You get 1.5 discs ONLY!!!!

[Skookum]

Idea I have been kicking around for best disc doubles.

You and your partner SHARE 3 discs. Take two shots for each lie and obviously can't both use the same disc from either the tee or a lie. You must decide who will throw which disc each time.

So the question is who is your partner and what three discs do you pick?


Side question out of curiousness do you think a different number of discs would make for a more dynamic partnership?

[Kenny B]

I'll take Nate Doss and whatever discs he wants!

This sounds like a very cool idea. I think I will be trying this in the near future. Wouldn't you say Dizzle?

[REDFIVE]

Understable roc
Stable roc
Kc aviar

Team green light!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe have a couple putters available for each team so you can each take a putt when needed. Maybe 5 discs to share. Then you have to decide who will get to rip and who will get to stay in the fairway. With the 5 disc game I would go with,

2 aviars
2 rocs
1 destroyer
Same partner.

[WestsoundBT]

If you're not allowing same disc twice, that'd make the putting situation the kicker on how well tolerated it would be by any sizable group.

Make me decide which disc to drive or approach with from a very limited selection - ok with that
Make us decide which of the pair gets "the putter" - and who would have to "putt with something else" - could lead to unrest.

Picking two favored putters out of three available discs would of course be an option, but... again could lead to some grumpy players.

My cardinal rule for alternative format play with groups (general show-up groups that is vs. hand selected invitees) is that the average doubles player wants 18 drives and 18 putts. Everything else is negotiable. Mess with this, and maybe it'll work, or maybe you'll get some grouchy.

[WestsoundBT]

But thinking about it on your parting question, limited disc partner rounds are a great concept.

I'd consider 4 Disc Doubles.

**most would consider it "Putter plus 1" (x2)
One partner would likely pick a favored midrange, and the other would supplement with a fairway driver/driver of some sort, and strategize shared use from there.

But I know you're a numbers guy, so its hard to resist the .5!

[Nathan]

I'll take Nate Doss and whatever discs he wants!

This sounds like a very cool idea. I think I will be trying this in the near future. Wouldn't you say Dizzle?

This does sound like fun. Me and Kyle would be in with an APX, Buzzz and Force. Team PIC is ready for action.

[Yardbird]

4 Disc Doubles is probably the best format. Each player picks their preferred putter, which could be a midrange. Then the two players will have to decided on the drivers to be used.


Nathan and Brian,

I'm game. Let's plan on a doubles match sometime this month. Kenny you in?

[Skookum]

4 Disc Doubles is probably the best format. Each player picks their preferred putter, which could be a midrange. Then the two players will have to decided on the drivers to be used.


Nathan and Brian,

I'm game. Let's plan on a doubles match sometime this month. Kenny you in?

only issue have with four is that it sort of becomes I use my 2 you use your 2. no real dilema about who gets to use the putter for the 35 footer or who is better off the tee with the one driver you have.

Diciding as a team that putting so important to YOUR team that you need 2 putters or if your on my team maybe no putters (because a cereal bowl or hat is the only thing i've ever had any success using them for.) instead we pick one flippy mid range and one stable midrange plus a big driver.

I think 4 or more makes deciding what use minor detail instead of the most important decision EVER. For me choosing 2 discs to play a round with is easy, 1.5 on the other hand... not so much. The discs you and you partner choose and the situations you get into becuase of the limitations in disc selection is the essence of this format.

[HarrisonH]

Definitely sounds like an interesting way to play, but 3 vs. 4 discs introduces an amount of luck over skill that irks me in competition. 4 discs still leaves out a lot of options, but leaves room for versatility and enough breathing room for it to be fun while in competition.

[General Scales]

Three Discs:
FLX Buzzz
Z Tracker (Fairway like flight, Big D capable)
Yeti Pro (Cycled into the bag a couple weeks ago and loving it!)

