Liz Lopez Dorries

PDGA #: 31162	Home Course: Wilco	Home Town: Austin, Texas
Bag: Dynamic Discs Ranger	Favorite Course: Maple Hill	Favorite Disc: Dynamic Discs Escape

• Beginner Tip

  I think it is important to not get overwhelmed by all of the disc choices out there. I would start out with throwing a mid range. The Fugitive would be a great choice because it is much easier to control than a driver. You can focus on technique because the flight is going to be more consistent for you than trying to figure out a driver. Don't try any fancy footwork. Learn to reach back and bring the disc across your chest and follow through to the target. Once you feel comfortable with this and have control then you can incorporate an x step and try using high speed discs.

• Most Memorable Disc Golf Moment

  Making the finals in the 2011 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships in Santa Cruz! It was such a surreal experience competing against the elite in front of hundreds of spectators. The camera crew was all around us and it felt like we were superstars. I will always hold on to that moment of feeling like a true athlete and being confident in my game when it counted most. I finished 3rd overall and will continue to work hard to get to that number 1!

• What Separates Team Dynamic Discs?

  We are a family! There is so much communication that goes on within the players and Rusco. He takes the time to call and email players and we have the opportunity to be a part of what is going on. We all help each other out and have great relationships with each other. I feel like we are the good guys! There are no egos on the team. We support each other and Rusco's passion for growing the sport is infectious.

In the Bag

• DRIVERS

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  Dynamic Discs Lucid Escape

  I love watching it fly. It's so controllable and gets great glide with little fade.
  
  

  Latitude 64 Gold Vision

  This is an understable disc that doesn't immediately turn over. I like to throw it with a slight hyzer angle and watch it flip up, glide, and then fade right. Perfect disc for those longer turnovers.
  
  

  Latitude 64 Opto Saint

  I love the distance I get with this straight and controlled driver. It is perfect for those shots where a mid range is out of reach but it's not too fast to where you would have to take off some power when thrown.
  
  

  Dynamic Discs Lucid Trespass

  This is a high speed stable disc that I can trust. I can put it out there and it will hold its line without being affected much by the wind. This is a disc I will go to for drives I need to finish left and hold up in windy conditions.
  
  

  Latitude 64 Gold Villain

  I love the feel of this disc in the gold line. This is a disc I would use for distance shots where wind is a factor. It holds up great and finishes left even when I release on a flat line with lots of power behind it.
  
  

  Latitude 64 Gold Havoc

  My go to distance driver! This discs flies the furthest for me. It is high speed and just booms! Absolutely recommend this disc if you are looking for more distance with not a lot of effort.
  
  

  Latitude 64 Opto Halo

  This is also a disc I will be relying on tons for those distance shots where wind is a factor. I can get over on it and it will hold on and fade left. Fastest disc of the bunch in my opinion. Great for those big armed throwers.

• MIDRANGES

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  Dynamic Discs Lucid Fugitive

  My go to mid range at the moment. I love it best in the Lucid plastic. It is so easy to control, it is pretty straight, and gets lots of glide.
  
  

  Latitude 64 Gold Fuse

  I love the Fuse for turnover drives and approaches. It doesn't cut too fast but has that easy turn that I love. This disc would be excellent for those wooded courses and can really navigate through tight fairways.
  
  

  Latitude 64 Gold Pain

  This is a stable mid range that gets good distance. I can depend on it to hyzer out next to the basket every time. I trust this disc to do what I need it to.
  
  

  Latitude 64 Opto Core

  The Core is a disc that is in between a driver and a mid range. The rim is something that I have never felt. It's not as thick as a mid range but thicker than your typical driver. I am still working with this disc but I love the glide that it gets and it's very easy to throw.
  
  

  PUTTERS

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  Latitude 64 Zero Pure

  I absolutely love this putter! I fell in love with it the first time I tried it. It feels the most comfortable with my grip and is straight. It won't fade left hard but you can depend on it to turn when you release it with some hyzer.
  
  

  Latitude 64 Eze Mercy

  This is my favorite approach disc. It is a stable putter that gets great distance. It holds any line you put it on and it will be my go to short approach disc for sure!
  
  

  Westside Discs BT Soft Swan

  The Swan is the straightest putter with the most glide I have ever tried. I will use this disc for putts outside 40ft.