"56 and can throw that far you are doing better than most of us in the late 50's you should be giving us advice lol"
The Community of Disc Golfers and About All Things Disc Golf
-
Mack
- Male
- Goodlettsville, TN
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (98)
- Tournaments Calendar
- Clubs
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos
- Mack's Apps (1)
Mack's Discussions
Advice for "seasoned" players
8 Replies
By that I mean old. I'm 56, been playing for 3 yrs, but competitively only 6 months. I developed a mean case on tendinitis recently, which meant a return to forehand only...which is okay, as I can…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by mike p. kurtz on Friday.
glo discs???
10 Replies
Is there something you need to do to these discs to see them at night? Heard something about a blacklight? Feel kinda dumb about this.Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Donny Olow Mar 9.
Please Advise
We are attempting to build a private course on property that enjoys agricultural greenbelt status. If you know anyone that has this situation, please post here or message me, thanks.Continue
Started Feb 28
Wind Beneath My Wraith
11 Replies
So, if you play courses here in Tennessee, you know all too well that wind is almost always a factor. Yesterday, it was windy as hell. Gusts of 20plus but steady breezy throughout the day. I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mack Apr 8, 2011.
Gifts Received
Mack has not received any gifts yet
Mack's Page
Latest Activity
"Not sure what that means, Mike, but if you're implying that I fudged a little on the average...maybe you are right. I've thrown 400 plus, I average above 300, but 380 might be a small stretch. It took three years of trial and…"
mike p. kurtz replied to Mack's discussion Advice for "seasoned" players"320-380 sounds like"internet' ' distance to me ."
"Yea, much easier to backhand at 80 % than to flick that way. I throw pretty stable stuff, without a lot of speed they seek the ground or turn right too soon. But yup...may have to switch out my discs one day...."
Jim Coonradt replied to Mack's discussion Advice for "seasoned" players"My right arm has been hurting pretty good for the last month or so. I just tape up my wrist and play. Not much else I can do.
Learning to throw smoothly is definitely an advantage when you get older. Proper technique will get good distance."
discgolfdady replied to Mack's discussion Advice for "seasoned" players"Always try to golf at 80% or so over exerting your self leads to injury and off line shots.;)"
Jim Coonradt replied to Mack's discussion Advice for "seasoned" players"Lots and lots of beer.
Sorry, that's all I've got. Unless you live in Colorado or Washington."
"I've been using a Trespass for those shots...it will hold an anhyzer and has plenty of glide. I recently discovered the cannon. VERY nice sidearm disc for distance. How hard do you throw?"
Advice for "seasoned" players
By that I mean old. I'm 56, been playing for 3 yrs, but competitively only 6 months. I developed a mean case on tendinitis recently, which meant a return to forehand only...which is okay, as I can generally average 320-380 drives. My concern is my throwing style. Sure, I can still whip one out right now...but I've seen players get similar distance without seemingly throwing very hard...and I am unable to do so. Injury is a concern, of course. Any thoughts?See More
Donny Olow replied to Mack's discussion glo discs???"Years ago , I bought from Ed Headrick of DGA , this little triangle shaped device with Chrome top and sides, where you put your Disc inside and it has a camera flash type of device attached. Once it is closed , you push the button and your Disc…"
"I admit, I went a little over board with this subject.
I bought a UV Blacklight .
It is big and bright enough to light a glow for a while.
Here is a picture of it.
"
Ron Suir replied to Mack's discussion glo discs???"I've heard of people using a camera flash to "charge" the disc but I've never tried it.. my only glow disc is an unthrown valk with Paul McBeth's auto on it. yeah not gonna throw that"
"Southpaw, I bought a low wattage LED, and the disc lit up for one throw. But I think you're right, and I appreciate the info.
"
Southpaw_517 replied to Mack's discussion glo discs???"They seem to work best with a UV flashlight. All you need to do is hold it up close to the disc and swirl it around a few times and your good. You can find various ones on ebay, the more wattage the better. I would only use them during a new moon on…"
"Jeffrey, I thought the thing with these glo discs is that there is no need to tape lites to them.
"
Profile Information
- Put your home Zip or Postal Code here.
- 37073
- Be real. If your identity is a nickname, share your real name.
- Mack Farmer
- Do you normally drive forehand, backhand, or other?
- forehand
- When did you discover and begin playing this best of all sports?
- August 2009,
- City Where You Live
- Goodlettsville, tn
- State or Province Where You Live
- tn
- Country Where You Live
- usa
- How many Aces have you thrown?
- 0
- What is your PDGA player rating?
- 0
- What is your "home" course?
- Saunders Ferry park
- How many discs do you own?
- 10
- What is your favorite disc golf-related website?
- disc golf scene
- How many rounds of disc golf have you played in the last 12 months?
- 51-70
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 6:31pm on April 8, 2011,
chris roller said… - im already throwing 400 to 450 no problem here so i doubt im in need of more distance. i threw today and got myself 2 aces in only 15 holes played before i got overheated
- At 4:43pm on April 8, 2011, chris roller said…
- i still might bring the cart just for the my cooler but im still in the air on that. but seeing florida is flat im in a world of hurt cuz of the elevation change. should be interesting. but ill be up their in the begining of the month if your down to show me both of them before the 7 and 8
- At 12:51pm on April 8, 2011, chris roller said…
hey man are you playing the Music City Open this year. and what are cedarhill and seven oaks like. are they cart friendly like the courses here in florida
- At 10:56am on December 4, 2010,
Jack Moore said… - happy discing
- At 12:00pm on October 31, 2010, Jack Moore said…
- Happy B-Day… hope you enjoy your day with friends and family
- At 5:56pm on July 6, 2010,
James Banevicz said… - Discgolfcenter.com has the best selection and free shipping.They actually weigt every disc because sometimes a 150class disc could be a 159 or a 147 wt.
- At 3:09pm on April 29, 2010,
mr ed said… - Welcome to the sport and this site.You'll find some great advice here,check out You Tube for related dg footage,Discraft's site will also have great info/videos.You're only as old as one feels.I throw the 150 line and nothing heavier then 169.Enjoy,hit chains
- At 9:59am on April 28, 2010,
Trae-Bear said… - anytime!! :)
- At 12:09am on April 28, 2010, Jack Moore said…
- …Welcome to discgolfersR.us
- At 3:53pm on April 27, 2010, Donny Olow said…
- Hello Mack !
Greetings !!
Wishing you Lots of Birdies and Hole-In-Ones !!!
Hope this message finds you well and your enjoying the 2010 Season !!!
Welcome to this Cool Website for Disc Golfers from All over the World !!!!
Enjoy !!!!!
Your Friend from the SouthWest !!!!
Donny Olow
San Diego , CA .
Welcome to
www.DiscGolfersR.Us
Blog Posts
Barnett Park Construction Update
Posted by Buddy Thornton on April 29, 2013 at 3:23pm — 1 Comment
Prodigy Putters Now Available for Sale
Posted by Alan Barker on April 24, 2013 at 2:30pm
Three New Prodigy Discs Available
Posted by Alan Barker on March 29, 2013 at 11:27pm
Review Gateway Discs - Get a FREE Disc of your choice.
Posted by Alan Barker on February 14, 2013 at 1:29pm — 1 Comment
Looking for Mint Night Flyers
Posted by neal swaney on February 6, 2013 at 10:28am — 1 Comment
Badge
© 2013 Created by Terry "the Pirate" Calhoun.
