[Adam Schneider]

Supply me a list of all discs that came out in 2009 and I'll turn it into a poll.
Polls can only have 10 options, so you'd have to pick 9 and then "Other." So far I see votes for the Boss, Katana, Stalker, Striker, Mako, Dart, Halo, Focus, and Ringer. (Zone & Cro are not '09 releases.)

[Scott]

(Zone & Cro are not '09 releases.)

Depends on the plastic. The R-Pro Cro came out in late 2009. It would be my vote for sure, if not for the Boss.

[Scott]

Poll added

[scottycb1]

Dart, there is nothing like it for shots between 75-150 feet. So easy to control and make go right or left, it has changed my approach game completly.

Bombing a boss 500+ does not hurt its case either but still think a Xcal can achieve the same D.

Either way Dart is the way to go

[sillybizz]

Poll added

Nicely done. STALKER!!!

[Scott]

Dart, there is nothing like it for shots between 75-150 feet. So easy to control and make go right or left, it has changed my approach game completly.

Bombing a boss 500+ does not hurt its case either but still think a Xcal can achieve the same D.

Either way Dart is the way to go

I especially love the R-Pro Dart. The extra grippy material makes it feel super-controlable. Like you, I love it for short approaches. For windy conditions, or when a more stable disc is called for, I use the R-pro Cro. Those two discs alone have really helped my approach game.

I disagree with the Boss=x-cal comment. That may be true for bigger arms (I wouldn't know anything about that :biggrin2:), but I get an easy 75 - 100' farther with my Boss. My 10 year old son can't throw an x-cal more than 150' but has been getting between 270' and 300' with his r-pro boss.

[Dr. Zaius]

the tony danza. preferably in star plastic.

[all2common]

the tony danza. preferably in star plastic.

Man I miss that disc.

[Parks]

I voted for Katana for two reasons: I've seen it add more D to people that throw in the 350' range than any disc besides the R-Poop Boss, but lasts longer.

The second reason: I didn't see the Stalker on the list until after I clicked. That is the best fairway driver released in years (unless you count something as fast as a Striker as a fairway driver).

The Boss is more of an '08 kind of thing since it was released late tourney season that year (September? I know they were out during USDGC, and PDGA approved in August), and the Halo is probably more of a 2010 thing (PDGA approved in December, and is just recently widely available stateside). That being said, the R-Pro Boss was definitely 2009 and it probably made the biggest D difference for some of the shorter throwers.

The Voodoo should probably replace the Boss or Halo option on there, and if anyone on the board throws a VP then that should maybe be an option as well. I've heard good things about the VP and Vibram's entry into discs, and the Voodoo has gained some huge fans over here.

[captain jack]

The Boss is a game changer. :bowing:

Whats up with the Halo ?
I check out a Gold Line the other day, and it had FLASHING ! :shocked:

A premium disc like that, made in Sweden, supposedly with the best stuff, and its still got a ridge on the lip that will slice a finger like a fresh boxcutter blade.
Who do they think they are, Innova. :rolleyes:

[Parks]

The Boss is a game changer. :bowing:

Whats up with the Halo ?
I check out a Gold Line the other day, and it had FLASHING ! :shocked:

A premium disc like that, made in Sweden, supposedly with the best stuff, and its still got a ridge on the lip that will slice a finger like a fresh boxcutter blade.
Who do they think they are, Innova. :rolleyes:

Speaking of Goldline, what are your thoughts on it (after removing the flashing, of course)?

I only got to throw a Proto Goldline Core once.

[erp]

I think this thread just sold me on a Stalker...

[Parks]

I think this thread just sold me on a Stalker...

Stalkers are very nice discs. Just make sure to get one 170g or less, the ones that are higher are often overweight and need to be thrown too hard for a fairway driver.

[General Scales]

Stalkers are very nice discs. Just make sure to get one 170g or less, the ones that are higher are often overweight and need to be thrown too hard for a fairway driver.

the stalker is the greatest controlled fairwy driver ever. i do agree that the heavy weights do need more power. had a 174 and traded it for a 171. the 171 was perfect. best thing bout this disc is you can apply some major torque to them and they still do what they are told. would love an esp one...

[Adam Schneider]

I have a barely-thrown 164g Z Stalker that I'll sell if you want it.

[sillybizz]

I carry two Stalkers in my bag right now, a 164 and a 176. The 176 does the job I need it to do but yes it takes more power to get where it's going and my 164 is my favorite hyzer flip tunnel disc ever. I've throw a 167, 171 and a 172 and that is a great weight, I concur.

[captain jack]

Speaking of Goldline, what are your thoughts on it (after removing the flashing, of course)?

I only got to throw a Proto Goldline Core once.

I didnt throw the Halo.

It belonged to the guy I was playing with last week. He just got it from Keith, so I didnt feel right grinding the flashing off so I could throw it, I know he paid top dollar for it. He just kind of lofts his forehand, so the flashing doesnt bother him.

