One of the best disc purchases that you can make is to buy a disc that is a good fit for your skill level. Although the correct disc won’t suddenly make you a touring pro, it will help you maximize distance for your abilities. If you are asking ‘which disc golf disc is right for […]
Category Archives: Disc Golf 101
Disc Golf 101: Your ultimate guide to the basics of disc golf. Learn vocabulary, rules, techniques, and tips to improve your game and enjoy this exciting sport to the fullest!
13
Aug
Aug
One of my favorite parts of disc golf is watching a well-thrown disc fly in a beautiful S-curve. At that point we aren’t really concerned about the hard work that went into creating the actual disc. From designing and planning to injection molding and stamping, bringing a disc to life takes a lot of effort. […]
03
Jul
Jul
If you’ve been playing disc golf for very long, you’ve probably noticed those moments when you confidently reach for the exact disc that fits the shot. Maybe you’ve got a midrange that always seems to land where you want it to, or a fairway driver that threads tight gaps like a frozen rope. But what […]
The humble little mini marker may be small, but it serves an important role in disc golf. A mini marker is a round object that can be used to mark a lie, and they are sometimes called a ‘mini’ or a ‘marker’. There are several official rules that govern the use of a mini, including […]
01
May
May
Disc golf courses are full of obstacles, tight gaps, and tricky angles that sometimes make regular backhand or forehand shots difficult. When you need to get up and over something or hit a tricky flight path, the tomahawk throw becomes a valuable tool. This overhand style of throwing gives players a reliable way to navigate […]
16
Apr
Apr
After you’ve been playing disc golf for a while you begin to understand how plastic types can affect how your disc feels, flies, and how long it lasts. Two of the most popular premium plastics from Innova are Star and Champion. Other brands have their version of these plastics. Knowing the difference between these two […]
24
Mar
Mar
Disc golf has come a long way from the days of people casually tossing Frisbees at trees, poles, or whatever object happened to be nearby. What started as an informal pastime has grown into a full‑fledged sport with professional players earning serious money and some local events filling up almost as soon as registration opens. […]
04
Mar
Mar
For as long as I’ve been playing disc golf I’ve also been explaining to people that, yes, disc golf is the same as frisbee golf. Nearly everyone has heard of frisbee golf. But why are there so many of those people that don’t equate frisbee golf to disc golf? To find that out, let’s look […]
19
Feb
Feb
There’s something undeniably fun about ripping open a mystery box. Whether it’s packed with stock discs, possible collectibles, accessories, or just a random assortment of surprises, the experience taps into that childlike excitement of not knowing what’s inside. But while mystery boxes can be a blast, they can also be hit‑or‑miss if you don’t go […]
06
Feb
Feb
Star vs. GStar: Which Innova Plastic Should You Throw? It only takes one trip to a disc golf store, physical or virtual, to notice just how many disc and plastic options exist. Innova, the largest and one of the oldest disc manufacturers, offers a massive lineup of molds in several different plastics. Two of their […]