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Updating the almighty Disc golf basket

If the basket was invented in the early to mid seventies to accomodate the super class disc, shouldnt it be made smaller for modern putters? Look at the size of a golf ball compared to the hole. We have it way to easy. Id like to roll a disc into a laid over metal can so u have to use the terrain in the factor.

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Permalink Reply by Donny Olow on January 23, 2009 at 4:19pm

More Chains !!!!!! Less bounce outs and blow throughs !!!!!

Permalink Reply by Mike on January 23, 2009 at 5:37pm

Lighter outer chains, with the heavier inner chains would stop more bounce outs. It seems most of the bounce outs take advantage of the weight of the outer chains and use the tention from their weight as a spring to toss the disc back out. A lighter outer chain would tend to allow the rotation of the disc to wrap the chain and pull the disc into the basket. I like the DGA Mach III and V's, with the chains around the post, they seem to keep the discs from bouncing out off of the post.

Donny Olow said:

More Chains !!!!!! Less bounce outs and blow throughs !!!!!

Permalink Reply by Blazo on January 23, 2009 at 5:39pm

Ben Hogan had a famous quote I always liked as a ball golfer. I don't remember it verbatim anymore, but he said he thought putts should only count as a half a stroke each. I still agree, putting SUCKS in ball golf. If the holes were bigger the game would be way more fun IMO. Try saying you want smaller baskets after a bad day of putting. We all have those days, who needs them to be any worse? Not me!.

Permalink Reply by Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane on January 23, 2009 at 5:58pm

Do we really need a 'better mouse trap' ????

Permalink Reply by Mike on January 23, 2009 at 6:09pm

When the mouse keeps snaking the cheese and getting away.....then yes! LOL!
Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane said:

Do we really need a 'better mouse trap' ????

Permalink Reply by Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane on January 23, 2009 at 6:13pm

Mike said:

When the mouse keeps snaking the cheese and getting away.....then yes! LOL!
Jamie 'gr8rocshot' Ruane said:
Do we really need a 'better mouse trap' ????

True, True LOL!!!!!

Permalink Reply by MonTTy #794 on January 23, 2009 at 6:17pm

I couldn't disagree more. What would your strategy be on replacing every basket on the planet?

Permalink Reply by Nathan on January 23, 2009 at 6:23pm

There's LOTS of bailout money being used for EVERYTHING! Maybe we could apply!

Permalink Reply by Mike Inscho on January 23, 2009 at 6:26pm

Yeah..I agree as well. Maybe start introducing a "better" design of chain that catches the disc and causes less spit outs. I've just taken that as part of the game.. It happens. I think buying the "improved" chain sets from the target's manufacturer to update the old ones, would be a better bet. (and a lot cheaper)

Permalink Reply by Nathan on January 23, 2009 at 6:30pm

Hey Mike.....I've got some GREAT new baskets with a GREAT design! Come on up and play them this summer!

Permalink Reply by eric beich on January 23, 2009 at 7:01pm

wheres my carbon fiber discs as well then ?!!?!
:)

I say leave them be, but I don't think it would necessitate replacing every basket out there if they did get an update.

Permalink Reply by Ralph McCool on January 23, 2009 at 8:17pm