Disc Golf Flippy Fairway Driver for players who throw around 300 feet: Lone Star Disc Guadalupe
- flippyfairway
- Jul 19, 2024
- 3 min read
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The Lone Star Disc Guadalupe is a 7-speed fairway driver that is virtually unknown by most disc golfers. The amount of molds out their can be overwhelming for most beginners. Sometimes it is just luck that leads us to a mold. I picked up a 172g Bravo Lone Star Disc Guadalupe, and it immediately made my bag as a compliment to my Soft Neutron Crave. The Guadalupe was not on my radar at all, and by chance, I got one on a markdown for about $12 with free shipping. I knew I liked the Bravo plastic from my Armadillo, so I gave it a shot. My first impression was that the 7/6/-2/2 flight rating of the Guadalupe is spot on. The glide is simply incredible; my first throw with the Guadalupe was a blind uphill shot where the disc flew about 20-30ft further than I expected. This was confirmed with each and every drive. I am still building my arm speed and have no trouble getting my Crave out to 300 feet; the Guadalupe was flying out to 320-330 with the same power, closer to my max distance throw with the Crave.
How does it fly?
The Guadalupe is a perfect flippy fairway driver for a disc golfer who throws about 300 feet max distance. Thrown flat with about 80% power, the Guadalupe flies precisely like the flight numbers suggest. The result is easy distance and a nice s-shaed flight. The Guadalupe will turn for the first 60-70% of the flight with a solid fade at the end. Let's be clear: the 6 glide rating is real; this disc just keeps going and going. As stated before, I get the Guadalupe about an extra 20-30 feet farther than my Crave, but the disc that I compare the Guadalupe to the most is the Latitude 64 River. Based on my testing, the Guadalupe is more stable and less touchy than a River. My Opto River will turn and burn if I give it a touch too much anhyzer or there is a touch too much headwind. Being so touchy with the wind is why the River is never made my bag. The added stability inspires more confidence than a River for my game. On a calm day, you can also push it on open shots and try to get some more distance. I haven't had a chance to throw it in any significant wind, but I imagine this disc will get bullied with any moderate wind.
The Guadalupe is also at home at a wooded disc golf course because of the numerous shot shapes that are available. Hyzer flip it down a long tunnel or get a nice S-flight through some trees, the choice is yours. Thrown on hyzer, the Guadalupe will flip up, ride straight or with a touch of turn, and then finish with a solid fade. Put it on anhyzer, and the Guadalupe will hold the turn and flatten or fade out a bit at the end. There have been multiple times I put this disc on anhyzer, and instead of burning into the ground, the Guadalupe still fought out to flat at the end of its flight. The Guadalupe is more of a turnover/roller disc for more advanced players, but should have use in the woods for any skill level.
How does it feel?
The Guadalupe's rim is similar to that of a Discraft Cicada, with a slight "wave" or curve to it. Although the rim initially felt odd to me, I found that it provided immense grip and clean releases for my hand size and shape. Part of the reason for the good grip is that Lone Star's Bravo plastic feels incredible. It is like a slightly gummier and flexier Star plastic from Innova or ESP Flx from Discraft.
Conclusion
Buy this disc and throw it now.
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