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DGA Mach Lite Portable Disc Golf Basket

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MSRP::

~~$175.00~~

Your Price:

$150.00 (You save $25.00)

SKU:

835028001216

Brand:

DGA

Weight:

26.60 LBS

Rating:

( 13 product reviews )

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Product Description

If you are looking for a portable disc golf target, you will not be disappointed with the DGA Mach Lite. The DGA Mach Lite is one of our best selling disc golf targets, second only to the DGA M-14. The Mach Lite is PDGA approved, full sized, portable disc golf basket that includes a durable carrying case for easy transport and storage.

DGA Mach Lite Disc Golf Basket Features:

Full sized, PDGA approved disc golf basket.
Portable and easy to use. You can set up or take down this disc golf basket in under 1 minute.
The Mach Lite includes a folding top, basket, and base.
The sturdy steel frame supports 16 chains with a patented sliding link technology.
Disc Golf sticker, instructions, and backyard disc golf game book included.
Weight: 26 pounds
Includes a 1 year warranty.
Available colors: red and blue (if you have a color preference, please specify this during checkout)

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Product Reviews

Great Basket - Minor Complaints

Posted by Who? on 4th Apr 2012

Had this over a year and it is everything that everyone says it is... awesome portable basket. The complaint that I have is that the rivets in the legs are of poor quality and I've had to revert to nuts and bolts to replace them - which isn't ideal for breaking down and carrying. The rivets just broke off one-by-one, and for something made to be broken down time and again, weren't made of good quality. Overall though, awesome purchase, just be gentle with the legs...
GREAT BASKET

Posted by Logon on 13th Feb 2012

I have this basket since the beginning of the year and i love it. It is a great way to improve you short game. The basket is very sturdy with a fold up tripod base, comes off with a push button and a extra turning screw to lock it in the main pole. The main poll can be taken in to two parts if you want, i leave mine together, there is just a push button to take it apart. This will just make the main poll in to two parts but will still be connected by the chains. As for the basket it folds up like a umbrella that is upside down and the top is the same but not upside down. As you put the top up you just push it up there is a latch that holds the top up. Note:(If you put the bottom basket up be for the top there is a chance the chain will get stuck in the bottom basket witch will not allow the top to open). The bottom basket has a carter pin, kinda the same pin as you would use to hold a hitch on you truck. To open the basket you take the pin out and push the basket up to its open position and replace the pin to hold the basket open. Last you can put the little poll and flag on top of the basket for wind direction and then play!!
This came with a travel case. There is two parts to the bag one holds the tripod stand and other holds the basket. The stand goes in the front part, I like this because it has a Velcro strap that tightens it in the pouch so it don't move and has a flap that closes the pouch. After removing the tripod stand and closed the top and bottom of your basket you can put the the it in the large part of the bag as a whole piece. The bag has a shoulder strap to carry it where every you go and only at 25 lbs its easy to carry. when in the travel bag it takes little room in the trunk of my car.
I recommend that any one that wants to improve there short game, get this basket! It is a necessity for any one that plays or for the serious Folfer/Frisbee golf.
Enjoyable Basket

Posted by lunchbreak on 11th Feb 2012

I have had this basket for about a year. I keep it at work and use it to practice putting during lunch.

Putting on this basket is very comparable to putting on permanent baskets, both in size and catching ability. The top and bottom open like an umbrella with fabric stretched on a metal frame. This gives a basket that feels like a permanent basket, but that folds up easily.

This basket could use a few more chains. In an hour of practice it will spit out 2 or 3 putts that hit solidly in the center of the chains. The putts will either cut through the chains, or bounce off the center pole. I've considered adding chains, but that would add weight, and bulk. Really the basket catches so well it does not need altering.

The top and bottom rim are predominately fabric rather than metal. As a result the basket is a bit more forgiving for low putts. A putt that would bounce off metal can slide over the fabric on the bottom. This doesn’t happen that often, and it is probably a wash given the spit outs. I just try not to rely on this behavior when putting on other baskets.

It may just be my imagination, but it seems to catch better on the left side than many permanent baskets.

The flag is silly, I never have used it, and don't miss it. After all none of the baskets at the park have flags.

A couple of minor complaints:

After a year of use one of the bottom 'umbrella' hinge points is slipping a bit (I throw a lot of low putts), but I may be able to fix it with pliers.

When open the basket is kept up with a large cotter pin and a keeper. The keeper is surprisingly poorly made. A direct hit (yes, more low putts) can send the cotter pin and the keeper flying in opposite directions.

This is a great practice basket, and I am thinking of getting a second one to keep in the car.
practice makes perfect

Posted by Chris on 4th Aug 2011

This is a good practice basket to have to practice your putting so you can get better out in the real game
QUIT THE RESEARCH AND BUY THIS BASKET!!!

Posted by Wendel, Salem OR on 22nd Jul 2011

After spending way too much time trying to find the best portable basket, I finally purchased the Mach Lite Basket, and couldn't be happier! The quality is by far the best I've seen for any portable basket. The fabric is VERY sturdy, and the basket comes with a drawstring to adjust tension on the rim as the fabric around the basket wears and stretches over time (or in case you are a really, really accurate and keep hitting the side with your drives). The very top and bottom of the basket are a heavy duty mesh (able to withstand any drive) to allow wind to blow through, reducing the risk of being blown over with a gust of wind. The bag is even enforced with nylon straps running vertically up and down it to prevent the basket from breaking through over time (how many camping chairs have you seen hanging out the bottom of it's bag?).

