Disc golf: The tragic life cycle of a chalk bag

Disc golf is a simple game.

Beyond a few frisbees, not much is needed …

It’s a beautiful thing.

In fact, it’s such a simple game, I’ve often poked fun at some of its more ridiculous accessories. Ping pong balls as putting devices are a thing. Sandpaper squares are alleged to improve grip on teepads. And this monstrosity exists: If the sport’s to be taken seriously, this can’t happen …

Straight bully-bait.

But you know what’s a quality product?

The chalk bag.

Chalk bags keep your hands dry. As a result, grip improves. Inside the circle or off the tee, when you’re confident the disc isn’t going anywhere until you tell it to, play improves. My opinion means nothing, but if you’ve never taken one for a test drive, it’s easily worth a tenner.

Something to keep in mind, though …

The life cycle of the chalk bag is tragic.

Gannon Buhr leads you to believe using one is all clouds of dust and lead-card coverage. It’s not though. By no fault of its own, the existence of the chalk bag is largely futile – pointless.

If you’re new to chalk bags, I can tell you with 99% certainty how it’ll go. And if you’ve used ‘em for years out on the course, I’m near positive you’ll confirm the veracity of my words …

Here’s how things unfold:

• Step No. 1 – Buy a chalk bag.
• Step No. 2 – Carry the chalk bag with you.
• Step No. 3 – Forget you actually own a chalk bag.
• Step No. 4 – Proceed to play like you never bought one.

There’s a second version of events that’s a bit different, too.

Everything’s the same, but instead of forgetting you own one, you remember to bust it out when your palms are sweaty – queue that one Eminem song. The issue? Not in the habit of using a chalk bag, you accidentally abandon it on the same teepad it was called into action …

Yet again, tragedy.

At least in the first story arc, the chalk bag gets a second chance at life when you find it in some random cart pocket with an unopened candy bar and a five-dollar bill. Remember: Depending on what’s inside your bag, there’s a shelf-life attached to these things: clay, dirt, chalk, beads, etc.

Use them while you can.

As long as you and I keep losing ‘em, disc golf companies will keep making ‘em …

Make sure to get your money’s worth.

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