How to Choose Your First Disc Golf Disc
🥏 How to Choose Your First Disc Golf Disc: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
So, you’ve just discovered disc golf — that perfect mix of nature, competition, and flying plastic magic.
You’ve watched a few highlight reels, picked your first course… and now you’re staring at hundreds of discs wondering:
“Which one do I even start with?”
Don’t worry — we’ve all been there.
Let’s break it down, step by step, so your first throws don’t end up in the trees. 🌲
🔹 The 3 Disc Types You Actually Need
In disc golf, you don’t need 30 different discs. You only need three to start your journey:
🥏 1. The Putter — Accuracy Over Everything
Your short-range, money-shot disc.
It’s slow, stable, and built for precision.
When you’re within 10–15 meters of the basket — this is your weapon of choice.
💡 Try: MVP Atom or Axiom Proxy
⚙️ 2. The Midrange — Your Trusty All-Around Disc
The midrange is your control disc — smooth, balanced, and reliable.
Perfect for 50–80 meter throws, tunnel shots, or when you just want the disc to go exactly where you aim.
💡 Try: MVP Atom or Axiom Proxy
🚀 3. The Fairway Driver — Distance Without Chaos
Fast enough to fly, slow enough to control.
This is your “reach for it” disc — perfect for learning how to shape longer lines without wild turns.
💡 Try: MVP Servo or Axiom Crave
🔢 Understanding the Numbers
Every disc has four mysterious numbers on it, like 9 / 5 / -2 / 2.
Here’s what they really mean:
|
Term |
Range |
Meaning |
|---|---|---|
|
Speed |
1–14 |
How fast you need to throw it. Beginners: stay under 8. |
|
Glide |
1–7 |
How long it stays in the air — higher is better for new players. |
|
Turn |
-5-0 |
Negative = turns right (for right-handed players). Easier to throw straight. |
|
Fade |
0–5 |
The hook at the end. Lower = smoother landing. |
👉 Beginner recipe:
Pick discs with Speed ≤ 8, Turn around -2, and Fade ≤ 2.
🧪 Choosing the Right Plastic
Discs come in different plastics, and each feels totally different in the hand:
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Baseline — Soft and grippy. Great for putting.
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Neutron — Balanced, durable, perfect for learning.
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Plasma / Eclipse — Premium options that look and feel incredible.
💡 For your first set, Neutron plastic is your safest (and smartest) choice.
⚡ Pro Tips From the Field
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Don’t start with high-speed drivers (Speed 12+). They’re like race cars — beautiful but hard to handle.
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Practice your form, not your power. Distance comes naturally.
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If you’re not losing discs, you’re not exploring enough. 😉
🎯 Your First Disc Set Sorted
Skip the guesswork — our Starter Sets are hand-picked for new players.
Each pack includes the perfect Putter, Midrange, and Fairway Driver — everything you need to start playing right now.
👉 Explore Beginner Sets at Easy Hyzer
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