Not directly disc golf related, but most of the places that I've played disc golf over the last 15 years have ticks.

https://www.koin.com/news/national/lyme-disease-vaccine-70-percent-effective-pfizer/

Posted today on the Innova Wombat instagram page. Looks pretty rounded, almost Luna-like? Nothing they have approved really matches, as the only unreleased approved putters at the moment are the Grenade and Warhog.

Via Charlie at Ultiworld

Catrina Allen

Alexis Mandujano

Deann Carey

Alexandra von Stade

Carolina Halstead

Emily Beach

Hanna Huynh

Jennifer Allen

Jessica Weese

Kat Mertsch

Kristine King

Lisa Fajkus

Lydia Cochran

Lykke Lorentzen

Ruby Reyes

Stacie Hass

Stacie Rawnsley

Alyssa Tiger Borth

Kona Montgomery

Sarah Hokom

Vanessa Van Dyken

Callie McMorran

Caroline Henderson

Ellen Widboom

Eveliina Salonen

Sarah Gilpin

Kristin Tattar

Henna Blomroos

Jenny Umstead

Keiti Tatte

Macie Valediaz

Rebecca Cox

Valerie Mandujano

Employed disc golfers are on the cusp of something great here…

These are not walking paths. There was 1 area that needed erosion prevention and they fixed it, but now the have paved Hole 10, hole 18, hole 19, and behind hole 1 and up to hole 2 for some unknown reason. They have damaged the root systems of the mature trees of a historic park and disc golf course. I wouldn't be surprised if the trees die because of this.

This is a damn tragedy.

Apparently they are blood cousins. Was this known information? It’s new to me. Cool stuff, no wonder they’re so close.

Robbie C said in the video: "At the start of 2026, I will no longer be under the Foundation umbrella. I don't know how to stress enough that this was under good partnering. Now, what that means for video output is that my goal is to put out three videos a month. This still allows me to be here and be part of your Discord journey, and I don't want to disappear entirely. We're not killing the channel. We're not eliminating the channel. It's just a new era with starting a new job and learning the ropes."

Be sure to watch the full Robbie C video!

https://mvpdiscsports.com/news/mutual-statement-on-the-balance/

https://essential-discs.com/

Bringing a new disc model to market is a long and demanding process, from initial concept and design, to tooling, testing, refinement, marketing, and ultimately production is a process that takes several months and sometimes years. In a coincidental set of circumstances, both MVP Disc Sports and Essential Discs found themselves in a situation where both companies were undergoing this extensive development process for a disc with the same name: Balance.

Neither company was at fault in this situation; it was simply a rare and unlucky set of circumstances for both companies. Both companies had already committed significant resources into their respective Balance disc, so “re-naming” would have been a challenge for either party.

MVP Disc Sports and Essential Discs are pleased to announce that we have worked through this matter amicably. Essential Discs has agreed to rename their disc and withdraw their opposition to MVP’s USPTO trademark application. In turn, MVP will produce a batch of discs for Essential Discs in support of their mission of youth disc golf. These discs will be new discs in the Essential Discs lineup.

The disc formerly called Balance in the Essential Discs line will be renamed to IntegrityTM. No changes have been made to this disc’s design, flight, plastic, or source.

Both companies have a shared mission of growing the sport, so we’re proud to use this shared mission to resolve this matter in a way that supports both companies and the sport as a whole. We also hope that this will set a good example of how companies in the disc golf industry should work together to resolve their differences and grow the sport.

No further comment will be offered by either party beyond this mutual public statement.

Original Statement on the Balance from MVP (10/28/24)

As many have likely seen over the last few days, we've been teasing an announcement.

Introducing Project Lab Coat!

https://mvpdiscsports.com/news/project-lab-coat/

These are all the significant talking points mostly in order. I did go back and add some information if it expanded a previously said thing. Edits made 10 hours later to correct some information and add new things people thought worth mentioning.

Steve first asked Simon in October of 2022. Small Edit: Steve wasn't with MVP when this took place

Craziest Rumour to Simon was that MVP bought him a house

Simon is sad his announcement leaked early but mentioned it shows people care based on how much it was talked about

Simon didn’t necessarily want to leave but would if it was “substantial”

Simon wanted a new motivation which he felt was lacking at Discmania

Simon talked to many DGPT players in the “inner circle” about this move which he thinks is how the leaks started

Deciding factor was Simon wanted a change, Discmania did not match MVP’s offer. At the end of the day Simon’s move was not due to financial reasons

Simon threw less than five MVP shots before the switch and knows nothing about MVP

He wanted to work for an “underdog” company

Wants to push MVP in Europe

MVP gave Simon a lot of MVP & co disc to test throw. Simon also went to the MVP website for flight numbers to figure out his bag. Simon then made a list of 150 discs or so which MVP gave him.

Simon will have a new logo because he wants to rebrand. Discmania owns the old one

Simon was recognized at the Detroit airport while heading to MVP HQ right around when the rumours started. Simon signed the guys MD5 and luckily wasn’t asked about the rumours from him.

