In the days before premium plastic, you had to be prepared for a disc's flight to rapidly change. One direct tree hit could leave a disc looking like a taco and potentially unusable. It was a little risky to play a tournament round without a fresh backups, especially when playing a wooded or rocky track.
If you're a player in today's premium plastic era, throwing nothing but baseline plastic probably sounds crazy. You've probably rarely thrown a baseline plastic mid-range or driver. Your premium plastic discs can take an absolute beating and still not have the flight be significantly impacted. While we are thankful for the advances in plastic tech, we do think there is still value in bagging at least some baseline plastic.
Comparing Eras
Players today can enjoy a certain level of comfort as it pertains to the discs in their bag retaining intended flight characteristics. Aside from the Putt & Approach category of discs, you don't oft see baseline plastic in many bags. When it comes to Fairway and Distance drivers, the sharper edges on a driver can get dinged up rather quickly, which then impacts the flight of the disc. You need to be confident in your discs, so opting for bagging premium plastics can help keep flights more consistent.
Before premium plastic was introduced in the early 2000's, players had bags full of baseline. You would typically have multiples of the same mold: a beat up version, a slightly beat version and then a freshie. This allowed you to cover all the shots needed and have a backup or two in case you squared up a tree. It was just a part of the game you had to be prepared for.
Bring Back the Baseline Mid
We love the consistency the Victory, Major and Signature Line Belleair brings. You can count on each of those blends breaking in very slowly. So why would you introduce a Trophy Line (Climo Disc Golf's baseline plastic blend) Belleair to your bag? Those that were around "back then" can attest to the beautiful flights unlocked with a broken in midrange.
If you haven't had the pleasure of breaking a mid in to absolute perfection, it is worth a try. You'll learn things about your game that you probably have never known. Unlock shots that you may not have had in your arsenal. This is especially important if you don't have a strong forehand. A baseline midrange can bring those counter spin-like flights.
The Champ's Favorite Mid
It's no secret that The Champ, Ken Climo, loves baseline mids. His favorite version of the Belleair to date has been the Test Trophy Line Glow. These game out very straight when compared to the premium plastic versions. The Trophy Line Belleair molded up board flat, while the Test Trophy Line Glow has a mild dome. This slight change brought some extra stability to the new Trophy Line Belleair. 
A look at the profile of the Belleair.
Playing in the Rain
Another huge benefit to Trophy Line plastic is that it can drastically help with grip issues in the rain. Some premium plastic has a tendency to get slick during those wet rounds, which is one of the worst feelings in disc golf. If you you're not confident with your grip, it is not going to result in a good throw.
Our pro tip for you is to pick up some baseline plastic and at least use it for a round or two. What you'll be doing is slightly breaking them in and getting a feel for their flight. Once you're familiar, you either keep bagging 'em or put them in the trunk for those wet rounds. That extra grip will shave throws from your rain rounds.
Dropping This Friday, May 22nd
The Trophy Line Belleair releases this Friday, May 22nd at 3:00PM EST at climodiscgolf.com. You can also order these from your favorite local or online retailer now.
