Building the Bag: Episode 4 - Midranges

Moving up in speed a little bit, it's time for Eric to start testing out some midranges to round out his short game. What would you like to see Eric try out? Comment below!
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  • @hscrugby13
    @hscrugby132 жыл бұрын

    These vids are great, showing a direct side by side field work of a lot of the brands is something that makes it really easy for an AM like me to understand the slight nuance differences between all the discs.

  • @brian6speed

    @brian6speed

    2 жыл бұрын

    these vids are designed to get you to buy discs from infinite. you can tell they are pushing these newer brands they have partnerships with. It is all part of Erics contract. Drew had to do same thing last year, but he half-azzed the vids.

  • @antiwhatever5391

    @antiwhatever5391

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brian6speed OH NO! An athlete seeks sponsorship dollars to continue doing what he loves because he’s dedicated his life to it…the audacity!

  • @ddownham
    @ddownham2 жыл бұрын

    Love this series, in theory, but it's gonna be dangerous for my wallet.

  • @chainraiderdiscgolf

    @chainraiderdiscgolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    My wife sees all of the discs I own and when I get a new one to try out I get "that look" from her. 😆

  • @liamobrien3194
    @liamobrien31942 жыл бұрын

    I’m so happy to see RPM getting some screen time. I bag a Piwakawaka in the Cosmic plastic and I didn’t understand how good it could be until I started throwing it more on the course instead of for field work. I’m still a pretty new player and learning the intricacies of how my discs fly but I’m starting to reach for it more often than my Buzzz

  • @colinmcmasters5819
    @colinmcmasters58192 жыл бұрын

    Seeing that Eric is almost out of breath by the end of the video makes me feel better about myself huffing and puffing during field work.

  • @sha7pes
    @sha7pes2 жыл бұрын

    Slowly (very quickly) has become my favorite disc golf related youtube content

  • @Peilla
    @Peilla2 жыл бұрын

    Super cool to see some RPM! Was surprised at the absence of a Kaxe though.

  • @jonathanperrone4813

    @jonathanperrone4813

    2 жыл бұрын

    It feels like a fairway in the hand so it might be in the fairway video.

  • @dylantorrance1291
    @dylantorrance12912 жыл бұрын

    "Even Brian Earheart makes this disc look super good." Shots fired!

  • @MaxLBogue

    @MaxLBogue

    2 жыл бұрын

    is it the person or the plastic? the eternal question

  • @jacoboverton5500
    @jacoboverton55002 жыл бұрын

    This series has been fantastic. Idk if I’ve seen any videos that do such a good job describing, comparing, and connecting different brands discs to each other. Being able to immediately see the flight differences is unmatched as well. Great, great job.

  • @NzSw4t
    @NzSw4t2 жыл бұрын

    Love to see RPM getting their name out on the international scene!

  • @mas30066
    @mas300662 жыл бұрын

    So glad you’re digging the Reactor. I don’t feel like they wear in much, but the plastics do influence the flight with your eclipse being the most stable. Next round, you’ll dig their 6.5s as an extension of that same Reactor feel.

  • @diddlaontheroof
    @diddlaontheroof2 жыл бұрын

    Guy riding the scooter without hands at 14:05 stole the show.

  • @renwins
    @renwins2 жыл бұрын

    The Squall was my first mid and I've never been able to find something else to replace it. Because it's so fast, I know I can trust it in wind. I also love that I can get a lot of stability from it when i throw it soft. It's very versatile.

  • @pbgamble

    @pbgamble

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try a Zombie

  • @johnshepherd6925
    @johnshepherd69252 жыл бұрын

    Loving this series. The one thing I would love added would be up close side profile pics of the disc when you're explaining it's bead or lack of. As well as looking at that ancient technology with the curved rim🤣 Side note: I haven't finished the vid but I've got my fingers crossed that you'll be testing a Badger from Legacy. I have the Patrick Brown signature version of it and it is by far the beefiest disc I've ever thrown. I laughed almost as soon as it left my hand. I haven't thrown a Tilt but it's what I imagine a Tilt feels like in a midrange. The mold even looks similar. Love all you do for disc golf!

