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disc golf why isn't my disc flatening out

by Verna Crooks Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Reason #1 – You’re Using the Wrong Type of Golf Disc The most likely reason you’re disc isn’t flying straight is because you’re using a disc that isn’t designed to fly straight. Disc selection is crucial in disc golf.

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Why can’t I throw farther in disc golf?

Normally for newer disc golfers, there’s a lack of strength, flexibility and power behind throws that will limit distance at first. I recommend improving your strength by working out off the course. Check out the two posts below that can help you with this:

How far can you throw a disc golf disc?

So try to gauge your distance and find out how far you can actually throw. Because the average intermediate disc golfer is throwing around 300 feet. So you might be doing better than you think. But if you’re still struggling with distance, we’ve got your back.

What is timing in disc golf and why is it important?

Timing, or the moment you go from throwing motion to disc release, is important because you want your throw and release to be perfectly timed. That perfect timing, along with everything else done correctly, can help you maximize every bit of distance that you can get. Focus on timing your throws to release straight ahead.

Should you use distance drivers to learn disc golf?

The irony is that using distance drivers when you’re not ready will actually hinder your ability to get distance on your throws. So skip the drivers and instead, use putters and mid-range discs to learn the game.

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How do you flatten a disc golf disc?

boil up some water in the microwave.pour water inside the disc, lay disc bottom up first!let sit til the water is cooled. this well relax the dome a little bit just like this.if flatter is desired repeat 1 through 3 and set a heavy object on top, i use an empty noodle pot type.let cool to room temp.

Why does my disc always go left?

Perhaps the most common culprit of discs going hard left is the player's release angle. Most of us tend to naturally have what we call in disc golf a “hyzer” release. This means the disc is tilted down and left when you throw it and basic physics will tell you that the disc will fly on the angle it is thrown.

How do I get my disc to go right?

To force a disc to turn right, throw the disc with the outer edge raised, and pull through above your chest. This is called throwing anhyzer. If you do this correctly, the disc will start out turning to the right.

Can you throw a disc golf disc too hard?

Throwing Too Hard is a disease which can infect good players of the game, but it usually attacks beginners and intermediates, as they struggle to properly understand the game, their discs, and themselves, with an ever-improving but inconsistent ability.

How far can you throw a Mako3?

For the Mako3, I've found that to be between 150 – 250 feet when thrown flat.

When should you throw an Overstable disc?

2:073:54How to Throw Over Stable Discs| Disc Golf| - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo that is one way you can utilize that over stability is just getting that extra bit of distanceMoreSo that is one way you can utilize that over stability is just getting that extra bit of distance you need the flex throw will get you a lot more distance.

How do you throw flat and straight?

0:356:00How to THROW a Disc STRAIGHT & LONG! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThen during the beginning of its flight the disc starts to flatten out or flip up to flat bringingMoreThen during the beginning of its flight the disc starts to flatten out or flip up to flat bringing the nose down a bit allowing for the disc to fly straight for long distances.

How do you know if a disc is stable?

STABLE – A stable disc has a High Speed Turn number that cancels its fade. For example, a disc with flight numbers 9/5/-2/2 would be considered Stable. A short cut method for determining whether this disc is over or understable is to add the last two numbers in the flight numbers, in this case: -2+2=0.

How do you tell if a disc is over or under stable?

The most effective way to tell if a disc is overstable or understable is to throw it. Try throwing the disc backhand and aiming straight. For right-handed players, an understable disc will turn to the right and an overstable disc will turn to the left. A stable disc will go straight.

Why do pros throw Overstable discs?

Downhill shot – Throwing down a steep hill will keep the disc at the high-speed phase of the shot for a lot longer, so you may not want any turn during that extended high-speed portion of flight. As mentioned, the overstable disc resists the turn and is more likely to give you the straight shot you are looking for.

How many calories do you burn playing disc golf?

One single round of disc golf burns approximately 400 to 500 calories and consists of walking around 6000 to 7000 steps or about 3 total miles. With that being said, disc golf is a phenomenal physical activity and one that is awesome for your health and fitness.

How far should a beginner throw a disc golf?

According to the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), you can expect beginners to throw disc golf discs at an average distance of around 175 to 250 feet. This is typically approximately 80% of their ultimate throwing distance, becoming farther as they gain more experience in the sport.

Why isn't my disc golf ball flying straight?

