How to Pick a Flying Golf Disc

Disc golf, or "flying golf" is a wildly popular pastime. It has many of the same rules and challenges as traditional golf. The difference is that instead of clubs and balls, Frisbees are thrown at baskets. Much of the lingo is the same and strategies are similar. Just as in golf having a good set of clubs can make a dramatic difference, in flying disc golf you must have the right set of discs in order to be competitive.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Sporting goods store

1. Locate a sporting goods store in your neighborhood. Most large sporting goods stores now carry a decent selection of flying disc golf discs to choose from.
2. Order discs directly from the pros at the Professional Disc Golf Association (see Resources below). Nobody knows more about flying disc golf than these guys.
3. Pick out a couple of sturdy, steady discs if you're just getting into the sport. One driver, one mid-range and one putter should be sufficient for most beginners.
4. Look for stability in a driver. Look for the words stable, steady or straight on the disc. These are perfect for beginners because they are designed for flying straight and long and are meant to accommodate minor flaws in your technique.
5. Pick out a putter or close range disc that is designed for new players. Putters can be hard or soft and of different thickness. Ask for one that is meant to "stick" when it hits the chains on the basket.
6. Expand your selection of discs as your skill levels improve. There are discs out there for just about every conceivable shot. Some discs are designed to break right while others break left, some can roll for long distances, and some are better in windy conditions.
7. Think about the kind of obstacles and challenges you will be faced on the disc golf course. If the course has difficult water hazards, for example, you might consider a flying disc that also floats for easier retrieval.
8. Pick a flying golf disc that makes a statement about you. You can get discs in a wide array of colors and with many different designs and logos.
9. Pick a disc that is easily distinguishable from others. The game is most often played in groups, and courses can get very crowded on nice days.

Tips & Warnings

• Always pick a disc in bright colors so you can locate it in tall grass, trees and in the water.