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What are DX discs?
These discs are affordably priced and provide an excellent grip in a variety of weather situations. DX discs wear in with usage and over time will eventually take on new and varied flight characteristics. Many top pros carry several DX discs of their favorite models to provide different flight patterns for different situations.
What is disc golf?
The sport was formalized in the 1970s and shares with golf the object of completing each hole in the fewest strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest throws). A disc golf hole begins from a tee area and ends at a target, the most common of which is an elevated metal basket.
What is FLX disc golf discs?
Made for players who want a disc matching the durability of the ESP line, but wanting more play in the hand, the FLX line can be bent edge to edge and still regain shape. It allows for this while still retaining its form and stability, unlike other plastics. FLX is great for wet weather and cold conditions too.
Are your discs PDGA approved for use in disc golf?
Several of these discs are classic “Old School” models with a loyal following. Some models are approved by WFDF for use in the Overall events of Accuracy, Discathon and Self-Caught Flight. Our entire line of Specialty discs are PDGA approved for use in Disc Golf.
What is DX disc?
DX is the original plastic from Innova Champion Discs. Almost every mold of disc is available in this base plastic. One of the reasons players love DX so much is the price, it's super affordable.
What are the three types of disc golf?
There is a wide variety of discs used in disc golf and they are generally divided into three categories: putters, all-purpose mid-range discs, and drivers.
Is Champion or star plastic more stable?
The only difference is that a Star plastic disc is a little less stable than Champion plastic of the same mold. They are very predictable in their flight patterns. However, because of their resilient polymer blends, Star plastic discs are not as firm as their Champion counterparts.
What are the different types of disc golf?
There are four main types of disc golf discs - distance drivers, fairway drivers, midranges, and putters. Choosing the right type of disc for the right situation can make all the difference in your score!
What is the most popular disc in disc golf?
1. Discraft Buzzz – Mid-range (5, 4, -1, 1) The Buzzz is #1 on this list because it's hands down the most popular disc golf disc used today.
How many discs should a beginner have?
In order to play disc golf, you need at least 3 discs: a driver, a mid-range, and a putter. But you should carry at least 6 discs (2 of each type) with you whenever you go out to play a round.
Is DX plastic good?
DX. Our DX line offers the widest selection of models and weights. These discs are affordably priced and provide an excellent grip in a variety of weather situations. DX discs wear in with usage and over time will eventually take on new and varied flight characteristics.
What is a halo destroyer?
The Innova Halo Destroyer is an overstable distance driver made with premium Halo Star plastic and an awesome stamp! Innova's Halo Star plastic is an overstable plastic that can withstand the most brutal of beatings.
What weight disc do pros use?
23 hours agoDrivers. Drivers start at around 150 grams, but beginners tend to go for something in the range of 165-169 grams because they're easy to get good results with. But it's not so much the case that pros immediately go to the other end of the spectrum and use 175g gram discs because they go further.
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 should I throw?
The best disc for learning how to throw is a neutral mid-range or an approach disc. A neutral disc's Turn and Fade characteristics are 0, or very close to it.
What's the best disc golf driver?
The 17 Best Disc Golf Distance DriversInnova Boss – 13, 5, -2, 3.Discraft Zeus – 12, 5, -1, 3.Innova Destroyer – 12, 5, -1, 3.Dynamic Discs Sheriff – 13, 5, -1, 2.Infinite Discs Pharaoh – 13, 6, -1, 2.Innova Wraith – 11, 5, -1, 3.Legacy Cannon – 14, 5, -3, 3.Innova Shryke – 13, 6, -2, 2.More items...
Where does disc golf start?
A disc golf hole begins from a tee area and ends at a target, the most common of which is an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive throw from the spot where the previous throw landed. In group play, the farthest away player always throws first.
Why is disc golf so easy?
One disc allows the new player to focus on throwing technique, disc angles, and repetition which accelerates the learning curve. One disc is also easier for kids to keep track of when playing a course or in the classroom. Equipment responsibility is part of the game.
What is the difference between a golf disc and a Frisbee?
When compared to a Frisbee, a golf disc travels faster and farther which may make it more difficult to control.
How many discs are needed for disc golf?
The beauty of disc golf is that it only takes one disc to play. One disc is recommended in the classroom when first introducing disc golf. It makes it easy to teach and for the group or individual to learn. Implementing different discs too soon will work against the group, individual, and instructor.
What is the most popular technique in disc golf?
The most popular throwing technique in disc golf is the backhand throw. The backhand is what most people think of when they think of throwing a Frisbee.
How many people play disc golf?
The PDGA annually presents four separate world championship: Professional, Professional Masters, Amateur and Juniors. It is been estimated that 8 to 12 million Americans have played disc golf and that over half a million play regularly. The majority of these players participate at the amateur and recreational level.
How much has disc golf increased in popularity?
Disc golf has steadily increased in membership popularity by 15 percent over the last seven years. The game of disc golf has a 72 percent course growth rate, and tournament play has increased by 90 percent. These stats translate to an all-time high for disc selection and courses to play.
What is Champion disc?
Champion discs are distinguished by a beautiful clear appearance. Designed for professional players, Champion line discs are usually a little firmer and more stable than the same model in other plastics. Whether used in heavily wooded situations, or on extremely rugged courses, our Champion line plastic will continue to perform predictably and avoid damage better than any other plastic. Most Champion line discs are available for custom hot stamping.
What is a Gstar disc?
GStar is a blend of Star that adds flexibility and even more grip. GStar is opaque like Star, but features a pearlescent sheen. Their allure is only surpassed by their beautiful flight. GStar discs have a smooth, gradual transition in flight and the same durability as our Star line.
What is driver pro?
