I'd like to hear thoughts on disc weight. What weights work best for certain discs? Sometimes I think the Tbird I have is too heavy at 175, and I just don't know that much about what the weight difference does to the performance of each disc...

Cedarockin',

pb

I tend to go for heavier discs, I'm not sure what weight does to flight, but I just prefer the feel of a heavier disc. Rocs I always get in 180g, drivers usually 172-175, putters, the heavier the better.

I like drivers from about 167-172 g. Anything heavier just won't glide as well, and anything lighter is overly flippy. For midranges I like them heavy. My buzz is 178 g and perfect.

Hmm...a matter of personal preference as always! I do have one light putter (Aviar) and a heavy one (Rhyno)...the Aviar just doesnt feel under control...and my Roc is around 180 and fine, dont guess I'd want it any lighter. The drivers I am struggling with...I love the way the TBird flies and I am wondering if I'd do even better if it was lighter.

From my expierience lighter discs are more understable. So if you love the firebird but its to overstable at 174 then drop it down into the low 160s and it will be less overstable. Atleast thats what I do when I like a disc but i want different stabilities. I would just carry 1 heavy and 1 light one.

Nice avatar BTW...I can't wait till May 19th!

Sweet...Im sure to lose one in the next month or so...so next time I buy I'll try a light t-bird!

Yeah Deadhead...Ani's [*****]! :mad: LOL

I've been thinking about the weight of my discs lately...

In the past year, I moved up to all Max weight, or close to it...

I feel that it has given me more control and consistency with heavier discs, and in return I've lost about 15-20' of distance. The control issue was most noticeable with a stable disc such as a Teebird or an Orc. With a more overstable disc, try using a lighter weight (as mentioned above). I was using a max weight Z Predator (close to a firebird stability wise) and on flat release or hyzer release I noticed that my D really decreased. I have since put in a lighter Z Pred (168-170) and I'm loving it.

There are trade-offs on both ends. Overall, I feel that my midrange game is decent enough that losing 15' on a 500-600' hole doesn't make a big difference, and control is paramount.

As far as T Birds, I keep a max 10x Teebird in the bag, as well as a 168 11x. I find that they compliment each other nicely...


--Erick

Yeah, heavier discs tend to be more controllable predictable flights. I also use lighter discs for 400 ft or more hole courses. i pack my discs retrospectively 174 g and 168 g. ;) On Windy days, heavy discs are blessing!!!!

"may the disc be with you"

Hah...for a 500 footer, I'd have to use a cannon, or one of those skeet-shooting disc launcher things! Ha!

Glad there's only a couple of 400+ of the courses I frequent the most...

Wonders if they'll ever move the baskets back to the other layout at Cedarock,

pb

All that truly matters in weight selection is what works for you. I prefer all discs max weight because I can crank on them and try to get the maximum distance possible from them. In addition I throw with alot of arm speed so the added stability from the extra weight assists in better throws.

I can back down and throw lighter weights, but to throw fast I would have to release everything with hyzer, and if I backed down on speed I would be sacrificing distance.

On another point I do have two discs that are not max weight. A 170g beatup champion Leopard, and a 173g beatup Z-Buzzz. I use both for extreme turnovers and rollers.

Find what works for you and stick with it. After all, Barry Shultz putts with a 150g Aviar.

I like my drivers right around 168g, and my Rocs at 180. Max-weight Aviar putter because I'm a lousy putter and I want it to drop at the basket when I miss. :) I do carry a 165g soft Rhyno for pancake-style upside-down left-to-right putts, though.

I feel with drivers its advantageous to carry a Heavy and Light of the same model. I choose to carry light and heavy in Orc and Beast. These two discs are my long distance discs and if the wind tells me to throw heavy then I will, but if I run into a calm day in Fargo (hardly ever) then I'll throw a 166 Orc. As far as midrange I feel its better to stick to heavy since the main purpose of these discs is control and the heavier the disc the more predictable in any kind of weather imo. I do have a few midranges in 160's but they seem a little inconsistant (probably because gusts of wind) to my 178 MRV or 180 buzz. For people who play higher than a recreational level putters should be heavy. Playing 3-4 times a week a person usually builds up strength in there arms to handle a heavier plate. Distance is not a big issue with putting and of course a heavy disc will fly more consistant.