  • @jonathanperrone4813
    @jonathanperrone48132 жыл бұрын

    Was happy to see you get some RPM into the mix. I like how transparent you are in these with how you feel about them while still not bad mouthing anybody. It’s clear you have some bias towards stuff you’ve thrown and liked in the past but really looked like Kotuku surprised you in a good way

  • @HARwinsOUTagain
    @HARwinsOUTagain2 жыл бұрын

    The Hex and the M4 are my go to's! Glad to see them high up on the list.

  • @prattacaster
    @prattacaster2 жыл бұрын

    This is super cool. Really have been enjoying everything you've put together this off-season. Super informative while entertaining. I'm already looking forward to the next installment of "Is That Good"!!!

  • @urza374
    @urza3742 жыл бұрын

    Great content, keep up the in-depth reviews! Not everyone can get this variety of material to test ourselves, and you do a great job of relaying the details of each disc. LOVE THAT JERSEY!!!! TSA has some fantastic stuff!!

  • @TIO42ITOUS

    @TIO42ITOUS

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed 👍 their merch/logos are just as cool as their discs!

  • @jacksonpalmer8955
    @jacksonpalmer89552 жыл бұрын

    I just knew you'd love the reactor! Such an insanely good forehand disc, it really changed my game and my pair of reactors offer several of my favorite and most trusted shots!

  • @mikepitts8470
    @mikepitts84702 жыл бұрын

    Eric, just wanted to say that you seem to be one of the coolest, nicest & most well-liked people on tour. Have an incredible '22. Oh, and whale sacs are the best!

  • @spidercookie02
    @spidercookie02 Жыл бұрын

    Eric I love your Choices for Midranges and Love your unique style of throwing and I would love to get a chance to learn and play along side you in either a tournament or just for playing a round or two, I hope your day goes well, Thank you for giving such a fun review on these discs

  • @isaacfriedman6605
    @isaacfriedman66052 жыл бұрын

    No Rocs? I guess they land in the "ancient technology" section lol. Still like em though

  • @VanderGroejn
    @VanderGroejn2 жыл бұрын

    The disc: THOUGHT SPACE The t-shirt: THOUGH SPACE Is it a misprint, another company/slogan or just Eric messing with us. You know he'd do that. 😁👍

  • @seancbrophy
    @seancbrophy2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoying this series so much. You really break down each disc the way a new player needs it. Helps me avoid discs I don’t think I’d wanna throw and points out the discs that may be good ones for me. Thanks Eric. All the best.

  • @TLK3
    @TLK32 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else catch the guy riding the moped with no hands at 14:10? What a boss

  • @emcb1390
    @emcb13909 ай бұрын

    I love the reactor! Bag it in fission and neutron. Neutron plastic more on the stable side, fission more straight with less stable finish!

  • @jazzyja7
    @jazzyja72 жыл бұрын

    The interesting thing with the paradox is it doesn't get to a roller angle when it flips, it rides right and just stays riding right forever eith no fade

  • @AlexanderSzymanski
    @AlexanderSzymanski2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loving this series, and it's great seeing smaller companies get a professional throwing and testing their discs. I assume fairways are coming, and I'd always suggest that you try your hand at the RPM PekaPeka. Super interesting disc, and even more interesting when you throw it at about the power of a midrange long approach. Keep up the great content.

  • @BadlyBentPub
    @BadlyBentPub2 жыл бұрын

    I picked up a Lat64 Claymore because you talked them up so much, and I have to say that I'm REALLY loving it! It's rapidly becoming one of my favourite and most reliable discs. Thanks again for the recommendation!

  • @shannonoliver9763
    @shannonoliver97632 жыл бұрын

    Chariot is the OG MD3 mold. I've used calipers on both my Innova-MD3 and Chariot and the measurements are the same. Great mold!

  • @discgolfchronicles
    @discgolfchronicles2 жыл бұрын

    The pathfinder is so underrated, i am glad you are shining some light on it. Smooth as butter and will run dead straight. Aced last week with mine.

