The argument for an all-premium plastic disc golf bag

It might just be me …

But when I hear other disc golfers talk about cycling baseline discs, it often comes off as snooty. And that’s not me saying it’s dumb or anything. I get the benefits of it – they’re easy to see. 

Working with one mold, regardless of the shot or line, the in-hand feel is the same. And speaking of lines, going the beaten, baseline route, you’re gonna get a whole lot of ‘em. These aren’t the kinds of lines you get with a fresh-out-of-the-box frisbee, either. They’re subtle and unique.

Cycling baseline discs worked for Ken Climo. I haven’t seen him play in years, but I have to think he’s still leaning on his seasoned KC Pro Aviars and Rocs whenever possible. More recently, Philo Brathwaite built a career off of DX Rocs, while others went premium. Even modern-day dudes like Aaron Gossage and Corey Ellis cycle baseline Zones …

It’s (still) a thing.

Good news, though …

If you don’t cycle discs, it’s NOT a big deal.

I’ve been known to cycle R-Pro Rhynos in and out of the bag. And in an attempt to model my game after The Champ, on occasion, I’ve done the whole KC Pro Roc thing, too. But the all-premium plastic bag is still a winning formula, especially for amateur disc golfers.

Here’s why …

Consistency of flight

With premium plastic, generally speaking, the flight you see on day one isn’t all that different from what you’ll see months later. Premium-plastic discs aren’t immune to beating in, but they do it slowly. Slow enough, in fact, your game shouldn’t have any issues adjusting when they do.

There’s no playing scared

This might seem like a weird one, but it’s true …

Flight-wise, if you’ve got a Retro Compass RIGHT where you want it, nailing the first-available tree is going to immediately alter its flight. The problem is that the types of holes where you need a magical, beaten flight path almost always come with the threat of nearby trees.

So, what do you do?

• Red Pill – Throw the disc that will work, while potentially ruining it.
• Blue Pill – Throw the disc that won’t work, while protecting what will.

Don’t play scared …

Premium plastic alleviates that fear.

Opt for the best of both worlds. Via some trial and error, find a mold that’s at least close to what you’re looking for in a premium polymer. Buy it. Bomb it. And though it’ll take some shoddy shots to get it right, starting from the right stability, you’ll soon have what’s needed.

They’re super easy to replace

More expensive?

Yes, premium-plastic discs are pricier.

But it’s mega-easy to replace the flight paths they provide. If you lose discs frequently, this is a good thing. With little to no change in the produced flight, it’s a next-man-up sort of mentality when a disc goes missing. And even if you don’t, this is STILL a good thing, remember?

Consistency.

Lastly, just let me say this …

When you’ve managed to hang onto a premium-plastic midrange or fairway driver for years on end, it’s a beautiful thing. There will be no better disc in your bag; it’ll drop jaws. Drew Gibson had his creamsicle Z-Line Buzz. Garrett Gurthie has his Champion Color Glow Roc3s.

It’s not 1995 anymore …

Premium plastic or bust.

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