How many discs do you own???

[harr0140]

Just curious how many discs do you currently own?

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played???

I can see wanting to have at least 20 you use regularly, but other discs you might want to have around for specific courses if you get good enough to know what to expect.

Is there a limit on how many discs you carry in a tourney???

[brennan]

I have owned 40 discs since I first played somewhere around December of 2007. Most of these discs were owned after April of 2008. I currently have ~20 discs; 7 of which are bagged, 5 are in a bag for my father, and I have a stack of extras in my closet.

I'd say ~10 were traded to PIAS and about the same number where lost at some point or another.

http://www.dgcoursereview.com/bag.php?mid=1442

[kpc2004]

ive usually got anywhere between 30-50 at any given time, they come in and go out pretty often with me. i only carry 9-10 when i play, but i do a lot of trading and selling.

[Three Putt]

Just curious how many discs do you currently own? About 400.

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played??? No clue. Maybe 700 over 15 years.

I can see wanting to have at least 20 you use regularly, but other discs you might want to have around for specific courses if you get good enough to know what to expect. A lot of them are drivers I no longer use. Putters and midrange discs have stayed pretty consistent for me over the years, but I switch drivers all the time. So you end up with eight Eagles you never got around to throwing hanging around your house for ten years. :rolleyes:

Is there a limit on how many discs you carry in a tourney??? Nope.

[harr0140]

Thanks threputt that was helpful. I was curious about the bag limit for tourneys becase in golf you can only have 14 clubs including your putter. It would make sense to limit the # of discs allowed in discgolf too.

[Lewis]

According to this site, I've got 13 bagged, including 4 putters, one other loose putter that I'd be happy to give away, and 4 discs lost. And man, I wish I had all four of the lost ones back, or really any one of them. ;(

[solomon.trenton]

Just curious how many discs do you currently own?

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played???

I can see wanting to have at least 20 you use regularly, but other discs you might want to have around for specific courses if you get good enough to know what to expect.

Is there a limit on how many discs you carry in a tourney???

i currently own 18

i have traded 2 and lost another 2.

that is all in about 4 months.

[Ryan P.]

I have 18 right now, 3 of which are borrowed. I've owned about 25 overall.

[REDARMY]

7.

had 5 until about 3 months ago.

never lost a disc.

anyone wanna donate to my cause?

[MrDger]

I have around 60 or 70 total

With the lost ones counted, probably around 90

I carry around 20, just depends on how many my bag will hold. Usually 5 or 6 drivers, as many midranges that will fit, and 3 or 4 putt/approaches.

[tamahawk]

i've been playing around 2.5yrs now. i am a rec player at best, but i like to have a disc available when i need it, so i carry around 18-22 discs when i play. i carry 5-6 slightly to very overstable drivers, 5-6 slightly to very understable drivers, one old beat up DX valkerie that is an excellent roller disc, a couple of fairways drivers (1 overstable, 1 understable) and roughly 5-6 midrange discs ranging from very overstable to very understable. I also carry 2 putters, a pair of KCPro Aviars. I bought them new at the same time, same weight, and I alternate using them so that they wear evenly.

Granted, i have my favorites, and some discs i use more than others, but for me, i never know what type of shot i will need to play at any given time, so i like to keep a little of everything available.

i only own about 25 discs currently. i love to promote the sport, and try to get other people interested in it as well. when i have extra discs, i give them out to new players hoping that they will continue to take interest, and continue to learn more about this amazing sport!

[sub ceroh]

8 in my bag. 1 that I lost found then lost again. 2 that I have traded. I have had around 12 all together and I started in Oct 08.

[SimonCarr]

Just curious how many discs do you currently own?
About 150ish.

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played???
Maybe 250. Many have been lost or traded. Been playing about 5 years.

I can see wanting to have at least 20 you use regularly, but other discs you might want to have around for specific courses if you get good enough to know what to expect.
I only carry 10 discs with me. 2 putters, 3 midrange, the rest are fairway and distance drivers. I keep some backups in my car, and a few specialty discs that I use for extreme wind or rollers.

Is there a limit on how many discs you carry in a tourney???
There is no imposed limit.. I always carry the same number, and will typically use only 6 or 7 of my discs in a competitive round.

[valkyriefb11]

I own 29 discs, have lost 4 over the last year, and I carried about 14 discs but I just bought a fade tourney bag so Ill be redoing my bag and definitley adding some discs to the bag.

[valkyriefb11]

I own 29 discs, have lost 4 over the last year, and I carried about 14 discs but I just bought a fade tourney bag so Ill be redoing my bag and definitley adding some discs to the bag.

(sorr 'bout the double post ... browser was throwing a fit)

[D.W.G.]

I have 19 discs... I started playing in late July of 08... Of the 19, 10 of the discs I found...

[gcr_russell]

I own nearly 40 discs, probably 38 or 39, I have an addiction to getting them, as Ive only been seriously playing for a little over three months. I carry 12 in my bag, but mainly because I havent gotten a bigger bag for myself yet, and the 12 always switch themselves up regularly

[Lost in the Brambles]

Been playing for almost 2 years. I have 41...usually carry 12 or so. Some I've thrown only once and 3 on my wall. It's just too fun to go disc shopping...just talking about it makes want to order more.

[borndasaur]

Been playing for almost 2 years. I have 41...usually carry 12 or so. Some I've thrown only once and 3 on my wall. It's just too fun to go disc shopping...just talking about it makes want to order more.

Refer to thread about disc golf addiction.

[Lost in the Brambles]

Refer to thread about disc golf addiction.

My name is Pete and I'm a discaholic...

[Wheat]

rofllama! the first step is admitting that you have a problem. Anyways, I currently own 39, I play 22 on most days, depending on the course I might play 15 or so. I have at least two of every disc, some three, from worn to new.

[bjreagh]

I own a shade over 200:
21 in my bag
~25 practice putters
~30 practice drivers
~30 backups of my favorites/out of production
~75 collector's
25 misc/experimental/for water holes, etc.

I have lost, sold, traded probably another 50 or so in my 12 years of playing.

I keep disc sellers on E-Bay in business!

There is nothing like coming from work and having a new disc waiting for you in a box on your doorstep.

[ERicJ]

I keep disc sellers on E-Bay in business!

There is nothing like coming from work and having a new disc waiting for you in a box on your doorstep.
I know exactly what you mean.

ERic

[DeafDiscGolfer]

Played for about 13 years and have about less than 100 in my stash. I usually carry less than 21 discs in my bag at any places I go.

I used to have more than 250 discs but realized that some of the discs are not good quality (scratched, stained, used, worn, marked, etc) or desirable (too many DX's) enough to be collectible and its taking up spaces and the discs are starting to deform from sitting there too long. So, I just give, give, give to many new players and traded with others as well. I never sold any of my discs for $$$, ever. :rolleyes:

[harr0140]

I know exactly what you mean.

ERic

In the winter I work from home, so that is a problem, because I find myself checking for the mailman a few times a day and I know he comes sometime around 1:00. But I still might get up and check at 12:30 if I hear a loud truck on the east side of my house.

I am waiting on 5 used ones I bought off discaroo right now.

I have found ebay discs to be too expensive. People selling used ones end up getting bid up to 6 or 7 a piece, when I could buy them new for 7.49 on disc golf central, it's worth the extra money to get new in my opinion. The used ones on discaroo I am getting for like 3-5. I know they may be worn, but I just want to try out some different molds to see what I like.

[biscoe]

played since '95, run events since '96, owned a dg biz for a while- i currently own approximately 700discs. 12-13 are in my bag, another 25 or so are backups for older stuff i can't replace (rocs, ce leopards,etc). probably 300 or so that i should unload.

[ERicJ]

I have found ebay discs to be too expensive. People selling used ones end up getting bid up to 6 or 7 a piece, when I could buy them new for 7.49 on disc golf central, it's worth the extra money to get new in my opinion.
I buy mostly Star & Champ on ebay, but there are some DX ones in my stash too. I average easily below $6 per disc including shipping. One trick is to find a seller with a lot of listings and willing to combine shipping. The other trick is to just be patient, set your max price, and eventually you'll probably get some good deals.

But you're right, I'm amazed at the prices some people pay for used (or even new) regular DX plastic on ebay; after shipping some of them are $10-12... :confused:

[JR Stengele]

I have 96 currently. 70% are drivers, 25% are mid, and 5% are putters.

[Donovan]

I guess I am close to 150...I will need to update the disc tracker one of these days. About 60 of these are just DX and extra used stuff I have to help out new people to get started in the game.