The most likely reason you’re disc isn’t flying straight is because you’re using a disc that isn’t designed to fly straight. Disc selection is crucial in disc golf. If you try to use the same disc for every throw, you’re not going to find much success.

How to round a golf disc?

A golf disc should be thrown by reaching back with the disc and pulling it through close to your body. Essentially, the disc should travel in a straight line.

How far can you throw a disc golf shot through a tunnel?

If you can throw it through the tunnel from 50 feet away, move back to 100 feet. And so on, until you can move back to 300 feet and still hit that narrow tunnel. I’ve found that this has trained my throw to have much more precision for straight tunnel shots than any disc golf course I’ve gone to.

What to look for when selecting a disc for straight tunnel shots?

Disc Ratings and Selection. When selecting a disc for straight tunnel shots, you’ll want to first look to the disc ratings. Putter, mid-ranges, and drivers all have their own general purpose, but the disc ratings is where you’ll want to focus your attention.

What is the speed rating on a disc?

All discs are given a speed rating, which is the first number displayed in the ratings box on a disc . This number will be anything from 1 to 14. 1 being the slowest and 14 being the fastest.

How to throw a disc?

Hold the towel as if you are preparing to throw a disc. Perform your throw with the towel in hand. The towel should have a whipping sound at the end of your throwing motion rather than a whooshing sound. A whooshing sound indicates the towel is swing around your body and not being pulled through.

How to aim a disc?

By keeping your arm and disc close to your body, you can tap into more powerful muscles and levers. Not only this, but it allows you to aim the disc more accurately. When a disc is pulled through on a straight line across your body, it will rip out of your hand and continue on that straight path.

Why does my plastic disc keep flashing?

Low-quality makers often produce discs with obvious or extreme flashing. It’s caused by too much pressure in the mold, or too high a temperature, making the plastic too runny, and it gets pushed into the parting line gap. In multipart moulds there can also be a ring of flashing on the bottom edge of a disc.

How to tell if a disc is good?

You can tell how good a disc manufacturer is by how much flashing is seen or felt at the Parting Line (s). Flashing is small amounts of plastic injected into the minuscule gap where the mould parts meet – usually at the tip of the leading edge of a disc, and sometimes on the bottom rim.

How does the elbow work on a disc?

Only once the disc hits the Power Pocket, does the shoulder begin to open with tremendous force. This drives the elbow back behind the LOP and keeps the disc on the LOP by use of superb timing of the elbow extension and shoulder smash.

How to keep disc on LOP?

At that point, you must drive the elbow backwards behind the LOP, in order to keep the disc on the LOP.

How to apply power to a disc?

If a player pulls the disc through with their elbow low, then the only way they can possibly apply power to the disc is obliquely through the shoulder joint, because extending the elbow further will result in the disc smashing into the ground, just in front on the thrower. (Stand up and try it yourself.)

What arm do you use to throw discs in disc golf?

New disc golfers usually throw a disc using their shoulder almost exclusively. But it is the rapid (!) extension of the elbow which provides the majority of distance in a backhand throw. Today, Vortica examines the elbow and the arm, how best to use them, and expands on a new concept in the Disc Golf lexicon; the Plane Of Play.

What does flashing mean on a multipart mould?

In multipart moulds there can also be a ring of flashing on the bottom edge of a disc. Old worn moulds can also produce flashing, as they do deteriorate over time. In extremely low-quality discs, the top and bottom of the mould might not even be aligned correctly, with one side overhanging and the other underhanging.

Why can't I throw discs straight?

The next reason why you’re not able to throw your discs straight can be because you’re throwing the wrong discs. As a new player, you may not realize how many different discs there are on the market. And even if you do, you may have no idea how to pick the right discs for a beginner. Because there are beginner discs…and intermediate discs…and advanced discs. Chances are, if you can’t get your discs to fly straight, you’re probably throwing those intermediate and advanced discs (i.e. discs that are too hard for you to throw). Those discs are made for better players. You’ll get there.

What is the most common throw in disc golf?

The backhand throw is one of the most common throws in all of disc golf. It's tough to perfect, but once you master it, you open yourself up to learn the game and become a great disc golfer. But...

Why does my disc go round?

This usually happens when a player rotates their shoulders too early in their pull, causing their lead shoulder to close in tight to their body. This puts the disc too far behind their body and is the heart of the problem of rounding.

How to release discs in golf?