If it was my disc the flashing would be gone in 30 seconds.

As far as looks and feel, in my hand it felt like a Destroyer.
The plastic is a cloudy Champion kind of formula, it doesnt feel like Star plastic, its stiffer.
Looks good for tree bashing.

[erp]

I'm going to try them today provided I can find someone that wants to go slop through Pier AND actually has one in the bag I can throw.

Otherwise I may just go buy one a bit heavier and see how that goes - 164 is pretty light for me, but I have an impressionable friend that, if he sees me throwing this thing and it makes up the gap between my roc and T-Bird/Orc range, will be buying one and likes the light stuff.

I'm looking for a combination of straight to slightly flippy and wind-tolerant...

I have a barely-thrown 164g Z Stalker that I'll sell if you want it.

[Nichola]

the stalker is the greatest controlled fairwy driver ever. i do agree that the heavy weights do need more power. had a 174 and traded it for a 171. the 171 was perfect. best thing bout this disc is you can apply some major torque to them and they still do what they are told. would love an esp one...

My man got ESP Stalker for being new member of PDGA.

[Scott]

My man got ESP Stalker for being new member of PDGA.

Yep - Matthew just got his stalker in the mail yesterday.

[Chad_from_BC]

Of the discs I tossed on the list, 100% mako.

[grant]

Discrafts Ringer has definately found its way into my bag. I always play with Crystal Z Challenger for approach shots and have a soft challenger(soft grip) for the putt and never truly liked the feel of release I felt with it. The Ringer is definately a nicer feel for me personally. It is low profile and reminds me of an XD but the way they balance this disc it feels very solid and fly's dead nuts straight for a spin putt and I can imagine it would be nice beat up a little for longer approaches. I only wish they would make them in that lovely soft elite x plastic, just hoping a little here. :cheers:

[General Scales]

I only wish they would make them in that lovely soft elite x plastic, just hoping a little here. :cheers:[/QUOTE]

That was what I voted for as well. I too have also had a deep desire for a soft x one. I can only hope that its feasible without it changing stability or losing its beautiful flat top.

[grant]

I only wish they would make them in that lovely soft elite x plastic, just hoping a little here. :cheers:

That was what I voted for as well. I too have also had a deep desire for a soft x one. I can only hope that its feasible without it changing stability or losing its beautiful flat top.[/QUOTE]

Man I am with you man, if they put of them out I will be stocking up on the suckers. Cryztal Z in red would also be tasty too.

[Chad_from_BC]

I'm totally lost on the discraft stuff lol. The only discraft disc I ever had was a 150 elite z flick for overhand shots. Then I got a cfr glow champ whippet x and the flick came out of my bag and went in to a friends. This stalker has me intrigued though. There's the odd time the teebird just doesn't quite feel like the right choice and from the sounds of it the stalker might fill that gap. I could probably go down to 5 destroyers to make room for it heh. Does it come in various plastic? If so what's the best choice?

[sillybizz]

The Stalker comes in Elite Z, Elite Z glow and harder to find ESP. I haven't tried ESP but the Elite Z ones are awesome. The Stalker won't have as much as fade as your Teebirds and is very resistant to flipping. I would say you almost have to try and not throw it straight for it to not work for you. If you buy one and don't like it, I'll send you paypal and take it off your hands, seriously. :)

[Chad_from_BC]

Maybe I'll order one in. I think we're doing an order soon. If I'm not super happy with discs I buy they either get traded to friends, given away to the odd cool rec player or more often than not get added to the wall. I'll keep your offer in mind though if I get one.

[General Scales]

Maybe I'll order one in. I think we're doing an order soon. If I'm not super happy with discs I buy they either get traded to friends, given away to the odd cool rec player or more often than not get added to the wall. I'll keep your offer in mind though if I get one.

You will not be let down. I haven't seen one person that I've put the Stalker into their hands that has said "Stu, why'd you recommend this piece of sh!t?"

Most have thanked me for it. Now if I can only get my hands on the ESP version...never seen one except for a proto...

[Chad_from_BC]

There's a 174 proto ESP on eBay right now for 25$.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Discraft-Rare-ESP-Stalker-Prototype-Disc-Golf-174g_W0QQitemZ260539824678QQcategoryZ20851QQvarZQQ cmdZViewItem

[DMajor]

You will not be let down. I haven't seen one person that I've put the Stalker into their hands that has said "Stu, why'd you recommend this piece of sh!t?"

Most have thanked me for it. Now if I can only get my hands on the ESP version...never seen one except for a proto...

I have a 171z that I won and put in my bag for three practice sessions. I took it out of my bag bc I felt the Teebird was more consistent which I was also just beginning to throw. 171 is lighter than what I normally throw so that may have been a big part of my preference.

[Toby Puttzinski]

The Boss is boss, uno mas.

Yo Dan, want to trade the stalker for a blue 174 champ t-bird?
I have some TL's and SE's, but the SE's are crispy & worth a bit more.