[t i m]

Just curious how many discs do you currently own?
~400

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played???

I've played for 11.5 years, and I've probably been through ~1,000 discs in that time. When I started, I didn't know the etiquette for finding/returning discs, so I found a lot and gave a way a lot to new players. I also was friend's with the staff at the local Play-It-Again-Sports so I always got great deals on used discs and bought a ton that way in the early years. Then one year, a roommate and I used to buy and try one of every new mold that came out. But I've also worked hard to hook every friend I've got on disc golf, so I've literally given away probably 500-600 discs over the years, including ~100 my brother and I donated at one time a while back to a disc to a church that was doing some outreach at disc golf courses.

The reason I'm up to 400 now is that I don't get to play as often anymore, so I don't get to play with many new players or introduce nearly as many folks to the sport.

I can see wanting to have at least 20 you use regularly, but other discs you might want to have around for specific courses if you get good enough to know what to expect.

I usually have between 6 and 16 discs in my bag, depending on the round. I usually have 30-50 in the car that are a mix of backups and alternate discs, and discs that are ready to be given to other players. Recently, I've been getting my girlfriend started playing, so there is a box of my lightest drivers and a bunch of mids in the car so we can go out to a field and throw.

The discs at the house are ~15-20 wizards to practice putts. Then a lot of backups of discs I throw or old CE plastic I haven't made time to get rid of yet.

One of my goals is to reduce the collection, but it just takes time to do. I think it would be a good goal to cut it in half this year. I've been working on trading away discs I don't thrown and at least simplifying to molds I throw (or that will work for my girlfriend).

Part of the challenge is that many friends who play lose discs more often than I do, and I always try to keep backups around of their favorite discs so I can replace what they lose when needed.

[CincyRocs]

I have about 21 right now. 16 of those are bagged and the 5 others are loose.

I don't really have that many, but then again I've only been playing for 6 months.

[scarpfish]

Too many....about 150 or so.

[REDARMY]

My name is Pete and I'm a discaholic...

one letter away from epic fail....

[tintownsnake]

Over fifty probably. I have played off and on for over 18 years. In 1998 I cut my carpal tunnel on my right hand with a grinder blade. The blade went through my glove so fast I had no time to react. The last ten years I have only played about two to three rounds a year because it hurt my wrist too bad. 2008 was my first year back without pain. I was blessed enough to win the Wooster,Ohio Ace race. I placed second and third in a couple of other tournaments, and got my first aces in my playing career. Hoover dam in Columbus,Ohio Hole #7 293 feet. What a rush. I never thought I could play again and now I'm back! Hole #9 At Deis Hill Park in Dover,Ohio. Hole #1 in canton,Ohio. And my latest ace was on the 5th of january of this new year. Hole # 5 at Deis Hill Park in Dover,ohio. I would say, keep only what you know in your bag. Practice with the others until you know them well enough for them to be apart of your arsenal. This game is great!

[leathercash]

I've only been playing about a year now and I have way too many discs,some of which I don't even use. I have 24. I bring alot with to give to people who are interested but don't have the dough to get a disc at the moment. Yeah 24,and waaaay to much.

[A.J.]

Yea i have 8 discs but i only play with 6.

Ive played for a good three years but im still in high school. Perhaps someone could enlighten me to why a player needs so many discs. Isnt 3 technically enough?

[ERicJ]

Perhaps someone could enlighten me to why a player needs so many discs. Isnt 3 technically enough?
Well, one is technically enough. But most players have different discs for different types of shots. Understable drivers vs. overstable drivers. Really overstable drivers vs. mildly overstable drivers. Lighter Wraith for a tailwind drive vs. a heavy XCaliber for a headwind drive. Etc. etc. etc.

Then there are people who just like plastic... ;)

ERic

[dobbins66]

Just curious how many discs do you currently own?
**About 380 (Pics of many of them at following link - 5 more on the way from trades)
http://community.webshots.com/user/dobbins66

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played???
** I currently own about 380, have lost 3, and have given away/sold/traded over 600. I've probably been right at 1000 owned since I started. Been playing about 4.5 years(Started at age 38 - Wish I'd started younger).

I can see wanting to have at least 20 you use regularly, but other discs you might want to have around for specific courses if you get good enough to know what to expect.
** I carry 20 at a time - I essentially use 10 disc and I carry two of each. I'm a little (OK... a lot) obsessed with having PLENTY of backups of the stuff I like (I own 30 KC Pro Banshees). Lots of discs but not nearly as much variety as some others players. Banshees, Firebirds & Teebirds make up over 100 of my discs.

Is there a limit on how many discs you carry in a tourney???
** No - Limited only be what your back will support.

[bdamcat]

I currently have 48 discs with a full color buzz on the way. I too like the above poster said that you only need three. And now I'll have 49 by tomorrow. And I've only been playing since October.

[magictenor1]

I probably have around 20 now but only use maybe 7 or 8 regularly. Over time i have had too many to count. As new discs come out I often change mostly the long drivers.

[ERicJ]

Perhaps someone could enlighten me to why a player needs so many discs. Isnt 3 technically enough?
I too like the above poster said that you only need three. And now I'll have 49 by tomorrow. And I've only been playing since October.

Yeah, I showed up for my first tournament with three discs (Orc, Shark, Aviar)... I looked around at all these players with big bags on their backs stuffed full of discs and thought to myself "What the heck... you can only throw one at a time right...?!?"

ERic

[bazkitcase5]

a ball golfer doesn't need 14 clubs either, but why does he use them? because more discs make certain shots easier

I carry anywhere from 14-20 discs in my tournament bag depending on the course and the conditions that day

[ERicJ]

I keep 22-23 in my playing bag now.

ERic

[SoCal-Wraith]

I have been playing for six months and I have 10 discs. I constantly fight the urge to buy more. I want more (so I can dye them) but I do not want to end up with alot of discs I don't use. I suspect that with time I too will end up with 20+.

I only have two putters and I would like to get more to practice putting from longer distances.

[garublador]

I'd guess that I have 60-70 discs lying around. Maybe a few more. I've probably lost another 10-20 discs. I keep entertaining the notion of selling or trading away the discs I don't use but haven't worked up the motivation to do so.

[basmith42]

I've been playing since March or so... I'My family has 23 (or so) discs at the moment.
I carry 8 in my bag regularly.

I bought my daughter (11) a bag and set for Christmas. She will be carrying 6 in her bag.

My wife is resistant to having her own bag and carries whatever she feels like carrying from our spares. Though, she has developped a fondess for the Roc and some unlabelled tournament disc we bought in a clearance bin.

People I normally play with carry between 3 and 10 discs. But, none of us are that good to know what to do with more than a handfull. I only carry as many as I do to look cool.

[sidewinder22]

I have about 60 discs, and carry about 20 in my bag. I think I had about 12 discs this past summer, but have been playing a lot more recently(everyday I can) and only been playing about 2 years now. I move discs in and out depending on the weather, wind and course. I can't throw champion or Z plastic under 40 degrees or in wet conditions. If its windy, all my 150 class discs are out of the bag.

[Riley]

20 that I carry. A few backups as well.

[Midnightbiker]

I have been playing since June of 2007. I have lost track of how many discs I have owned, because I have traded and sold many. I have also lost about 6

I currently own about 60. I carry 18 in my bag. The rest are backups.

[Midnightbiker]

Yea i have 8 discs but i only play with 6.

Ive played for a good three years but im still in high school. Perhaps someone could enlighten me to why a player needs so many discs. Isnt 3 technically enough?


If you play some wide open courses , you don't need many discs. If you play wooded or technical courses, you need more specialty discs. I carry 18, but I know what each one will do. I hit the practice field at least once a week, and check all my discs, and only use discs for certian shots.

[scarpfish]

Yea i have 8 discs but i only play with 6.

Ive played for a good three years but im still in high school. Perhaps someone could enlighten me to why a player needs so many discs. Isnt 3 technically enough?
I carry 18. Probably in a given round only 7-8 see their way out of the bag. The rest are backups in case I have an unpleasant experience with a water hole or some other means of disc loss. In the middle of a tournament, its not like I can run back to the car to grab a replacement.

[garublador]

If you play some wide open courses , you don't need many discs. If you play wooded or technical courses, you need more specialty discs. I carry 18, but I know what each one will do. I hit the practice field at least once a week, and check all my discs, and only use discs for certian shots.IMO, unless you're really good, specailty discs are a bad idea. They prevent you from learning skills which will greatly increase the number of shots you can perform. If you use specaitly discs for certian shots the number of lines you can throw will be limited by the number of discs you carry.

