Why you should bag more stock discs

I’m convinced half of disc golf fans like to play …

The other half collects discs.

Obviously, you can do both. It’s probably the best way to get the most out of the sport, really. But if your biggest concern is improving future tournament finishes, screw “sexy” stamps.

Stick with the stock stuff.

For starters, they’re incredibly easy to find. Your local retailer carries ‘em. Just about any online retailer worth its salt carries ‘em, too. As you’re bound to abandon one at a soccer field during practice, the easier you can make replacing it, the better – losing discs is just part of the gig.

Speaking of losing discs, going the stock-discs route, you’ll care less when they inevitably go missing. Please don’t misunderstand me: That’s not to say it won’t sting a good bit. The unique flight is what builds the relationship, though – not the WAY overpriced TriFly dye. The blow to mid-round morale, however, is mitigated when you didn’t give up your firstborn for the MIA.

Furthermore, stock frisbees allow for creativity.

I’m not a disc-dyer; I never will be.

But it’s hard not to admire the work Pastry Dyes does. And not just Pastry Dyes, but the legions of disc golfers who’ve spent years perfecting a craft of which I know nothing. If your creative juices won’t let you shake the need for handsome-looking plastic, follow this formula:

• Step No. 1 – Buy stock.
• Step No. 2 – Wipe the stamp.
• Step No. 3 – Create a masterpiece.

* Note: Even better than stock stamps, however, are “Factory Second” and misprint discs.

Yes, I get that you could technically wipe the stamp off of that Sexton Firebird you just landed, but that’s not a great way to convince people you’re 1) sane, and 2) knowledgeable. Stock discs are a dime a dozen. Cheap canvases lead to stress-free, artsy-fartsy creations, Pablo Picasso.

Here’s the REAL kicker, though …

When you buy stock, there are more runs to choose from.

No two Star Destroyers fly the same.

Regardless of mold or manufacturer, this truth holds true across the board. When you find what works, stock up on that ish – there’s no point in getting cute with success. The more runs there are, the more options you have. The more options you have, the easier it is to find the best fit.

Now, am I saying its entirely idiotic to take to the Team Idlewild store to pick up a limited-edition, out-of-production Chris Clemons Lucid-Ice Glimmer Suspect?

Absofruitly not.

What I am saying, however, is that your bag’s more likely to work for you in stock form …

KISS: Keep it stock, stupid.

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