We wanted to make something different.
But the G1 turned out to be really tricky to manufacture. Since 2019 we have made endless tests and prototypes. We have made changes to the design, switched materials, retooled the injection molds several times – but the disc just didn’t come out as wanted. In 2021 we ran out of time and money and had to put it all on hold.
In early 2022 we decided to retool the injection molds one last time.
And this time, we made it.
20+
Disc golfers, engineers, industrial designers, 3D specialists, material experts, advisors, moldmakers and plastic professionals – over 20 people have been involved in the creation of the G1.
Starting point
I remember being quite anxious the first time I went to a disc golf course about 12 years ago. I had bought four discs* but didn’t know anything about flight numbers or disc golf rules.
Where am I supposed to start throwing? A rusty car drove up to the parking lot as I was desperately trying to find the first tee pad. Two harsh looking characters stepped out of the car. One of them was wearing a head bandana and the other one had a towel hanging from his belt. And both had enormous bags full of discs.
I had no choice but to ask these guys for directions.
– Sorry, where is the starting point?
– This is your first time?
– Yes..
– Wanna throw with us?
It was on that day I became addicted.
Kim Roukus
Founder of ODDGRIP®
Contact via LinkedIn
* Discraft Buzzz, Innova Aviar, Westside Disc Tuonelan joutsen (Swan), Discmania MD1. I still have them.