hi
im very new to the disc golf world and right now i have four discs in my collection
i have an aviar, a shark, and a leopard all in dx and i have a starfire in pro
i was wondering if anyone had anytips on which discs i should get next and for what reasons
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Are you able to control all 4 discs?

I would say the Wizard would be a good "next disc", but of course I'm a little biased. ( I own gateway disc sports)

Actually we have a 5 discs for $35 missed stamped special here at Gateway.
You could get a variety pack and test fly the discs yourself!

When i started out i wanted to find the magic disc(s) that would work for me. The school of hard knocks taught me that i was better off learning how to throw the discs i had before deciding what other discs might be a good fit.

The discs you mention are good discs, (Gateway discs are good too). Just as with learning to play a musical instrument, the brand isn't so important at first -- practice and learning the basics is. After that, then try out a bunch and see what brands and models you like. The discs you like down the road will probably evolve as your game evolves

my two cents.

After that, then try out a bunch and see what brands and models you like.



everyone always seems to say that you should try out a disc before you buy it. I dont seem to see anyway to do this because im am the only one i know who plays.

also thanks for the advice, ill play more before i get any new discs

the best thing to do is to learn the discs you have and also to be able to put down a disc when it has become to beat up
mj #20300

Welcome to the sport Mooseman! The best piece of advice I can give is to keep it simple. You have a good basic set of discs to start with. I would maybe add a midrange disc in more durable plastic.A Z BUZZZ or possibly a Pro Cobra.Have fun!

Not sure about the leopard, but the others are good choices. With the aviar, you're set for putters; don't worry about another putter until you get way better. I put about the same with an aviar, magnet, and putt'r. I'll let you know about the wizard as soon as I get it.

The starfire is a good disc; I bought one for myself and my gf while in Universal City. It will give you good distance. I didn't like the shark, but you have a midrange. The leopard? You may want to ask I think it cuts right, but I've never thrown one.

I would practice with those; if the disc fever hits you, stick to stable to understable for right now. The Elite Z Xpress is a good choice, also maybe a sidewinder. I really like my wildcat, and I believe it is a good beginner disc.

Also, once you get to know your local players, they usually let you try their disc. That's how I decided what to buy. If only someone would let me throw their spider.... /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Stick to high end plastic, unless you can afford to replace disc. I always found elite z plastic more durable, and still have the original xs in z plastic I bought years ago (everything prior to it was a hand me down).

Hope this helps!

One other thing: get advice from non-sponsored players; they will give you more down-to-earth answers.

For example, I play the harp. I'm not sure that sponsored is the right word in this situation, but those supported by Hohner say it's the best... Some like Lee Oskar because they are supported by them. But, my hohners go down so quick that I cannot play them on a regular basis; I cannot afford to replace them constantly.

The other one lasts forever, but the sound is not bluesy to me. I like one completely different....Bushman.

Hope that makes sense. I throw both Discraft and Innova (even carry a polaris). Eventually I'll try gateway. Make sure that YOU decide what disc you like; don't let others decide for you. Having said that: my elite z's seem to hold up longer.

I think champian or Z plastic would be wise.

It is more expensive and more overstable, but It is also much more consistent. That way you know what the disc should do every throw and can work on developing your throw to meet/beat your last one.

If the disc still flies the same as it did last week, and you throw better then you can chalk it up to you own overall improvement.

With that said, an eagle would be a great disc to try. IMO it is the most useful disc for my development and my best friend's too. Its nice, very predictable... I could muscle it on my drive and finesse it on my second and putt with it too. For 4 years I used to only carry one disc and a CE eagle (later a KC pro eagle) is what I carried.

If you havent seen it yet, I would recommend Blake's site and read the reviews. It's full of disc reviews. Discgolfreview.com (http://www.discgolfreview.com/)Atleast then you will know what to expect when you buy a new disc.

I suggest learn those discs REALLY REALLY well.

