Sunday, January 25, 2009

Choosing the right golf disc

When a new player starts playing disc golf or frisbee golf, their first question usually is "what is the best disc for me?" Looking at the different companies' disc descriptions one is led to believe that every disc listed is the best disc for their bag. Here is a secret, there is no "magic bullet" that will improve your game overnight. Disc golf technology has improved over the years with various high end plastics and designs but it still is no substitute for practice and technique.

A beginning player should focus on practicing with a disc that is easy to control. Usually a disc with a wider rim that isn't too flat is a good start. Also there is no need to buy the higher end plastic right away, because the more expensive the plastic, the more overstable the disc is and the faster it will fall to the left. Why buy the expensive disc when the chance of losing it is very great when you are learning to control it? The less expensive plastic is easier to control and more models are in the lighter weights that beginning players should start out with. Heavy weights do not mean more distance, it usually is the opposite. Check the various companies Disc Selection Charts and Flight Rating Systems out to learn about the various flight characteristics of the various discs.

Players should try a midrange approach disc or putter and practice accuracy and control while focusing on their technique. Understable or stable discs that I would recommend for beginners are the Aviar XD, Shark, Hawk, or Buzzz.

I will cover various throwing techniques at a later date.