The key is to have your disc follow a straight path from reach back (or reach out) position, to release point. So as you reach out in your back swing, make sure that your disc is traveling in a straight line back, then a straight line forward as you pull through.

What is grip lock disc golf?

Grip-lock in disc golf is when you hold the disc too tightly, causing a late release, which in turn causes your disc to fly anhyzer and turn over. It’s also a huge misconception. There is no such thing as grip-lock. At least, not in the way you think it is.

Why do you call it a late release grip lock?

This is why some people call a late release grip-lock. Because when you’re rounding and you release too late, your disc flies anhyzer.

Why is rounding so difficult?

Rounding is a difficult problem to fix because there are a few different things you could be doing that can cause rounding.

How to fix rounding?

One of the best ways to fix rounding is to practice pulling in a straight line with your disk. A great way to guarantee the correct motion is to use a wall as an aide. This brings us to the wall drill.

How to throw a disc in your hand?

Start by lining up your leading foot, your plant foot, perpendicular to a wall about 3 inches from touching. Then, line up the toe of your back foot with the heal of your leading foot. Now take a disc in your hand and go through the motion of reaching back and pulling through as if you’re throwing a disc.

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Reason #1 – You’Re Using The Wrong Type of Golf Disc

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The most likely reason you’re disc isn’t flying straight is because you’re using a disc that isn’t designed to fly straight. Disc selection is crucial in disc golf. If you try to use the same disc for every throw, you’re not going to find much success. There are three general types of discs you can choose from. There are putters, mi…
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Reason #2 – You’Re Using The Wrong Type of Plastic

  • When I purchased my first Dart I was having great results. Exactly what I needed in my bag on tight tunnel holes. However, after a few months of heavy use I noticed the disc wasn’t flying like it once did. What had changed? I began to question my technique, disc selection, and everything else in my game. In my search for an answer I learned something very important about different …
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Reason #3 – You’Re Using The Wrong Disc Grip

  • There are so many different ways you can grip a golf disc. I don’t believe there is just one type of grip that everyone should use. It is a personal preference. Your hand is unique from mine and mine from yours. However, if we were to both pick up two separate Innova Mako3’s, the discs would have relatively the same dimensions. That’s why I can’t tell you which grip is going to wor…
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Reason #4 – You’Re Using The Wrong Release Angle

  • If you’re using any of the three discs I recommend above, then you’re going to want to release the disc flat out of your hand. This is easier said than done. It takes an incredible amount of muscle memory to release a golf disc consistently. When starting out, it was very common for me to think I was releasing my discs at the correct angle. However, I was usually wrong. My natural tendenc…
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Reason #5 – You’Re Rounding

  • Rounding refers to when you swing your arm out away from your body to throw, making a rounded motion with the disc. A golf disc should be thrown by reaching back with the disc and pulling it through close to your body. Essentially, the disc should travel in a straight line. This action is commonly likened to starting a lawn mower or generator. When you go to pull the cord to start …
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Reason #6 – You’Re Throwing The Disc Too Soft/Hard

  • All discs are given a speed rating, which is the first number displayed in the ratings box on a disc. This number will be anything from 1 to 14. 1 being the slowest and 14 being the fastest. The speed rating is simply an indicator for how hard a disc is intended to be thrown to achieve the desired flight path. Take the Mako3 disc we’ve discussed above. It has a speed rating of 5 and i…
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Reason #7 – You’Re Not Accounting For The Wind

  • Throwing a golf disc straight down a narrow tunnel is difficult enough. Adding wind to the equation certainly doesn’t help. Even the most calm wind can send your disc down the wrong path. Instead of viewing it as unfavorable, you can harness the wind to your advantage if you play it just right. Let’s establish the basics and then discuss how each affect the flight of your disc. I’l…
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Reason #8 – You Never Practice It

  • Due to the difficulty associated with straight tunnel shots in disc golf, courses do not commonly add too many of them. There are some courses that do. Its just not that common to see more than a few on any given course. Most of the holes you’ll play will likely be designed for a hyzer throw (right to left curve). Personally, I’ve found this to be detrimental to my game because I don…
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Reason #9 – You Have The Wrong Mindset

  • If you have a line to the basket that is narrow, you have to commit. Fully. There should be no doubt in your mind that you will hit the gap toward the target. You’ve gone through everything on this list and perfected your game. You’ve practiced and practiced. Now is the time to perform. Pick up your disc and just do it with unwavering commitment to the shot. If you execute your throw with …
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