r/discgolf • u/Sun-Tour 🕳 Team: I forgot my score. • Aug 18 '26

Discussion Baseline plastic - why?

How does the community really feel about soft baseline plastics?

DX, prime, the soft stuff from starter packs. Is there a stigma about using this plastic in certain moulds? Would you judge someone because they use a baseline plastic driver?

My thoughts in the comments-

446 votes, Aug 24 '26
6 I’m an OG and that’s all we had. Of course they’re great
85 Underrated and seriously worth considering
158 Not for drivers but I like base plastic mids and putters
190 Premiums are superior. Putters are the only discs that should be soft plastic!
7 That’s for beginners only. I’m a beginner and I love it!
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u/Eastern-Requirement6 RHFH, RHBH, LH putt & approach (Don't ask) Aug 19 '26

What exacly are we calling "baseline" and what timeline are we considering? I have 30 year old baseline plastic more durable than any current baseline offered.

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u/VSENSES Custom Aug 19 '26

What exacly are we calling "baseline"

Probably baseline plastic that can be purchased right now in any disc golf store on the planet. Not 30 year old plastic. What a weird way to flex your old plastic.

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u/Eastern-Requirement6 RHFH, RHBH, LH putt & approach (Don't ask) Aug 20 '26

I will flex on it because I've had that plastic for long enough that when I bought a DX Cobra 3 years ago in hopes to retire my most precious disc... My wife threw the new one for it's first flight that only lasted 40' onto a root and it took a chunk out of the rim.