FLX LINE INCREASE

ronconversjr · Post by **ronconversjr** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:47 pm

probably a tester from BowlingGreen.According to my contact at Discraft the team members should getFLX Challengers and XL`s soon.I got a new full color Surge( with the new Surge stock picture )today .What a bomber!!!

ronconversjr · Post by **ronconversjr** » Tue May 01, 2007 9:17 pm

confirmation of UPS delivery on thursday Flx Challengers and FLEX"L"(XL)
talked with Brian @ DISCRAFT all team members (who fill out thier surveys)will be recieving them.Test on Sunday at Jones Park!

ronconversjr · Post by **ronconversjr** » Thu May 03, 2007 6:55 pm

Allright !Got my new toys about 45 min. ago and immediately had to check out the flights.the Challenger was slightly less stable than I had hoped (hoping for a pig!).That said...well I was driving with it!It holds a great line.The one I recieved was orangish ,max weight ?174 Putts like a cross between soft and hard plastics.By this I mean it is smooth enough to not "Grab"chains like a hard disc, but thrown correctly, the vibration damping effects work like a soft disc to kill it dead!Some pretty hard shots that probably would have come out with my usual putters stopped cold!More after further testing.
The "FLXXL" was a BIG suprise to me.It also was 174 gr.in bright yellow.The reason it suprised me was the stability.The XL mold is supposed to be straight to slightly flippy at say 300ft power.I found that the FLXXL was a lot more stable and required some turnover initially to fly straight.When thrown HARD the XL straightened out and acted closer to form by being really straight.
As predicted the thinner FLX molds seem to be floppier with the XL being the most floppy of the molds I`ve tested.The dome of the Challenger offers more rigidity than most.Smitty will like the XL only in cold temps

On the other hand I am trying to perfect the "Spike Anhyzer" which collapses on impact instead of rolling

more after more testing

smitty · Post by **smitty** » Thu May 03, 2007 7:29 pm

I got both in the mail today also.

The putter actually might work! If you are a person who likes soft putters, this could be the one for you. I will get out and throw it a little tomorrow or later this evening when I am waiting for Conan to start.

As far as the XL goes. It is super soft! I also didn't get a chance to throw it either. The one use I can see is that it could be killer in a wooded course. Like Ron says it will collapse if you nail a tree. This could maybe keep from getting some bad kicks? I will give it a toss or two Friday also.

McCabe · Post by **McCabe** » Thu May 03, 2007 11:12 pm

I got mine as well,

not a huge fan of the FLX, unless it's under 35 degrees. I played a round with one in Texas when it was about 85 out, it felt like it was going to melt in my hand.

ronconversjr · Post by **ronconversjr** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:23 pm

ok I think I got something besides an XL .It is more stable than I originally thought in fact I think it REALLY IS NOT AN XL! This disc has no dome ,is moderately fast,and a stability of appx.2.I would rate it as more stable than my ESP PRED!!!What you guys think?

McCabe · Post by **McCabe** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:36 pm

MORE Overstable than your PRED???? Wow. That's crazy! I'll have to check that out.

smitty · Post by **smitty** » Sat May 05, 2007 6:52 am

I only threw it about 5 times. I will get out this week and give it a try.

I do know that it isn't a pred.

ronconversjr · Post by **ronconversjr** » Sat May 05, 2007 9:39 am

Smitty said"I do know that it isn`t a pred"

no kidding

smitty · Post by **smitty** » Mon May 07, 2007 8:43 pm

Had a chance to test both a little today.

Here is my take.

XL-

Doesn't fly like any other XL. It is straight as an arrow at high speed. At low speeds it hyzers hard. It will not be in my bag at this time. Next winter, when it is below 30 it could make an appearance.

Challenger-

If you like soft putters, this could be the disc for you. It is pretty much a straight flier off the tee. I was really hoping that it would be overstable for approaches and drives. Soft putter throwers are going to like it. This think is every bit as soft as an Omega.

ronconversjr · Post by **ronconversjr** » Thu May 10, 2007 8:46 pm

well

it looks like there is a good chance of a retool on FLX XL &possibly Challenger.The good news is that we retest if that happens

I suggested running a EXPRESS in the new plastic and calling it something else if it was overly stable!What about an Extreme that is MORE stable and crumpled on impact.How about a FLICK!

I guess we will have to wait and see what shape FLX lends itself to .

The Brain · Post by **The Brain** » Fri May 11, 2007 12:16 am

ronconversjr wrote:What about an Extreme that is MORE stable and crumpled on impact.How about a FLICK! I guess we will have to wait and see what shape FLX lends itself to .

I would definitely have try those if they ever made them.

MOthrows · Post by **MOthrows** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:49 pm

Has anybody else tried out the FLX Challenger yet?

_dm4 · Post by **_dm4** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:03 pm

MOthrows wrote:Has anybody else tried out the FLX Challenger yet?

Tried it. Like it! Grabs the chains and the "dog chains" we have in Norton don't seem to rough it up like they do the Pro D plastic. Actually, some of my better Challengers are all beat up from the "dog chains" .

MOthrows · Post by **MOthrows** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:37 am

These are sweet!

http://www.sunkingdiscs.com/index.asp?P ... rodID=1575