The advantage to carrying more discs for the average player is that you can have backups of really important discs and discs in various stages of wear for minor changes in high speed and/or low speed stability. No matter what anyone tells you, the difference between molds is much greater than the difference between discs in different stages of wear.

[ZMan44]

I carry about 22. (an innova competition bag that is stuffed) I have about 4 or 5 in my closet just in case. I guess over my 5 years of experience I have probably owned nearly 60 discs. If I stop using them, I typically sell them to Play-it-Again Sports or give them to noobs. I have probably lost about 8 discs in 5 years.

Each of the 22 that I carry is unique except that I have 2 SE Teebirds. One is made of plastic that feels slightly more like champion plastic so there is a slight difference. But I carry 7 distance drivers, 7 fairway drivers, 6 midranges and 2 putters. Most discs don't get used in a round but each disc has its own special purpose. For instance, I keep a star Gator with me...I rarely use it, but on an open hole where the wind cranks up, or a wooded hole with a short hard hyzer approach, that disc is money. Other than those two shots it never gets used, but I want to have it when I need those shots.

[ZMan44]

I also have close friends that go overboard. One has nearly 250 and the other is very close to 200. Discs are like children to them.

[DannyM]

I'd say that I'm around 120 discs give or take <Including "trophy putters" that don't get thrown>. Out of those I may have bought about 30-40, the rest I got as awards, or "cashing out" at tournaments. I carry 22 discs in my bag, and like Z-man not all of them get used a lot, but there are certain shots, or distance, or hard turn etc.... that you just KNOW that one disc in your bag has the best chance of getting you there. If I find a certain disc/weight that just perfectly fits my throwing style, when I cash out again I make sure to get backups. So I have multiple backups for my "go-to" discs. When something new comes out, I wait until cashing out then I get one. I've probably also given away 50 or so to noobs, or used as CTP's to different tourneys or my Sat. am club. I very rarely lose discs, I think only 4 last year, so my backups are way more than I need...

[topdawgy58]

I have 20 Discs and been playiny 6 months. I have finally found the Discs that I like.

[EclipticOne]

i havent played very long and i have 4 discs.

[DSCJNKY]

Too Many!... or is it Not Enough? idk.
at least 60 disc golf discs, 10 freestyle frisbee skystylers, 4 ultimate discs, 4 DDC discs, 3 TRC and MTA discs, and some other specialty stuff. Oh yeah... and all my retired ace discs.
DSCJNKY

[thatguy]

I own about 20 and carry about 15

[zoox]

Ive been playin for about 5 years now and i own 11 discs. 6 distance drivers,3 fairways, 1 mid-range, 1 putter. I need more now that i can control the flight of each individual disc.

[craigg]

I've been playing disc sports since about 1979 and I own about 800 discs. Couldn't begin to tell you how many of what kind.

I know I know..........but my basement is more fun than yours :)

[trifocal]

I also have close friends that go overboard. One has nearly 250 and the other is very close to 200. Discs are like children to them.

200 kids would be pretty hard to keep track of....lol...I suppose one could use them as spotters. :D

[zud00]

I've been playing disc sports since about 1979 and I own about 800 discs. Couldn't begin to tell you how many of what kind.

I know I know..........but my basement is more fun than yours :)

I bet you have some old discs. Do you have any unique old discs that are worth some $$$$?

My wife thinks I've gone overboard by owning 22 discs. I can't imagine what'd she say if i had as many as some of you guys.

[craigg]

Yeah, I've all kinds of lids, a great HDX collection, a bunch of midnight flyers, original eagles (the first beveled edge golf disc) a little bit of everything. I sold about 100 discs on ebay a few years ago and got close to 4K out of it. So I don't have quite as many nice ones as I used to :(
But its fun to be able to walk people through the history of golf plastic and let em finger it all at the same time.

[bjreagh]

I have 20 Discs and been playiny 6 months. I have finally found the Discs that I like.

I think we all have said that, but check back in another 6 months and see what you have. I am always looking for that driver that will go straighter or longer or the putter that will always go in! :) Especially if your friends get a new disc that makes them better, you want it too!!!

Also, when I find something I like, I buy several of them.

Plus all the companies keep making new models and plastics and copying each other. It reminds a little of how baseball cards went from 1 company pre 1981, 5 companies in the 80's, and then too many to count and collect in the 90's. The prices also went up sharply. And each company made several sets at various qualities (standard-premium). Sound like discs to anyone else?

[thatguy]

craigg, can I come over and play????

[_.-Dut-._]

I have around 70ish discs.

[33tango]

Fourteen.

[33tango]

fifteen

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c72/123jkg/e3af_1.jpg

BEAUTIFUL I TELL YA! :)

Does anyone know OU_Steve from Pin High Disc Golf Sales on ebay? Lots of dyed discs....

[Guurn]

I have been playing since the late 80's, something like 87 or so and have about 30 discs. I would have a lot more but I give away any discs I don't use to schools (our local Catholic school has a disc golf section in Phy Ed), people I meet on courses that don't have much or neighborhood kids ( and their partents)I have seen playing on a course or at the very least express interest.

[JR Stengele]

I am up to 103. I used to have tons of different models, but am working on getting multiple of each mold I like now. That way when they stop making a particular version (i.e. CE ) I will have a back up.

[disc-o maniac]

I have about 30-40 but only use 10

[mndiscg]

24. Use 5-6 on my home course but it's easy so more on other courses. Lost one, Champion Wraith.

[harr0140]

An update for me I am now up to 29. Mostly different molds to figure out if I like them, and a couple dupes of the ones I know I will want to carry for a while (Stingray and Shark)

[teejw13]

as my gf just told me hearign the crash of one of the many boxes filled with plastic in the closet....


Too Many!....


just kidding, you can never have enough. the problem is when you get like me adn refuse to give up any of them except a few. i think each container i have holds 25 discs and theres a stack of 5 full and one half full (11 if my count is good from here). my bag has 17 in it. so thats 153 or something like that.

[ShaZaun]

I have abot 15 disc bagged...mainly drivers....a few mids and a couple putters...I've owned around 25 and been playing about 3 years.... you'll always loose your favorite disc.....:eek:

[DWill]

Right now, I have about 100 on hand. About 5 of them are vintage discs.

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[bayouace]

I never understood how all those DG disc makers could stay in business until now.

I never keep more than 10. Just give them to the local course for loaners, or to people interested in starting DG.

[swarren1977]

30+ maybe 40 and counting. I've lost a few here and there (mainly to water hazards). My wife gets on to me everytime I make a purchase, questioning my need for another. I understand where she's coming from, but I just flat out enjoy discs. I've been known to give some away here in there, particularly to people who are new to the sport and don't have much to begin with. I just hooked up my buddy with a Boss because it proved to be too overstable for me. He's got quite the arm that I don't have. They're like women in that they come and go and yet you just can't seem to get enough of them.

[LinuxTX]

I couldn't find where this had been posted before, so I thought I'd see how many discs people have lying around.

Being new to disc golf, I have 11 discs of varying molds, plastics, and weights.

Should I get more discs? (probably a dumb question :D)

How many discs do you actually use when you play 18 holes? :confused: (I usually use around 6)

[mashnut]

Between my gf and I, we have about 70 discs, I usually carry 20 and she usually carries 12 when we play.

[solomon.trenton]

i have close to 50 and use anywhere from 10-20 on a round depending upon my shots.

[WindyCityROCer]

too many :(

[A.Mutt]

I've got about 60 now. only about 20 see regular usage, the rest are backups, discs that don't work as well for me as another does, and my wifes.

[Adaven]

I couldn't find where this had been posted before, so I thought I'd see how many discs people have lying around.

Being new to disc golf, I have 11 discs of varying molds, plastics, and weights.

Should I get more discs? (probably a dumb question :D)

How many discs do you actually use when you play 18 holes? :confused: (I usually use around 6)

This has been coming up a lot lately. 11 discs (assuming you have drivers, mid range and a putter) is more than enough to start with. I would recommend finding the ones you like the best, something stable and reliable, and trading the rest to get more of the disc you like. When your new you hardly need multiple molds in each class. Learn a few well and than move from there.

[jdggna]

I got around 60 or so...about half found, half bought (maybe a little more bought these days...)

When I play a round I take 20-21. A lot of people don't like carrying that many. I do, but they certainly aren't 21 different molds. Three identical Voodoos, three predators, two stalkers (and a Teebird unless they prove they fly well in the wind), two surges, two buzzzes, an XL and XS (damn near the same till I beat in my XS), plus a couple that I have to try out, evaluate, and see if I want to replace any others.