Then as you develop and desire more specific needs out of your discs. You can use the manufacturers disc characteristics charts to see what you need. Granted the systems do not compare to eachother but generally the manufacturers are correct in their comparisions amongst their own discs.

Innova says the Orc is more stable then the Beast, their right. But how to you compare the Orc to the Discraft Crush? Well you have to throw it because anyone else will tell you many different things.

I suggest learn those discs REALLY REALLY well.




I agree with this. I think those are 4 really good discs to start with. Sticking with these discs will probably allow you to improve the fastest.

However, it can be lots of fun to try all kinds of new plastic. If that's something you enjoy doing and it encourages you to play then by all means, buy new discs. We're not all training to be professionals. It is probably wise to stick with those 4 as your "core" discs and to use the other discs as experimental discs. Keep in mind that most of the discs you try will fly differently as you improve, too.

Try a Roc or Coyote. Both are good mid range diss'c.

hi
im very new to the disc golf world and right now i have four discs in my collection
i have an aviar, a shark, and a leopard all in dx and i have a starfire in pro
i was wondering if anyone had anytips on which discs i should get next and for what reasons
thank you <font color="blue"> </font>



I would look into Sidewinder as a driver, Buzz as a mid.
Sidewinder is a bit slower than the Star Fire and a bit more understable. You will eventually get to the point where you can do well with the Starfire but for better distance results now the sidewinder will help out. I have both I have to throw the sidewinder with all kinds of hyzer angle for it to work. Starfire leaves my hand near flat but takes basically the same S flight path. The buzz is very straight disc and a great one to have IMO.

You have a great selection for your first set of discs. I would also suggest using them for now and wayyy down the road (after you get to controlling the ones you have and wear them out) maybe look into a durable driver, say a Valkyrie, Flash, Sabre or something, in the durable plastics. Your Pro Starfire, while being a great disc, will probably need to replaced first.

After that, look into a stable longer midrange, say a Roc, Buzz, Element-X in the high end durable plastics once you wear out the shark and need something else in your bag.

Welcome to the hobby.

I'm starting to get better and gain experience so I'll tell you what I've learned. I like playing with discs, it's on of my favorite parts of the game. I got a Sidewinder and it quickly became my favorite disc. So I've bought it in a few weights. 174, 150 and I'll have 169 soon. I've started buying the discs I like in different weights to see what works for me. The 174 will shoot out and go right and come back left at the end when thrown flat. The 150 will go straight with a slight curve right and continues to go right. I also have an Orion LS that rocks. Straight and long.

I recommend a classic Roc, I can park it next to the basket from 100 ft. out.

I'm still pretty new but with practice I've broken the 300 ft. barrier (measured from the tee to the bath room). Practice is key.

Another good starter disc, which will work as a good understable, and longer distance, mid-range, is the Stingray. It, and the leopard, were the best discs for me when I started playing. I then moved to the eagle, which, while not as fast as the newer drivers on the market, is a good overstable driver that a beginner will have an easier time controlling.

The most important thing you can do to learn this game, and perhaps the most boring, is practice your putting. The avair will suit ya just fine there, and welcome to the addiction.

I've recommended an Elite Z XL to many players as their second driver. None of them have ever done anything but fall in love with it. It's a very versatile control disc. Easy to throw, feels great in the hand, and will get used for years to come.

While the folks that are saying that you should learn the discs you have are absolutely correct, wanting to try out all kinds of discs is great fun too.

That's a great recommendation. The Z-XL.

The Xpress is another great option when it comes to easy to learn/ controllable / straight driver.

That's a great recommendation. The Z-XL.

The Xpress is another great option when it comes to easy to learn/ controllable / straight driver.




Z-XL, your leopard, Sabres, and and express would be good for drivers. Elements, MS's, cobras, comets, and a shark for mids. WIZARDS for putters (sorry they are the best) By the way i am sponsored but I will put your best interests before pushing a product. :D:D