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All ready to start throwing but not sure what disc to buy? We’re here to help. There are three basic things to consider when buying Discraft brand discs.

All discs fall under one of three categories–put and approach, midrange, and distance drivers.

• A driver is usually used on a player’s first throw to get as much distance as possible.
• A mid-range disc, designed for maximum distance while still maintaining accuracy, is used on a player’s second throw.
• Lastly, a  putter is used to make the final shot into the basket.

When shopping for a disc, it is always important to make sure to buy a disc designed for what you will use it for. For example, a putter will not work in place of a driver because it is designed for accuracy not distance. Substituting a driver for a putter is also not ideal since a driver is designed for distance not accuracy. While this usually is a good rule of thumb, sometimes the uses of your discs will overlap in a real game.

When buying discs, you will notice that many brands have a numbering system containing important information regarding how that disc flies.

• Understable-the disc will hook to the right if a player is throwing back hand with his right arm.
• Overstable-the disc will hook to the left if a player is throwing back hand with his right arm.
• The opposite is true for left handed players
• If a disc contains numbers between -1 and -3, it is considered understable.
• From 1 to 3, the disc is considered overstable.
• If your disc has a 0 at the bottom, it is neither overstable nor understable. It should fly straight without curving much either direction.

Generally, discs with lower numbers are better for beginners because they are easier to control. Also, it is helpful to know the weight of the disc that you throw. Light discs are also easier to control.

The last thing to consider when buying a disc is what blend of plastic you want to buy your disc in.

• Typically, the type of disc you buy does not affect the price. Instead, it is what type of plastic you buy the disc in that affects the price.
• Some plastic types are more durable while others offer better grip.
• It is important to evaluate the conditions that you will be playing in when choosing a blend of plastic.

If you will be competing in a forested area, a more durable plastic would be ideal because the disc will hold up better when it hits trees. If you will play on more open courses, you probably can settle for a less durable disc.