The upshot. I have taken this part of the game for granted for years. After all, it’s an easy shot, right? We should be able to park or make them every time. But we all know this does not happen. We leave ourselves uncomfortable putts and hit obstacles on our flight path. This article is designed to give you options and confidence in your upshots.
Fade, the fourth and final number in the traditional disc flight rating, is what a disc does at the end of flight when the forward velocity and rotation start to slow down. We dive into all of the ways that you can make Fade work for your game.
Turn is probably the most important rating for a beginner to understand about golf discs. So, what is turn and why do you want it? We answer those questions and more in this latest post.
Every disc golfer should play at least one tournament. Tournaments are a wonderful medium for testing your skills in a competitive yet friendly environment. Tournaments come in all shapes and sizes. You are sure to find one that fits your skill level and intention.
Glide is essentially a measure of lift, which is a term that comes from aerodynamics and describes the force acting upon the disc perpendicular to it’s direction of flight. Together, we’ll examine all of the factors that effect glide and figure out how to master it for better throws.
Over the river and through the woods to the disc golf course we go! Wait, I need to pack my bag first. But what to bring? You are in the right place. Disc golf rounds are adventures and you want to make sure you are prepared. There is no right way to pack your bag, but it certainly deserves some thought.
There are essentially 4 ways to play disc golf. Two of these are geared more for training purposes and the other two are geared for putting those skills to the test. In this article, we are focusing on practice rounds and how they fit into the greater disc golf mold.
Speed is the first number in the traditional flight rating system, highlighted above on an Innova Destroyer. Speed can range in value from 1 to 15, and generally is correlated to the Rim Width of the disc: Discs with wide rims and a “sharper” profile will typically have higher Speed values, while discs with narrower…
What does your mind conjure up when I say “field work?” It can be an unglorified grind. But it doesn’t have to be. Let’s take a look at the ways you can get the most benefit out of field work.
The use of visualizations is a powerful tool for performance. This is especially true in disc golf. While this does not guarantee success, it provides the backbone of a solid pre-shot routine.
