Got this basket for my birthday a few months ago. My putts aren't as fast as yours, but still, more often than not, the chains don't catch the discs haha. Also, the basket is ripping at most of the end points. I agree, this disc catcher is not worth it.
I bought this basket after watching this review with the intention of modifying it. I used some metal chain, specifically the kind used to hang hanging flower pots, and connected all the plastic chains in 3 spots each. Now it catches just fine but is still super portable. I really appreciate the review since I was able to plan the upgrade before buying it. Thanks!!
@@gavinharbath2553 I only bought it because I don’t make that much money, this a cheep alternative for those that can’t afford a basket from Innova, dynamic disc, or any other big disc golf company
I just ziptied the metal ring down to the supports inside the basket. It gives the chains more tension so they catch better. But make sure not to tie them too tight, or the discs will launch right back out like a slingshot.
Good video. I received one of these as a gift. Yes, not the most robust basket based on the lightweight, plastic chains. As aptly demonstrated in your video instead of dampening/catching the chains fly apart when the disc hits (especially with 30+mph putts). To fix ... I bought 20' of #1 double loop chain for $8 and zip tied it to the chains concentrically around the basket in three, separate levels. I then wrapped the excess around the loop at the bottom to give it a little more weight and fine tuning the resistance. Catches MUCH better now. Good for a basement target during the winter.
Those are overly fast putts. The only time you should putt this fast is when it's significantly windy. Based on your review I've ordered this basket from Amazon. Thanks!
@@HuckingPlastic I got it and while it doesn't catch great, it's exactly what I expected for being so inexpensive. The plastic chains make it quiet and good to avoid disturbing the neighbors. If you hit the pole in the center the discs almost always drop into the basket, so it forces your aim to be more precise. It's also super light weight so I can toss it in my truck and take it to the park or whatever. Pleased with my purchase.
@@user-uy3eq5hg1s The way I always looked at cheap sport stuff (skateboard, snowboard, bmx... discgolf!) is that if you get something cheap, you are shooting yourself in the foot. Who's buying those cheap sport stuff? Begeniners obviously. They don't wanna spend a lot of money because they aren't sure if they will like it. Then they buy the cheap stuff and abandon the sport because they don't like it even though they never had a chance to actually try the sport with some good equipement (first time snowboarder with some cheap Walmart board for example). If they actually still like it and start to practice a lot, they are the one who needs the most practice to get the correct technique down but are using a really bad technique to compensate for the crap product. Skateboard is a perfect example for this. A cheap board lacks so many things (even the shape is different on a cheap board) that you are training yourself the wrong way by compensating for the cheap product. I'm sure you heard how bad the disc from Franklin sports are... Imagine training yourself with those disc. They turnover SO easily that if you train yourself to make them go straight you will always end up shooting spike hyzer once you get some real disc. Now back to the basket. I think it's bad because it trains you to putt slow (doesn't catch fast disc, they just fly through it) so you will just putt all wobbly because you don't want any power in it in case the plastic chain doesn't catch it (which is always). To end this wall of text haha, I say just support the actual brand who make quality product who also make the sport progress in a way (new technology) and if you don't wanna spend the money, buy second hand. That's how I actually started disc golf. Bought 3 innova disc (fairway, mid, putter) and ended up buying 9 disc from a dude I met on the field one day that wanted to get rid of his older disc that he doesn't use anymore.
@@HuckingPlastic The cheap stuff is nice to have in the backyard to have some fun with or toss in the car for a round at the park with friends. No one is ordering this basket to become a disc golf champion. However you could modify it by removing the plastic chains and installing metal ones, which I read other reviewers did and it helped the basket catch a lot better. The foundation as a foldout basket is totally there on this, it's basically just the chains that cause the most functionality issues. But again I don't mind because it's quiet and good for the backyard.
To me the draw of this one isn't the price, it's the portability. For home stationary practice it's worth investing in a proper one for not much more. But with some modifications you could bring this out with your buds and set up a golf course wherever you want without breaking your back. I suppose you could just use a camping chair though, it probably catches just as good lol.
