[Tim]

Well, not to open up a whole other can of worms, but the rumors were that it was Innova that applied the pressure for the PDGA to tweak the disc specifications to make some of the wackier Quest discs illegal.

Anyway, I wouldn't say Innova is worried about European disc manufacturers, rather, they're seeing a market developing. I believe their Discmania subdivision has been doing pretty well, as well as Lat 64.

I know the USDGC has traditionally been the brass ring pro players reach for, but really, I think it's off the radar for most of the disc golfing world (I'd rather spend my time and money on a discing road trip than go to the USDGC any day). I do think there should be some sort of "dangling carrot" for the pros though, and I don't think the European Championships will cut it...it's just too far for most US players.

Also pointed out elsewhere, I think the Vibram Open is making strong moves to become the premier event in disc golf.