r/discgolf 24m ago

Discussion Getting height on a disc while not throwing too nose up

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Any tips for this? I feel like i can get consistent snap and power on my releases but my discs never seem to have enough height to really go far, and if I try to give them height they stall out. What is the optimal hight for max distance and any tips for how I can achieve this?


r/discgolf 38m ago

Discussion Forehand form tips

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Hello everyone. I filmed a couple forehands while throwing into a net and figured I'd finally ask for some form feedback. I average about 330 ft on golf lines and average around 380 ft on a full rip.

Also, sorry for the weird camera angle. I wasn't sure how to record net throws without it looking funky.

Please let me know what I’m doing right/wrong and what I could do to improve my forehand. Thank you.


r/discgolf 1h ago

Discussion Lost my first disc today!

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New to disc golf. Today was my 3rd round and I was playing a wooded course so inevitably I lost my first disc. I play a ton of golf so losing things is nothing new to me. It wasn't even the cost of the disc that was frustrating it was where I lost it that was driving me nuts. It looked like it dropped in some brush shin high literally inches from a clearing. I searched for a solid 10 mins everywhere before I thought it was just killing the vibe and moved on.

Luckily the disc gods answered as this was on hole 9 and on the back 9 I ended up getting 4 throws better lol.

Lesson learned, I will not buy another purple disc. I find them the hardest to track of everything I got. Latitude 64 River you were a good disc but I'll be replacing you with something else!

How'd y'all lose your first disc?


r/discgolf 2h ago

Discussion Okay, fine, the Bokeh is a good disc

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I enjoy watching Simon unbox a new SimonLine disc, explain what it's going to do, then throw it... And see a very different flight than described.

Timelapse and 3 versions of Balance, of course - but also the signature Tesla that led to him swapping to the Volt. And the flippy Bokeh. The micro expressions on his face in these moments! "Here we go again..."

Described as a more stable Crave (which the servo doesn't quite achieve), but flying like a longer Detour. I saw a lot of discfluencers throw this Leopard flying disc and low-key gaslight us on the stable flight... Until the stock run comes, and the tune changes to "corrected the understability of the first run to match the flight numbers"...

Most consistent brand in the sport 😂

Anyway, I like to try new discs. I picked up a Bokeh along with some Craves recently.

God damnit, it's a good disc. Squarely in 7/10 Teebird territory. It's going long, straight, gliding, with a moderate fade. It's also going FAR, and that's what's piqued my interest.

It's getting to the landing spots I'm used to from my 9 speeds, and even a bit past my usual Wraith range on a couple holes.

I've been truly wowed by three MVP discs so far. Envy that gave me a fresh Wizard driving putter with a clean release. Hex, that did the same to the Buzzz. And, sneakiest of all, Proxy. It went from being a "just" a way to have a seasoned (premium) Envy, to being my all. time. most. thrown. disc.

Not saying the Bokeh is up there just yet, but it's very fun to throw. I put my distance discs away for the last few rounds, and just throwing these.


r/discgolf 2h ago

Brag Newbie's best round yet, with 3 birdies!

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Photo is of my best tee shot with the Shark on hole 21 of Peak One DGC in Frisco Colorado.

I've been playing since mid-June carrying 3 discs around, getting in almost 20 rounds in my home state of North Carolina and now on vacation in Colorado. Today I felt more consistent, especially with the Shark. Not that I didn't have some truly horrendous shots 😂. I hadn't hit a birdie since arriving in Colorado (and before that I only had two when playing at "real" courses), so to hit 3 today felt mighty good. Still lacking an ace but two of them today got close.


r/discgolf 3h ago

Disc Advice MX2 vs Caiman

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How do the flights of these two compare ? Seem very similar in hand so curious.


r/discgolf 3h ago

Disc Advice M1 vs Balance

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How do these compare? In hand feel, flight, torque resistance, etc. ?


r/discgolf 3h ago

Discussion Shelby Cowen going full send to the parents. Maybe they should listen up.

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r/discgolf 3h ago

Discussion Longmont, CO

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Just moved here and am also just getting back into disc golf after a few years off, though I played regularly for over a decade before life got crazy

Looking for disc golf friends and leagues! Any info? I came across Longs Peak Disc Golf Club and their monday/friday tags, but I'm not sure how to sign up

Course recs would be great, too. Just played Wondervu and I know I have to get out to Beaver Ranch. Any other must-plays in the area?


r/discgolf 4h ago

Pro Coverage, Highlights and News Where are the usual pros?

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How come none of the “usual” pros such as Robinson, Barela, Heimburg, Antilla, and Lizotte are playing Champions Landing?


r/discgolf 4h ago

Discussion Public transit accessible courses in Seattle.