I was NOT thinking of getting this anyway, but thanks so much for making sure I didn't just in case. While usually generic, Franklin stuff usually works. Not this one.
I have to agree it’s hot garbage, but I continue to use mine. I sewed some thin hemp cord through each connection point on the top and bottom after they began tearing through. (Conveniently the end of each rod has a plastic cap with a hole in it. I assume because this is clearly a repurposed umbrella mechanism.) No more tear-through. I modified the hole on an old patio umbrella base to be small enough to hold the pole. No more falling over from hard putts or wind. It still of course does not catch very well if I’m not literally hitting the pole horizontally and vertically dead center or gently lofting the disc in. I actually kinda like how unforgivable it is-forcing me to be extremely accurate to make any putt. Knowing most of the spit-outs I get would have gone in on a real basket. That said I may end up also replacing the plastic chains with metal. I’m torn because in addition to the added challenge, the plastic chains are incredibly quiet which is great when I’m practicing glow putting 30 feet away from the windows of sleeping neighbors. Also the Nite Ize LED dog-collars I use to illuminate the basket light up those white plastic chains really nicely.
Bought 4 for a school program. Cheap, but you get what you pay for. Just started the program here at this school and we had to start with minimal funding to see if the students even had interest. Now that they do, we can ask for more sturdy baskets. Do you have a suggestion? They have to be easily set up and taken down.
You should definitely check out the Mach Lite from DGA. It is extremely durable and catches very well. Set up and breakdown is very easy. discgolf.com/disc-golf-baskets/mach-lite-portable-practice-disc-golf-basket/ They have really good deals right now for the holidays.
Hey tim thanks for your educated comment! I do believe this basket has a use in regards to teaching disc golf to new players and children. Being cheap and accessable is definitely an advantage and in the long term helps grow the sport and make new users interested in better and more innovative equipment
Have one....easy carry..easy storage..cheap... to improve the catching I went to Home Depot and bough 9$ worth of yellow plastic chains....used a utility knife to slice the ends open and just snapped it around the top and connected it to the bottom ring...also I put smaller pieces horizontally around the inner new chains...works just fine
adding some really cheap jack chain to weight them down and add more chain area would easily fix alot of these issues. you just need more gravity on the bottom of the chains. $20 at home depot and an hour of ingenuity lol
We added real chains to this basket and still not great.... bricks and solid chains might work but the fabric that holds the chains up started to rip very early on
Why are you firing 50 mph heaters at the basket? Its like going out in a hurricane with an $5 umbrella to prove it’s a shitty umbrella. I have one of these shitty baskets just to keep in my car. Their light, set up easily and give you something to aim at. And if you putt at a normal pace, 40% of the time, it catches every time.
Franklin Sports is the "fast food" manufacturer of everything sports related. They DO NOT specialize in disc golf at all! We did a video on their "Pro Disc" box set and those things are horrible. It is ALL made in China!! Enough said.
Be honest-were you going easy on this poor little basket? I thought for sure you were going to knock it over for us at least once, and after all the pain mine has given me I just really wanted to see that 🤣 In all seriousness though that is a serious weakness to this basket. It’s clearly made and marketed towards beginners/casual-amateurs-like-me-who-generally-suck-but-have-enough-luck-to-keep-them-on-the-hook. As such I usually only ever putt that hard from 15’ or less, and the closer you are the easier it is to just push the poor bastard right over on it’s keester 🤣
i agree its not of the best quality, but seriously dude, who putts that way? putting has to have way more finess than that. youre drilling them like youre trying to break down a door. i dont really see any pro putting that way. and the reason is, you have a 30 footer, you miss by a small margin, which from the look of your putting, it may be often for you, but you miss right and now you have a 70 footer come back putt. look at mcbeths recent instagram video. a fucking true example of what putting is. he doesnt even have chains on the basket. just pole and basket. i bet you he can make all putts in that franklin basket all day
Im honestly one of the best putters i know. Where i live is very windy. I putt like i want to make it, you should come play in Australia and see how you go haha
@@IceBergTV Being the best you know, maybe you need to hang across the pond more often/meet better disc golfers (; Those putts would be great under 5' of clearance or through a car by way of the driver and passenger windows being down. Do some cool trick shots and we'll love your putting. Thanks for the review, I'm probably going to buy one, too, as I do my best to drop putts into the basket or hit the center rather than rely on chains. I bet you slam putts in from 50' more often than I.
