Skyquest Disc Golf Discs
Skyquest is a small but ambitious disc golf manufacturer based in Gresham, Oregon, currently offering two models: the Medusa and the L13. Both are high-performance drivers, designed for players seeking fast, consistent flights and excellent glide. Each model is available in a single plastic type developed in-house by Skyquest.
Fast Straight Flight
My first throw at the park was with my Skyquest Lucky 13. It was a back hand throw and came out of my hand fast, low, straight, and just kept on gliding. I don’t think I’ve ever had a throw that long and straight with any other disc. I thought “Wow, that was fast, I like this disc!” Next I threw my Medusa…….. same results….. fast, straight, and excellent glide.
Just to make sure I didn’t develop some super throwing muscles last night, I pulled out four Innova and two Discraft discs to see how they performed. They faded much harder at the end of their flight, didn’t seem as fast, and landed about 30 feed shy of the Skyquest golf discs.
Turnover Throws
I tried some anhyzer throws. The Medusa is probably the best long distance turnover disc I’ve ever thrown. It kept the angle all the way until it crashed into the ground. The L13 also kept its line very well, but differed from the Medusa as it had an overstable fade to the left at the end of the anhyzer flight.
Forehand Throws
The Medusa is an under-stable disc, and I have a really a really hard time throwing understable discs forehand, especially when they have a grippy plastic. Despite the under-stableness, and the great grip, I was able to throw these discs forehand very well. In fact, my forehand throws went much further than I anticipated. One throw smashed into the softball field fence. Another cleared the fence and skidded across the parking lot.
Durability
Initially I thought the Skyquest plastic looked soft and would get beat up easily. After crashing into the fence and parking lot, these discs still look as good as new. There is very little sign of wear or damage. The plastic is soft, but it is strong and bouncy. I imagine these discs will hold up for a long time.Top Disc Golf Brands and ManufacturersBest Innova Disc Golf Discs
I’m excited to start using these Skyquest Discs in our test experiments. After just my first few throws, I have a feeling that these discs will perform very well for both distance and accuracy. Their straight flight pattern and turnover ability gives them potential to perform well for a diverse selection of difficult shots. I see these discs making a permanent home in my non test golf bag.
Skyquest only makes a couple of discs right now, but they are good ones. Hopefully we’ll see some more discs in the future, but even if we don’t these two discs can probably out perform about ten different discs in your bag.Top Disc Golf Brands and Manufacturers
