players packs ideas?

[Huk-DMC]

Just trying to get an idea of what everybody thinks about players packs.
What do you like to get in a players pack? Does a T-shirt and a Disc do it for ya?
What other things have you got or would you like to get in a players pack?
Also what division do you play in?

[Cajun]

A lighted mini, a koozie, a visor

[GettinBetter]

something different

dry fits (sushi classic)
stool
catch disc
lighted disc
polo

but I always like something to throw as well.

[Joshua Olmsted]

I like discs as well as shirts, I love it when the shirts are of good quality and I'd happily fork over a few bucks extra for it. My favorite is probably my 2007 Beaver State Fling dri-fit shirt, I still wear it regularly and it has held quite well. I think it might be a good idea to simply sell tourney discs at a low price rather than give them away in a players pack, I know some folks (like myself) religiously save and never throw tourney discs, (I think I'm up to around 15) but others just see it as another disc and often times can't find one they're interested in, like those crazy people who only throw one brand of disc. (:jumpspin: me!)

I play MA1.

[REDFIVE]

Money in the prize pool.

Open.

[Joshua Olmsted]

Money in the prize pool.

Open.

I think this idea works for open players who might be less interested in getting another players pack, but for newer players and for am players who might not have a legitimate shot at winning any scrip, the players pack is a great way to commemorate an event and have something physical to hold on to. I know when I played my first competitive event, the 05' Hab/Rec open I was floored that even though I took DFL out of 144 players I still got a groovy disc and a t-shirt (I still have it today!).

[DexterHawk]

No more t shirts!!!

Give me cool local flavor stuff

[Jonesy]

you can never have too many buzz(or rocs if you like) in good plastics. no pro-D. If you're doing shirts make em quality. It's not worth giving low quality anything away just to give things away. Smaller packs with better stuff. Also a six of hoppy micro.
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[the flogging putter]

I like it, beer in the players pack!!!!!!!!!:chug::cheers: I know you might not drink beer, trade it to some one who does.

[Bruce]

I thought the umbrella in the BSF Pro players packs last year was a nice touch. It was different and also very useful here in the rainy...sometimes windy northwest.

Other than that...More cash in the payout.

[Scott]

The key seems to be diversity and quality. We all have a million t-shirts, but make it a nice one (dry fit) and it will be much appreciated.

Discs are OK for newer players, but many tournament players have really settled in on what they throw and won't play with a tournament disc unless it just happens to be the same as what's in their bag. Ideas such as umbrellas, seal skinz, stools, etc. show that a TD is thinking outside the box.

[Another Primate]

Towels haven't been mentioned. I think you can get carabiners personalized, and everyone needs another carabiner!
Anything with Mr. Lee's artwork on it...
Glow plastic.
(Wmn's sub-Ams, heh)


Link here is to Lee's Lava Roc disc
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/photo.php?pid=251353&id=100000005023103

[snap7times]

the fanny packs at memorial players package were super unique and very handy all weekend long!

[kokaneeninja]

I think the most useful thing I've gotten in a players pack was the stainless camping mug that Next Adventure put in the clash packs... it was way cool and different from anything else I've gotten. Personally I would prefer dri-fit or collared shirts whenever shirts are included. I also think finding unique handy locally made items are awesome too!!! Custom water bottles, patches the sky's the limit, it would be cool to see new and different things in players packs this year!

[DMajor]

Custom Prophylactics would be a nice touch

[Ol' Bob]

Need custom? Which side of the available production size range do you find lacking?

[LakeStevensBA]

Custom Prophylactics would be a nice touch

Yeah, they would protect yourself from the stools other people are asking for in their player's pack.

[DMajor]

Need custom? Which side of the available production size range do you find lacking?

Midrange is fine.

But I would like to see a Discraft DicProtector or an Innova ScumCatcher.

Or CFR versions like the Beaver State Fling-Beaver Dam

[D.L.]

and from the Discraft Discreet line, The No Tattler Rattler Wrapper - Protect your Putter!

[JK_Aviar]

a pencil leash for score keeping!

[ChUcK]

Custom stickers for the tourney. I love putting stickers on things. And patches.

Pint glasses.
Shot glasses.
Coffee mugs.

[ScottW]

T-shirts suck! I hated getting T-shirts as an Am and I hope I don't get any playing Open now! I would rather get a disc or a voucher for plastic or something. Boooooo T-shirts:puke:

[Flatroc]

T-shirts suck! I hated getting T-shirts as an Am and I hope I don't get any playing Open now! I would rather get a disc or a voucher for plastic or something. Boooooo T-shirts:puke:

How many other amateurs feel this way?

[Matt B.]

How many other amateurs feel this way?

As an Am I actually liked getting t-shirts. But I am a big t-shirt guy, and I especially like t-shirts that are from a place or event I visited or attended.

[Bluedisc]

seal skin socks
AM1

[Tim]

As an Am I actually liked getting t-shirts. But I am a big t-shirt guy, and I especially like t-shirts that are from a place or event I visited or attended.

I feel the same way, so long as the shirt isn't cheesy. If it is cheesy, well, it'll go into the work party pile.

[snap7times]

T-shirts are on different levels of quality.
A shirt from BSF in the last 2 years have been top notch, the long sleeve from WOX in 2008 is top notch, the huklab shirts from 2009 ODDGC are top notch. A cotton tshirt with nothing on the front and a logo or whatever on the back will probably make it to the "work party pile". I like to think that T shirts need some creativity in them and pose "wearability" in public. I don't usually keep the cotton tshirts, but if the front looks attractive then I wear it, if not, I give it to Dad or put it aside.
Like the recent St. Patty's tshirt, the back is full color and is nice, but the front sucked with the final 9 logo and text wrapped "super tour st. patricks", so cheesy, so this is going to Dad. The last tshirt I got at the Gold Pan, was much more wearable with their design on the front that looks not so cheesy along with the logo on the back, i wear this more often.

I would prefer for larger tournaments that the committee sought out something unique that most players need and might not have. The fanny pack from the memorial was excellent, the chair not so much.

[BigBubbBelly]

I agree with Kokaneeninja, the coolest thing I have recieved in a players pack was the stainless steel mug from next adventure at the clash on the columbia last summer. Its an awesome, unique item that gets tons of use. Its not just another disc sittin on the wall or shelf. Im also down with the idea of tourny towels. Patchs are kinda cool too. Something to sew onto your bag to show you were there. Shot glasses, pint glasses are also good ideas.