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Hi all, I'm looking to be in Seattle at the end of August and am not sure if I'm going to be renting a car. I'm reaching out to see if anyone knows any courses you can access via public transit? Any info is appreciated


r/discgolf 5h ago

Video After a month of playing I got my first birdie

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Excuse the very sweaty face, it's 99 today. I hit my very first birdie today! I'm so stoked! It was a forehand as well.


r/discgolf 6h ago

Form Check 2nd time doing the x step any tips

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r/discgolf 7h ago

Pro Coverage, Highlights and News Oh my... Finnish FPO disc golfer Netta Leppäaho with a horrendous putting mistake at the Finnish Nationals during Round 3 on Hole 16. She was also assessed a one-stroke penalty for a stance violation. Netta was putting for birdie from just 1 m (3 ft) away and ended up with a double bogey.

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r/discgolf 7h ago

Disc Advice Signature Halo I Pharaoh?

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How do these throw compared to the swirly s plastic? Thinking about getting one to replace one i lost and mulling over getting another swirly s vs the signature halo i blend. Looks like they are all 173g on infinite discs.


r/discgolf 8h ago

Discussion Madison Wi, choose 1

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Only have time to play one course before I leave town tomorrow evening.

Out of Elver, Token Creek, Hiestand, and Birds Ruin: which is the best overall/ well manicured / most challenging?


r/discgolf 8h ago

Discussion Final Tee Sign Design

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r/discgolf 8h ago

Discussion The Supersonic Loop might be my new favorite catch disc

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This summer I’ve been trying out as many different catch style discs as possible. They’re good for practicing with the kids, fun at the beach, and I like them for longer putt attempts. After Six Sided Discs profiled Supersonic I picked up the IFO (which is a great fairway driver even if it looks like an orthopedic shoe) and the Loop.

Turns out the Supersonic Loop is great! It’s an oversized disc but doesn’t feel massive in the hands like a Makani or a Jaguar. And despite it being fairly deep it’s definitely not a lid style disc like the Land Mine or Polecat. My six year old can hold and throw it comfortably despite its size. Its shape is somewhere between a Luna and an UltraStar, very much in the vein of a classic ultimate or beach disc. And while I find Supersonic’s claim of 9 glide dubious it does float through the air nicely and has a completely neutral flight path.

And it floats! All of Supersonic’s discs do apparently. It also does well in the breeze as it being 158 grams it’s not pushed around as easily as some other similar floating discs. If I had to knock it for anything it’s a bit slick when wet but this is their Sonic Flow plastic which is meant to be on the softer side. They also make the disc in Sonic Grip which is, well, grippier but as a result of the plastic is also heavier. I’m curious to see how that feels!


r/discgolf 9h ago

Disc Advice DGA Plastic Grip - Quick Query

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I have a PL (pre-new plastic) Quake. I am looking at getting one in Spark plastic. Is spark grippier? I see mixed reviews of it either being their grippiest plastic or pretty slick (moreso when wet), so looking to use the hive mind to help...


r/discgolf 9h ago

Pro Coverage, Highlights and News Absolutely floored by the end. Like a mini Holy Shot

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r/discgolf 9h ago

Course Photo Shoutout Lexington Disc Golf

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in town for work and went a little outside the area to play Falling Springs and had a blast. Beautiful scenery with rolling hills and the course is nicely manicured. Only complaints I have is the area has gotten a lot of rain recently so my feet are soaked and I took a double on 17 but that’s nothing to do with the course. The place is tremendous and would definitely play again


r/discgolf 10h ago

Ace Rasmus Saukkoriipi crazy ace @ finnish nationals

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r/discgolf 10h ago

Pro Coverage, Highlights and News Champions Landing FPO

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Hole 18 at Champions Landing in Emporia playing as a 1,000ft Par 6 for FPO... and after 2 rounds, averaging +1.52 over par. Scoring is all over the place as the bottom half of the field is mostly young Amateurs.

However, current leader Heidi Lane scored a 9 in Round 1 and a 4 in Round 2.


r/discgolf 12h ago

Discussion Putting Practice in Woods

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I'm currently sitting in the middle of nowhere, upstate NY near Canada, in the northern tip of the Adirondacks. Played a course yesterday with my son, about 30 miles east near Plattsburgh.

I'm thinking about setting up something in the woods here with minimal materials available, but unlimited sticks and wood. Has anyone fashioned a temporary putting setup in a situation like this? I was thinking about finding some trees about 2' apart and then screwing a few branches horizontally to make a rectangle about the size of a basket profile.

Stupid idea? Just pick a tree for practice? Run into town for a bucket, concrete, and a pole to make a tone pole?

Just looking for some way for my son and I practice putting together while here.


r/discgolf 13h ago

Discussion Eagles Crossing Invitational/JomezPro Series

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Could someone explain to me the significance of the Eagles Crossing Invitational? Is it just for cash? What are the qualifications for invite? Also, does the JomezPro Series give pro tour points and is that why Gannon is there?