[skurf]

I buy a lot of discs to try out, but only keep the discs I like the most. I find it's easier and adds to my consistency to focus on a smaller number of discs. I give away the discs that don't make it into my bag to my nephew or one of my beginner friends. So right now I own around 12 discs and some of those are duplicates.

[vonDrehle]

100+. But with that I don't have that many molds. There are a good number of players pack disc and tourney winnings that I haven't even touched yet lol.

[Geoffro]

I've posted this before, to the chagrin of other posters sometimes, but here's my $0.02:

If you are new to the game, you should be playing with two discs, that's it. One driver (preferably a mid-range because you don't throw hard enough to throw a distance driver), and a putter. You need to learn what ONE disc can do before you start throwing all kinds of different discs.

A common mistake newcomers to the game make is when they throw a disc, and it doesn't do what they want it to, their answer is to buy a new disc. Wrong approach. You need to learn all the different ways to throw one disc, and how that disc will behave in relation to the air it is traveling through (hyzer, anhyzer, fast, slow, turn and fade, etc.). Make a Shark behave if several different ways - learn how to manipulate that one disc, then start to think about how you would benefit from a disc that is more under or overstable, faster, slower, whatever.

The other thing you need to do is learn how to putt, and guaranteed: you don't know how to do it now. I think most DG'ers would agree - putting is a huge key to the game, and if you are missing putts from inside 20', practicing putting will improve your score more than new discs will. If you really want to buy discs, buy three more putters of the same model and weight so you can throw four times at the chains while practicing before retrieving your discs. :)

Finally, if I had it to do over, the first six months I played the game I would have played with two discs.

[Geoffro]

Also, take a look at this thread:

If you could go back and tell yourself anything as a disc golf beginner (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4794)

Good luck, and keep throwing.

[JR Stengele]

around 120 but I agree that if you are new to the sport you should start with the basics, a putter and mid.

[XxInnovaxX]

buy 1,000,000 of em...play around with as many as you can and find out the ones you like....or just stick to the basics....:).....to each is his own

[solomon.trenton]

around 120 but I agree that if you are new to the sport you should start with the basics, a putter and mid.

that would be my recomendation to new players. and myself if i could go back in time

[Midnightbiker]

I have about 65 right now

[solomon.trenton]

I have about 65 right now

if i ended up with that many my wife would kill me, unless of course i could find a better way to hide them;)

[Midnightbiker]

if i ended up with that many my wife would kill me, unless of course i could find a better way to hide them;)

Believe me, she is not thrilled about it

[solomon.trenton]

Believe me, she is not thrilled about it

where do you store them all? mine are at the foot of my bed right now and she looks at them and shakes her head.

[LinuxTX]

If you are new to the game, you should be playing with two discs, that's it. One driver (preferably a mid-range because you don't throw hard enough to throw a distance driver), and a putter. You need to learn what ONE disc can do before you start throwing all kinds of different discs.


I've been playing for 6 months now, so I know for the most part which molds work for me at my level of play.
I use the Surge and Avenger SS for long drives, Cyclone for straight drives, Buzzz for mid-range, and a Soft Magnet for putting.

Given I'm not as experienced as most of you on the forums, but I still think I'm a little beyond playing with two discs. What I'm pulling as advice in this thread is that I should stick with the molds that I'm comfortable with instead of quantity of molds, so my next discs will probably be a (hard) Magnet, a higher plastic Cyclone (mine is DX), and another Buzzz.

[Midnightbiker]

where do you store them all? mine are at the foot of my bed right now and she looks at them and shakes her head.
I have 4 disc golf bags, and I keep them in the closet in the spare bedroom that we use as a gym and office.

[jdggna]

I've been playing for 6 months now, so I know for the most part which molds work for me at my level of play.
I use the Surge and Avenger SS for long drives, Cyclone for straight drives, Buzzz for mid-range, and a Soft Magnet for putting.

Given I'm not as experienced as most of you on the forums, but I still think I'm a little beyond playing with two discs. What I'm pulling as advice in this thread is that I should stick with the molds that I'm comfortable with instead of quantity of molds, so my next discs will probably be a (hard) Magnet, a higher plastic Cyclone (mine is DX), and another Buzzz.

I started much the same. I found that adding new discs slowly is key when getting more. Make sure you get the feel of them before giving up or trying a new mold. If you take the time to try and be good instead of just playing rec, I think anybody could have enough skill for 6 or 7 molds by the end of a season.

[krallbd]

I have about 20 discs in total, But i have bought more like 50+...just happen to have bad luck with water and the forest.

[biscoe]

i probably have roughly 1000, 10-13 in the bag, another 30-40 backup throwers, the rest either collectibles or tourney leftovers- need to sell off a chunk of that stuff.

[ShaZaun]

13....

[Dthunderchicken]

All totaled I have about fifty. One bag of ten practice putters. One bag of ten discs that I carry on the course. One bag of about twenty that are either spares or that rotate in and out of my play lineup. And a box of about ten mistakes. (Discs that are too fast or overstable for me. Or for various reasons that I can't control.)

[Adaven]

I have around 20 in total. If I were to get anymore I am pretty sure my wife would lose her mind. She really tries to understand my obsession with the game, and she has even gone to the practice field with me to work on her throw. I would like to get a few more but I have to be careful.

[Marv Vega]

Probably about 40 or so, 24 or something in my bag plus a trunk full of backups, discs I don't really care for, and old beat up discs.

[Camgolfer]

27 with about 10 more coming to me by the end of August.

[StrikerME02]

Right around 30, maybe just a little less.

[krallbd]

i probably have roughly 1000, 10-13 in the bag, another 30-40 backup throwers, the rest either collectibles or tourney leftovers- need to sell off a chunk of that stuff.

1000? thats a lot of backups. I assume you meant 100

[craigg]

No I'm sure John means 1000 - he used to sell discs (as did I)
I've probably got upwards of 800 - lots of old collectible stuff, fastbacks, other whamos, tons of old golf plastic.

When you order 200-500 at a time, it's real easy to add 20-30 at a time to the stash - rare colors - perfect weights, gotta have that one, and that one, and that one........:D

[waynewf]

I've currently got 64 with 7 or 8 on the way...10 of which are just practice putters. I usually carry around 16 in my bag, but probably only throw 6 or 7 of those in a given round...less if I'm playing really well.

[koenken]

I have sixteen discs, one of which is my fiancee's. I will have seventeen shortly when my ESP Comet arrives.

I likely have too many molds for a beginner, but I have uses for each disc in my bag. I have been playing for about a year now. I have something like 11 different molds. I only have multiples of two molds at the moment.

I usually use 6 to 8 different discs on a given round.

[biscoe]

No I'm sure John means 1000 - he used to sell discs (as did I)
I've probably got upwards of 800 - lots of old collectible stuff, fastbacks, other whamos, tons of old golf plastic.

When you order 200-500 at a time, it's real easy to add 20-30 at a time to the stash - rare colors - perfect weights, gotta have that one, and that one, and that one........:D

yep, i mean 1000. it's also easy to add to the stash if you run a lot of tournaments (which i have over the years) because there are always leftovers. craig undoubtedly has more truly collectible stuff than i do.

[Timber]

I'm in the same boat as Biscoe although my total is more than his and Craigers combined. There are several ebay gems in the stacks whenever I decide to sell them. There are also some real clunkers. Should probably run a fundraiser event for the next blue basket at Bluemont or more direct hit flags for Giles. $10 entry fee and every participant gets one clunker chosen randomly from a bag. Maybe sweeten it with a gem for first place.

[krallbd]

yep, i mean 1000. it's also easy to add to the stash if you run a lot of tournaments (which i have over the years) because there are always leftovers. craig undoubtedly has more truly collectible stuff than i do.

Im officially jealous then...I want to hit triple digits before I die

[CwAlbino]

31 with 3 more on the way.

[fifteen]

I only have 30, and some of them are sitting in a pond and some were freebies. I would say I have probably 6-8 putters for practicing so I don't have to go back and forth to pick up a single putter.

[corey]

I own 7 (6 bought, 1 found). Plus I bought 7 for the youth group I lead, and they already had 4. So I have access to 18, I guess. But I plan on buying more (for me) eventually. First I'm going to learn the ones I have, based on advice from seasoned veterans here.

[MrHighlandPark]

Counting the ones that I'm waiting for in the mail, I have six, and my wife has three.

