What is the best disc golf disc weight for beginners?
For beginners, I recommend going with a mid to light weight disc. Somewhere in the 155 to 165 grams range. Lighter discs tend to a be a bit easier to throw and so you should see better distance from the disc even as a beginner. When you purchase a disc online, you’ll be able to select a weight range.
What is a +1 score in disc golf?
For instance, if it took you 4 throws to make the disc in the basket on the first hole, and that hole is a par 3, then your score is +1 (pronounced “plus one). The goal of the game is to throw a disc from the tee pad toward the basket, then keep shooting until you make your disc into the basket.
How to throw a disc golf disc?
As your plant foot hits the ground, you twist your hips and start to pull the disc towards the basket. Keep the disc very close to your chest and remember to pull in a straight line.
What is the goal of the game disc golf?
The goal of the game is to throw a disc from the tee pad toward the basket, then keep shooting until you make your disc into the basket. Once you’ve thrown your disc into the basket, you’ve completed the hole.
How do I know if my CD is first run?
1st Run discs are new models released, in most cases, with a special stamp that indicates or explicitly states 1st Run (or 1st Flight, etc). A great example of a first run is one with the coveted Innova Star Stamp.
How do I identify my disc golf disc?
The easiest and most popular way to mark your disc is by writing your name, phone number, and PDGA number (if you have one) on the bottom of the disc with a Sharpie. This helps to distinguish your disc as unique. It also provides contact information so that the disc can be returned to you in case it gets lost.
What does first run mean in disc golf?
First run discs are just the first discs of a mold in a certain plastic or a new mold. They're aren't necessarily better, if you have a first run disc you can buy another first run, probably a little expensive but you can guarantee that it will fly the same as the last one.
Do disc golf discs wear out?
But it can be kind of frustrating when you've got used to how your disc flies only to find the flight gradually changing, especially when this happens to a once reliable disc. But once you've played with a certain disc for a long time, the plastic starts to change and become worn, altering its flight characteristics.
What do the 4 numbers on a disc mean?
These four numbers represent different characteristics of the flight. The four numbers are: speed, glide, turn, fade. For example, let's take the Discmania FD. The FD has flight ratings of 7, 6, -1, 1. That means this disc has a speed rating of 7, glide rating of 6, turn rating of -1, and a fade rating of 1.
What is the 5th number on a disc?
First you'll see the four digits which equate to speed / glide / turn / fade, followed by a fifth number which is the old-school Discraft flight number. So now players who like one system or the other can have both for easy reference.
What is the golden rule of disk golf?
Basically, the Golden Rule of Disc Golf is to have respect and manners while you're on the course and interacting with other players. Not only is it about treating other players how you'd like to be treated, but it's also about respecting their property, the course, and the game as a whole.
What is a Hyzer Flip?
A Hyzer Flip is very similar to an S-Shot but follows a straighter line. An understable disc is thrown very fast with a hyzer angle of release. The disc turns or “flips” up and brings its nose down in the process. This allows for a long straight glide.
What is beefy in disc golf?
Beefy means overstable. Regardless of whether the disc is a putter, mid, or driver.
How do you tell if a disc is over or Understable?
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. If the resulting number is positive the disc is said to be overstable.
How long will a disc golf disc last?
A disc's life cycle will vary depending on usage and the types of courses you play on. However, on average players usually find their discs lasting for a very, very long time. Over the course of 6 months, I tracked the flight changes of 11 discs that I consistently used in that time frame.
How long does it take to break in a disc golf disc?
Different factors can play into the length of time it takes. So, depending on these main factors, a disc could be broken in less than 6 months after it's brand new or even up to several years. But, on average you're going to be in a range of 6 to 12 months to break in a brand new disc golf disc.
What is the difference in disc golf discs?
Discs that are more overstable generally have lower glide ratings, as they fight to get the ground more quickly in their flights, while understable discs often have higher glide ratings and tend to turn up away from the ground.
How do you find out what Innova disc I have?
If that's the case, you can still identify the mold based on the writing on the bottom of the disc, usually 2-3 letters written near the center nipple or along the inside of the rim. As far as I know, all Innova discs have some kind of identification on the bottom of the disc...