Sleepy Scale Disc Ratings 9/10 = Field tested. Very minimal wear. No ink. 8/10 = Lightly used. Minimal wear. May have ink. 7/10 = Used with minor wear but in good shape.
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What's the sleepy scale in disc golf?
What is the Sleepy Scale? It is a disc condition rating scale to describe the stage of wear a disc you are selling is in. It is a numerical scale from 1-10 (1-3 are combined into one category because after 3, they are all just junk.)
What does Sleepy scale mean?
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is widely used in the field of sleep medicine as a subjective measure of a patient's sleepiness. The test is a list of eight situations in which you rate your tendency to become sleepy on a scale of 0 (no chance of dozing) to 3 (high chance of dozing).
Do I want a heavier or lighter disc?
On the most basic level, lighter discs take less effort to throw than heavy discs and as a result are often more accurate. However, light weight discs are also generally affected by wind more than heavy discs so you may find heavier discs can maintain a consistent path more effectively in windy weather.
How do I know what weight disc to throw?
Junior players and beginners should go for these weight classes when selecting a mid: 150 class, 151-164 grams or 165-169 grams. Players who can reach 60-80 meters with mids can use heavier discs. Competing players use the heaviest, 178-180 grams, weight class mids in general.
Do heavier discs fly farther?
In general, lighter discs fly farther than heavier discs, but heavier discs may fly farther in a headwind due to their greater stability. A safe bet for the average player is to throw discs weighing around 160-165 grams for best distance.
What disc weight do pros use?
Most pros actually use a driver that is under 170 gram discs, because they work perfectly well to deliver distance at that weight.
How many discs should I carry?
But a good rule of thumb: you should always carry at least six discs with you. Two drivers, two mid-range, and two putters.
What is a good weight for a midrange disc?
Disc Weight Selection TipsPlayer TypeDisc Type145-159gMid-RangeOKPuttersOKBoys 8-12, Girls 8-18DriversBest*Mid-RangeBest*8 more rows
How far should you throw a midrange?
The typical distance to pull out a midrange is anywhere inside of 300 feet/91.5 meters. Because of their ability to glide and shape shots, midranges are great for both shorter tee shots and longer upshots.
How do you throw a 400 foot disc?
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How much does a Glo Luna disc weigh?
Don’t be alarmed if it is a few grams off from the weight you thought you ordered, just like this Glo Luna labeled 173-174g weighs in at 175.1g. We recommend weighing a few times and averaging the results just to be certain.
How accurate is a scale?
Finally, and most important really, check the accuracy of the scale. Some are accurate to within 1 gram and others can get within 1/10 gram. It is up to you to choose your desired accuracy but it generally only costs a few more dollars to get a more accurate model.
Do you need a scale to weigh a disc?
Ok, so you’re convinced that you need to weigh your disc. We have a few recommendations of scales that work best. Really, any kitchen scale will do well, but there are a few features that we desire.