@@IceBergTV You could give it a slightly better opportunity to catch by affixing the chain base to the pole so it doesnt pop up like that. Again, youre absolutely drilling those putts from 15'...seems excessive.
i never saw your reply! but hey i live in austin tx where the texas states have been held in the past. ask paul ulibarri how windy and discouraging austin tx winds are. i have that franklin basket, its helped me finess my putts. but keep up the good content man. disc golf needs all points of views and it helps with spreading our sport.
Wait so what's a good one? No one came here just to watch a failure without an answer to what they should buy. Dam you screwed up. Probably screwed up other videos too.
Got this basket for my birthday a few months ago. My putts aren't as fast as yours, but still, more often than not, the chains don't catch the discs haha. Also, the basket is ripping at most of the end points. I agree, this disc catcher is not worth it.
Mine is ripping on the end points as well
I bought this basket after watching this review with the intention of modifying it. I used some metal chain, specifically the kind used to hang hanging flower pots, and connected all the plastic chains in 3 spots each. Now it catches just fine but is still super portable. I really appreciate the review since I was able to plan the upgrade before buying it. Thanks!!
I am a bit late but could you send me pics of your updates please, i am interested in upgrading it too because I like the portability
They sell it on Amazon and you can choose between metal and plastic chains, Imma buy the Plastic one so I get it cheaper, Imma modify it like you did
Just by a axiom lite for 99 and you wont have a problem
@@gavinharbath2553 I only bought it because I don’t make that much money, this a cheep alternative for those that can’t afford a basket from Innova, dynamic disc, or any other big disc golf company
I would have returned it and bought a real set of chains from a real disc golf manufacturer.
Before I knew what Franklin discs were, I found one on a course. I quickly realized it probably wasn't lost, it was litter on the ground.
Hahahaha thats exactly right🗑
Their disc are made out of pvc. Lol
I just ziptied the metal ring down to the supports inside the basket. It gives the chains more tension so they catch better. But make sure not to tie them too tight, or the discs will launch right back out like a slingshot.
Good video. I received one of these as a gift. Yes, not the most robust basket based on the lightweight, plastic chains. As aptly demonstrated in your video instead of dampening/catching the chains fly apart when the disc hits (especially with 30+mph putts). To fix ... I bought 20' of #1 double loop chain for $8 and zip tied it to the chains concentrically around the basket in three, separate levels. I then wrapped the excess around the loop at the bottom to give it a little more weight and fine tuning the resistance. Catches MUCH better now. Good for a basement target during the winter.
Those are overly fast putts. The only time you should putt this fast is when it's significantly windy. Based on your review I've ordered this basket from Amazon. Thanks!
Giod luck haha
You have to be blind to not see how trash this basket is. Anything disc golf made by them is pure trash.
@@HuckingPlastic I got it and while it doesn't catch great, it's exactly what I expected for being so inexpensive. The plastic chains make it quiet and good to avoid disturbing the neighbors. If you hit the pole in the center the discs almost always drop into the basket, so it forces your aim to be more precise. It's also super light weight so I can toss it in my truck and take it to the park or whatever. Pleased with my purchase.