[mashnut]

I have around 20 in total. If I were to get anymore I am pretty sure my wife would lose her mind. She really tries to understand my obsession with the game, and she has even gone to the practice field with me to work on her throw. I would like to get a few more but I have to be careful.



Luckily for me, the gf understands the plastic addiction, and has a minor one herself, so I don't get in trouble for having discs around everywhere. Most of them stay in the trunks of our cars though, as we take lots of friends out to play or drive to a practice field, and it's nice to have extras/loaners along. After dating a girl who is almost as into the sport as I am, I'm not sure I could be with someone who doesn't understand the addiction.

[Roc1Time]

Couple hundred

[volklgirl]

I have 41 including minis and discs out on loan (carry 15), hubby has 40 (carries 14). Besides that, we've given away more than 20.

Plastic is just another equipment addition for us......don't even ask about the skis and bikes :eek:!

[Paulito]

Plastic is just another equipment addition for us......don't even ask about the skis and bikes :eek:!

LOL, no doubt! don't even ask about the rock climbing, gold mining, backpacking equip.:eek:

as for discs, I have 21 and I have been playin for about 3 months
but my discovery of dying made me get about 6-7 of those just for fresh medium :o, then there's the 2- 2009 Worlds fundraiser discs I just ordered thinking about the baskets someone will win :D

[FRIZZLE TOSSLER]

I hadn't actually counted my discs in probably 5+ years.... 65 in total....25-30of which I've found in the past few months. I regularly carry 16-18 discs in my bag (w/ another 10 or so backups in the car) :D

[Swamprat73]

I have 17 but carry only 13 of them. (13 is Lucky....I think?)

[sub ceroh]

21 and 5 lost.

[imoser_me]

See, I disagree with Geoffro about the two disc learning method. That seems like a player who only throws on courses and does the occasional field work. That may be good for the average person, but what if you want to jump in with both feet.

I have been playing for a little over a month and have 12 different molds. I play practically every day and spend about five hours a week throwing in soccer fields.

I believe figuring out how to throw two discs every which way is good for learning the game, but it doesn't give you the experience of throwing different discs the same way (hyzer, anhyzer, fast, slow, turn, fade, rollers, tomahawks, thumbers) to see how they react. After a few rounds of throwing all of your discs a certain way (for example: hyzer shots), you will visually see which discs react better.
Plus, throwing 10+ discs in a field for an hour will net you more throwing experience than two because of all the retrieving.

After a month, I throw consistently 250' with a 300' ceiling and I have visually seen what I can get from each disc. I think having different molds of plastic have helped me develop my game and understanding of what the different discs have to offer.

[Three Putt]

I think I have around 400.

[tbird888]

51 with a Discraft misprint 10 pack on the way - I'm hoping to get some new molds to try. That and the four I've lost to the drink and the two Beasts I lost before realizing the mold just wasn't for me (despite still carrying one).

See, I disagree with Geoffro about the two disc learning method. That seems like a player who only throws on courses and does the occasional field work. That may be good for the average person, but what if you want to jump in with both feet.

Buying a ton of different molds <> jumping in with both feet

Quantity <> quality

Throwing tons of discs to maximize your throwing time and minimize your walking takes the importance off of each throw, which won't help you to truly develop proper form. You may think your practicing is helping you now, but it'll hurt your progress in the long run. But if you want to buy a ton of different molds at this stage of your game, please at least do it at a local store that supports the sport and not Dick's or some other chain. They'll appreciate the business.

For the record, I started with two discs and played multiple rounds daily, on top of field practice, on top of watching every disc golf video, instructional or not, I could find on the Internet, on top of reading every word on every disc manufacturer's website I could find. I did it for the love of the game, despite wanting to buy every disc I saw. I'd say this is a pretty common reaction from most people on here. On top of that, I wish I'd found this site back then.

[MDethCKR]

^ Well put :)
I think...I've got about 15...lost 4 so far, and one that may or may not be coming...DAMN AK RAFIKI !

[Maverick3324]

I have 8 discs, I carry them all with me, and typically use 5 on an every round consistent basis.

My GF has only two discs, a light DX Valk and a putter, and she is quite content with those two. LOL

[wolito]

I probably have about 45, more than half found with little luck finding the true owners. I carry about 8 discs when I play and the rest are used for field practice.

[DannyM]

Rough guess...about 200 or so. My "tourney bag" which is what I carry when I play has 22, I keep a bag in my vehicle that I take with me to tourneys that has about 30, that has backups to just about everything I throw, and more stable discs than I normally throw just in case it is tremendously windy and I need heavier/more stable. I have a bag of "retired" discs, that I used to throw, and changed out my bag, I have a "starter" bag with all light discs, and easy to learn with discs for anyone just learning and they have their own bag to play with for the day, then I also have a bag for my 5 year old son, and he is up to 6 or so now. Then I also have a few stacks of just oddballs...tourney winnings, players packs, etc...
As with most on here, my wife is NOT happy with my stash, but she does understand, and now that our son is getting more interested, she doesn't say too much when I bring home more plastic after a tourney. I have been trying more and more to use my tourney cashouts to get hats, shirts, etc..., but most places only have a few things other than discs, towels for example, and I currently have about 15 towels, so I'm stocked up on those...<and 6 hats as well>.

[Midnightbiker]

I just took an official count. I have 66.

[benn]

I think that I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 120. Funny thing is that I only have eight or so discs with me out on a round and a couple of those are just back ups. The others are just stored at the house collecting dust, until I get motivated enough to sell or trade some of them.

[ishelost]

For a while there I kept on buying and buying discs, primarily ones with which I could practice my backhand. I have since slowed down my purchasing and started working more on my form instead. I probably have about 50 discs. I probably use about 10 in any given round but keep about 18 in my bag in case of lost discs or unique situations.

[Geoffro]

See, I disagree with Geoffro about the two disc learning method. That seems like a player who only throws on courses and does the occasional field work. That may be good for the average person, but what if you want to jump in with both feet.

Whatever works! It sounds like throwing lots of discs right away worked for you - I can only testify that it screwed me up at the start. I had to learn how a disc flies before I could learn how different discs fly. Also, you sound a bit more dedicated than I was at the beginning...

[Nodosaurus]

Woohoo! This thread vindicates me.
I can officially tell my wife I don't have enough discs!! :D

[whitechocolate]

I own 160 as of this morning. I probably was up to about 190 at the beginning of June. I want to get down to around 60 tops by the end of the year. I have been getting a lot of people started recently. I gave away 11 discs this week alone. The only sad part is I am pretty much out of putters and mids as freebies. I actually traded a couple discs to get a couple of putters just to have giveaways down the road. I just need to figure out my distance driver situation and a lot of my stuff can go. The other issue I have is I actually throw 4 different midrange and the fiance throws 2 different mids than I do. That makes 6 different mids and backups. I want to cut at least one out, but i cannot at the moment. All four I use right now for different shots that they actually all are amazing for.

[peabody]

92
Carry 13 in the small bag for long open courses.
Carry 17 in the large bag for tight and mixed courses.
The other 62 are extra putters and various mids and drivers that I sometimes use as trading fodder.

[Ryan P.]

about 25, and I carry about 13-16.

[DiscJunkie]

How many discs do I own?
219 listed in my disc profile...
plus 16 Gateway Magic practice putters
plus 11 Gateway Rage thumber/flick/tomahawk practice drivers
plus 13 Quest AT T-Bone practice drivers
plus 3 used Discraft drivers I just picked up from eBay (Z-Surge, Z-Crush, Z-Predator)
that makes 262 discs.
I use about 75 that I rotate through, depending on the course, and some of those are back-ups.
I have about 75 that I would love to sell or trade off (not marked on my disc profile, yet).
I have about 50 that I have put aside for sale (these are marked in my disc profile)
I have about 50 that I use for field practice.
Lastly, I have 15 or so practice putters (You know, Perfect Putt 360)
I don't have many bad habits, but disc collection is one of them.
I usually carry around 20 discs when I play, and another 40 in the truck in case I lose one or wnat to use something different for wind, etc.

[thenamesben]

130~

I only have 12 or so in my bag, a few backups, and the rest is for sale/trade.

[waynewf]

I think this website is feeding my additction as I've been buying a lot since I've been spending time on here chatting about disc and playing more:)

[LinuxTX]

I think this website is feeding my additction as I've been buying a lot since I've been spending time on here chatting about disc and playing more:)

I've traded a disc and bought a new putter since starting this thread.
I think it gives me an excuse to buy more discs when I see how many all of you have.