  • @thediscgolfdude8114
    @thediscgolfdude81142 жыл бұрын

    I bag the reactor and the piwakawaka, I’m loving the reactor, for me it’s great for both backhand and forehand, mine is a little seasoned so it hyzerflips to flat when I throw it with a little bit of hyzer, the piwakawaka is great too, It’s more of a utility disc for me though. Looking forward to seeing you on tour this year!!!

  • @lukejo7994
    @lukejo79942 жыл бұрын

    I liked this vid having a camera guy with some good input. What a great guy!

  • @unboxerman12
    @unboxerman122 жыл бұрын

    Such good videos! That eclipse reactor is soo good, can't wait to see you play this season!

  • @trevorwischhusen2869
    @trevorwischhusen28692 жыл бұрын

    This is the best comparison video for mids. Thank you.

  • @colecrouch5485
    @colecrouch54852 жыл бұрын

    I loved that color on the Discmania MD3.. I want to try the new ones but I’m loving my old Innova run Md3 in my bag

  • @jonathanandersson4003

    @jonathanandersson4003

    2 жыл бұрын

    They are money dude!

  • @alexanderjagell2963
    @alexanderjagell29632 жыл бұрын

    "even Brian Earhart" 😅❤️

  • @YoungOneJim
    @YoungOneJim2 жыл бұрын

    Love seeing you try out some RPM! Overe here in Australia and New Zealand were close to sea level so beefy discs are a bit less beefy around here! Itd be great to see you throw some fourth circle if you can get your hands on them!

  • @phaplam4641
    @phaplam46412 жыл бұрын

    It’s honestly a travesty that you didn’t try a Kaxe or Kaxe Z in K3 plastic

  • @alexatwood9330

    @alexatwood9330

    2 жыл бұрын

    Came here for this comment! Recently replaced all of my midranges for kaxe, kaxe-z, and svea. They kaxe and kaxe-z complement each other so well it’s hard to imagine using anything else. The kaxe in particular is unbelievably money.

  • @asweproceed52
    @asweproceed522 жыл бұрын

    Axiom Pyro for OS mid slot 🤤🤤

  • @bdhere1
    @bdhere12 жыл бұрын

    Great to see RPM in there! Can't wait to see some of the drivers

  • @vincentaguilera4820
    @vincentaguilera48202 жыл бұрын

    You’d love the new MD.. holds ANY line you put it on with and without power. Love it. So much.

  • @frisbeefrolf
    @frisbeefrolf2 жыл бұрын

    Low key surprised you’re not doubling down on the Mint Royal Bobcat! Could easily bag 3-4 of them and have all bases covered. Maybe one in a premium plastic and 2-3 in Royal!

  • @chainraiderdiscgolf
    @chainraiderdiscgolf2 жыл бұрын

    I launched the M4 this past weekend a few times and was definitely impressed with that disc. I might have to buy one and see how it works for me on the course.

  • @DarttheLegend
    @DarttheLegend2 жыл бұрын

    In response to "I don't think Innova really has one like that" at 21:20, they actually have the original one, and it's the Cobra, and the only reason people think of the Cobra as an understable disc rather than a neutral flyer is because for some reason they only make it in DX plastic nowadays. If you've ever thrown one in premium plastic (not a King Cobra or Vcobra etc) then you know how similar the flight is to a Buzzz, and the Cobra came first. It's a shame Innova doesn't produce it in champion, Gstar, or star

  • @ethanbrinkman3401
    @ethanbrinkman34012 жыл бұрын

    I love my mint mustang and bobcat. One straight to slightly flippy, the bobcat is like a zone to me

  • @besteven7790
    @besteven77902 жыл бұрын

    "What are you doing with all those midranges?" Eric Oakley: "Testing testing testing testing testing"

  • @JoshJackson13
    @JoshJackson132 жыл бұрын

    Replace your justice with the PYRO. And you also should try a esp meteor

  • @eximiamedia7897

    @eximiamedia7897

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pyro FTW

  • @griffinburke6609
    @griffinburke66092 жыл бұрын

    Low key roasts Brian Earhart @15:44. Love the video!

