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Discount Code For Finish Line Discs

March 28, 2025 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

Years ago, professional disc golfer Drew Gibson had a vision for a disc golf brand. He wanted to start a company whose mission was to offer a variety of high-quality discs at reasonable prices. In 2021, that dream became a reality with the creation of Finish Line Discs.

Finish Line had their first mold approved by the PDGA in January, 2022. The inaugural mold for the new brand was the Era, a control driver with a fairly neutral flight. Since then, Finish Line has added putters, mids, distance drivers, and a couple more control drivers

The Finish Line name, along with the names of its disc molds, clearly reflects a racing and race car-inspired theme. Molds like Chicane, Interval, and Sector are all tied to race track concepts, while Daytona unmistakably highlights the brand’s connection to racing.

Infinite Discs has the best selection of Finish Line Discs, and for a few days you can take 20% off our already low prices by using the discount code, Finish20. The code will be good from now until Tuesday. Check out all of the Finish Line molds HERE, then enter the code Finish20 when you check out.

Check out all of Drew’s signature discs and Finish Line discs on his Infinite Pro Page HERE

Introducing Infinite Discs’ Nathan Queen

March 26, 2025 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

Where did you grow up? Where do you live now?

Although Nathan calls Kernersville, North Carolina home, his trailer is his home when he on the road as a touring professional.

Can you tell us about your family?

His dad, Russell, also lives in Kernersville. He has a sister, Jenifer, who manages to travel even more he does. She has traveled around the world and loves to go on long hikes.

How and when did you start playing disc golf?

Nathan first heard about disc golf as an early teen, at Carolina Bible Camp in Moxville, North Carolina, around 2003. His interests at the time were baseball and motocross, and only playing disc golf occasionally. However, when he moved to New Bern, North Carolina, in 2013, he started playing more.

When he arrived at New Bern there was a doubles tournament going on, which he had never played before. He decided to give it a try, and has been playing ever since.

When did you start playing professionally?

After playing regularly in 2013, he registered as a pro in 2014. He started touring in 2019.

What is the highlight of your disc golf career so far?

In 2021, Nathan put on a spectacular performance at the Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship, winning the tournament and gaining many fans. To take down the victory, he had to out-duel some of the top names in the sport: Drew Gibson, Paul McBeth, Adam Hammes and Gannon Buhr. The win earned Nathan $30,000, which was the largest payout in disc golf history up to that point. (Video of the final round of the tournament can be found on YouTube HERE.)

Nathan and his dog, Sadie

How did it feel the first time you took cash in a tournament?

Nathan said he was happy the first time he took cash in a tournament. He had been playing to have fun, so getting cash was a nice bonus! Getting paid meant that he was good enough to compete and win at a professional level, which was very satisfying.

Who are some of the disc golfers (or other people) that you look up to, or who influenced you in your career?

Living in North Carolina, Nathan got to play with and play against Brian Schweberger and Barry Schultz regularly. Nathan learned a lot by playing with them.

What are your disc golf goals for this year? How much will you compete?

Nathan will be striving for consistent play this year, and to have fun. He came back from an injury which made playing well a little more difficult. Now his goal is to play to the standards that he knows he can achieve.

This year means more traveling for Nathan. He will be following the Tour, except for the western swing and Europe. However, he will still be playing various A-tiers for those weeks

What is your diet and training like? Are you strict about staying in shape for disc golf?

Although he hasn’t been super strict about his diet, he has been doing better at eating well. His girlfriend, FPO player Rebecca Cox, has been making home-cooked meals, which helps them both eat better.

Nathan, Rebecca, and Sadie

What do you think disc golf will look like in 5 years (competition, contracts, growth)

Nathan believes that competition will has improved more recently because people have been starting to play younger. He thinks that trend will continue. If more young players keep turning pro, Nathan hopes it might draw attract new and larger sponsors, and lead to bigger tournaments for the pros.

What Infinite Discs molds have you thrown? What are some of your favorites?

The Infinite Discs Alpaca has been a favorite of Nathan’s since they came out. He also throws a Centurion and a Czar. He really likes how the Czar handles the wind and has a consistent fade. It is one of his top discs.

Any shout-outs or any closing comments for your fans?

Nathan really appreciates his sponsors, Infinite Discs, Dark Ace Disc Golf, Local Line Apparel, Fossa Disc Golf, and FlighTowel. He really appreciates all of his fans who show him support. It was a great experience to have people reach out during WACO (which Nathan had recently played) to let him know they enjoy seeing him on coverage of the tournament.

If you want to support Nathan, check out his signature discs on his Pro Page, HERE

Introducing Infinite Discs’ Joel Freeman

March 24, 2025 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

Where did you grow up? Where do you live now?

I grew up in Loveland, CO. I now live nearby, in Greeley, CO.

Can you tell us about your family?

I grew up alongside two brothers and two sisters. We were raised by a pair of wonderful parents. My parents were artists, by trade. This meant that we grew up in a creative environment. We never had enough money either, so the blessing in disguise was that it drove us toward gratitude, resourcefulness, and one another. We were an art and music family, rather than a sports family. This makes the fact that I went on to be a professional athlete quite ironic.

How and when did you start playing disc golf?

