Beginner - Looking For Best Equip. Options

[KickballTom]

Went out with a friend last week and played for the first time. Needless to say, I'M HOOKED. I'd like to get some advice on what discs I should probably go purchase in order to get started. My buddy told me to go get a basic "starter set" to begin with but if would like to know of a better beginning setup. He told me that he had a Leopard DX, Shark DX (150) class, and a standard Aviar DX putter he would lend me until I got some equipment.

I'm right handed and throw backhanded with average power

Sorry for all the "Noob" sound but any advice would be great.

[joshuajames]

What your friend said is sound.


You could just get a good putter (go feel a bunch and see what feels right in your hand).

And maybe add a mid range. But start with your putter and work in proper form (ideally you should drive the putter 200-250')

[mjoyce]

Originally Posted by KickballTom

Went out with a friend last week and played for the first time. Needless to say, I'M HOOKED. I'd like to get some advice on what discs I should probably go purchase in order to get started. My buddy told me to go get a basic "starter set" to begin with but if would like to know of a better beginning setup. He told me that he had a Leopard DX, Shark DX (150) class, and a standard Aviar DX putter he would lend me until I got some equipment.

I'm right handed and throw backhanded with average power

Sorry for all the "Noob" sound but any advice would be great.

Your buddy is exactly right. My friend told me this when I started but I didn't listen and I went out and bought three discs to start out with and made bad choices. My game only improved later when I got a leopard.

The Leopard, Shark, and Aviar are all great discs. Buy a starter set be happy. Once you are comfortable with those discs start experimenting. I might also suggest picking up a teebird for when it's windy.

But that's it don't go out and buy a bunch of discs yet. Wait till you've played for 6 months to a year regularly.

[Grungedude42]

I agree with the above. Also, buying a small 6-disc capacity bag, like a Nutsac, will help prevent you from buying too many discs. Aviar, shark and Leopard are stable discs, and great to learn how to execute basic throws. Most importantly, have fun!

[texhop58]

I have played for 10 years an until about two years ago neve used a leopard. I love it and wished I would of found it earlier. Teebird isn't a bad disc either to start. Maybe a buzzz isn't a bad start either. But I would try to start with nothing faster then a 7. Work on putting and your midranges. Those are the most important aspect of the game

[discgolfkyle]

Don't make the same mistake I did and buy a high speed driver. It caused many flaws in my form, but I did eventually work them out. Leopards and sharks are both great. I still use a shark and I've been playing for a year.

[Karl]

Steal ( only temporarily ) from your buddies as many different types of discs as possible and go into a BIG field and throw them all. Into the wind, down wind, cross wind, high, low, etc. Find out which ones feel good to you and do what your eye pictures. Then go out and get 2 of each of those 3 to 5 discs. And then LEARN THOSE DISCS!

Karl
Ps: The duplication of discs is so that if you lose one you'll have a spare. Also helps in 'trying a shot over' if you've dorked one and want to throw it again (and not fetch your first).

[tbird888]

The important thing to learn is that disc speed does not mean more distance. Starting with a slower driver, like a Leopard, will keep you in the fairway and keep you having fun. Remember that, and you'll be fine.

[KickballTom]

So glad he turned me onto this website ... VERY VERY HELPFUL comments and I appreciate the info !!

[Cyclone2]

Lots of good advice so far^^^

When you want to start trying out new discs, try out:
Wizards, Comets, Buzzzes, Teebirds, Cyclones, Eagles, Cheetahs, Rivers, Valkyries, Diamonds, Sidewinders, AvengerSS, anything made by MVP