  • @hobo4Free
    @hobo4Free2 жыл бұрын

    You are the Billy Maze of disc golf

  • @BIGBRY4
    @BIGBRY42 жыл бұрын

    Loving it!

  • @Babl069
    @Babl0692 жыл бұрын

    Dude is going to start the season with max 5 speed discs at the pace these are coming out :)

  • @WhalePants

    @WhalePants

    2 жыл бұрын

    These are all recorded weeks ago, just trying to work with the KZread algorithm and not put out too much all at once.

  • @gamingnoob4417
    @gamingnoob44172 жыл бұрын

    For mids I bag a Paradox, Sol, Buzzz SS, two Buzzz, a Legacy Pursuit, and a Westside Anvil as well as a Zone and Harp

  • @Ben-rs2wp
    @Ben-rs2wp2 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t watched yet but wanted to say I am unreasonably excited about this video. Thanks for putting these out. I may be an outlier but I’m thinking how is he going to cover this many discs in 32 min… let’s find out!

  • @dangreen3844
    @dangreen38442 жыл бұрын

    Launch Code & Code X representing for Made in the UK discs!

  • @mikebeard8454

    @mikebeard8454

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes indeed. Funny how he threw the black stamp version of the Code X but the caption had the multicoloured version. Their numbers are quite different but nobody has yet told me what's going on with them 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @Lestat2705
    @Lestat27052 жыл бұрын

    Kastaplast?

  • @thomasoconnor6619
    @thomasoconnor66192 жыл бұрын

    Started throwing the Mustang about 6 months ago I think. I was throwing the Buzzz SS prior to that, very similar flights. Could interchange them at any point, but the Mustang is a disc you don’t see so why not be different. Now I’m bagging Meteor, Mustang, and Verdict.

  • @Sourcreamgamez
    @Sourcreamgamez2 жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for this

  • @TIO42ITOUS
    @TIO42ITOUS2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely going to have to check out that Pathfinder! Currently bag the esp Buzz, tour series Mako3, origio Warship, Axiom Pyro,& moonshine Anvil.

  • @JoshJackson13

    @JoshJackson13

    2 жыл бұрын

    Finally someone that knows how good the PYRO is I use the esp meteor with it but would probably use the mako3 instead if I had one

  • @TIO42ITOUS

    @TIO42ITOUS

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JoshJackson13 if you try the Mako3 go tour series (IMO) finishes on a flatter/less hyzer and has more capability to flex

  • @clipnclap4256
    @clipnclap42562 жыл бұрын

    Wait…where’d you get that Squall??!! That’s my jam sauce. I’ll give dollars if you hate it 🤤

  • @aaronfriedman103
    @aaronfriedman1032 жыл бұрын

    I recommend trying The Eye by Storm, which is a dead-straight mid, and The Duke by Disc Golf UK, which is overstable. Both are speed-6, but fly like mids. Off-brands, but both made my bag.

  • @seanmorris

    @seanmorris

    2 жыл бұрын

    I picked up a Duke a few months ago from the DGUK stall at a tournament. The guy on the stall mentioned some of their sponsored players really rated it for forehands (not one of my strengths). I played a few holes during the midday break and on my first fh with it I had a lovely shaped throw in around a blocking tree. I repeated almost the same throw in with it the following week so no plans on kicking it out of my bag any time soon.

  • @07coco
    @07coco2 жыл бұрын

    Midrange best discs hands down

  • @samdzik9940
    @samdzik99402 жыл бұрын

    Bro was like, “ya that’s a frozen rope. Unfortunately not making the bag”

  • @WhalePants

    @WhalePants

    2 жыл бұрын

    Keeping it real like Cool Daddy Slick Breeze

  • @olenomena2251
    @olenomena22512 жыл бұрын

    for myself the glow reactor is my go to midrange i can rip it so hard on forehand with kinda bad release and wont go anywhere i have lost already 3 but always hunt new to bag it.

