Rules of Thumb for Golf Disc Selection

Rules of Thumb for Golf Disc Selection

• Discs with high Speed rating (i.e.10-14) are harder to throw (require more technique & physical power) than discs with slower speed rating (i.e.1-9)

• If you have never played before, avoid buying a disc that have:

• Speed rating faster than 6.                                    
• High Speed Turn rating lower than -2 (i.e. -3, -4, -5).  
• Fade Rating larger than 2 (i.e. 3, 4, 5).
• Heavier weight than 172g.

• Discs with little to none High Speed Turn rating (i.e. -1, 0) and with high Fade rating (i.e. 3, 4, 5) are harder to throw, but will be much more resitant to wind effect (Overstable Discs).

• Discs with Turn rating and Fade rating that are close/equal to 0 when added together, will have a straight line end resault when thrown flat at the correct speed (Stable-Straight Discs). 
• Example: Innova Beast 10 (Speed), 5 (Glide), -2 (Turn), 2 (Fade): 
• -2 (Turn) + 2 (Fade) = 0

• Discs with small High Speed Turn rating (i.e. 0, -1) and with high Fade rating (i.e. 3, 4, 5) will be a great choice for Sidearm shots (Overstable Discs). 

• A disc with large High Speed Turn rating (i.e. -3, -4, -5) and little to none Fade rating will be a great choice for turnover and roller shots (Understable Discs).