Introducing H13 Disc Golf
If you hop on Interstate 35E in Dallas and head south the road merges with 35W to become Interstate 35. Continuing south, you’ll pass through Waco and Austin before you arrive in the Texas city of San Antonio. San Antonio is home to several military bases, great Tex-Mex food, the Spurs basketball team, and the Alamo. And it is home to H13 Disc Golf.
New Disc Golf Brand
One of the newer brands in the market, H13 Disc Golf isn’t even a year old as a manufacturer. The brand started as an online retail shop in the middle of the summer of 2023 under the name Hole 13 Disc Golf Shop. From the beginning, their goal was to become a manufacturer. But first they wanted to learn the disc golf business. In early 2024 they acquired their first molds and began testing and production. The name Hole 13 Disc Golf Shop was shortened to H13 Disc Golf, and they officially launched as a brand on July 1, 2024.
H13 Disc Golf was started by Jericho and Jennifer Jimentel, who had a goal of living a higher quality, experience-driven lifestyle, hence the name of the company. Experiencing fertility struggles, the couple knew that the stress of their jobs was a factor in preventing them from starting a family naturally. They wanted to do work that they loved and that gives back. Although Jericho continues to work full time, Jennifer has scaled back her hours outside of H13 so she can dedicate more time to their new company.
Four Molds to Start
The plan for H13 Disc Golf was to release four molds at once. Those molds are: putter (Embark), approach (Companion), fairway (Adventurer), and distance driver (Wanderlust). These molds were designed for the average disc golfer. The most popular mold is the Wanderlust, which flies like it’s already beat in. They will be releasing their fifth disc soon, an overstable mid.
Most of the molds come in several different plastic types. They offer a base blend (Home Bound) and 3 premium blends: Night Bound (glow), Journey Bound, and Adventure Bound. Journey Bound is a premium, opaque blend. Adventure Bound is a gummier, translucent premium blend. Currently, only the Wanderlust is available in Adventure Bound, however the Companion will be available soon in that plastic.
Naming Convention
As you can tell, the mold names were chosen to reflect the founders’ desire to spend less time in the rat-race, and more time experiencing life! The names are centered on their thirst for adventure. Embark, Wanderlust, Companion, and Adventurer all communicate a philosophy of exploration of the world around us. That desire to be outside and enjoying nature is the very embodiment of the sport of disc golf!
Team H13
Although H13 isn’t currently big enough to sponsor touring pros, they gladly support and sponsor many amateurs across the country. Their Sage Team is made up of around 30 amateur players. The owners attribute much of their growth to the team.
In addition to the Sage Team, H13 is working toward a partnership with an organization called Morgan’s Wonderland. Morgan’s has a theme park specifically created to accommodate people with disabilities. Part of Jericho and Jennifer’s mission is to give back to the community and raise money for different causes and Morgan’s Wonderland would be a great organization to do fundraiser events for.
Looking to the Future
In considering the future of disc golf, H13 hopes the sport will grow to the point where even more players can tour, without the financial burdens of living on the road. And for those who are content to play as an amateur, H13 Disc Golf hopes that more municipalities will support adding courses to make the spot more accessible to everyone.
Although H13 Disc Golf’s discs are only a few weeks old, they are optimistic about their future. They are a young brand with energetic and outgoing owners. The couple is developing a unique way to support players on their team with commission opportunities. They are also setting up a program for stamp artists so they can get paid per use of their art instead of a flat fee, giving the artist a great potential upside for their work. And they will continue to establish working partnerships with charitable organizations. They are truly Embark-ing on a fun Adventure!
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