  • @mitchleming1931
    @mitchleming19312 жыл бұрын

    My lineup was the jawbreaker buzz, latitude 64 claymore, and dynamic emac truth. Then I threw the Hex and it replaced my claymore. I do still have the claymore and its a great disc! I really want to try the pathfinder, buzz ss, mustang, and piwakawaka!

  • @Ho_Lii_Fuk
    @Ho_Lii_Fuk2 жыл бұрын

    I use Buzzz for pretty much every mid shot and if gets more windy I find that MD3 is just that 1 tick more stable that it'll act like the Buzzz in winds

  • @07coco
    @07coco2 жыл бұрын

    If you ever liked the Emac Truths you should try the Latitude Royal Trust. Extremely similar and awesome.

  • @TheEaglesReign
    @TheEaglesReign2 жыл бұрын

    *Insert comment of 40th person asking you to throw their favorite mid* but really though I strongly recommend trying out a Proline Quake from DGA.

  • @RipperStudio
    @RipperStudio2 жыл бұрын

    Bummer there's no Gateway or AGL mids in the mix. I bag all Gateway / AGL (Gateway made) mids and they are definitely underrated.

  • @Carter_Martinson
    @Carter_Martinson2 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see flight specs as well as the name, definitely would help when watching flights for those off name discs!

  • @nedweirdo3644
    @nedweirdo36442 жыл бұрын

    When are we going to see some E.O. Signature Pathfinders drop? I love that disc and would be happy to support you as well.

  • @lifeinabox1
    @lifeinabox12 жыл бұрын

    Fairly new disc golfer. Really helpful to see a great player throwing so many different discs at one time. Curious whether the Compass has ever been a thought for you or if just too similar to the Claymore? Thanks for the vid!

  • @charliegoldie2111
    @charliegoldie21112 жыл бұрын

    Threw a buzz for a long time.. but the origin..... That's where it's at!! And where's the Ursus?

  • @cezer8707
    @cezer87072 жыл бұрын

    Give the Squall a chance, it's a birdie machine!

  • @drewwn8189
    @drewwn81892 жыл бұрын

    I hate watching this at 2am, makes me wanna go throw my disc's 😭

  • @prestoncomer1446
    @prestoncomer14462 жыл бұрын

    Also gotta try the meteor feels great in hand and it’s a nice understable middddd

  • @williamburk5818
    @williamburk58182 жыл бұрын

    I really liked my m4 because of it's flight but also because the rim is super comfortable rounded like a putter is

  • @drew6051
    @drew60512 жыл бұрын

    Great video, disappointed the mustang didn’t make the cut though

  • @benjaminpummill1501
    @benjaminpummill15012 жыл бұрын

    Love the Hex and EMac Truth. Not trying the Kastaplast Kaxe or Svea?

  • @kyleparker8494

    @kyleparker8494

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering why there were no kasta discs here. Fingers crossed on the kaxe and kaxe z showing up in the fairway vid; they are faster than the typical mid.

  • @mindlander
    @mindlander2 жыл бұрын

    Great Great video. Reactor ftw. Emac for the memories..

  • @mrlanevo5
    @mrlanevo52 жыл бұрын

    My favorite mids are the Innova Vcobra, star Stingray, King Cobra/ Daredevil Moose.

  • @Eriksson11944tva
    @Eriksson11944tva2 жыл бұрын

    You need to test out Axiom Pyro after this, it fills a slot that's a bit more stable than the reactor but no meathook. Especially for forehands its super nice. I can push them out to 95 meters flying dead straight with no sign of ever turning over then ends the flight with just a small but reliable fade, its pure money 😍

  • @joeillingworth1141
    @joeillingworth11412 жыл бұрын

    I feel you might love the color glow Anubis

  • @BenPalm
    @BenPalm2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been looking forward to this one! Surprised to not see any Innova in the lineup. Is there a reason for that?

  • @GrantHDee
    @GrantHDee2 жыл бұрын

    Need to get you a “Mac N’ Cheese” Prodigy M4. Super stable (straight) mid with great torque resistance. You can shape so many shots with it, it’s actually nuts.

