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!

Do Cheap Discs Really Fly Further?

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The Discount Discount brand slogan is “Cheap discs fly further. It’s science.” “Is that really science?” you might ask. Well, let’s just say it’s science-ish. Here at Discount Disc Golf, we embrace sarcasm, exaggeration, and embellishment like a beloved overstable disc in a headwind. But you know what? We can back up this bold claim […]

How Disc Golf Ratings Work

banner You might have heard your friends or other disc golfers talk about the PDGA rating system. A player’s rating is something he can share or brag about with friends, and becomes important when playing sanctioned tournaments. Understanding how disc golf ratings work can feel a bit daunting. Let’s break it down to clarify how ratings are calculated, what they represent, and how they impact your standing as a player.

Understanding the PDGA Rating System: How It Works You might have heard your friends or other disc golfers talk about the PDGA rating system. A player’s rating is something he can share or brag about with friends, and becomes important when playing sanctioned tournaments. Understanding how disc golf ratings work can feel a bit daunting. […]

Fairway Driver vs Midrange Disc

Fairway v Midrange e1654283530924 All in all there are many discs out there. I hope that this blog has helped you to understand the difference of fairway driver vs midrange discs. The most significant difference is that of distance that they're capable of flying. A control driver will fly further than a midrange more easily. While the midrange is easier to throw shorter distances. They are both easy to control, and both can have a very unique and specific use. As you familiarize yourself with disc golf and how your discs fly, you'll more easily be able to tell when to use what disc.

Disc golf is similar to ball golf, but the equipment isn’t standardized. In traditional golf, the angles of club heads are consistent across brands. For instance, a Callaway 9 iron is similar to a Taylormade 9 iron. In contrast, a Discraft 9-speed fairway driver in disc golf might be very different from an Innova 9-speed […]

Which Disc Golf Discs Float?

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Disc golf is a sport that is full of literal obstacles. Whether you are trying to miss those infamous trees, sail over bushes, or completely avoid OB areas, disc golf is much more fun and interesting because of obstacles. One of the worst obstacles is water. Disc golf water hazards include ponds, lakes, streams, ditches, […]

Star vs Champion Plastic – An In-Depth Comparison

star vs champion plastic Disc selection plays a crucial role in disc golf, with players often having a selection of go-to discs and even backups of their favorite molds. Different discs appeal to different players, and one key factor that affects a disc's performance is the type of plastic it's made from. In this post, I'll be comparing Star and Champion plastics, discussing their differences, similarities, flight patterns, and which type of player each is best suited for.

Disc selection plays a crucial role in disc golf, with players often having a selection of go-to discs and even backups of their favorite molds. Different discs appeal to different players, and one key factor that affects a disc’s performance is the type of plastic it’s made from. In this post, I’ll be comparing Star […]

Evolution of Disc Golf Equipmment – Disc Golf History

  When you play a round of disc golf, you likely aren’t paying much attention to the equipment you are using. You may not know it but the disc you are throwing and the basket you are trying to hit are actually the end result of a lot of change that has taken place in […]

How Much do Professional Disc Golfers Make?

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In recent years, disc golf, along with the paychecks of those who play it for a living, has skyrocketed. Indicators like surging PDGA memberships, burgeoning tournament viewership, and soaring disc sales suggest that the disc golf fan and player base has more than doubled since the pre-Covid-19 days. This expanded fan base has fattened the […]