@@user-uy3eq5hg1s The way I always looked at cheap sport stuff (skateboard, snowboard, bmx... discgolf!) is that if you get something cheap, you are shooting yourself in the foot. Who's buying those cheap sport stuff? Begeniners obviously. They don't wanna spend a lot of money because they aren't sure if they will like it. Then they buy the cheap stuff and abandon the sport because they don't like it even though they never had a chance to actually try the sport with some good equipement (first time snowboarder with some cheap Walmart board for example). If they actually still like it and start to practice a lot, they are the one who needs the most practice to get the correct technique down but are using a really bad technique to compensate for the crap product. Skateboard is a perfect example for this. A cheap board lacks so many things (even the shape is different on a cheap board) that you are training yourself the wrong way by compensating for the cheap product. I'm sure you heard how bad the disc from Franklin sports are... Imagine training yourself with those disc. They turnover SO easily that if you train yourself to make them go straight you will always end up shooting spike hyzer once you get some real disc. Now back to the basket. I think it's bad because it trains you to putt slow (doesn't catch fast disc, they just fly through it) so you will just putt all wobbly because you don't want any power in it in case the plastic chain doesn't catch it (which is always). To end this wall of text haha, I say just support the actual brand who make quality product who also make the sport progress in a way (new technology) and if you don't wanna spend the money, buy second hand. That's how I actually started disc golf. Bought 3 innova disc (fairway, mid, putter) and ended up buying 9 disc from a dude I met on the field one day that wanted to get rid of his older disc that he doesn't use anymore.
@@HuckingPlastic The cheap stuff is nice to have in the backyard to have some fun with or toss in the car for a round at the park with friends. No one is ordering this basket to become a disc golf champion. However you could modify it by removing the plastic chains and installing metal ones, which I read other reviewers did and it helped the basket catch a lot better. The foundation as a foldout basket is totally there on this, it's basically just the chains that cause the most functionality issues. But again I don't mind because it's quiet and good for the backyard.
To me the draw of this one isn't the price, it's the portability. For home stationary practice it's worth investing in a proper one for not much more. But with some modifications you could bring this out with your buds and set up a golf course wherever you want without breaking your back. I suppose you could just use a camping chair though, it probably catches just as good lol.
I was NOT thinking of getting this anyway, but thanks so much for making sure I didn't just in case. While usually generic, Franklin stuff usually works. Not this one.
I have to agree it’s hot garbage, but I continue to use mine.
I sewed some thin hemp cord through each connection point on the top and bottom after they began tearing through. (Conveniently the end of each rod has a plastic cap with a hole in it. I assume because this is clearly a repurposed umbrella mechanism.) No more tear-through.
I modified the hole on an old patio umbrella base to be small enough to hold the pole. No more falling over from hard putts or wind.
It still of course does not catch very well if I’m not literally hitting the pole horizontally and vertically dead center or gently lofting the disc in.
I actually kinda like how unforgivable it is-forcing me to be extremely accurate to make any putt. Knowing most of the spit-outs I get would have gone in on a real basket.
That said I may end up also replacing the plastic chains with metal.
I’m torn because in addition to the added challenge, the plastic chains are incredibly quiet which is great when I’m practicing glow putting 30 feet away from the windows of sleeping neighbors.
Also the Nite Ize LED dog-collars I use to illuminate the basket light up those white plastic chains really nicely.
Bought 4 for a school program. Cheap, but you get what you pay for. Just started the program here at this school and we had to start with minimal funding to see if the students even had interest. Now that they do, we can ask for more sturdy baskets. Do you have a suggestion? They have to be easily set up and taken down.
You should definitely check out the Mach Lite from DGA. It is extremely durable and catches very well. Set up and breakdown is very easy. discgolf.com/disc-golf-baskets/mach-lite-portable-practice-disc-golf-basket/ They have really good deals right now for the holidays.
^ I'll 2nd Matt's suggestion here. I own a Mach Lite and love having it in the trunk of my car to set up wherever I want
MVP black hole with Carry case
Hey tim thanks for your educated comment! I do believe this basket has a use in regards to teaching disc golf to new players and children. Being cheap and accessable is definitely an advantage and in the long term helps grow the sport and make new users interested in better and more innovative equipment
Check out my customization video that makes this basket 1000% better th-cam.com/video/MrV4Ft9srUg/w-d-xo.html
Have one....easy carry..easy storage..cheap... to improve the catching I went to Home Depot and bough 9$ worth of yellow plastic chains....used a utility knife to slice the ends open and just snapped it around the top and connected it to the bottom ring...also I put smaller pieces horizontally around the inner new chains...works just fine
adding some really cheap jack chain to weight them down and add more chain area would easily fix alot of these issues. you just need more gravity on the bottom of the chains. $20 at home depot and an hour of ingenuity lol
That’s what I did and now it’s great.