  • @Rew123
    @Rew1232 жыл бұрын

    Cool vid. Figured you would need something beef like a Verdict with your arm speed and/or as a wind fighter. Or are you going with a fairway past x distance?

  • @levihow3276
    @levihow32762 жыл бұрын

    You should try out the crystal sparkle Buzzz and ESP Buzzz to see which one you like the most.

  • @jeffreysmith4998
    @jeffreysmith49982 жыл бұрын

    Def gotta try an Opto Explorer for the fairways

  • @xposition2001
    @xposition20012 жыл бұрын

    I'd just like to say first thanks for making a great video Eric and others! With that said i'd just like to say that as a new player the Comet by Discraft is one of my favorite disc because I don't have a forehand. With a very slight Anhyzer it does what I would need a forehand to do. Anyways, thanks again Eric for taking the time.

  • @subspaceanomaly

    @subspaceanomaly

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have one and love it but an innova star mako3 is quite a lot better for throwing anhyzer turning shots, highly recommended

  • @xposition2001

    @xposition2001

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@subspaceanomaly I also have a Mako3 in my bag. It was one of the first disc I bought outside of my starter pack. It is a great disc that I use for more distance straight shots.

  • @subspaceanomaly

    @subspaceanomaly

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@xposition2001 nice. You're all set!

  • @gfuqua70
    @gfuqua702 жыл бұрын

    Chariot has never felt right or released out of my hand clean. Anubis though, money! Also I bag a verdict, hex and Paradox. I like shallow flat mids, used to love/throw the mako3 and emac truth as well. Feel in the hand is so important for a mid, a lot like a putter

  • @whitesneeks4499

    @whitesneeks4499

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! Forehead or backhand, I can make some good things happen when I go for my Anubis. The glow c blend is money.

  • @brandon2337
    @brandon23372 жыл бұрын

    This series is amazing I would give a recommendation to try some discs from yikun discs

  • @1andonlyMiro
    @1andonlyMiro2 жыл бұрын

    A Compass could work. IMO the most HONEST midrange there is. It holds whatever angle you put it on, but doesn't have a lot of fade at all. It rewards you IF you can be PERFECT with your angles, but if you miss your angle, it's very unforgiving.

  • @hendojr3296
    @hendojr32962 жыл бұрын

    So for understable midranges I love the discmania Origin. Wish it could've gotten screen time but It's probably too understable for your liking.

  • @MaximilianBerkmann

    @MaximilianBerkmann

    2 жыл бұрын

    He also missed out on the Fuse and Svea, but I'm guessing that slot will be filled with his beat go-to neutral/stable mid.

  • @jjw6961
    @jjw69612 жыл бұрын

    Any consideration for the Kastaplast Kaxe or Kaxe Z?

  • @JustBBlunt
    @JustBBlunt2 жыл бұрын

    Try a Discraft Glide for understable faster mid. Love Pathfinder and Buzzz for workhorse mids.

  • @lowery71
    @lowery712 жыл бұрын

    You should try out the Terminal Velocity Ursus, in the realm of a Justice but shallow and more glide and workable.

  • @jacobraber1922
    @jacobraber19222 жыл бұрын

    I would really recommend trying a Discmania Method

  • @hendojr3296

    @hendojr3296

    2 жыл бұрын

    glidey buzzz OS is money!

  • @sarinhighwind
    @sarinhighwind2 жыл бұрын

    Mustang was one of the discs I wanted to send you. It fits in the buzz/roc/emactruth category. And they season really clean.

  • @trentoncorn223
    @trentoncorn2232 жыл бұрын

    If you’re going with a Buzzz you’re going to need a pro-D one and beat it in to get what everyone likes out of them. The Buzzz SS throws more like a beat in Buzzz right out of the box!

  • @foilcladshadows
    @foilcladshadows2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. But you missed my favorite midrange. The Kastaplast svea is a great understable mid

  • @joehagen8821
    @joehagen88212 жыл бұрын

    Love Eric