These quality discs offer increased durability over our DX and other Pro plastics as well as provide an enhanced grip when compared to the Champion plastic. Our Driver Pro line discs provide additional glide when compared to all our other disc lines and are more affordable than our premium Champion or Star line discs. Most models are available for custom hot stamping.
Do DX discs wear out?
DX discs wear in with usage and over time will eventually take on new and varied flight characteristics. Many top pros carry several DX discs of their favorite models to provide different flight patterns for different situations. Some DX discs are available in glow-in-the-dark.
What is a frisbee disc?
Frisbee – The name for the traditional circular flying disc. The Frisbee is a trademarked product by Wham-O toys. Serious disc golfers don’t usually refer to golf discs as Frisbees. Frisbee Golf – Another term for ‘disc golf’ that is typically used by recreational players.
What is 150 class disc?
150 class – A class of discs that weigh less than 160g. 150 class discs are the only golf discs allowed in some countries.
What is an albatross in golf?
Albatross (double eagle) – When a player completes a hole three under par. Anhyzer (Anny) – When a player throws a disc at an angle (for a RHBH player) that has the left side of the disc higher than the right upon release. The goal in using this type of throw is to get the disc to fly to the right initially.
What is a basket in golf?
Basket – A device designed to catch a disc by using a number of chains to stop its flight. Bead – A ridge or edge on the bottom of the rim of a disc. Birdie – When a player completes a hole one under par. Black ace – When a player throws from a tee pad into an unintended basket in one throw.
What is fade in discs?
Fade – The last number of the common four-number flight rating of a disc. Refers to how far the disc drifts to the left (RHBH throw) as it slows down near the end of its flight (low speed stability).
What is a fairway driver?
Fairway driver – A disc that has a speed rating of 6-9. Commonly used for shorter holes or on second throws on a long hole. This is a driver, but does not have a rim as thick as a distance driver. Fairway ace (Field ace) – Throwing the disc into the basket from a long ways away, but not from the tee pad.
What is Gstar disc golf?
Innova's GStar plastic is a player's dream come true, providing the additional grip and flexibility in a premium disc golf plastic that players have been asking for. GStar has great durability while adding more tackiness than regular Star plastic.
What is Dynamic Disc?
Dynamic Discs BioFuzion. BioFuzion plastic is the by-product from a mixture of Lucid and Fuzion plastics that had blemishes or cosmetic flaws. Some of these discs may have specks of plastic, flakes, or other minor cosmetic flaws that will not affect the flight, performance, or durability of the disc. [BACK TO TOP]
What is TI in Discraft?
Discraft Titanium ("Ti") Titanium is Discraft's newest plastic blend, released in 2012, and an instant hit. Providing top style points while being super-durable and retaining good grip, Discraft continues to release their most popular molds in "Ti", including some Tournament fundraiser discs.
What is X Blend?
Fuzion X-Blend is a special blend to celebrate Ricky Wysocki's 2017 World Championship win. The base of the plastic is Fuzion, but we added 20% of a different plastic type which enhances the grip and gives it more elasticity/flex. It's not as soft and gummy as the Fluid or Lava plastics. [BACK TO TOP]
What is the best plastic disc for Discraft?
Discraft's FLX plastic comes in many blends, but the most popular and easy to find version is the ESP FLX. Made for players who want a disc matching the durability of the ESP line, but wanting more play in the hand, the FLX line can be bent edge to edge and still regain shape.
What is DGA Proline?
DGA ProLine plastic is a high performance blend with great grip and durability. Similar toughness to the SP Line but with additional grip for variable conditions. ProLine is considered the middle-tier plastic so it makes a great choice for players of all skill levels. [BACK TO TOP]
What is Latitude Gold?
Gold Line is Latitude's premium plastic offering. At its core it is the same plastic as the Opto line, with different polymers mixed in to produce its incredible grip and feel. This mix also provides a silky, pearlescent look that players love. Latitude Gold plastic has great durability and comes in a range of attractive colors. [BACK TO TOP]
What is the position of discs in golf?
For newer players that throw discs right handed with a backhand throw (the traditional throwing position referred to RHBH), discs will tend to fade hard or hook (to the left) at the end of the flight. Most golf discs fade left for RHBH throwers during the low speed portion of the flight.
What is anhyzer disc golf?
Anhyzer is the angle of release where the outside edge or left edge of the disc is tilted upward for a RHBH thrower. These angles are reversed for left hand backhand throwers or right hand sidearm throwers. For more disc golf definitions visit our Glossary of Terms.
How to get discs to fade to the left?
To help discs go straighter and fly farther before fading to the left, try the following: Throw lighter weight discs. These discs require less effort to throw.
What discs are good for kids?
For older children, 150-class discs would be a good choice as well. The Archangel, Aviar, Leopard, Sidewinder, and Valkyrie are some of the many discs available in 150-gram weights that are ideal for younger players and newcomers to the sport. Look for these discs at a local retailer or from an online vendor.
What is an understable disc?
Understable describes a disc that turns right (RHBH thrower) during the high speed portion of the flight. Overstable refers to a flight that turns left (RHBH thrower) at high or low speeds. Understable discs are much more speed and wind sensitive than stable or overstable discs. An understable disc will often fly stable to overstable at low speed.
What are the letters and numbers on the bottom of a disc?
What are the letters and numbers that appear on the bottom of the discs? The numbers that appear on the bottom of the discs are the weight of the disc in grams. The letters are an abbreviation of the disc model. Go to Disc Abbreviations to translate the letters that appear on the bottom of our discs.
Can you start with only one disc?
Although you can start with only one disc like a Skeeter, you can start with lighter discs such as our 150gm disc golf set. This contains a putter, midrange, and fairway driver all easy to use, and all used by professionals in heavier weights. Use a Driver for tee shots and long fairway drives.