[Midnightbiker]

How many discs do I own?
219 listed in my disc profile...
plus 16 Gateway Magic practice putters
plus 11 Gateway Rage thumber/flick/tomahawk practice drivers
plus 13 Quest AT T-Bone practice drivers
plus 3 used Discraft drivers I just picked up from eBay (Z-Surge, Z-Crush, Z-Predator)
that makes 262 discs.
I use about 75 that I rotate through, depending on the course, and some of those are back-ups.
I have about 75 that I would love to sell or trade off (not marked on my disc profile, yet).
I have about 50 that I have put aside for sale (these are marked in my disc profile)
I have about 50 that I use for field practice.
Lastly, I have 15 or so practice putters (You know, Perfect Putt 360)
I don't have many bad habits, but disc collection is one of them.
I usually carry around 20 discs when I play, and another 40 in the truck in case I lose one or want to use something different for wind, etc.

according to your math you have 265 discs.

[DiscJunkie]

according to your math you have 265 discs.

Well that only proves that I add about as well as I throw.

Seriously, though, I have 262.

On the list where I break them out, I used only estimates. If you'd like, just subtract 3 from any of the numbers.

[scarpfish]

I had initially thought my stash was around 150, I just went to count it and its over 200. Egads.
:eek:

I gotta start putting some stuff up for sale/trade.

[cc0049]

I currently have 88 discs, 23 of which I am trying to sell. (See discs under trade tab (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/bag.php?mid=1425&tab=5&sort=mfr&order=asc&fltr_mfr=&fltr_pls=&fltr_mdl=&page=1))

[darktoaster]

I have around 40 but only actually carry 12/13 in my bag.

[EclipticOne]

i have around 15 but carry 8

[ChaseTheAce]

Something around 100 disc right now. Used to have a ton more from pulling them out of a pond at a course near my house.

[Midnightbiker]

Something around 100 disc right now. Used to have a ton more from pulling them out of a pond at a course near my house.

Do you still fish for discs out there?

[ChaseTheAce]

Do you still fish for discs out there?

nope. haven't been in there since winter

[XxInnovaxX]

nope. haven't been in there since winter

lol...you only go fishing for discs in the winter??? that makes perfect sense:confused:

[Mattallica]

14 as I lost 2 in the last 3 days

8 drivers
4 mids
2 putters

[ChaseTheAce]

lol...you only go fishing for discs in the winter??? that makes perfect sense:confused:

Actually, it makes really good sense.
Nobody else gets in during winter so i have a much better chance of finding discs.
Besides, Texas winters are nothing especially if you own a full body wet suit.

[Midnightbiker]

Actually, it makes really good sense.
Nobody else gets in during winter so i have a much better chance of finding discs.
Besides, Texas winters are nothing especially if you own a full body wet suit.

He has a point. That course has tons of people fishing for discs during the summer

[LinuxTX]

Actually, it makes really good sense.
Nobody else gets in during winter so i have a much better chance of finding discs.
Besides, Texas winters are nothing especially if you own a full body wet suit.

Apparently I need to get a wet suit for the winter.

[mambrose]

I have maby 9? and i take 6 with me, i used to have more, but i gave alot away to friends and my little brother, and just havent seen a need to buy more, im happy with what i have.

[sweeper]

Including the discs I bought for my girlfriend, I own about 110 golf discs. I presently throw only 6 or 7 molds and have a rotation of about 25 discs that I use at any given time. Having purchased/ won a bunch of discs I don't really use allows me to help bring other people into the game by giving them good discs to start playing with. You know, "Here is a Boss, X-caliber and destroyer for you to drive with. This is a monarch and this is a groove. These are midrange discs, you can tell because of this channel under the rim. Don't worry about putting. Its really easy and practice is very overrated."

[simpletwist]

We have a little over 40. I carry 8, she carries 4.

[blackandwhite]

I think i have about 25-30

I carry about 15-18 discs of about 6-7 different molds and plastics

[mickas]

My bag:
ESP Surges x2 (main max distance)
CH Firebird (thumbers, hyzer spikes)
Elite Z Force (headwind drives)
Elite Z Avenger (max distance without high speed turn)
CH Sidewinder (turnovers/anhyzers)

DX Gazelle (beaten to hell: roller)
Star Teebird (fairway straight shots)
Elite Z Buzzz (straight short holes)
Elite X Buzzz (beat in for turn overs)
ESP Meteor (holds any line i put on it)
ESP Banger GT (long approaches, drives)
SSS Wizard (main putter)

then i think i have about 8-10 other discs or so, i try to keep it pretty simple, i know i have little overlap but i'm weening myself off of certain discs

[JesusShoes]

.......50+

[Chucktown]

This is only my second summer playing and so far I have owned about 55-60 discs thanks to a $200 gift card to Johnny Mac's and 4 disc for the price of 3 deal during the winter. I bought every disc I could, owned about 90% of all the Innova Discs, then I quickly figured out that there was only about 20 of them that I actually had the arm to throw, so I started trading them on DGCR and Discaroo. So now I probably have closer too 45, but I only use about 20, the others go to my friends when they want to play. I carry 14-16 discs in my bag and usually throw anywhere from 5-12 of them in a day.

[deadbody]

I think I have about 15, the wife has about 5 and the kid has about 10.

[Cradical]

Have about 30 I think. Carry 6 or so to the course, only use the boss and the aviar on the course. If I use more discs, I always have too much indecision. Even with just two discs I have some indecision.

[maynes32]

I probably own around 30 or so, between ones I have found, ones I don't use anymore/dislike, and my bag. My bag currently is 10 discs, and could probably shrink to 9. Of those, I use 2-3 constantly.

[JesusShoes]

.......50+

and that's just a guess.

it's probably closer to 80+

[billnchristy]

My organizer says 59 but that doesn't include my 10 Wall Gazelles, the old Stingray, the first run Xcaliber, the Worlds Classic Roc, or my Chameleon Core.

Soooooo....73?

[JesusShoes]

I almost bought one of those Chameleon Cores when i saw them on sale........

[billnchristy]

It is an awesome disc...very cool.

[chucka]

I have 15 right now. and still getting more.

[humchris85]

Some people say too many, I would say never enough. :D

[Marty McFly]

100+ TOO MANY! I even sold like 40...

[Marty McFly]

Some people say too many, I would say never enough. :D

When you have to dedicate a cabnent in the garage just for disc you have too many.

Christmas items, tools, camping gear, 100 discs, etc...

Not your normal garage stuff.

[humchris85]

100, HAHAhahaha... I've been over a hundred for a long while, my walls are covered in discs, there are random piles of discs around my house, there are discs sitting in my basket in my house, my bag full of discs, my night golf bag, the big trunk of used discs, discs littering my car... You get the point.
Oh and I just got another disc in the mail a 163 Star TL with a Bart Simpson dye. MMMmmm can't wait to throw it.

[Monarch]

3 but I plan on adding a disc a week until I'm satisfied. according to you guys, that might be a while:D.

[tbird888]

3 but I plan on adding a disc a week until I'm satisfied. according to you guys, that might be a while:D.

If ever.

[Midnightbiker]

3 but I plan on adding a disc a week until I'm satisfied. according to you guys, that might be a while:D.


"Disc Golf- Too much is never enough."

[Neophyte]

"Disc Golf- Too much is never enough."

I have only bought 12 discs but have acquired probably 20 others because of trades and finding discs.

[humchris85]

Watch out it's an addiction... :D

[Midnightbiker]

I just gave away 4 to a friend who I am teaching how to play. They are 4 discs that I never threw, and they are good beginner discs. He tried all of the putters I have to see which one he liked. He was leaning towards a DX Aviar, but the Soft Magnet just worked better for him, so that is the one he took.

[humchris85]

I just gave away 4 to a friend who I am teaching how to play. They are 4 discs that I never threw, and they are good beginner discs. He tried all of the putters I have to see which one he liked. He was leaning towards a DX Aviar, but the Soft Magnet just worked better for him, so that is the one he took.

That is one of the biggest reasons that I have so many discs. I love to give them away. I have gotten quite a few new goddess into disc golf by giving them some discs and teaching them how to throw. Take um out with you for a couple rounds on an easy course, then dinner after.;)

[Midnightbiker]

That is one of the biggest reasons that I have so many discs. I love to give them away. I have gotten quite a few new goddess into disc golf by giving them some discs and teaching them how to throw. Take um out with you for a couple rounds on an easy course, then dinner after.;)

This guy is young (20) and he seems like a natural. He can putt pretty good, and his drives are really looking good. We spent 2 hours at the practice field Wednesday, and today I am talking him to the course for the first time. I am waiting for him to get here as we speak. I think he is going to do well. We are going to a 9-hole course that is quite easy. I think that is the best way to start a beginner.

