Most of the descriptions of disc characteristics have been supplied by the manufacturers. Below, we have tried to explain some of the terms used in these descriptions and to offer some advice. We encourage you to give us a call or to email us with your questions.

Flying discs differ in their flight characteristics. A stable disc will go basically straight when thrown flat with no wind. Overstable means that a disc goes in the direction that is opposite of the throwing hand. (Throwing right-handed, the disc goes left. This is for backhanded throws.) Understable or unstable means that a disc, when thrown flat in light or no wind, will go in the direction of the throwing hand. As a headwind increases, the disc will turn towards the player’s throwing hand—this is known as the disc turning over. To compensate for a stiff head wind, a player should use a negative angle of release (the disc tilting down towards the left for a right-handed player). This is also know as throwing with hyzer. How hard a player throws or the speed of the disc also affects the disc flight. The faster the throw, the more a disc will turn over. Thus, the angle of release is an important factor depending on how hard a player throws as well as the stability of the disc. Another thing to remember is that as a disc becomes used, it tends to become more understable.

For maximizing distance, whether the wind is with you and against you, it is very important to keep the nose of the disc down. For a right hander throwing backhand into the wind, nose-up will cause the disc to lift and fall off to the left. Thrown downwind, nose-up will stall and fall left. With the nose down, a disc can be made to fly flat with respect to the ground, for an aerodynamic advantage.

To throw longer, practice releasing the disc cleanly with a good snap and try to increase your arm speed. Experiment with various weights to see what is best for you. Finally, play, watch, and talk to the better players on your course. They probably are doing many things correctly to score well.

Players new to the game should try to stay relaxed and concentrate on each shot. Strive to release the disc cleanly with a good snap. Work on accuracy first. Generally speaking, it's easier for a newer player to get more speed and achieve a better release by using lighter discs. When starting out, it's best to stick with stable and understable discs.

Modern golf discs should be used with care. The first rule of disc golf is to never throw until all other players and/or park users are out of the way or have been FOREwarned. Also, most golf discs are not suitable for catching games

150 Class was created as a format of competition in 1993. At a 150 class event, players must use discs which weigh no more than 150 grams. However, the use of these lighter discs are not limited to just 150 class competitions. Many players, both experienced and new, have discovered that these discs fly very much like their heavier brothers, and in some cases, actually fly farther. When 150 is marked in the weight selections indicate its availability at 150 grams or less. The diameter of the disc in centimeters (cm) is also given. Unless noted, all golf discs are legal for PDGA competitions.

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