r/discgolf

Helloooo,

My girlfriend and I have been getting into the sport and struggling to throw very far, I've probably hit like 200 feet max with a forehand. Many throws just shank hard to the left.

Anyways, I watched a video from foundation disc golf where he recommended just throwing mid range and putters when getting started. I was thinking about getting a buzzz as I've seen that recommended.

How do y'all feel about this, or should I still be trying to throw drivers?

Thanks!

We talk of "money runs" of discs, and we talk of throwing "ace runs," but I'm curious if there are any actual ***Ace Runs***? Ie. Are there runs of discs or particular (factory) molds which are "responsible" for the most amount of aces thrown? If so, what are they? Is there a better way to find out than polling the disc golf subreddit?

My top 3 to start it off, in order of more- to less aces, are the Cheetah, Destroyer, and Valkyrie, and an honorable mention has to go to the Rhyno for volume of throw-ins.

Hbu?

As title states. I just got back from a muddy round where several discs found some poison ivy. I usually give them a scrub in the shower with me and some Technu (probably doing too much) or Dawn in this situation. Sometimes I realize a handful of discs have some light dirt on them and I'll toss my whole bag in the tub to let them soak.

I've also played with some guys who don't ever clean them more than a quick wipe on the course and back in the bag.

Have you noticed anything different with the flight or your grip with a freshly cleaned disc vs. one that's never seen water and soap?

I lost my halo G-Blend Erika Stinchkomb 2024 tour series Pharaoh at NAU Disc golf course a little over a weeek ago. It was my favorite disc and main driver and I’m wondering what would be the best replacement as infinite doesn’t print halo G anymore and that was a special 2024 tour series run anyway. I’m open to any suggestions and looking for something that feels similar to that halo G-blend(G Star) plastic

I've never had more fun in my 9 speed slot. Across different weights, it's amazing that I can have a firebird that can also turn into a thunderbird that can also be a savant that can also be a Valkyrie that can also be a sidewinder. It's so much fun to throw and even more fun to have cardmates ask "THAT was a Firebird??". Brilliant. Chefs kiss. Etc etc. Got the idea from this sub so cheers to all

Watched the Ezra and Goose vs Vaelo and Rasmus video, and Rasmus FUXKING BOMBS!!
I mean the dude gotta throw the farthest forehands for a full touring pro, right?
I know he also smashes a backhand (won the 2025 Distance competition), with a 647’ (197.5m for the Europeans).

Im just baffled by his forehand distance, it seems so smooth (especially for a big guy throwing long forehands. Ive seen they tend to look like they force it more. Besides like Sullivan, Eagle and Big jerm, they’re super smooth).

But is there really anything special with his forehand mechanics, or is it just perfected over years and years with constant practice?
Feels like there’s something he does that shouldnt be overlooked.

The dude is also giant tho, like a smaller AB or taller Ezra type guy.

So I used to play a ton many years ago, then stopped playing, but got back into it when my step son said he's into disc golf this year. I pulled my bag of discs out from the 90s and early 00s and have been playing with them. Recently I decided to rebuild my bag and my form. So I got both a Hex and a Buzzz and decided to play a full round at a beginner friendly course using only those discs individually, head to head (separate times), to see which one to bag, since they're so similar. So one full round with the Hex, then one full round with the Buzzz.

So I got to the course and it was mildly busy, not crazy. But I was alone and playing behind a group of two. One guy was very clearly more experienced than the other and was teaching his friend how to play. They said I could play through. The hole is tricky as a fairly straight, downhill, 265 to the basket, but with tight tree cover on all sides and above.

I was running the Buzzz at this point, and stepped up and absolutely nailed the line. I was parked within 7 feet. Better than I've ever played that hole.

The inexperienced guy said to his friend, "Well why didn't you throw it like that?" The other responded, "Well I tried to!"

I just thanked them for letting me play through and went about my game, but it felt glorious. Hit the putt and moved on. But it felt wonderful.