It was 2011 when my high school friend, Connor, approached me and asked if I had ever head of disc golf. Neither of us had ever played, but we both thought it sounded like a lot of fun. We visited the nearest disc golf shop(the iconic “Wright Life”), bought the fastest discs we could find, and played almost every single day that summer.

When did you start playing professionally?

I played my first tournament in October 2014. I signed up for MPO and shot my first ever rated round at a 1024. It was 2016 when I began treating disc golf as my main source of income and it was 2018 when I went on tour and played as a full-time professional.

What is the highlight of your disc golf career so far?

The biggest highlight of my career would have to be when I shot 14 under par in the final round of the 2022 Butler County Classic. That round is considered by many to be one of the greatest rounds of disc golf ever played. That was an amazing experience.

How did it feel the first time you took cash in a tournament?

I paid money to register for it, so I was glad to make money instead of lose it.

Who are some of the disc golfers (or other people) that you look up to, or who influenced you in your career?

Joe Rovere, Ricky Wysocki, Paul McBeth, Eagle McMahon, and Isaac Robinson. The excellence that these guys all strive for in their own way is inspiring and pushes all of us to be better.

What are your disc golf goals for this year? How much will you compete?

I’d like to win an event at the top level and I’d also like to see my rating reach an all-time high. I plan on playing 25-30 events this season.

What is your diet and training like? Are you strict about staying in shape for disc golf?

My diet is probably better than anyone’s on the Disc Gold Pro Tour. My workout regiment is not the most rigorous, but it is a high priority for me to stay in shape whether it’s for disc golf or just to maintain a higher quality of life. I do workout consistently year round.

What do you think disc golf will look like in 5 years (competition, contracts, growth)

The biggest growth I’ve seen in the sport lately is in the competition. The talent and skill is growing faster than the contracts or payouts right now. I think there will be more and more close finishes. I think the fan experience will get better and better. I think the player experience might get worse before it gets better.

What Infinite Discs molds have you thrown? What are some of your favorites?

I’ve thrown just about all of them. My favorites are the Emperor, Roman, Scepter, Pharaoh, Chariot, and Sphinx.

Any shout-outs or any closing comments for your fans?

I just want to say that I’ve got a great team behind me. I have them and God to thank for my successes in this sport. I’m so thankful for all of it. I urge everyone to go support Infinite, FlyGreen Disc Golf, and Pound! Thank you all for taking the time to read and show your support!

You can support Joel by checking out his Pro Page and his signature discs HERE

Introducing Infinite Discs’ Ben Wolff

March 20, 2025 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

1 – Where did you grow up? Where do you live now?

I’m from Mountain Rest, SC. I went to Clemson University and majored in Mathematics. I still live in Clemson while my wife works on her Chemical Engineering PhD.

Infinite Pro Ben Wolff with wife and pets

Ben, his wife, Missoury, and their pets

2 – Can you tell us about your family?

I have three brothers and two sisters. I’m the youngest by six and a half years. Two of my brothers play or have previously played disc golf, famously my brother Jake did until 2025.

3 – How and when did you start playing disc golf?

I knew that disc golf existed but had no real interest in it until 2020 during the COVID lock down. I actually saw a YouTube video of Brodie Smith playing WACO and I thought it looked like fun and I thought I could be capable of playing like that if I tried. So in the spring of 2020 my cousins and I started throwing discs down access roads in the woods and fields by our houses, using random objects as targets. I think I played every day after that for a year if it wasn’t raining.

4 – When did you start playing professionally?

In September of 2020, my brother and I got PDGA memberships. We signed up for two tournaments in MA3 (before playing the first one) and I won the first and he won the second and we were like, oh no, that was a bad thing we did. We played one tournament in MA2, two tournaments in MA1, and with a crisp rating of 955 (Jake was 925), decided to start playing pro events.

5 – What is the highlight of your disc golf career so far?

This is a tough one, because I still haven’t done much that I’m extremely proud of. However, the first thing that comes to mind is winning a two round C-tier by 33 strokes in 2023, setting two course records on the way.

Ben, his wife, and their cat

6 – How did it feel the first time you took cash in a tournament?

Honestly, it was funny. It obviously felt like an accomplishment, but I couldn’t stop laughing at how dumb I thought it was that I was technically a professional athlete at that point. As a 955 rated player who hadn’t even been playing the sport for a year yet, it felt very dumb that I had crossed that threshold already.

7 – Who are some of the disc golfers (or other people) that you look up to, or who influenced you in your career?

Well I guess based off of my previous answers, Brodie Smith. During covid, the two tournament on coverage that made me want to get outside and play the most were 2019 Worlds and 2019 Throw Down the Mountain. So naturally Paul McBeth was the guy who had achieved the most in the modern game and was the guy I wanted to track down one day.

8 – What are your disc golf goals for this year? How much will you compete?

My goals going into 2025 were, win my first B-tier, win my first A-tier, make $25,000 in on-course earnings, reach a rating of 1020, and TD 10 events. I plan to play around 30-35 events in 2025.

9 – What is your diet and training like? Are you strict about staying in shape for disc golf?

My body currently has no interest in storing any sort of fat, so in an attempt to make disc golf as profitable as I possibly can, my diet revolves around finding as many calories as I can for a fairly minimal price. This also means that I have no trouble staying in good shape for disc golf. My main focus off the course is keeping my arm as healthy and powerful as is possible. So I do a lot of resistance band work, I have a strict warmup routing, and I make sure to take more days off than most of the other players I compete against.

10 – What do you think disc golf will look like in 5 years (competition, contracts, growth)?

I really don’t feel qualified to speculate on the future of disc golf, but I will tell you what I want disc golf to look like in 5 years. I hope we see less pro tour events held on temporary courses using golf course property. I hope we see more tour level architecture like what we see at Olympus, Krokhol (Norway), Ale, Ymergardens (Sweden), Northwood, W.R. Jackson (RIP), etc. I recognize that it’s easier to host large crowds on golf courses, but it often creates a product that is not compelling. With good course architecture, disc golf can reach new heights. We can have great score separation, exciting shot shapes, awesome spectator experiences, and crown the best players champion at the end of the week. I fully believe that course architecture is at the center of the success of disc golf. Obviously, I’d love to see player contracts increase to the point that it’s much more feasible for the top 150 or so players in the world to chase a professional disc golf career with 100% intensity.

11 – What Infinite Discs molds have you thrown? What are some of your favorites?

I currently bag a Chariot, Scepter, Emperor, and Conqueror. Naturally, those are my favorites. I have also experimented with the Khonsu, Centurion, Sphinx, Exodus, Galleon, Roman, Maya, Czar, and Pharaoh. I cannot recommend the Chariot, Centurion, and Sphinx enough for anyone who plays the game. They are great for beginners, amateurs, and professionals alike.

12 – Any shout-outs or any closing comments for your fans?

Thanks to my awesome wife, Missoury. Without her help, belief, and kindness, I would never be able to give my best effort to disc golf. She’s truly amazing and also a very naturally talented disc golfer in her own right. Of course a huge shout out to my brother who not only pushed me toward playing more seriously, but helped show what is possible with tomahawks at a high level.

Team Infinite Pros 2025

February 27, 2025 Ted Hegemann One comment

It’s tournament season once again and Infinite Discs is proud to announce our Pro Team for 2025. We kept some great former members, and added some exciting new players to the roster. Without further ado, here are Team Infinite’s pros (in alphabetical order).

Ali Smith

Returning for another year as an Infinite Team member, Ali Smith will once again be bagging a variety of Infinite Discs molds. She battled to becoming the 2021 Amateur World Championship. Ali picked up her first DGPT win at the Kansas City Wide Open. That same year she was also named the 2023 DGPT FPO Most Improved Player. Currently a 946-rated player, Ali has achieved 20 career wins.

Check out video of Ali Smith’s Ace at 2023 Worlds.

See what Ali throws and support her tour by checking out her Pro Page at Infinite discs: Ali Smith Pro Store

Anthony Bodanza

Starting his third year as a pro, Anthony Bodanza has developed a huge following as a YouTuber. On his channel he documents his experiences working toward, then becoming a professional. He also does reviews, interviews, tips and covers many aspects of touring and playing disc golf. Anthony is approaching the 1000 mark with his rating. He has picked up five career wins and plans to compete as much as possible this year.

Check out Anthony’s YouTube channel HERE

You can support Anthony by picking up one of his discs on his Infinite Pro Page here: Anthony Bodanza Pro Page

Drew Gibson

Another returning player, Drew has been sponsored by Infinite Discs for several years. Known for his crushing drives, Drew regularly cash’s at tournaments. He has picked up 21 career wins, including first place at The Kansas City Wide Open, Las Vegas Challenge, and the Portland Open. His winnings are approaching the 200k mark. He is currently rated 1020.

See Drew’s putting tips video HERE

Support Drew and check out his discs at his Infinite Pro Page: Drew Gibson Pro Page

Eric Oakley

Long time touring pro Eric Oakley has also been sponsored by Infinite for years. He has several wins as a pro. Eric has a busy touring schedule and is present at many tournaments throughout the year. He also has unique and beautiful stamps on his infinite molds. Learn more about Eric in this Aks Me Anything segment HERE

Check out Eric and James Proctor play a local course in Logan, Utah HERE

See Eric’s discs available on his Infinite Pro Page: Eric Oakley Pro Page

Erika Stinchcomb

Returning for another year with Infinite, Erika has a busy touring schedule. Like the previous few years, she will be hitting the road and attending many big tournaments. She has six career wins, including the Glass Blown Open and The Challenge at Goat Hill. Erika was featured in an Infinite blog that can be found HERE

See Anthony Bodanza talk to Erika about her Pharaoh disc HERE

Support Erika by shopping on her Infinite Pro Page: Erika Stinchcomb Pro Page

James Proctor

James made headlines last year when we won the MVP Open by draining a long putt from the drop zone. We’re happy to have him back as an Infinite Pro! James has 45 wins in his career and is currently rated 1039. He has won over $160, 000 dollars in his career. James did a Q&A with Infinite Discs, that can be found HERE

See what James is throwing this year HERE

Learn what James throws and support him by shopping on his Infinite Pro Page: James Proctor Pro Page

Joel Freeman

New to Infinite this year is Colorado’s Joel Freeman. Joel has been playing disc golf professionally for a decade. He has picked up 37 wins in his career, and has won over $214,000. Joel had a very creative way to announce his sponsorship by Infinite. That short video can be seen HERE

Shop for Joel’s discs and support him by visiting his Infinite Pro Page: Joel Freeman Pro Page

Lykke Lorentzen

“Lucky” is back with Infinite again this year. She added to here win total last year by taking first at the Las Vegas Challenge. Lykke was featured in a blog by Infinite Discs, which included some great pictures of her life outside of disc golf. That blog can be found HERE. Her home is in Norway, but she spends most of the season touring. Lykke will be hitting all of the big tournaments again this year.

Check out her awesome skip ace at the Texas State Championships last year, HERE

See Lykke’s stamps and discs on her Infinite Pro Page: Lykke Lorentzen Pro Page

Maria Oliva

Another FPO player returning to Infinite, Maria started playing when she was 14, and turned pro shortly after that. Most of here 48 career wins came as a professional. Check out an interview with Maria for Infinite Discs HERE. Watch her drain a 330-foot ace at the 2023 Portland Open HERE.

Find out what discs Maria has available at her Infinite Pro Page: Maria Oliva Pro Page

Nathan Queen

Infinite welcomes Nathan Queen to the team! Among his 55 career wins, taking first place at the 2021 DGPT championship had to be one of the best. He has played in 317 career events. And 2025 should be another busy year for Nathan.

Check out Nathan’s Infinite Pro Page: Nathan Queen Pro Page

Aidan Scott

New Infinite Team member Aidan has 184 career events under his belt, and 80 of those are wins! He turned pro in 2022, the same year he took forth at Am World Championships. Aidan has already won a tournament this year, winning the 2025 Taupo Classis in New Zealand. He finished ahead of Ezra Robinson, Robert Burridge, and many other notable pros.

Check out Aidan’s Infinite Pro Page: Aidan Scott Pro Page

Grady Shue

Grady got an early win in his 2025 season at the 20th Open at Tallahassee. He beat a lot of big names in disc golf. That brings his total career wins to 21, and his career earnings to nearly $69,000. Grady is a returning Infinite team member, and a veteran player. Check out this video of him and is wife, World Champion Paige Shue, warming up for the Savannah Open earlier this year, HERE

Grady’s Infinite Pro Page is coming soon!

Introducing Infinite’s Lykke Lorentzen

June 6, 2024 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

In the southeast portion of Norway is the capital city of Oslo. South of Oslo is the town of Horten, Norway. That happens to be the town where Infinite Discs’ sponsored FPO player Lykke Lorentzen grew up. She has since moved to Tonsberg, just a quick trip away from Horten, where she currently has an apartment. Although she has the apartment, she says that as a touring pro it is difficult to declare a hometown. “Right now I tour full time and can’t really say I live anywhere,” jokes Lykke.

Growing Up

Lykke with her mom and grandma, wearing a bunad, a traditional Norwegian dress worn at special celebrations. Hers was made by her grandma.

Lykke grew up with two younger siblings, a sister and a brother. She is close in age with her sister and they remain good friends. She is also close to her mom and step dad. When she is not on the road, she loves to spend time with them back in Norway.

Disc golf became part of Lykke’s life about seven years ago. She and a former boyfriend moved to a city where disc golf was popular. She played a few times, but didn’t really catch the bug. After another move, she agreed to join a weekly league. “After that I was hooked,” said Lykke. “I’ve always been a competitive person. Keeping score and getting a results helped me want to improve.” At that point she was all-in! She began putting every day and playing as much as possible.

Going Pro

Lykke’s move to professional disc golf would have happened a little sooner, we’re it not for Covid. She was supposed to start in 2020, but had to wait a couple years. She said, “I toured as much as I could in 2022 and 2023, but since I’m from Europe and I didn’t have a visa I couldn’t play all the events.” For the events she did play, she had to fly back and forth from America to Norway. “In January 2024 my athlete visa got approved and I can officially tour full time,” she said. Then she added, “Which is super exciting!”

Even in here first year as a touring pro in America in 2022, Lykke finished in the top-20 at several Elite Series events, including a 13^th-place finish at the Portland open. Last year (2023) she had several top-10 finishes, including Worlds, US Women’s Disc Golf Championship, and Idlewild.

This year, she’s already had top-five finishes in Jonesboro and Texas State, and got a win at the prestigious Las Vegas Challenge. “That felt awesome,” she said. “It felt great to finally have a win and play four good rounds.” She added, “It was a great experience and I learned a lot. Hopefully it will help me on the road to get my first Elite win.”

Winning LVC

As for how the win ranks in her career, she said it was big! “Winning my first Nationals back home was a big deal for me. So was playing good at Worlds last year,” she said. “But, the win in Vegas was definitely the biggest one so far.”

Despite picking up some nice finishes and a sweet win, she is still focused on getting the elusive Elite win, and improving her skills. “My goal is to play consistently better and play to my potential,” she said. “I want to have (an Elite Series) win, and I will work to learn as much as I can to get closer to reaching that goal.”

Keeping healthy is necessary to achieve her goals, and is something that Lykke takes seriously. “We are trying to be strict with our diet, and especially with eating enough protein every day,” she said. “I love to work out and we try to do it as much as we can. It gets a bit more difficult when we’re on tour, but we take our ab-workout seriously and go to the gym when we can.”

When asked who has influenced her career, Lykke offered a couple well-known players. “I look up to Kristin (Tattar) for her mental game and how she focus on playing as good as she can and not just results,” she said. “I look up to Bradley (Williams) for the way he tries to get better every year and not settle for being “okay”.

The Future

Not only does Lykke expect to see her game improve, she expects big things from the sport of disc golf. She expects the growth to continue into the future. “I hope it’s way bigger that it is right now,” she said. “We might see a separate MPO and FPO tour as the field grows bigger every year.”

Since Lykke has an open bag, meaning she can throw discs from multiple brands, she has a lot more options to choose from than many pros. Which discs does she like? “My favorite discs are the Maya, Emperor, Pharaoh, and the Dynasty,” she said. We like her choices!

The only thing she likes more than her discs is her fans. “My fans are amazing! I wouldn’t be here without them and appreciate every single one,” said Lykke. “Their support means a lot and every disc I sell really helps me to stay on tour!”

Eric Oakley Ask Me Anything

March 28, 2023 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

On January 4, 2023, Infinite Discs hosted new team member Eric Oakley (Aroc) on our Discord server where he answered your questions. Here is a transcript of the questions:

Beef Lips: May I start with a 2 year extension pog? First and most real question, Do you think with Paul McBeth skipping PDX, DDO,DMC and Preserve more touring pros will start playing European tour events in favor of some of these increasingly ball golf course tourneys?

Aroc: I think for the top players it will be an option, but for most players trying to make the DGPT Championships they will need to play those events!

Beef Lips: What new molds (besides the spice) are you trying out and most excited for?

Aroc: DGA Quake! Halo Dynasty as well!

Beef Lips: Everyone needs a bag, are you in works with a new bag sponsor and can you tease anything?

Aroc: I have a collaboration in the works. They are a European Company! Bags just hit the States so I should have them super soon!

Beef Lips: Disc golf AMAS are always full of “Whats your favorite tour stop”. What tour stop do you think is the most “fair” on average, considering OB lines/rules, usual weather (cough Kansas wind cough) and other outliers and factors us more casual players might not consider?

Aroc: Des Moines fashow!

Beef Lips: New van looks sick, have you named it yet?

Aroc: Her name is Nancy, Nancy Nissan, she is Fancy!

DRB: How many hours per week do you practice? Can you elaborate on your practice routine?

Aroc: I practice about 5-7 days a week, mostly a mix of field work and course work. I’m trying to do 100 made putts a day. I try and use the field work to apply to my course work, and use my course work to give me stuff to work on for my field work. Probably, 60% Course work atm, 40% field work!

SuperBone: Did the crow hop in your backhand come naturally to you or was it something you added later on?

Aroc: It’s something I saw early on with Steve Brinster, and I adopted it when I was probably 15-16 years old and it stuck!

Schrodingers Joe: Hello, Eric! Long time listener, first time caller. Your first year with Infinite was your first year in a long time where you were able tp put any disc in your bag you wanted. When picking discs for certain slots in the bag, what were the deciding factors that made you lean towards a specific disc over a comparable mold from a different manufacturer?

Aroc: Partially based on the manufacture, I was always looking to support my main sponsors first, but in the end I need to throw what helps me perform the best. I always looked to go off of what felt the best and then what flew the best. I have a good basis of what slots I need to cover and I stick with that.

n8n: Who was the first touring pro that you hit it off with when you went pro? In your time touring, have you noticed any changes in how close touring professionals have gotten with each other?

Aroc: JohnE McCray was the first real pro I interacted with and it was HUGE for my development. I bonded incredibly well with Bobby Musick and he will forever remain one of favorite players of all time!

SeanFace: Do you have any special minis that hold some kind of importance or memory to you?

Aroc: Absolutely, I have some Saba Ping Minis that I love to support the POD and a few St Louis Blues minis I use. Tina also found a great mini she made for me that has been rotating in and out.

SeanFace: Any west coast stops this year? I’ll be at the OTB Open and LVC

Aroc: I’m hitting all DGPT Elite Series and a handful of Silver Series. I’ll see you at both of those!

Crokz: What discs should i swap out in my bag, or what should i do with my bag. I only bad Innova made molds 12. pd2(3) destroyers/dd3(7) 11. pdx(1) wraith(1) mamba(1) 10. pd(2) 9. fd3(2) cd2(1) sidewinder(1) roadrunner(1) 7. fd2(1) fd(3) it(1) 5. roc3(2) md3(1) mako3(1) 4. toro(1) roc(1 os and 1 flippy) 3. p2(1) tomb(1) dart(1) 2. jk aviar(2) 1. polecat(1)

Aroc: 12. Emperor for sure! 10. Spice 9. Scepter. Halo Dynasty, Sphinx. 7 . Exodus, Centurion 5. Chariot and Maria Anubis 3. ALPACA!!!!!! 2. ALPACA!!!!!

McShotty: What’s your favorite stamp design?

Aroc: Any of my TSA collaborations. Probably the Alpaca is my favorite, with the Dynasty/Pathfinder being a close second.

Beef Lips: WHEN WILL THE STAMP STORY BE REVEALED?!

Aroc: Story stamp video should be filmed here super soon. I’m working on the next set of designs with TSA atm. Including the introduction of our main antagonist and our first female character.

NoSkillManiac: Are you going to be at Champions cup?

Aroc: I’m planning on it, Just need the PDGA to open registration.

InfiniteDylan: Are you going to play Fall Guys during your 24 hour stream? 😛

Aroc: Fall Guys is on the docket!

Al Greazy: I got in a fight with my mailman today because I keep asking him where my Halo Dynasty is. He told me to ask you on the AMA instead of hitting him anymore. So…..

Aroc: They are on the way! The final release will line up with LVC, so a longer wait, but it will be worth it!

Finch: Any idea when we may see stock Spice? Didn’t get a box but would love to try one.

Aroc: Working on the stamp with TSA for the next release. Hoping for something super soon!

Myle: What is biggest advice for amateur who wants be marketable because wants be sponsored?

Aroc: Post often. Show the love for the game and that you are helping the sport grow even without a sponsor so anyone who comes along to sponsor you just amplifies the things you are already doing.

Crokz: What’s your favorite signature series disc of all time, any manufacturer?

Aroc: Not my molds, Calvin Heimburg Halo Destroyer. My mold Pathfinder/Dynasty/Alpaca/Spice 4 way tie LOL

Baja: Are you going to Waco this yea?

Aroc: I’ll be there!

RainbowSmaug: Who is your favorite cameraman on the Whale Pants YouTube channel?

Aroc: Ian, Erika’s Husband. GOT HIM! BOOM ROASTED!

TheHunter924: Who do you want to have on ‘is that good’ next?

Aroc: Planning on filming one with Missy Gannon and Paige Pierce here super soon. Hoping to get a handful more in 2023.

Mysterymirrors: Hey Eric. Can we get a special stamp on a Tomb for Easter? “The Empty Tomb” Pull some strings. Thanks for interacting with the infinite community so much!

Aroc: @InfiniteDylan this is a great idea LOL

Rivalmejr: What disc did you expect to love and ended up not being for you? In addition, what disc did you not think you’d like but then liked?

Aroc: I was expecting myself to love the Buzzz, but I ended up finding the Pathfinder and the angle I like to release on is so much better for the Pathfinder in comparison to the Buzzz.

Myle: Are you ever thought about an ‘is that good’ video where you give amateur your new signature disc and they tell is it good?

Aroc: I love this idea. This could be great for Youtube Shorts or Instagram Reels!

mandalorian540: With the berg, kotare, and spice you have done what seem like single disc sponsorships. I know this is something Drew has talked about before for open bag players. Do you see this as a future of the sport? OR will manufacturers eventually have all slots filled with the same quality of disc in a homogenized boring market?

Aroc: I think there’s too much of a stronghold from the big manufactures that it will be hard for it to become the norm. But it is definitely a possibility, we just need companies to understand the value.

TheHunter924: Can we get an “is that good” for different baskets?

Aroc: I love this idea. But this could easily make some people mad 😬

Kightsbridge: When not prepping for a tournament course. Do you practice on technical courses or bomber courses?

Aroc: I try and plan out what course is coming up next. If I have no event ahead I try and get a good mix so I can feel confident on both.

Crokz: How do your glow d-blend alpacas compare to imperial eagle 2s (glow p-line p2s)

Aroc: Imperial Eagles are Glow P-Line P2s and I wanted the Glow P- Blend Alpacas that I have for my tour series to be similar to the IE P2s. They are incredible and only get better with age.

Cobra: Are there any out of production discs you wish you could bag but can’t justify because they’re hard to replace/expensive?

Aroc: Not atm. Infinite has helped work making some great molds that were hard to find before with their great relationship with Innova.

TheHunter924: Hey Eric, what is your favorite alpaca plastic?

Aroc: Glow P or D Blend.

i shot a pigeon: If there was a disc slower and less glidey than a Beorg, would you bag it?

Aroc: Nah, BEORG is BIS.

Crokz: If I gave you a cloudbreaker2 would you bag it?

Aroc: I have Emperors, so I don’t need CBs. Emperors are the perfect disc for me.

Unlucky: What were your favorite things about your Discmania van touring days? What do you miss about the scene / what has the scene lost since those days? What are you glad we’ve grown passed and don’t have to deal with anymore? Thanks for doing this Eric : )

Aroc: Just the simplicity of being on the road. But now it’s such a great touring scene and I love it. DM was such a great option for me to grow.

SeanFace: I stopped by OTB yesterday and grabbed a Lucid Justice, how scared should I be?

Aroc: They are good for one thing only… Fading.

TheHunter924: Can we expect an Eric Oakley Coalesce?

Aroc: Likely not, But there will be a tour series Coalesce from someone, no doubt!

SeanFace: Follow up: if you’ve thrown the Coalesce, how much does it differ from the Omen?

Aroc: Very Different. Omen is OS, Coalesce is more Thunderbirdish.

mandalorian540: Assuming the Pathfinder is the best mid in the sport, what’s the second best? And why is it the Ursus?

Aroc: Ursus just is so wonderful. It does everything I need and feels so good!

Spoot: What’s your favorite new mold from the past year?

Aroc: Dynasty and Pathfinder are the first that come to mind.

Ay lmao: What was it like to help design the Spice and what kind of disc do you want to have a hand in designing next?

Aroc: I’m wanting to keep working to make sure the Spice has a couple variations so we can love two slightly different runs that work perfectly together. Not sure what I would choose next since I’m just loving my bag so much atm.

Spoot: If you could have any doubles partner from any period in time, who would it be?

Aroc: Eagle McMahon or Vinny.

Baja: How far is your max distance forehand and backhand?

Aroc: Backhand If I’m feeling SUPER GOOD. Backhand is like 425-460 If I’m feeling CRAZY GOOD! But I focus on throwing 400-450 super accurate for backhands and about 375-400 for forehands.

HeroesNeverQuit: Are pros signed under an nda to not disclose what they are being paid etc, or do a lot not talk about it publicly for personal reasons?

Aroc: It’s all up to the pros and the sponsors what gets shared. Not sure what is best.

Mark IV: Favorite shot or moment in your disc golf career? Anything that really sticks out??

Aroc: Ft Stelly always sticks out. It really boosted my confidence that I was doing the right thing.

Baja: What do you think of Lone Star’s giant Ranger team?

Aroc: Hey, people are talking about their discs a ton now. Seems like a decent play, but we will see if they can keep it up.

Đę$iǤИęƦ D̸͘͜R̸̆͠Ṻ̷́G̵͛͋S̸̄̚: So how many TSA discs in the works for you?

Aroc: More Pathfinders for sure, and likely a small run of Votums.

Crokz: What are your thoughts on night strike fds, they are prob my most reliable fairway and i love them

Aroc: Exodus is super close and the Halo Centurion cover similar slots and they are SOOOOO GOOOOD!

Mark IV: I have pathfinders in glow, aura, and ethereal, for some reason I haven’t thrown an ethos one… why do you prefer the ethos plastic to the others?

Aroc: It was the plastic I first threw and loved it, I throw Ethos Mantra, Votum and Construct. Ethos and I just work… EthOs…. it makes sense LOL

SeanFace: Tomb or Praxis?

Aroc: Alpaca, Popcorn, Envy, Berg is my putter lineup.

Cobra: Who on tour last year were you most surprised about changes they’ve made to their game/personality?

Aroc: Gannon. Kid is just unbelievably confident and it’s so awesome to see.

McShotty: What gap in TSA’s lineup would you like to see filled?

Aroc: Maybe a stable Mid like Quake. Distance driver that has a little more go than the Synapse, or retool the synapse to get some dome!

TheHunter924: Biggest advice for breaking the 900 rating?

Aroc: Make smarter decisions. Play for Par and make your putts. Eating a bogey is generally better than trying to save par.

Bueno: You are on a deserted island with all your friends. In order to leave you must land a disc on the island next to you. 250’ (standard island distance) Island diameter 33’. One shot or your stuck for a month. What are you throwing?

Aroc: Pepper because it doesn’t skip!

Al Greazy: Real men throw dyed discs. Thoughts?

Aroc: Madd Discs helped me through puberty.

Crokz: Did you make the Spice to replace a pd

Aroc: Spice was meant to be more of a Felon/Firebird type disc, but the goal was for it to not be STUPID OS, it is meant to be throwable for all and super workable. I think we nailed it.

SeanFace: Have you had any misadventures flying with discs? Do you check your disc bag and has anything even gone missing?

Aroc: Always carry on my bag. Never checking my bag, but I do check my backups.

Crokz: What dynasty flies most similar to roaming thunder 2s?

Aroc: Depends on how OS RT2s are. Halos are the most OS like First Run C CD2s, Metal Flake Color Glow are a small step down from the Halos, S Blends are super workable and dead straight and I/C blends start kinda stable but beat in faster.

TheHunter924: Berg or glitch

Aroc: Different Discs. Berg is so unique and the Glitch is Sonic/Bite/Polecat like.

Al Greazy: I tend to have really sweaty hands in the summertime. Do you know of anything that can help me with this?

Aroc: WHALE SACS 4 LYFE!!!

HeroesNeverQuit: When you swapped to infinite you obviously tried out a lot of molds and plastics. I haven’t watched your play or any in the bags. Are there any dynamic discs that you still bag because you just couldn’t find a good replacement for them or just love the mold that much?

Aroc: Nope. All Trilogy is out. Claymore was holding strong but I lost it in Norway and tried out the Berry and the rest is history. Claymore is still the most underrated disc in the market IMO.

TheHunter924: Who is the best card mate?

Aroc: Bobby Musick, MJ, Zach Melton, Chris Dickerson

Crokz: What is the best foil?

Aroc: Anything but Gold or Copper or Camo. I love Black and White.

SeanFace: Favorite mid-round snack?

Aroc: Belvita Breakfast Cookies.

Spoot: Any new discs you’re testing to see how they fit your game?

Aroc: Mint to battle with my Zone!

Crokz: If you could take one part out of a different pros game, what part of whose game would it be?

Aroc: Ricky’s ability to shank and still birdie. He’s gotten so much cleaner so it doesn’t happen as much, but he used to steal strokes from people ALL THE TIME after being the worst off the tee. Scramble game is UNREAL!

CommanderFox2K: What advice would you give to someone who wants to get sponsored?

Aroc: Set a foundation that shows you are growing the sport so that any company who comes along amplifies what you are doing. Don’t wait for a sponsor to build that foundation. Play a ton, Promote a ton, post a ton and be amazing in your community.

Cobra: Does a specific type of shoe make a difference for you?

Aroc: I’m hooked on Vivo Barefoot. I was heavy into Nike Trail, but Vivos are the best shoes I’ve ever used and I don’t see myself going away from Vivos.

TheHunter924: Hopefully I get to meet you at the dgpt championship this October! Are you planning on filming any videos in Nc soon!

Aroc: Not soon, but definitely when the tour makes it back that way!

Erika Stinchcomb Ask Me Anything

February 15, 2023 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

On January 19, 2023, Infinite Discs hosted new team member Erika Stinchcomb (Emstinchcomb7) on our Discord server where she answered your questions. Here is a transcript of most of the questions:

zin the zinny: Do you play disc golf valley? What video games do you play?

Emstinchcomb7: Yes disc golf valley! Getting an Erika Sword on there was a dream come true. I only have a Switch, so Mario Kart and Fortnight mostly. I’ve been playing ghosts of Tsushima on my friend’s ps4, it’s amazing

Rivalmejr: Hi Erika! Welcome to discord. For my question, how are you liking your new sponsors? Will we see more of you on tour this year?

Emstinchcomb7: I like my sponsors a lot! I’ll be doing a similar amount of tournaments as last year (20ish dgpt), but I think my new sponsors will help promote me more

Semomu: Have you settled on any discs to replace the mainstays of your own bag? Found anything new you’re enjoying that you had nothing like that before?

Emstinchcomb7: New stamp and my original drawing hahahaha

Lord_Mortivore: Hello erika! Have you joined the #tombgang yet?

Emstinchcomb7: I’ve thrown a tomb, I like the stability but I’m not sure I am into the bead. I’ll keep trying it!!!

RSP: Can we get an (Erika Stinchcomb) Aztec?

Emstinchcomb7 I’ve only thrown an Aztec a few times! I am not sure what to do for my tour series

Beef Lips: Erika! favorite new mold??

Emstinchcomb7 Big question! Peach and Wild Honey for Clash, Praxis and Mana for TSA, Maya and Cohort for Infinite. It’s early

Myle: You were know from your sword. sword staying bag or something else like emperor?

Emstinchcomb7: Sword staying for now, it’s a great discs and my hybrids are my babies, I just have a lot of trust. I haven’t found a replacement immediately but I want it to happen naturally. Also being open bag means I don’t have to switch!!!

Rivalmejr: In what ways can we support you this year? (Drop plugs!)

Emstinchcomb7: Skybreed discs has all my trilogy stuff, so buy AmErika Swords and Tursases and whatever else!!! Later I’ll have stuff on Infinite as well!!!! I’ll be vending with Eric and James at every DGPT event too

N8rtot73: why are your Tour of Amerika and Hot Goose stamps so fire always? more of a compliment but still lol

Emstinchcomb7: My guy Levi Whitpan is a genius! He takes what’s in my brain and makes the best art!

N8rtot73: do you have a favorite dish or something you consider your signature dish you make when you are either touring or home for the offseason?

Emstinchcomb7: I make a turkey chili type thing, a jambalaya-ish thing, a lot of stir fry, poke bowls, spam musabi, pearl cous cous with veggies, Italian sausage/kale/mushroom/potato soup

N8rtot73: have you come across any that have surprised you? maybe you were not super sure you would like or something that gave you that “whoa…” moment?

Emstinchcomb7: Kon Tiki is the weirdest shallowest disc… but I think I like it

Lord_Mortivore: You should try a Cataclysm from Doomsday Discs.

Emstinchcomb7: I’ve got a few Doomsday to try! The Landmine looks crazy hahaha

SuperBone: Not really a question but I think we need a GOOSE Berry from Clash!

Emstinchcomb7: OMG

Zack P: Have you tried out any DGA discs?

Emstinchcomb7: Not yet, but doing commentary for Catrina makes me want to try a Sail and a Bonzai for starters

Deuce2223: How does the Wild Honey and Maya compare. I am still looking for a US Control driver. I have a C Blend Maya but just ordered 2 Wild Honey

Emstinchcomb7: Wild Honey is just as flippy as a Maya but with a bit more finish. The Maya has effortless drift for me, but not much fade. They fulfill different roles I think, Maya is more touchy/woods, big turn overs, Wild Honey is big distance on open shots (without wind haha)

Rivalmejr: Will you be featured on more videos this year? I’d love to see more of you on tour be it in competition or in videos with say Tina and Eric

Emstinchcomb7: Yes! Lots of stuff with Eric and James I think, working with Connor for Infinite and Bobby for Clash

HeroesNeverQuit: Who are your top two players to have on your card when playing?

Emstinchcomb7: Ohn scoggins #1 all the time. I love playing with Missy for her positivity, and Callie so I can talk smack

Baja: favorite chip ?

Emstinchcomb7: Oh man. Ummmm do Flaming Hot Cheetos count? It’s my favorite road snack because it’s a whole activity: eat, pant, repeat, try to clean fingers, eat more

Thanks everyone! I think got most people! I’ll come back! Erika

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