I almost paid $92 for two ... thanks for the video!
Could you easily modify that for back yard use? Couple good bricks to stable it. New chains and I think you've save 100 bucks.
We added real chains to this basket and still not great.... bricks and solid chains might work but the fabric that holds the chains up started to rip very early on
@@IceBergTV k
@@IceBergTV Try out modifying using other techniques. th-cam.com/video/MrV4Ft9srUg/w-d-xo.html
I know it’s crappy, but it’s good for starters to practice with
Why are you firing 50 mph heaters at the basket? Its like going out in a hurricane with an $5 umbrella to prove it’s a shitty umbrella. I have one of these shitty baskets just to keep in my car. Their light, set up easily and give you something to aim at. And if you putt at a normal pace, 40% of the time, it catches every time.
1: bro is throwing HEATERS
2: my man is missing low right pretty often
3: 3/4 dead center putts went in
cap it is so good
Just seeing this video now - is the Franklin basket with the metal chains and orange detailing any better?
At $150 there are better options
Get the MVP basket!
Maybe it's only for kids paper airplanes. Buyed a 70 € 10 kilo chines steel basket and had a better result.
Basket? I thought you were shooting at a trashcan the whole video
My exact thought.
Franklin Sports is the "fast food" manufacturer of everything sports related. They DO NOT specialize in disc golf at all! We did a video on their "Pro Disc" box set and those things are horrible. It is ALL made in China!! Enough said.
No one buys these baskets unless they plan on modifying them which is a good deal if that's your plan
Why you throwing so hard hahaha nobody putts that hard 😆 😂 😆 😂 😆 😂
I do
Be honest-were you going easy on this poor little basket? I thought for sure you were going to knock it over for us at least once, and after all the pain mine has given me I just really wanted to see that 🤣
In all seriousness though that is a serious weakness to this basket. It’s clearly made and marketed towards beginners/casual-amateurs-like-me-who-generally-suck-but-have-enough-luck-to-keep-them-on-the-hook. As such I usually only ever putt that hard from 15’ or less, and the closer you are the easier it is to just push the poor bastard right over on it’s keester 🤣
Why did I think that this was so funny
i agree its not of the best quality, but seriously dude, who putts that way? putting has to have way more finess than that. youre drilling them like youre trying to break down a door. i dont really see any pro putting that way. and the reason is, you have a 30 footer, you miss by a small margin, which from the look of your putting, it may be often for you, but you miss right and now you have a 70 footer come back putt. look at mcbeths recent instagram video. a fucking true example of what putting is. he doesnt even have chains on the basket. just pole and basket. i bet you he can make all putts in that franklin basket all day
Im honestly one of the best putters i know. Where i live is very windy. I putt like i want to make it, you should come play in Australia and see how you go haha
@@IceBergTV Being the best you know, maybe you need to hang across the pond more often/meet better disc golfers (; Those putts would be great under 5' of clearance or through a car by way of the driver and passenger windows being down. Do some cool trick shots and we'll love your putting. Thanks for the review, I'm probably going to buy one, too, as I do my best to drop putts into the basket or hit the center rather than rely on chains. I bet you slam putts in from 50' more often than I.
@@IceBergTV You could give it a slightly better opportunity to catch by affixing the chain base to the pole so it doesnt pop up like that. Again, youre absolutely drilling those putts from 15'...seems excessive.
i never saw your reply! but hey i live in austin tx where the texas states have been held in the past. ask paul ulibarri how windy and discouraging austin tx winds are. i have that franklin basket, its helped me finess my putts. but keep up the good content man. disc golf needs all points of views and it helps with spreading our sport.
@@blindrnr haha im in austin, too. Flat putts are more important than fast putts
Lol ok the basket sucks but this is zero speed control. Is that part of the joke?
No pro players putt soft
HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH
try setting up properly 😂😂
Wait so what's a good one? No one came here just to watch a failure without an answer to what they should buy. Dam you screwed up. Probably screwed up other videos too.
Johnny Bravo any basket with actual chains works
1: bro is throwing HEATERS
2: my man is missing low right pretty often
3: 3/4 dead center ones went in