Review: The Disc Raptor

This post is sponsored by Disc Raptor.

Part sea anemone.

Part hard-shell taco.

It’s the Disc Raptor.

I’m a compulsive disc-dryer. This means that, regardless of what the weather’s doing or the state of my disc, in-between virtually every throw, I’m giving my frisbee the once-over with a towel.

And I mean it …

Every. Single. Throw.

So when Disc Raptor reached out, asking if I wanted to review their main product, overwhelmingly, without a moment’s hesitation, the answer was in the affirmative:

“Yes, please.”

So now I have one of these things:

The Disc Raptor isn’t a towel.

Instead, the company describes it as a “disc-cleaning tool.” That’s an accurate description, too. Shaped like a semi-circle, the tool itself is comprised of a tough, canvas-like outer shell to ensure durability. On the inside, you’ll find hundreds of high-surface, micro-fiber tentacles. These are meant to swiftly and effectively remove mud, dirt and moisture from the filthiest of golf discs.

In and of itself, this is all fine and dandy.

It gets the job done well enough.

The most brilliant part of the Disc Raptor, though?

Check this out:

That’s an AstroTurf strip that runs the length of the enclosed end of the Disc Raptor. It’s the exact same material found on football fields and indoor soccer pitches. Its purpose is to remove dirt entrenched firmly within the gouges most commonly found along the outside rim of discs.

This is ingenious.

To use the Disc Raptor:

• Place your disc inside the Disc Raptor.
• Turn it upside-down so the opening faces the ground.
• Through the pouch, grip the disc tightly with your off-hand.
• Then, using your dominant hand, rotate the disc until it’s ready to go.

* Note: Inverting the Disc Raptor ensures debris isn’t trapped inside for future use.

Easy enough, right?

Believe it or not, there’s a bit of a learning curve with this thing. The first time I tried it, I handled it like an envelope with a death certificate inside, which is to say – delicately.

This is NOT necessary.

Really dig your fingers into the rim.

Crunch the Disc Raptor, if need be.

It can handle it.

Here’s the founder of Disc Raptor putting into action what I’m talking about:

Now, with all of this in mind, is this “tool” actually any better than a normal, run-of-the-mill towel? I mean, you’ve already got a million-and-a-half of those lying around the house …

In my opinion, yes.

And for three reasons:

1. Hand-made, the Disc Raptor is tougher than a towel – you’ll only ever buy one.
2. The Disc Raptor doubles beautifully as a knee-pad, which I freaking love.
3. And lastly, the AstroTurf strip delivers in a way towels simply can’t.

The Disc Raptor is also available in a host of bright, vibrant colors, which is great. And there’s a loop – carabiner not included, by the way – on the Disc Raptor, should you want to hang it on a bag ring. Furthermore, it’s machine-washable. You can even toss it in the dryer, as well.

Yes, towels can do all that stuff.

But the Disc Raptor isn’t a towel …

It’s a tool.

And with good reason.

Ninety-five percent of the disc-golf gear I receive for reviews I sell to Play-It-Again Sports or give away to friends and family members when I space on buying them a birthday gift.

Not this one, though.

It’s mine.

Click here to get one of your own.

You’ll be pumped with the outcome.

The Final Green Splatter Grade: A

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Editor’s Suggestions:

• SportsCenter: Disc golf has a long way to go
• Disc golf: This guy’s the best disc salesman on the planet
• Gripe No. 60: Over-the-top profanity on the disc golf course

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