How to Select A Complete Set of Disc Golf Discs
You can play disc golf with as few or as many discs as you wish, but to take advantage of the specialized discs available to you, you'll probably want several discs in your bag. The simplest disc set consists of a single driver, mid-range and a putter. Once you have the basics, you can then start building a broader set of discs for more specialized situations.
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Instructions
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Choose a driver or two. The key part to choosing any driver is picking a disc that you can control. If you're a new player, a fast, heavy disc more suited to professional players might seem appealing, but it is much harder for new players to use. A new player should have a driver that you can throw straight. As you gain more experience, you can pick a more advanced driver that suits your throwing style.
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Choose a mid-range. Your mid-range disc is less specialized than your driver, and you often can choose a good mid-range that you'll likely keep your entire career. Mid-range discs should be able to keep the throw angle as they fly, and they'll become easier to control with repeated use.
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Choose a putter. You want a putter you're confident in and one you can control. Fortunately, most putters are slow, stable discs that are suited to a wide range of players and style. Pick at least one putter that you can grip comfortably and can throw with confidence.
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Get duplicates. Nothing is worse than getting used to a disc only to end up losing it on a bad throw into the brush. While you're unlikely to lose a putter, you can lose your mid-range or driver fairly easily. Because of this, it's always better to have two identical drivers and mid-ranges in your bag just in case the worst happens.
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Get a couple of special-purpose discs. Once you've mastered your driver, mid-range and putter, you can start branching out and getting specialty discs suited to a single purpose. A lot of players, for example, keep an old driver that has been beat-up and tends to turn over easily as a roller, as well as a disc that turns hard left and one that turns hard right. Backhand throwers also might keep a couple of slower, more stable drivers more suited to a forehand drive, or discs that fly well when thrown overhand.
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Tips & Warnings
1. Choose a plastic suited to your level. In general, the harder and more expensive the plastic, the smoother the disc, and the harder it is to control. A new player should probably get a disc that's made of a lower or mid-grade plastic, while more experienced players can start buying the higher-end plastics.
2. Choose a weight. A new disc golf player probably doesn't have a lot of strength, so discs of 170 grams or less are probably the best for your needs. You might want a heavier disc if you live in an area with a lot of wind, while you can switch to heavier discs once you start improving your strength and abilities.