Partner: Out of my friend Casey Bancroft

Out of dream teams: Dion Arlyn

[Kenny B]

4 Disc Doubles is probably the best format. Each player picks their preferred putter, which could be a midrange. Then the two players will have to decided on the drivers to be used.


Nathan and Brian,

I'm game. Let's plan on a doubles match sometime this month. Kenny you in?

I beleive West Sound Basket Case is ready to roll!

:shooting:P
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Concerning the 3 vs. 4...I'm all for 3! Having only one putter for two players (assuming that's their preference) is not too dissimilar from playing alternate shot doubles where only one player is putting at each basket.

[kyle95]

[QUOTE=Kenny B;101659]I beleive West Sound Basket Case is ready to roll!

:shooting:P
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Watch out Kenny. Nathan and i may decide to change our discs to 3 Nuke OS, then we will be untouchable.

[Skookum]

Hmmm... Okay i see a flaw in this thread so far that could really affect it. Because I know for me what discs and even what partner changes drastically based on what course I have in my head.

What COURSE?
What Partner?
What Discs?

NAD
My Dad
Yeti, Lat 64 Zero, Star SL

[Kenny B]

At NAD probably an Aviar P&A, Buzz, and an Orc/Flash (pretty much the same disc). what do you think Yardbird?

[WestsoundBT]

I'm thinking Ape, The Wheel, and an epic....:whistler:

NAD for me - my putter, core, plus fairway driver of partners choice. I could likely live off the core and putter fairly decently.

That selection would hold for most of Kitsap/Westsound, except the bud.

Morgan, its true that course selection is giant in whether a restricted disc number is significant. I'm thinking, the springs, Riverside, Tac,etc, etc, the Bud,etc, etc would all lead to mental decision making stress.

[TreeLove]

I'm thinking Ape, The Wheel, and an epic....:whistler:

Scratch the Ape, get a Turbo Putt
http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Masseys/10012082?$LARGE$, or a Quest AT overmold
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_ZBvFnDRCijs/S5shLhvBscI/AAAAAAAABWk/pxNEELxtQ2Y/Overmolded.jpg
or a Juju
http://www.discland.com/images/P/CHING_JUJU_SUP-s.jpg
or a Buzzbee
http://i.ebayimg.com/18/!B,%28oq6g!2k~$%28KGrHgoOKjkEjlLm,8SUBKrQtGU2Qw~~_ 3.JPG

[Yardbird]

For NAD, I would choose my putter, roadrunner, and partners choice for a stable driver (orc?). Of course, my team would get the advantage of a righty/lefty combo.

After thinking about the 3 vs. 4 discs, I think 3 is the way to go.

Based on some of the responses of disc selection, I am surprised that people are picking a midrange. If you are only allowed three discs, seems to me that you would want a understable driver, stable/overstable driver, and a putter.

Also, I wouldn't consider using only 3 discs having a little bit of luck involved. I would think the opposite. The player who could use only 3 discs and score better than another opponent would be better skilled.

I normally only use 5 discs (3 drivers, 1 mid, 1 putter) in a competitive round of golf and 2 other discs (understable mid, more overstable driver) in a few rare shot selections.

[Rakoz]

If I was stuck using only 3 it would be:

Champ Destroyer
Gummy Rhyno
SS Wizard

I'm guessing my partner wouldn't much like the Destroyer or Rhyno so the Rhyno has got to go. I do very well with Eagles since I can tomahawk and approach with them so that's the way to go I'm guessing. I could also putt with the Rhyno and leave the wizard behind if I really HAD to (and the course was not hilly, like Lunchtime-Rhynos run).

4 disc format is
Champ Destroyer
Partners Choice
SS wizard
Partners Choice

[Nathan]

For NAD, I would choose my putter, roadrunner, and partners choice for a stable driver (orc?). Of course, my team would get the advantage of a righty/lefty combo.

After thinking about the 3 vs. 4 discs, I think 3 is the way to go.

Based on some of the responses of disc selection, I am surprised that people are picking a midrange. If you are only allowed three discs, seems to me that you would want a understable driver, stable/overstable driver, and a putter.