[tbird888]

We are going to a 9-hole course that is quite easy. I think that is the best way to start a beginner.

Absolutely. It will allow him to continue to work on his form without overwhelming and frustrating him.

[Midnightbiker]

Absolutely. It will allow him to continue to work on his form without overwhelming and frustrating him.

We played two rounds tonight. 9 from the short tees, and 9 from the longs. Springdglover met us down there, and we met a couple of other friends and had a great time. My friend had a blast and did really well. On hole number 4 he nailed a 110ft putt. It was awesome to see, and it was his first birdie. I wish I had video taped that shot, because he used a DX Coyote and it just went straight as an arrow right to the basket.

[discjon]

I think I have around 50, total.

Way, way too poor to buy tons and hard to schedule tourneys around school!

[The Crit Piece]

I have 6 (recently lost 2) 2 drivers (Avenger SS for BH Champ Beast for FH), 3 midrange (bought a shark and lost it in my house then found it 3 days ago, a roc a buddy gave me and a comet I got at a tournament and finally my aviar. I bring them all but really only use the drivers, the roc until i throw my comet more and my putter

[flingingdiscs]

I have Around 20 but only bring my Avair, Cryztal Buzz, Champion TeeBird, Champion Sidewinder, Elite Z Avenger, Star Wraith, and my Champion Groove!

[bettsjc]

I own about 20, and carry 14 on a normal round.
1 putter(Aviar),
2 midranges(Skeeter, Panther),
4 fairway drivers(2 eagles, gazelle, leopard),
7 distance drivers(orc, 2 wraiths, valk, 2 sidewinders, destroyer)

I am usually swapping out drivers as I recieve/buy/trade for new ones, and the midrange/putters usually stay put. I cycle my valks, sidewinders and destroyers so that they wear the same and will act similar if I happen to lose one. But I believe in carrying the maximum that my bag can hold. It gives me the most options on the course.

[craftsman]

I know it's bad but if it wasn't discs, it'd be somethin else:) Many haven't been thrown because their backups or discs that I'm waiting to throw until I'm good enough to notice subtle flight differences or stop hitting trees. Here we go:
22 main bag
12 box (different weight/color backups)
11 med bag (water backups/expieramentals)
12 starter bag (lender/donation)
57 wall (9.5+ oop/le/1st run)
10 wall (<9.5 oop/1st run)

[craftsman]

I won't even tell you how many I've lost. Three in a round has happened more than once:(

[djjeremiahj]

14 - Exactly enough for my bag, plus one that i want to find a use for, but is overlapped.

I find a lot of discs and give away a lot of discs.

I dont have the space or inclination to keep a stack of discs. I'd rather help someone else with their game by bestowing them one of my discs and explaining to them how to use it properly. To me, this helps the entire "collective" as the community gets better.

To me, consistency is the most important part of my disc collection. I throw my discs in a field (about) once a week to make sure they throw correctly (as expected). If i find one does not, i replace it.

My latest experiment (when i dont want a disc anymore) is to throw my discs deep into the course and see if anyone will call me to return them. If someone does call (only 25% of the time) i "stoke" their day by giving them the found disc.

[DiscJunkie]

I know it's bad but if it wasn't discs, it'd be somethin else:) Many haven't been thrown because their backups or discs that I'm waiting to throw until I'm good enough to notice subtle flight differences or stop hitting trees.

My thoughts exactly.
When I started playing, I used to buy discs by the lot on eBay. I noticed pretty quick that some discs flew well and some didn't, and not always the way the "flight chart" said they should.
Then I bought a few collectibles.
Then I traded with a buddy.
Then I discovered PIAS.
Then I bought some practice discs.
Then I found DGCR.
Along the way I gained some distance, so I bought new discs to match my power.
And it goes on and on....
I don't lose many discs. I'm kind of a fanatic about finding them.
I try to return the ones I find.
Presently I'm a little over 300.

[chain-addicted]

I have about 30-40 but only use 10

Me too.

[Apothecary]

mmm i have a quiver of about 20, but only use 10 or so on a regular basis. the others are for different courses and conditions. i have a similar ritual to what dj does...take all my drivers out to a field and throw them to make sure their line is true...like a calibration process.

that said, im more prone to learning what the discs i love are doing differently and adapting as opposed to retiring the disc. ill give the disc away to one of my noob friends if the disc doesnt have a place anymore, which happens once every month or so.

[Dthunderchicken]

All totaled about 50.
10 in my main bag.
20+ in my backup bag.
10 in my putter bag.
5 in my work truck bag.
and 5+ in a box in my office.

[mashnut]

Between my gf and I we have about 85, 21 in my bag 14 in hers, and the rest in rubbermaids in the trunk of my car.

[DavidSauls]

I never understood how all those DG disc makers could stay in business until now.



It helps that every 10 days they come out with a new model or new plastic, with the implication that it will make YOU a star.

Drive 100 feet further!
Always land on the fairway!
Magically re-directs itself towards basket!

So, okay, you know the last 29 discs you tried didn't improve your score....but the next one will !!!!!!

[rhino21]

Mas que 30 - which is more than I need.
This is due to finding discs (with no numbers) and trying new discs.
I have about 20 that stay in my bag.

[simpletwist]

61

And next payday I'm getting 5 or 6 more. Merry Christmas to me!

[Technohic]

Just mine, or all of the discs in my possession? I have the 2 boys and fiances which were mine at one time or I bought for them, but those really are not mine anymore. Save for the ones when I gave them I said "You can use this, but if daddy loses his, he'll want that one back"

So I am up to 28 and am only carrying 8 :doh:

I likely will work some back in here and there depending on the course. Typically water hazaards brings the DX out, and some of the others, while not the same mold, are similar enough for spares. I just like to try different discs.

[toothyfish]

Way too many...probably about 100. :eek:

Bag is at 14 discs, about 9 molds. I have 4-6 of each mold for backup and practice purposes, plus a crap load of putters and mids. A few specialty discs (overstable mids, roller discs) I also have some higher speed distance drivers that I'm hanging on to, when the time comes. Then there are a few that I did use, but don't right now, but may switch back to. Some will eventually get traded and sold.

Also, a few of those are CFR Rocs and cool Tie Dyes that may just turn into decorations...

[sloppydisc]

I am up to 113. But I can only throw about 10 of them correctly. The rest are just filling up bags and shelf space so my sh*t doesn't look empty.

[Strauss]

I usually have around 40-50 discs at one time. I am constantly selling or giving away discs to my local disc golf buddies, but I am always buying more new discs and backups of what I really like. I currently carry 19 in my Revo Carolina, but plan to trim that count down to 16-18 when I get my Simian on Christmas :)

[simpletwist]

61

And next payday I'm getting 5 or 6 more. Merry Christmas to me!

I suppose I should qualify this. We, my gf and I, have 61 discs. She carries 5-8 in her bag, I carry 8-12. The others are kept in a plastic tote in the trunk.

The discs I'm going to buy are colored to replace the white discs I'm currently carrying. There is a little snow on the ground in places and soon it we'll be covered in the white stuff. Then of course there are the new molds I want to try.

[skinner21]

around 30+ right now, but I expect that number to jump when Christmas comes. :D

That number is always changing though because I am selling dyes and giving away stuff to friends/family. I only carry 8-10 and the rest are in a tote in the truck.

[Terry C]

Just curious how many discs do you currently own?

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played???

I can see wanting to have at least 20 you use regularly, but other discs you might want to have around for specific courses if you get good enough to know what to expect.

Is there a limit on how many discs you carry in a tourney???

Played- 15 years
Currently- 30 discs
Lifetime- 150-200??
Carry in a tourney or any given round- 6-7

[MOON]

Been playing 5 years, Currently own 35 disc 6 of then I like the other 29 are fore sale.

[DiscJunkie]

Just curious how many discs do you currently own?

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played???

I can see wanting to have at least 20 you use regularly, but other discs you might want to have around for specific courses if you get good enough to know what to expect.

Is there a limit on how many discs you carry in a tourney???

I currently own about 300. I carry about 22 in my bag.

I have owned about 400 in my lifetime, and I've been playing about 1.5 yrs.

I usually carry a backup bag of duplicates and spares to the course. Floaters, wind discs, repeats, and discs in various degrees of beat-in go into the "spares and duplicates" bag.

