I’m not handy.
When something needs fixing, here’s how the process plays out …
- With the help of YouTube, I take a stab at it.
- After failing miserably, my wife attempts the same.
- Frustrated, we call a guy and pay him to take care of things.
I’m not ashamed of this, either.
I’m not a wealthy man, but the money’s there.
Might as well get the job done right the first time around.
Fortunately, if it’s something mind-numbingly trivial, I’m able to take care of it myself – money needn’t change hands. As a disc golfer, creating a DiscDot of my own is one of those things.
The idea of the product isn’t stupid. Moreover, it’s the belief that an entire company needs to dedicate itself to it that is. Most putting tutorials will tell you to focus on a single chain-link when taking aim. If that works for you, great. And if it doesn’t work for you, also great.
Assuming it does, however, the absolute dumbest thing you could do is fork over $15 for a twin-pack of DiscDots. Because almost anything small and capable of grip will work …
And at a fraction of the cost.
For example, here’s a pipe-cleaner making it happen:
Simply wrap one around your preferred link until all that’s left is a visible bundle. And wouldn’t you know it, you can get 350 of ‘em on Amazon for less than the cost of a two-pack of DiscDots.
That’s a steal.
In my experience, pipe-cleaners are best for this.
But there are LOTS of options that’ll do the trick …
Whatever you’ve got lying around the house, really:
- Neon duct tape.
- Multi-colored Saran wrap.
- Yellow or green electrical tape.
Find your link. Make a ball. Proceed to putt.
Now I will say this …
DiscDot sponsors GK Pro Skins, as well as a number of touring disc golfers. And some big-name ones, at that: Gannon Buhr, Garrett Gurthie and Kristin Tattar, just to name a few. Because of this, I won’t bash on anybody who nabs a couple DiscDots for their at-home practice basket.
But as far as the IRS is concerned, you might as well write them off as a charitable donation. Because if a guy as pathetically non-handy as myself can replicate the EXACT same thing for literal pennies, you sure as heck don’t need to reach into your wallet for the practice-putting aid.
Cool company. Brain-dead product.
End of rant.
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