As others have stated, the flag pole is the one minor (and I mean VERY minor) complaint I have in terms of durability, as one strong putt would probably snap the flag pole. The simple solution: buy the basket in red, and the entire basket is just about as visible as you can get. Sure, you can't see which way the wind is blowing the flag, but hey, you should be able to figure that out on your own :-D.

Set-up is very easy, and takes a minute or less. I have had the chains get caught by the basket's collar when pushed up to the open position, but they can easily be moved out of the way if/when that happens. I've been really impressed by the basket's ability to grab discs so well. Sure, discs sometimes blow through, but that's a sacrifice I'm more than willing to take for the portability and price point. If you're really worried about that, get a permanent one.

At 25 pounds, the basket can get a bit heavy after a while, but the only way to reduce that would have been to skimp on quality and amount of chains. Sure, the Innova DISCatcher Traveler is half the weight, but only has 4 chains, and I'd be worried that a single scuffed disc could tear the mesh (I've only seen it in stores so I haven't actually seen this happen). Plus you don't get the "ching" of the chains, and where's the fun in that? The Innova SkillShot would be nice for tightening up your putting as it is smaller than regulation size, but the single row of chains certainly won't catch as well. It also isn't constructed nearly as well. I've also heard that if you're fortunate enough to have a possible ace, a solid drive can knock the basket over, but there's no chance of that with the Mach Lite.

There are other "portable" metal baskets that break down into a few pieces (by Innova and DGA to name only a few), but they are't nearly as portable if you're looking for something to pull out of a trunk, sling over your shoulder and go.

If you're still reading this, you're just about as anal as I am on purchases, but believe me – you won't be disappointed! The one thing that would improve the basket would be making it out of titanium, but that would cost both your arms and maybe a leg, then no more disc golf for you :-(

I hope you enjoy the basket as much as I do!
Best deal out there!

Posted by david.r.engle@gmail.com on 15th Jun 2011

Just wanted to say i'm LOVING this basket!!! Just got it a little while ago but the quality seems solid. This basket will single-handedly be the biggest cause of growth to the sport in my area, since who needs a permanent course when you can buy these and have a portable setup! Thanks again, DGA!!!

David Engle
Kalispell, Montana

(just in case any other montanans are reading, lol)
The best portable basket!

Posted by James Dillaman on 31st May 2011

This is by far the best hybrid basket I've ever used. It's simple to unfold and sets up in 1-2 minutes tops. Once set up, it's very stable and provides a good "sweet spot", one larger than the smaller skill shot basket. The flag on top is very cheap, but you don't really need it. The sound of the chains is very pleasing, but there is a problem with kick-outs from hard putts and hard putters. It really isn't a problem, and for the recreational player who needs a basket to put up just when they need it and take with them, this is the product for you.

It is pretty light for a full size basket, and the carrying case is great, with the folded up legs stored in the pouch on the outside.
Addictive ching

Posted by Kyle M on 26th May 2011

The DGA Mach Lite is simply the best portable basket out there. Out of all the portable baskets i have seen, none can compare to the Mach Lite. It catches discs just like championship quality baskets do. Even if there is a kick out, you know that you had a quality putt. The instant reward of hearing that ching of the chains is what really sells this basket to me. The quality is there, the function is there, the portability is there, but most of all, it has the addicting ching of a sweet putt.
Its Awesome!

Posted by Landon C. Spokane Wa on 11th May 2011

I'm not going to write what everyone one else said about it.. but I agree with them 100% this is awesome well worth the cool price (138$ when I got it) the only Con to it is that I wish it hand more chain, besides that.. stop thinking about getting this basket and get it! You will not be disapointed!!
I love it.

Posted by George C, Rhode Island on 22nd Nov 2010

I love it ! If you're looking to improve your putting or just have some portable fun this is the basket for you. Super solid, sturdy, and made with high quality materials. Easy to set up and break down. Comes with a great carrying bag. My only ( very minor )complaint iu the flag pole is fragile and will break if hit hard enough( mine did ) I think PDGA should substitute a metal pole or spring pole.
Great portable basket!

Posted by Korrupted on 7th Nov 2010

This is a well built portable basket. It's a little heavier than the Innova but glad I chose this one. I can easily set it up under a minute and move it around the yard with one hand. Catches discs very well with few spit outs. The only other baskets I would consider would be Innova Discacther or Lightning DB-5. I got the dent and ding basket and as promised it arrived in brand new condition. They even gave me a retroactive 5% discount. You will not find a better deal or service on a basket.
Excellent Product

Posted by Louiville, Kentucky on 12th Aug 2010

I am very satisfied with the Mach Lite basket. It was exactly as described. I was very impressed with how stable it was for a portable basket. The only improvement that needs to be made is with the plastic "flag pole". It snapped off the first time a disk hit it. I would recommend this portable basket to anyone.
Worth every penny.

Posted by Unknown on 19th Jun 2010

This basket is work every penny!