Distance drivers go to the right all the time

[fasteddy8170]

I can throw pretty straight with my regular discs: Cobra N/A, Leopard 150g, Shark 150g. I throw LHBH and these discs rarely go to the right. In fact, they are more prone to go the left (anhyzer) than right. I throw them fairly straight even though I can't throw them very far, about 220 feet. Standstill, X-Step, it doesn't matter, they go about 220 feet.

But, when I go to my other discs, KC TeeBird 150g, Monarch 151g, Roc 167g, SS Avenger 175g, these ones do nothing but curve to the right even though it feels like I am using the exact same technique. In addition, they don't go as far because they curve so much. I only use them on dog-leg right holes right now. Any ideas?

[GoodDriveBadPutt]

Check out the technique sticky in the technique & strategy forum, it's got a ton of helpful info and links.

[BrotherDave]

Slow down and learn the fundamentals of getting snap by using the hammer pound drills. You'll find it in the Technique sticky that gooddrivebadputt is talking about.

[djjeremiahj]

Originally Posted by fasteddy8170

I can throw pretty straight with my regular discs: Cobra N/A, Leopard 150g, Shark 150g. I throw LHBH and these discs rarely go to the right. In fact, they are more prone to go the left (anhyzer) than right. I throw them fairly straight even though I can't throw them very far, about 220 feet. Standstill, X-Step, it doesn't matter, they go about 220 feet.

But, when I go to my other discs, KC TeeBird 150g, Monarch 151g, Roc 167g, SS Avenger 175g, these ones do nothing but curve to the right even though it feels like I am using the exact same technique. In addition, they don't go as far because they curve so much. I only use them on dog-leg right holes right now. Any ideas?

as you are lefty....
all discs will curve left. It's an unwritten rule of disc golf.
LH guys make discs "FADE" right...
RH guys make discs "FADE" left.

you are experiencing exactly what discs are meant to do.
There are some that have less (or more) of a fade, but in general, you need to get used to the fact that (for you) every disc will finish with a fade right.

In Innova Terms: (Flight Ratings):
Sidewinder Used as Example at 9,5,-3,1
9 - Speed.... How fast a disc must be thrown to acheive it's minimum (and intended) flight pattern.
5 - Glide..... How far a disc flies via it's natural ability to stay aloft.
(-3) - Turn..... This one is slightly abstract to newbies.... This is the number that determines the UNDERSTABLE to OVERSTABLE ranking. In innova terms, the more negative (-) the number the more it will drift right (or left for LH) before it crashes into a heavy fade. Discs with lower turn rankings have bigger "s" curves during flight. In discraft terms this is a low (close to ZERO, or negative) stability ranking.
1 - Fade.... Every disc has a meathook ending when it slows down and ends its flight. How much of a meathook the disc experiences is defined by this number. The higher the stronger of the meathook. the lower, the more gentle.

Hope this helps... so if you followed my words, you can now look at the numbers and imagine the flight chart. I dont need to look at how Innova suggests the disc will fly, i look at the numbers and know.


RE: OP
you need to find things that have lower "FADE" if you want to remove the meathook effect.

[Technohic]

The earlier discs you mention are typically less stable (but not all) and lighter than the latter discs you are describing going right. Also, those latter discs are faster than the earlier ones you mention. More than likely, you are not getting the latter discs up to speed; which can happen with them being heavier; and/or you are getting nose up.

The technique sticky would be a good place to start to find ways to fix this.

[Dthunderchicken]

Originally Posted by BrotherDave

learn the fundamentals of getting snap by using the hammer pound drills.

[jenb]

These charts will help you visualize what the numbers mean, although they are for a RHBH throw, you can look at them in the mirror if need be to visualize the left hand equivalent.

http://www.augustadiscgolf.com/info/...tion_Chart.pdf

http://www.augustadiscgolf.com/info/...oach_Chart.pdf

Also, DX plastic tends to "turn over" more easily. For a long range driver, I suggest you consider a DX sidewinder or DX Valkrye for a first driver. Those are really user friendly. If you want something that you can make hold the line left, maybe a polaris. But I suggest you try to develop a flick "forehand" to go left. The disc will behave the opposite way if you flick it. In other words, it will go left instead of right at the end.

[jenb]

Oh, and teebird. My new favorite disc. Just look at that flight path, although I don't think it goes as long as the sidewinder and valkrye.

[Thumber]

Originally Posted by fasteddy8170

I can throw pretty straight with my regular discs: Cobra N/A, Leopard 150g, Shark 150g. I throw LHBH and these discs rarely go to the right. In fact, they are more prone to go the left (anhyzer) than right. I throw them fairly straight even though I can't throw them very far, about 220 feet. Standstill, X-Step, it doesn't matter, they go about 220 feet.

But, when I go to my other discs, KC TeeBird 150g, Monarch 151g, Roc 167g, SS Avenger 175g, these ones do nothing but curve to the right even though it feels like I am using the exact same technique. In addition, they don't go as far because they curve so much. I only use them on dog-leg right holes right now. Any ideas?

why are you throwing 150 g discs? Unless you are 12 or 4foot zip I would suggest at least mid-60s weights

[Nuke]

Originally Posted by Thumber

why are you throwing 150 g discs? Unless you are 12 or 4foot zip I would suggest at least mid-60s weights

He's throwing understable discs and they are behaving like the most overstable discs on the planet, I don't think recommending upping the weight on the discs is very good advice.

I'd recommend filming yourself throwing and going over it, or even posting it for feedback. I've noticed on throws that I think I'm releasing flat, I'm actually releasing with some hyzer. You can also see if your spinning in your release rather than snapping.