đż Nikko Locastro's $100k
đż Nikko Locastro's $100k
Buttery Putters, All-Star Finish, and Plastic Insights
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Itâs the last week of the off-season. All-Stars was fun, but the real season starts in 8 days.
Letâs get into it.
Locastroâs Payday
The elusive Nikko Locastro has signed with an unknown Finnish manufacturer, Clash Discs. The deal is a 1-year contract of six digits ($100k) and his own signature line of discs.
But Clash only has 6 PDGA approved discs in their lineup. And the kicker⌠You canât get them in the US yet.
This signing is pretty ideal for Locastro. He gets to throw an open bag (his preference), make good contract money, AND join the signature line club.
The Showman proved haters wrong this weekend at the All-Star event.
DGPT All-Star Event
RESULTS - đ TEAM CALVIN & TEAM CATRINA
What a weekend. After the draft Thursday, the event already felt decided. Team Eagle and Team Paige seemed stacked.
If you didnât have a DGN subscription, then you didnât miss any drama on Friday & Saturday. Sure the big arms bombed discs and the best putters put a lot of circles in baskets. But after doubles play on Saturday, the teams were basically tied.
On Sunday, the teams had a chance to earn up to 7 points each making the past 2 days a wash. At the end, it came down to the team captains making clutch putts and minimal mistakes.
Catrina Allen beat Paige Pierce by 3 strokes to lead her team to victory. And Calvin Heimburg was forced to make his final putt to win over Eagle McMahonâs highlight throw-in (see đ).
With many players rocking new sponsorships, some were confident in their new plastic while others struggled. Chris Dickerson, Hailey King, & Kona Panis looked a little shaky, but thereâs no doubt theyâll be more dialed next week.
STANDOUT PLAYERS
It was obvious that Catrina Allen has been putting in the work this off-season. You wouldnât have known she was throwing a whole bag of different discs.
From her confidence on the putting green to her long bombs, Allen showed sheâs ready for more competition when the Europeans join the Pro Tour next week.
HIGHLIGHT
Fresh Plastic
Insights by Daddy Disc Golf. SHOP THE SHACK for the latest!
đ¨âđŤ Daddyâs Disc of the Week: Discmania & Eagle McMahonâs Iron Samurai 3 is dropping today. This is the 1st time his Signature Series MD3 is released in color glow c-line AND in this new blend of Italian plastic from their factory.
This release is important to watch. All previous Iron Samuraiâs were Innova runs and highly sought after discs. Itâll be a test for Discmania: Will they sell out because of hype or their flight?
So get those fingers ready at 11AM to shop your favorite retailer or Discmania.net. Good luck!
Pro tip: Order the color blue if you like domey or pink for flat tops.
2022 Innova Tour Series Insights:
Bradley Williams, Color Glow Pro Pig - Same beautiful color and feel but FLAT like older versions (2019-2020).
James Proctor, MF Champ Max - This run isnât exactly aligned with its name. Itâs not the beef cake of stock runs, but with a lower parting line it fights the wind while still going far.
Deann Carey, Splatter Star Mako3 - Splatter doesnât get run too often. So if you love Mako3âs, pick one up for their tacky grip and flight plate feel.
Random Triples
Brian Earhart will be joining the Pro Tour as a color commentator and on-course analyst for DGN. Even though heâs hanging up his discs as a pro, heâll be blessing us with his thoughtful insight starting in WACO.
Thereâs a new YouTube channel breaking down great shots by pros and how they did it. Theyâre quick 3-min videos filled with golden nuggets. Check out Rota Disc Golf.
Nikko Locastro knows how to celebrate.
Meme of the Week
Thanks for reading today. Get out and beat your friends this weekend!
- Charlie
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