Tips for New Disc Golfers
Disc golf is an exicting sport for people of all ages and skill levels. With courses around the world, it is a safe bet that a disc golf course can be found close to your home.
You certainly don't need a full bag of discs to get started. A putter, midrange, and driver, is all you need to get you going for your first round.
This page is designed to answer those first questions you have with disc golf and to get you on the course with the right equipment.
TYPES OF DISCS
Putters
Deeper rims and a slower flight make putters the most accurate discs you can throw. When close to the basket, reach for your putter.
Midranges
When a driver will go longer than you need to and you need to keep a lot of control a midrange is exactly what you're looking for.
Drivers
If you want distance, a disc golf driver is the ticket. These will vary in speed and stability. There are many options out there for your first driver.
FLIGHT NUMBERS
Our discs will carry a four number system to help describe the type of flight you can expect with each disc. The four numbers are:
- Speed
- Glide
- Turn
- Fade
TYPES OF PLASTIC
Baseline Plastics
Discmania's D-Line, P-Line, and Exo plastics are considered baseline plastics. These will have more grip, but also less durability. Don't be afraid of a well used disc. Those are often the best.
Baseline plastics are also great in the rain.
Premium Plastics
Discmania's C-Line, S-Line, and Neo plastics are the premium plastic blends we use. These often come in bright colors with a much greater durability.
DISC GOLF STARTER PACK
Three of our most popular discs are the perfect disc golf starter pack!
ACTIVE SENSEI
NEO ORIGIN
Active Magician
DISC GOLF TERMS
Hyzer
On a right hand, back hand throw, the outer edge of the disc will be tilted downward.
Anhyzer
On a right hand, back hand throw, the outer edge of the disc will be tilted upward.
Overstable
An overstable disc will resist moving to the right when thrown hard and will move quickly to the left as it begins to slow down at the end of a throw. Overstable discs are used by experienced players. Overstable discs are also used in windy conditions.
Understable
An understable disc will want to move to the right when thrown hard and will not move hard to the left.