A disc golf disc is quite different then the disc used in other frisbee games, such as Ultimate, or Guts. It is measured about 21-24 cm in diameter, while discs in other games are measured 23-26 cm in diameter. In the top picture at the right, the bigger orange disc is used for recreational frisbee (not disc golf), while the blue, yellow and red discs are used in disc golf.
There are three main types of discs used in disc golf. Beginners usually just play with just these three main types of discs, but more advanced players can play with many more.
The Driver (see the red disc in pictures at the right)- Heaviest in weight, this disc has very sharp edges used for cutting through the air, and most of its mass is based in the edges. They are the least accurate disc, their flight-path usually ends up going not straight, but either right or left, depending on hand used to throw and whether it's thrown forehand or backhand. Although inaccurate, this disc has the best potential for traveling great distances.
The Mid-Range Disc (see the yellow disc in the pictures at the right)- Slightly lighter then the driver, this disc also has sharp edges and mass concentrated in the edges, but has a more direct flight-path, will travel less far, and will curve less to one side.
The Putter (see the blue disc in the pictures at the right)- This disc is most like a disc used in games such as Ultimate. With fatter edges and a lighter mass, this disc will give you a very accurate flight path, but usually is only used within 10 meters of the hole, for it will never give you much distance.
The Driver (see the red disc in pictures at the right)- Heaviest in weight, this disc has very sharp edges used for cutting through the air, and most of its mass is based in the edges. They are the least accurate disc, their flight-path usually ends up going not straight, but either right or left, depending on hand used to throw and whether it's thrown forehand or backhand. Although inaccurate, this disc has the best potential for traveling great distances.
The Mid-Range Disc (see the yellow disc in the pictures at the right)- Slightly lighter then the driver, this disc also has sharp edges and mass concentrated in the edges, but has a more direct flight-path, will travel less far, and will curve less to one side.
The Putter (see the blue disc in the pictures at the right)- This disc is most like a disc used in games such as Ultimate. With fatter edges and a lighter mass, this disc will give you a very accurate flight path, but usually is only used within 10 meters of the hole, for it will never give you much distance.
How is Disc Golf Different from Regular Golf?
Both Disc Golf and regular golf have the basic object of reaching a target in as little strokes as possible. But there are a couple major differences between playing the disc and playing the ball. Here are a couple of them...
The Target- Here is probably the most major difference. As you probably know, the target to get the ball in in regular golf is a small hole in the ground. While the target in disc golf, to get the disc in, is a basket off the ground on a pole, with chains hanging down in the middle of it as an entrapping device.
Number of discs- A great thing about disc golf is that instead of limiting discs to 14, as regular golf does, it allows you to carry as many discs as you want, and unlike regular golf, you can add discs to your bag during a round.
"Play it where it lies"- This statement, of course, is not true in disc golf as it is in regular golf! A disc golfer can not do this as they must throw the disc, not strike it. Disc golfers are supposed to put their pivot foots within 30 cm behind the edge of the disc where it lies. Their other foot can lean to the left or right but the player must stay behind the disc marker until thrown. Although, after thrown, a player may get off balance and their foot may come past the disc marker. This is called falling, and according to rules, is perfectly alright. Although when a player comes in putting range, within 10 meters of the hole, they cannot fall. If they do, the first penalty will be a do-over throw, and the following penalties will be a stroke.
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I played frisbee before, and think that disc golf is amazing! even better than the Ultimate... I wish such sport exist in my country :)
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Nice info, David!
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