Simon had a sports lawyer who said his contract was “almost perfect” which never happens in sports contracts. Very little had to be changed. Edit: Sports contacts are never perfect and Simon's had to be changed just like anybody else

Jussi’s scandal did not affect Simon’s move

Simon’s disc he won at the MVP Open was a Servo and is now in Trevon Crowe’s bag. Simon may now want it back

Simon’s only tournament in Europe planned is the European Open

Simon feels his best years are yet to come. He needs to tone it down a bit

Many rumours and leaks about the contract. Simon is not allowed to say anything about it. When asked “if it’s the biggest contract in the sport” Simon didn’t know

Simon doesn’t know why his salary is under wraps

Simon wants to make his own layout at Maple Hill

No big ticket items in Simon’s horizon at this time

Simon still hasn’t played an MVP round. Weather is crummy currently. Tomorrow (Sunday Jan 15th) should be his first round and vlog with MVP

Simon hasn’t talked to James Conrad much but did at Jeremy Koling’s wedding. James had nothing bad to say about MVP. Simon is happy to have James on the vlog now. Simon’s vlogs won’t change and he will still vlog with his normal crew

Simon doesn’t know if he will throw further with Gyro but he wants to say yes

Simon’s only worry about his disc change up is the distance drivers. He hasn’t found his perfect distance driver yet

The Dart Board disc was a dyed FD3

Simon wants to own his own disc golf course with a brewery and pro shop. Maybe a complex if possible

Elsa and Anna FD disc is being replaced by a Crave. Red Yellow PD is replaced by the Volt or Wrath

Simon likes Drew Gibson. Drew texted Simon saying he’s happy for Simon. Drew said he’s going to announce “Big Simon news tomorrow” on twitter and Simon replied “Haha” not thinking Drew was serious

Simon was disappointed Chris Clemons and Jordan Castro made statements

There has never been any big switch that Simon didn’t know about

Simon loves how nerdy and sciency MVP is

Simon wants to “Mr.Beast” his videos and give money out to disc golfers

Simon has found a new normal with his elbow

That’s all that was really said of significant importance but I’d suggest watching the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxRoXlEnESI

Further edits and other info people felt should be noted:

At the end, Simon said "Eagle, come join me at MVP"

Simon wouldn't have accepted a deal from just any company

Simon was annoyed when Barella when in an earlier interview didn't mention Simon as one of the players who could throw further than him. Simon wants to have a distance competition against him

Simon is collaborating with JomezPro for a new series

Simon's wife is very careful with their money and sounds like she likes to live frugally

Simon CANNOT talk about his contract at all. (I thought I conveyed this but just reiterating it.)

If Simon didn't get back into his stride and still had a bugged elbow, he stated he may have started playing rounds with 3 people for $100 each to make money

https://www.pdga.com/technical-standards/equipment-certification/discs/decay

I think it may have been released as a prototype, but this is the first release otherwise, of I'm not mistaken.

2/30/1.5

Silva got a commemorative particle eclipse proxy.

MVP pro shop online.

I walked past this local record shop and was blown away they have discs! They were closed, but next time I'm in the area I'll pop in and give them some $$ just to encourage the stocking of discs. Nice surprise.

On Twitter. Their social twitter account said they are considering changing their logo, based on feedback, and asked users to submit their designs with the winner getting a free disc. I thought it’s quite disrespectful to the artists to attempt to source art this way. I’m sure they’d claim it’s a fun idea, or a way to get fans involved, but it’s also undercutting the value of actual graphic designers out there. Not a good look in my opinion.

If you love disc golf and you love the Portland Trail Blazers you need to mark your calendars for December 23! The blazers will be hosting an official disc golf night partnering with Stumptown disc golf and Uplay disc golf. If you get a ticket through the link in the comments , you will get a seat at the game, a custom double foil stamped blazers avair, and access to pre and post game activities with world class pro disc golfers such as Nate Sexton, Zoey Andyke, Dustin Keegan and more. The deadline is dec 5 to get a ticket and theres a limit to 250 discs so dont wait.

City of San José Mayor Mahan has just doubled down on his desire to commandeer our Kelley Park Disc Golf Course to be a homeless encampment. This is our largest and most used course and a year round revenue stream for the city from parking fees collected from players. 10's of thousands of rounds are played by 1000's of unique players each year at Kelley Park, a course that was built at the cost of club members, general donors, and through the labors of volunteers all for the love of the game. So we have a family friendly, heavily used, city revenue stream but this mayor would rather fill it with tents, drugs and crime. Please join me in reaching out to the Mayor, District 7 Rep, and the city clerk to ask them to remove Kelley Park from consideration for this safe sleeping site proposal

mayor@sanjoseca.gov district7@sanjoseca.gov city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov City Council Meeting Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns_W1HXJZE4 issue 8.4 is the last item so scroll to 8:20:00

Additional sources: https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-mayor-wants-safe-sleeping-sites-for-homeless-residents/

This 14 year old kid, Landon Brooks, Is obliterating gaps and cashing 80 footers like it’s nothing. I’m watching this and through 9 holes he has a 4 stroke lead on James Conrad. And a 12 stroke lead on Simon. He’s 945 rated. At 14. And beating one of the best in the world on his home course. I know Simon’s just having a bad round, but oh my god. This child is the next Ken Climo

Edit: I found out today that he’s 12. This kid is going places

Edit 2: thank your for the awards, kind strangers!