Also, I wouldn't consider using only 3 discs having a little bit of luck involved. I would think the opposite. The player who could use only 3 discs and score better than another opponent would be better skilled.

I normally only use 5 discs (3 drivers, 1 mid, 1 putter) in a competitive round of golf and 2 other discs (understable mid, more overstable driver) in a few rare shot selections.

The reason me and Kyle would want a mid is because we think it could always be used to throw a "safe" shot and leave the person with the driver to "go for it." Also, a mid is easier to putt with than a driver. And since we both throw backhand and forehand the overstable driver works well for that.

I can't wait to try this out. I'm ready!

[WestsoundBT]

----"I'm guessing my partner wouldn't much like the Destroyer or Rhyno...."----

Gosh, this issue could be tough for day-of pairings at an event. I think that's why most may still mostly play their own disc, even with 3. (and definitely with 4 as predicted) You know, some of us are pretty particular - I'd hate to see partners brawling before tee off!

What if my drawn overhand-throwin' partner has this beat to crazy 161g pro katana that he just "has to" play with. I'll have noooo idea what that thing will do. (I'd survive, of course, but I'd likely let him use it exclusively = losing my extra .5 disc)

Bring your own dubs.. well, we can practice. At least that's what Team Enigma will do...

if we can get our hands on a loaner Buzzbee, that is.

[Kenny B]

So, West Sound Basket Case vs. PIC vs. Team Enigma eh...since I'm traveling for the holiday, it would probably have to be next week. But what course? And what's at stake?

[ROC]

So, West Sound Basket Case vs. PIC vs. Team Enigma eh...since I'm traveling for the holiday, it would probably have to be next week. But what course? And what's at stake?

Make sure you sign up team ROC. I think you already know what 3 discs we will be throwing.

[Kenny B]

Make sure you sign up team ROC. I think you already know what 3 discs we will be throwing.

Sure, you wanna join in on the fun? Who's your partner?

[ROC]

Sure, you wanna join in on the fun? Who's your partner?

My partner isn't for sure, but I'm going to try and talk Feldberg into playing with me, so sign us up.

[Kenny B]

My partner isn't for sure, but I'm going to try and talk Feldberg into playing with me, so sign us up.

That should be good because I'm playing with Doss. :wink2:

[WestsoundBT]

My partner isn't for sure, but I'm going to try and talk Feldberg into playing with me, so sign us up.

That'll be fun - the big Zulu bag with only 1.5 discs in it!

[Yardbird]

So, West Sound Basket Case vs. PIC vs. Team Enigma eh...since I'm traveling for the holiday, it would probably have to be next week. But what course? And what's at stake?

How about the Fairgrounds course? A warm up for the next Bag Tag Challenge monthly on July 16th.

What's at stake? Braggin' rights.

Next week would be better for me too.


On a side note: What happens if a disc is lost? Does the team have to play the rest of the round with two discs? Or can the team bring a backup of each mold to only use if lost?

[WestsoundBT]

Here's a thought -

I think Team Enigma's fallen into what Morgan was not hoping for - we've already strategized/discussed "you throw your favorite, I'll throw my favorite, and then we'll see who puts"

That's not the disc decision making that was aimed for... but still a good/great format.

Would you think that more thinking would come into play if it was doubles with a strict alternating shot round? Each team member would definitely have three discs to chose from without having to take one out of the hands of a partner. That'd also free up the single putter (if selected) for a come back putt by the partner also.

But then again, I might be thinking this way so the round could play fast enough to be fit in on a weekday evening after work.... at Fairgrounds...

**It is true that the alternating format would usually violate my aforementioned 18 drives and 18 putts concept that most people desire in a regular weekly dubs event round.*** But for taking on PIC and WS Basket Case... I'll game for anything (except an opposite hand round! or a semi-blind ninja round)

No backups - if alternating shot, the teammate is the responsible spotter.:shocked: