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Focus Friday – Clash Discs on Discount

FOCUS FRIDAY – Clash Discs

Welcome back to another Focus Friday, where we look at a certain mold or brand, and give you a discount so you can try it out for yourself. This week, we are taking another look at an entire brand of discs… Clash Discs

Salt, Pepper, Ginger, Spice… these just sound like common household food items you would find in everyone’s pantry. But when disc golfers hear these words, they think of the up-and-coming brand – Clash Discs!

Clash Discs has made an extra big splash this year due to their high-profile touring pros. These pros include  James Proctor, Erika Stinchcomb, Eric Oakley, Jacob Courtis, and MORE amazing players!

They have also recently come out with a new plastic – Sunny. This plastic is stiffer and therefore more stable than its other plastics. But we have heard that their other plastics are amazing as well!

They have a wide assortment of molds, each great for beginners and professionals alike. You are bound to find a Clash Disc that will work great for you!

 

DISCOUNT -> To get a FREE Clash Disc with your order this weekend, all you need to do it order at least 3 Clash Disc molds, and we will include a 4th Clash mold for FREE.

No Discount code is required. 

Your order needs to be in by Monday night (May 1st) to capitalize on this deal. 
Check out this page to see all the items that are on sale this week.

Focus Friday – Banger GT on Discount

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FOCUS FRIDAY – THE BANGER GT

Welcome back to another Focus Friday, where we look at a certain mold or brand, and give you a discount so you can try it out for yourself. This week, we take a look at a unique putter from the Discraft lineup… The Banger GT

The Banger GT is a unique Discraft putter that has a Groove around the top and a large bead that help provide an enhanced grip. That is what the GT stands for = Grove Top.

For putters, it actually has a fairly low profile and isn’t as thick as some.

The Banger GT is very popular for hyzer putts and offers a consistent release. It is a slightly overstable putter with a very straight flight path.

The Banger GT is available in many plastics that allow for you to choose what will work best for you.

DISCOUNT -> To get a Banger GT for 20% off, use this code at check out: “FOCUSBANGERGT”

This will end Monday night, so get on this amazing deal while you can! 
Check out this page to see all the items that are on sale this week.
Note: After placing your discs/items in the shopping cart and before checking out, click on the “Discount Code” box under the shopping cart and enter that code. Then proceed to checkout.

Discraft Ledgestone Edition Discs – Wave 2

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Discraft Ledgestone Edition Discs – Wave 2

The next set of Discraft special Ledgestone edition discs are now available! See the full selection HERE, and see each individual mold available below.

 

Avenger SS – This is a great disc for intermediate players that want to add more distance to their game. It is understable/straight for most players, but will still give you max distance.

 

 Archer – This mold is an understable midrange that has a straight flight path. It glides well and is great for sll players.

 

 

 Drone – This mold is a very overstable midrange. This disc is best utilized for advanced players that need to throw strategic hyzer throws, and need it to fly strong in a headwind.

 

Thrasher – The Thrasher is a fast, understable disc that is not as flippy as you may think. It is great for both slower arms and big arms.

Zone – This slim putter has a thick rim that gives you an extra grip when you need it. It is overstable, making it good for headwinds, fades, and forehands.

 

Undertaker – This moderately overstable disc offers some turn in flight but will finish with a manageable fade. This disc will take on headwinds easily, and is good for forehands and backhands.

 

Force – This is an overstable driver that is build for power throwers looking for more distance. It is described as a fast flying driver.

 

Buzzz OS – This is a very popular mid-range, which is the more overstable version of the Buzzz. This is a great choice for windy days and forehand shots.

 

Ringer GT – this mold features a subtle grove track for added grip. If you need a soft landing as you approach the basket, this is a great choice.

 

Buzzz – This is one of the most popular midranges in the world. It is realiable, stable, consistent, and performs just like you want it to.

 

Nuke SS – This max distance driver has a wide rim and flies very fast. This can be thrown by a variety of skill levels, and will give all players more distance.

 

Crush – This disc is made for powerful throwers. It will help you gain some serious distance off the tee.

 

Nuke – This is a popular distance driver that flies very fast. It has a thick rim, and can maintain max speed for a long time so you can get the most distance out of your throw.

 

Machete – This disc will slice through the air to help you get the birdies! It is low profile with an overstable flight that works well in a headwind.

Challenger OS – This is more overstable and flat topped version of the popular Challenger. This putter works best for throwing off the tee or into headwinds.

Infinite Discs Monthly Release – April 20th

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Infinite Discs Monthly Release – April 20th

Each month, we will be using the third Thursday as our MAIN disc drop day. This is when you can expect to see social media posts about our new products, and have the opportunity to purchase some new discs on the scheduled day.

This month, we have FIVE new releases for you…

James Proctor Halo S-Blend CENTURION

The Centurion is a dependable, controllable fairway driver that we recommend every player have in their bag! The Halo S-Blend plastic feels GREAT, and with some James Proctor luck on your side, you are bound to cash some birdies with this run of the Centurion!

Halo S-Blend SLAB

The Slab is a great utility disc. It is dependable in the wind, and can help you get out of tricky situations. This is the FIRST time the Slab has been run in Halo plastic, you won’t want to miss out!

Garrett Gurthie Swirly S-Blend EMPEROR

The time has arrive for the Garrett Gurthie Emperor to make its yearly debut! The Emperor is an all around great driver that you can depend on for those long distance, controlled shots. We truly belive that you will gain a little bit of Garrett’s distance power when you bag one of his signature Emperor’s.

NEW Glow C-Blend RAZE

This AMAZING new mold is just what you need to succeed on the green. The Raze is an overstable approach putter. This disc is ideal for off the tee shots and when you are approaching the green. Its flat top makes it ideal for forehand shots.

To Raze means to completely destroy something. As was in ancient times, different civilizations were at war with one another and would frequently raze other villiages, towns, and even entire cities to claim ownership of the land.

NEW R-Blend RAZE

Check back in next month for another BIG Infinite Discs release… which may also include a brand new mold 😉

FOCUS FRIDAY – The Slab on Discount

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FOCUS FRIDAY – THE SLAB

Welcome back to another Focus Friday, where we look at a certain mold or brand, and give you a discount so you can try it out for yourself. This week, we are looking at a unique utility disc in the Infinite Discs lineup… The Slab

The Slab is a high-speed, very overstable distance driver with a flat top and wide rim. The Slab is designed for power throwers who want a disc that still fades, no matter how hard it is thrown. This disc works wonders for spike hyzer throws, strong forehand throws, as a wind fighter, or as a utility disc when you need to fade hard around obstacles.

Watch as the Slab slices dependably through the air under any calm or stormy conditions.

DISCOUNT -> To get any Slab for 20% off, use this code at check out: “FOCUSSLAB”

This will end Monday night, so get on this amazing deal while you can! 
Check out this page to see all the items that are on sale this week.
Note: After placing your discs/items in the shopping cart and before checking out, click on the “Discount Code” box under the shopping cart and enter that code. Then proceed to checkout.

Infinite Discs Plastic Types

 INFINITE DISCS PLASTIC TYPES

Infinite Discs currently has 20 different plastic variations! Choosing the best plastic is an important decision when purchasing a new disc. This post is to help you navigate which plastic will be the right choice for you when purchasing from our lineup.

Innova Champion Discs is our mold manufacturer, therefore our plastic types are based on their plastic types. We will indicate the similarities below, but you can read about their plastic types HERE

PREMIUM PLASTICS

S-Blend: A somewhat firm, opaque plastic that flies true to the flight numbers. Compare to Innova’s ‘Star’ plastic.

  • Swirly S-Blend (various swirls within the plastic)
  • Splatter S-Blend (bits of recycled plastic added to the plastic)
  • Halo S-Blend (two-toned flight plate)

C-Blend: A firm, transparent plastic that has increased durability and tends to make molds more overstable. Compare to Innova’s ‘Champion’ plastic.

  • Metal Flake C-Blend (added metal flakes within the plastic)
  • Metal Flake Glow C-Blend (added metal flakes & glows in the dark)
  • Glow C-Blend (glows in the dark)
  • Gummy C-Blend (less-stiff than regular C-Blend)
  • Luster C-Blend (has an added shimmer)
  • Concrete (Luster and Metal Flake plastic combined)

G-Blend: A gummier feeling plastic that has added glimmer and grip. Compare to Innova’s ‘GStar’ plastic.

I-Blend: A softer plastic that is made from the recycled parts of S-Blend plastic. The ‘I’ stands for ‘Infinite Blend’ since this plastic is unique to our brand.

BASE PLASTICS

D-Blend: A base plastic that is firm and grippy, yet lacks durability. Compare to Innova’s ‘DX’ plastic.

  • Glow D-Blend (glows in the dark)

P-Blend: A durable and stiff base plastic. Compare to Innova’s ‘KC Pro’ plastic,

  • Glow P-Blend (glows in the dark)

X-Blend: A midgrade plastic that has a great balance of durability with a tacky, grippy feel. Compare Innova’s ‘XT’ plastic.

N-Blend: A stiff and grippy plastic, with an emphasized stiffness in the flight plate. Compare to Innova’s ‘Nexus’ plastic.

R-Blend: A soft plastic with good grip and some flexibility. Compare to Innova’s ‘R-Pro’ plastic.

*Signature Plastics: When you see plastics on our site labeled as ‘Signature _-Blend’ this means that the plastic price has been slightly increased to support the professional disc golfer who’s stamp is on that specific run of discs. There is nothing different about the plastic, only the price.

 

What plastic type should you choose?

Here is a breakdown of what each plastic is best suited for: 

S-Blend: Any of the S-Blend plastics are versitile and best used for throwing. Ripping an S-Blend plastic off the tee or on an approach will result in an excellent flight.

C-Blend: Most* all of the C-Blend plastics are more durable yet less grippy than the other premium plastics. You will find that C-blend tends to be more overstable than all the other premium plastics., but is also a great choice for throwing.

*Gummy and MF Glow tend to be softer and grippier than the other C-Blend plastics

G-Blend: This plastic is the opposite of C-Blend. It is less durable, has increased grip, and tends to fly straighter. However, this plastic is just as good for throwing as all the other premium plastics.

I-Blend: This is the most basic of the premium plastics, but is still a good plastic for throwing. A fresh I-Blend mold will typically have the same stability as an S, G, or C-Blend mold, but it will be the first of the three to ‘beat in’ and become understable overtime.

D-Blend: This plastic is best suited for putters and approach discs. It is firm and gives you good grip, meaning it will have a better chance of hitting the chains and staying in the basket. This is generally the same for the P, X, N, & R Blends we have available, but with assorted types of grippiness and durability as explained above.

* Note that each run of a certain mold in a certain plastic will fly slightly differently than that same mold in that same plastic type from another run. This is due to the slight inconsistency of manufacturing for each run month to month; Innova can’t make all discs the same every single time. All of our stock stamps have run numbers on them to help indicate the differences. 

 

Misprint/X-out

These terms are used interchangeably, but typically indicate the following:

X-out: Discs that are marked with an x-out indicator on our website mean they are ‘factory seconds.’ These molds did not get formed perfectly in the molding process and have some fundamental flaw in their design/plastic. However, most x-outs tend to fly much like their perfect counterparts. You may also see a small penned ‘X’ on the disc’s front flight plate.

Misprint: This indicates that the artwork on the disc was not stamped perfectly, and is therefore a flawed product. Most misprinted discs come with multiple stamps on them as an attempt to fix the stamping error before finishing the remaining run of discs.

Check out this post for a more detailed explanation of X-Outs, Misprints and Factory seconds.

 

 

We hope this post has been informative, and that you are able to more accurately choose the discs and plastics that are best suited for your disc golf needs. And as always…

THROW WHAT YOU LOVE

State of Disc Golf Survey: Following the Pros

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In last week’s State of Disc Golf Survey, I talked about how we are in tournament season. I wrote about the questions in the survey that asked about tournaments and how many of us participate in them. This week, I’ll look at another aspect of tournament season: watching the pros as they play tournaments.

With the rise of the Internet and social media, we now have opportunities to watch our favorite player compete in most major tournaments. We can also follow, and sometimes interact, with them from their own personal posts and videos. It’s never been easier to be a fan of disc golf pros!

 

Following the Pros

Even though following and watching pros is not difficult, we first have to ask whether or not people want to follow the pros. That brings us to our first survey question: Do you follow professional disc golf?

 

 

An overwhelming number of us follow professional disc golf to some degree. That might be watching them play tournaments, watching them play casual rounds, following them on social media, or checking out their tournament results. That might also mean we buy their tour discs. Manufacturers know that, and that has translated into some large contracts for the top players, and better contracts for other players.

Our History of Following Pros

 

If we look at past survey results, we see that we stay fairly consistent with how many people follow the prose. There are minor variations, but overall we like to watch the best people in the sport compete.

 

 

How are we watching tournaments

For the people in the survey who indicated that they do follow professional disc golfers, we asked follow-up questions to learn more about how they followed their favorites. The first question we asked was, “In which of the following ways did you follow professional disc golf in 2022?” Here are the results:

 

 

According to the survey results, 26% of us got to watch professional disc golfers in person at a tournament. There are enough tournaments around the country, and the world, the even if there isn’t a big tournament in our home town, we likely don’t have to travel far to attend one. Apparently, quite a few of us made the effort to do that.

Watching Tournaments

If we weren’t attending a tournament, odds are that we were watching one. Between the live broadcasts and post-produced content, we had lots of choices. Over 90% of us watched at least one tournament.

One out of every five of us watched the Pro Tour Championship on ESPN. That is a pretty big number, considering the tournament aired a while after the tournament was played.

When it comes to watching disc golf live, over 56% of us indicated that we watched a tournament live. I’m sure the Disc Golf Network will be happy to see that survey result. In fact, more people said they watched live than watched post-produced videos on YouTube. There were 42.6% of us that said we watched a tournament on YouTube.

Given that the live broadcasts are several hours long, that is a big commitment of time. On the other hand, it is exciting to watch the results slowly unfold, while checking in with other cards that are playing. Plus, it is something that you can have on in the background, then listen for highlights and scores updates. That is usually what I do when I watch live. The quality has improved a lot, too. Live broadcasts have improved quite a bit since the first attempts, even though there will still be challenges doing things in real time.

Live Scoring

Another option to watch professionals is to watch the live scoring. That is another thing you can do while you are doing other things. Surprisingly, it can be kind of exciting to see the scores change and see ‘battles’ unfolding. Nearly half of us indicated that we watch tournaments via live scoring.

The final question of how we watch the pros is watching them in online in disc golf tutorials. A whopping 70% of us watch online tutorials. Although watching a professional tutorial isn’t the same as getting coached, it’s nice to watch the best in our sport give tips to make our game better.

 

Live Tournaments and DGN

Speaking of the Disc Golf Network, we wanted to see how many of us subscribe to the network. As you can see from the chart below, it was pretty much and even split between those who subscribe and those who don’t. Since the stat above said that 56% of us watched live tournaments, which means about 6% of us are just buying the individual tournaments that we want to watch.

 

 

 

Live and Post

Since a majority of us watch live tournaments we asked those people if they still like to watch post-produced rounds of the same tournament. Here is a graph of the results.

 

 

Only a small percentage of those of us who watch live events rarely or never also watch post produced. And over a third of us always or almost always watch post-produced rounds that we’ve already seen. Perhaps if we have a live event on in the background, we want to watch it later to actually watch what happened. Another reason is that there are different commentators for post-produced, which might drive people to watch both.

Favorite FPO

No discussion about professional disc golfers would be complete without looking at which of the top pros we like to follow. We asked who our first- and second-most favorite player was, in both FPO and MPO.  Starting with FPO, here are the top 20 results.

 

 

Head and shoulders above everyone else in FPO is the current World Champion, Kristan Tattar. When you consider how many picked her first or second, over 60% of us had her on one list or the other, she is an amazingly popular person! Paige Pierce took second on both lists. Catrina Allen got one podium finish, and Valerie Mandujano got the other. Now let’s look at MPO.

 

Favorite MPO

 

 

Once again we saw one player, in this case it’s Simon Lizotte, way ahead of the rest. The ahead of the reigning and six-time world champ, Paul McBeth. With his trick shots and likable personality, Simon is on one or the other list for over half of us. He is definitely the people’s player.

For the MPO, the top five players are the same on both lists, with Paul and Calvin swapping places. In fact, there are only a couple names on the top 25 list that are only on one list or the other.

That wraps up this week’s blog. Check back next week for more survey results.

Eric Oakley Ask Me Anything

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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!

 

 

 

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