[Chucktown]

I probably own 70+ now, I have sold and traded over 40 discs so the total purchased is probably more around 90. I use about 25 of them now. Some were just from when I started playing, like cobras, archangels, skeeters, stuff that is just not enough disc for me anymore.

[PanicKJ]

Approximately 85

at an average of 14 dollars a piece

That is 1120 dollars
Plus a dual pack bag 150
plus two pairs of gore tex shoes 250
Plus a discatcher sport 175

Comes up to around 1700 dollars I spent on a sport that was so attractive to me because of the fact that it was free to play! It would seem that I have been spending almost a hundred dollars a month on this free game since I started.

Oh and by the way I only carry 10 of those 85 discs with me when I play and probably only know how to throw about 5 of those!

[biscoe]

Just curious how many discs do you currently own?

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played???

I can see wanting to have at least 20 you use regularly, but other discs you might want to have around for specific courses if you get good enough to know what to expect.

Is there a limit on how many discs you carry in a tourney???

about 1100

thousands, 15 years

12 or 13

i was in the business for a while and have also run tournaments for years and years.

[Technohic]

Approximately 85

at an average of 14 dollars a piece

That is 1120 dollars
Plus a dual pack bag 150
plus two pairs of gore tex shoes 250
Plus a discatcher sport 175

Comes up to around 1700 dollars I spent on a sport that was so attractive to me because of the fact that it was free to play! It would seem that I have been spending almost a hundred dollars a month on this free game since I started.

Oh and by the way I only carry 10 of those 85 discs with me when I play and probably only know how to throw about 5 of those!

Yeah, but even counting all of that stuff, thats still just a little more than 2 rounds of ball golf a month not counting clubs. More or less depending on the course.

[CoachQ]

I have 43 that I play with, practice with, or lend out. I have another 5 on the wall. My wife knows I have a bunch, but not how many. She would kill me if she did the math to find a total cost to this "free" sport (i.e. discs, gas, bag, tournament, shoes, etc.). I love it just the same and it is not going anywhere. :clap:

[MrMayor]

6. 4 drivers & 2 putters. Of course, I've been playing less than 6 months, and feel I should work my technique with what I've got. Given time I'm sure I'll wind up with more, but I want to be able to stick everything I have before I start getting more.

[silverbullet]

i own about 70 discs and carry 16 of them on most of my outings (10 drivers,4 midranges and 2 putters. i really need to get around to putting some plastic up on here for trade

[mattdabbs]

I currently own around 45. I have probably owned between 100-150 over the last 6 years. Between losing them and giving them away to new people I am down to 45. I have about 22 in my bag.

[AdamCaudle]

I've been playing about 5 months, and I've owned around 30 discs. I've lost 14, and traded probably 5 or 6. I currently own 10.

[Trashthrasher]

7 + 3 mini's. I will have more after X-mas. At my peak I had around 20... mostly Tee-birds, Panthers, Sharks, & Aviars.

[edward felcohands]

I think i'm sitting around 50-55 on the shelf and 19-20 in the bag, most of the shelved ones i found out on courses or underwater, most of the bag ones i bought. I have given a lot of discs away, mostly to my friends, several of my buddies are currently throwing discs i wrote my name on when they were mine. I would very much like to give away discs i don't use to new players, but i do not run into them all that much, and usually when i do see kids playing out on the course, i see them do something that pisses me off so then i forget all about solidifying the future of the sport.

Every fall i make a habit of stopping in the middle of a round, zipping my bag shut, and digging through the worst shule or grass i can find, looking for discs. This year alone i have found at least 15, best was 6 in one hour. I have specific areas on specific courses where i do this, and timing is important because you have to get there right as soon as the rough is dying, and discs become visible, but if you wait too long other people find them and pickings become slim.

I would be all about trading, but i dislike internet transactions involving mail, so it would have to be local players and in person.

[rhino21]

I have 43 that I play with, practice with, or lend out. I have another 5 on the wall. My wife knows I have a bunch, but not how many. She would kill me if she did the math to find a total cost to this "free" sport (i.e. discs, gas, bag, tournament, shoes, etc.). I love it just the same and it is not going anywhere. :clap:

Haha. I don't tell my gf when I buy discs. When she asks me about one that she's never seen I kind of shrug it off. My friends usually blow my cover.
You know, she wants that whole ring thing... Oh well.

[RussMB]

Okay, I have

16 Discs (9 drivers, 4 Mids, 2 Putters, 1 classic Discraft Phantom+). Lost 6;Given away 2, None returned. I usually carry 12 discs in my current bag. I am that type of person that will buy a disc, even if I don't really need it. My wife helps me limit that compulsion though! ;) ...For what it's worth, I do have 1 Star Jack o latern Boss that I got in my very first tourney. I won't use it, I placed High enough to actually win something, it's my trophey! I also have 2 ultimate frisbees, one is lighted. Very cool!

[Midnightbiker]

I just game some away to a friend who lost his bag, so I am down to 65.

[DGChronicles]

19...all in my bag atm....but a couple i have just for colleting purposes.

[sbinwien]

17 Drivers
4 Midrange
16 Putters

I live in a place without a permanent Disc Golf Course and no local shops. I started by buying starter sets for 4 people to play, then a DGA Lite basket, then I started adding misprint discs to try out different discs, then I bought multiples of drivers and putters for practice for myself and my girlfriend...

In the end, I only play with what fits in my starter bag 5-10 discs, which includes 2 putters, 1 midrange, 2 drivers I know how to throw, and whatever discs I want to experiment with.

My efforts did pay off. Four different friends did go out and buy their own sets. Amazing, since they only play with me. But nobody uses the bags. They all would rather just carry the discs.

[steven2361]

80 or so, mostly from this year

[kcplease]

I have about 14, 7 of which found, and I've had about 20 total. I've only bought about 11 of the discs I've ever owned, and this is all in 6 months. after christmas, thats gonna go up another 6 (I've got the snap and stuff down, now i"m feeling around for what I like before I get multiples). I'd say that I'd carry about 15 to my first tourney.

[valkyrie]

Ive got 27 in my fade tourny right now :)

[billnchristy]

Your back must love you.

[Mushin No Shin]

how many discs do you currently own? 46

How many have you owned in your lifetime and how many years have you played? 100 ishly in around 5 years, owned.

Is there a limit on how many discs you carry in a tourney? Bag capacity

[MooTaters]

14 if you count the champ second run katana that's on it's way.

[elevated plastic]

I've sold/traded/given away 100+ and this is what I have now. I'm working on getting half these on here for trades in the next few days.

http://picasaweb.google.com/leah.feltenstein/BlackCrowes#5413111585531090466

[815RocSolid]

i have 16

[RAWB]

close to 100

[RAWB]

I've sold/traded/given away 100+ and this is what I have now. I'm working on getting half these on here for trades in the next few days.

http://picasaweb.google.com/leah.feltenstein/BlackCrowes#5413111585531090466


i don't see a copy of "clubless" in that stack.:doh:

[solomon.trenton]

in a little over a year i have had in my possesion over 100

[Mack420]

i have 13 at the moment. i want to buy more, but i'm unemployed so money is tight. i am selling my soda/beer cans for disc right now...lol...but that takes forever. i need close to 20 lbs of cans to buy an 8 dollar disc:mad:

[tn407]

I have been playing for about a year and only use 3 discs (currently own 4). I have owned about 15 or so over that period.

[elevated plastic]

i don't see a copy of "clubless" in that stack.

THE COPY OF CLUBLESS IS UP FOR GRABS IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED.

[drkstr]

I own 31 ~ and carry about 19 ~ of those 19 I'll throw only 7 or 8 during a round

[chronicatm]

in addition to the total amount you own (or have ever own)...could everybody include your all time fav disc?

[biscoe]

i've owned thousands and my favorite is the proline leopard, not to be confused with the pro leopard.

[simpletwist]

My all time favorites are my 2 tie dye 150g Champion Leopards. My 172g Elite Z Buzzz is a very close 2nd.

[RAWB]

THE COPY OF CLUBLESS IS UP FOR GRABS IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED.

lol, sorry dude, i had to mention it. i lost both of those discs already. 1 to trade, 1 to the mighty big sioux river

[discgolferjr]

right now i carry 12 discs but i am getting a new bag so i can carry more

[humchris85]

150-200 Somewhere around there.

[alexrd35]

Only been playing about 4 months and I have around 40. Makes me sick to think the money ive already spent on this amazing sport. I only use about 15-20 of them which i carry when i play