This week we are looking at three drivers from Quest Technologies, and it is a tale of how different discs feel and fly better for some players than for others.
Quest makes a range of discs, some which are so radical in design they did not get approval from the Professional Disc Golf Association, so they can't be used in PDGA events. I'll look at those discs in a future review, because they can still be used for fun rounds.
This week though it's the Defender and T-Bone, both ultralight drivers, and the 100M Lazer.
The two ultralights are very interesting, since there is growing interest in events where all discs must be 150 grams, or less. Both the Defender and T-Bone weigh in under 140, so they fit.
The light weight also makes them great for younger players, and those learning the game where lighter can simply mean easier to toss.
So, starting with the Defender, I was immediately impressed. It flies long, relatively straight, and is versatile in that I have found it useful for short approaches needing a bit of fade (movement left) at the tail end.
If there is a downside with the Defender it is that it is a rather hard plastic. I would shy from playing it as weather grows colder for fear it would crack if it hit a tree, and at Patrick Park Disc Golf Course you will eventually bonk a tree or three.
Even with long term play I will hold judgement as to how well The Defender will stand up.
All that said The Defender is a regular disc for me.
Then I went to the T-Bone. The plastic feels more like it will hold up, and it flies really straight, but for me not as well as The Defender.
On the other hand my wife has never found The Defender to her liking, but uses the T-Bone effectively, at least for her, because it is lightweight, and flies straight, which helps her stay out of trouble on the course.
The 100M Lazer, on a good throw matches The Defender, although I find it harder to achieve consistency with, so have not used it past practice for this review.
My son though, years younger, tall, and a forehand thrower loves the 100M Lazer. He gets really long drives, out-distancing me on throws, with far fewer rounds under his belt. The 100M Lazer also seems to land in its edge for my son and he gains some ridiculous yardage based on the roll from the momentum. Sometimes that takes him closer to the basket, although it can also have the disc coursing off right, or left.
So there you have it, three discs, all finding a fan in the family. Each has its place, and can be effective for the right player, although my nod goes to the two ultralights based on their weight opening up an avenue to some specific disc golf events.
Check the out these discs in more detail at www.questat.com
NEXT WEEK: A look at driver discs from Gateway Discs.
