OK, so my dad is interested in getting into disc golf, but I'm unsure of what to get him. He's a pretty strong guy, but he's over 50, and his knees aren't what they used to be, so he can't put a lot of strain on them. I'm attempting to find him discs to get, and I was wanting some suggestions. Right now, I got him a Challenger for putting and a 170 Glide for driving. Should I stick with 150 discs for his drivers? I'm thinking Sidewinder/Roadrunner right now. Can anyone weigh in on this.
Also, what should the expected results for my dad be? He gets kinda discouraged when he plays with me because he can't throw as far as I can, but I told him that the average advanced master who plays a lot can maxes out around 300.
Thanks,
Chris

I bought my dad a 150g Dragon and he could huck the hell out of it. And it floats. My dad also liked the 164g Valkyrie too.

But that was before the sidewinder came out.

light discs are the way to go for sure. Putter, maybe a cobra, stingray or a shark for a mid (only one though), sidewinder, roadrunner would be good driver choices if light weight.
It would be best for you two to do extended warm-ups playing catch with the putter. Start no more than 80-100 feet and teach him about spin and the different angles of throwing. This method provides a lot of repetition and visual, verbal feedback from watching and listening to you. Have him throw pulling straight across his body with him lined up at a 90 degree angle from you. Emphasize the flat pull through, easy release and follow through. No need to take any steps until he is throwing very flat throws and getting used to the spin concept.

Disc Golf is one of the great sports you can share with the family. He'll catch on with some patience on your and his behalf :D

That sounds like a great idea. I wish someone had taught me that way; I had to unlearn nearly a year of bad technique that I'd developed because no one explained the concept of a flat pull through to me :)

I have a couple of DX Wolfs that I let newbies use and they work great. Slow understable midrange.

Once he gets that I would go with a DX Leopard. I think the DX plastic is easier to start with since you get a better grip. It also leads into the lesson of what happens to discs once they get beat up.

50 isn't old. Lighter weight plastic to begin with. Play some catch with a 40 or 50 mold. Practice.

My Dad wants to learn how to play. He has started using my Heavy plastic. Should he drop down to high 150's 160's ?

I started my Dad on a 168 Orion that I didn't use. He could throw it about 200 on a hyzer, but couldn't flatten it out. I think I'll be getting him a 150 Roadrunner, then see how things go.

Since I'm old enough (53) to be your Dad, I can tell you what I use and perhaps that might help. I've been playing for a couple/few years and I can throw ~350' (almost goal to goal on a full-sized soccer field). I should also mention that I play at 7,000' elevation and my bag changes a bit when I drop in elevation. I'm surely not as good as all of the young guys I play with, but I can be competitive.

171 Star Sidewinder
170 Champion Sidewinder
171 Pro TL
170 Star Teebird
175 10x Teebird
172 Orion
164 4X JK Valk
175 SE Leopard
167 Z-Avenger

170 CE Classic Roc
179 SB Roc
178 Z-Buzz (1st run)
174 Champion Cobra

171 Aviar
172 E Wizard

As you can see, most of my stuff is probably pretty flippy for most of you, but it works good for me.

Anyway, get your Dad into it. Bet his biggest rush will be the first time he beats you!

Since I'm old enough (53) to be your Dad, I can tell you what I use and perhaps that might help. I've been playing for a couple/few years and I can throw ~350' (almost goal to goal on a full-sized soccer field). I should also mention that I play at 7,000' elevation and my bag changes a bit when I drop in elevation. I'm surely not as good as all of the young guys I play with, but I can be competitive.

171 Star Sidewinder
170 Champion Sidewinder
171 Pro TL
170 Star Teebird
175 10x Teebird
172 Orion
164 4X JK Valk
175 SE Leopard
167 Z-Avenger

170 CE Classic Roc
179 SB Roc
178 Z-Buzz (1st run)
174 Champion Cobra

171 Aviar
172 E Wizard

As you can see, most of my stuff is probably pretty flippy for most of you, but it works good for me.

Anyway, get your Dad into it. Bet his biggest rush will be the first time he beats you!



Cool !!!!! My Dad is 79 , almost 80. I'm almost 50 myself. Still , his interest in something I like playing is really cool !!!!

I'm a little young (42) to be posting here, but get a DX Cobra to go with those Sidewinders and Roadrunners. Once that Cobra is broken in, you will not have to teach him to throw an anny....the Cobra will do it for you :)

Besides Cobras are old school.

Congrats for playing with your Dad. There will be a day when he is not around anymore. I wish I could play with my Dad. He actually had a pretty good underarm with a Frisbee.
Start out with light drivers that turn over. Try to get him to keep his elbow up and swing his arm across his chest, not under his belt. Good snap is key also. Have fun. Remember, if it were not for him, you would not be playing.

Good form/follow-through is vital for future injury free experiences; as he will garner better technique and disc-speed/snap over time.

Congrats for playing with your Dad. There will be a day when he is not around anymore. I wish I could play with my Dad. He actually had a pretty good underarm with a Frisbee.



I played ultimate when I was in high school and a few years on an intermural college team, and I used to throw frisbee all the time with my dad. He actually had very good control over the frisbee, which is why I think he has the potential to be a pretty good disc golfer. I just wish I lived closer to him than I do, and I wish there was a course closer than 45 minutes to him :(

I used to have a beat to hell dx cobra I found in a lake. Yea, those things are annie discs no matter how you throw it!