How many discs do I need!?!

[Glenn Wishner]

Just started playing a week ago and I'm already addicted (played every day this week)! I've already picked up 6 discs which range from hyzers to anhyzers and everything in between. I know there is a debate about certain discs fly a certain way, but I've also heard it's all in how you throw. Any takes on that?

 

[Lost in the Brambles]

Welcome to the site, you'll get a lot of advice...mine is start with a putter and a mid. Unless you throw forehand then you might want a fairway driver. It's all about learning to control the discs you have then move on to faster discs

 

[sloppydisc]

As a new player, less is more. Learn a few discs really well before throwing everything you can carry. Lots of good old threads on here about Discing down and mold minimalism. Find them, read them, and save a lot of time and frustration.

 

[Glenn Wishner]

Thanks for the advise. I'm a RHBH and use the Sidewinder as my driver. I'm getting about 300 feet and have no idea if that's good for a beginner or If I should go to a faster driver.

 

[sloppydisc]

That is good distance for a new player. If anything I'd tell you to go to a slower driver and be able to hit 300' with more control and accuracy. Throw mids and putters off the tee also. If you're at 300 with a driver you should be able to throw your putter on almost every hole 200 or under and eliminate any bad skips, bounces and fades you'd get with a driver. Try playing a round with a putter and a mid. Leave your sidewinder at home. You will be pleasantly surprised at what slower discs can do.

 

[jenb]

Listen to sloppy disc. I can throw a valk 300 as well, but I've really benefited from discing down to just a putter and midrange. I suggest youtry using a roc and an aviar, or a buzz and a magnet, or something like that. Once you get to where you can put the buzz or roc out to 300 on the exact line you want and land exactly where you want, you'll be miles ahead of the competition. And even people throwing 500 ft can throw their putters 400 feet. Drivers don't yield that much extra distance, but they mask flaws in form.

 

[Glenn Wishner]

It's funny you say that b/c I just ordered a Buzzz ss on-line because I can't control my Wolf (didn't really know what I was buying when I got that) so I'll definitely take that advise. Makes sense to gain control with a more stable disc than go for the speedier ones. That is what you're all saying, right?

 

[Ewb46]

I would say stick with a mid and a putter. Learn to throw the putter just as well as the mid... If you must have a driver... stick with something noob friendly like the leopard.

 

[SmoothSailor]

If you ask Dave Feldberg, all of them. But seriously, minimalism when starting out is best. No need to further confuse yourself just yet with a super selection.

 

[Mad Scientist]

Well, technically you only need one.

 

[ScottieZen]

ive been playing for just about a year and i still have more mids and putters than drivers. i use drivers for special shots (overhand, forehand, etc) but you will figure out what you like/dont like as you go. the first year (in my opinion) seems like constant change. but once you find out what you like to throw, then its onto control. good luck! and welcome to the site!

 

[smyith]

I would go to this thread. it focuses on building a beginner bag to develop your game properly from the start.

 

[Glenn Wishner]

Thanks!

 

[ottawa_adam]

Welcome to the addiction! As many have eluded to, new players have a propensity to want lots of discs. You've heard a lot of sound advice so far; just focus on your form and technique with a small number of core discs for now. After you learned the critical skills, you should be able to move on to other discs for fun.
Enjoy!

 

[jenb]

I would go to this thread. it focuses on building a beginner bag to develop your game properly from the start.

That link has me wanting to add a cheetah to my bag. Dammit!! Just when I thought I was out ...

 

[Ewb46]

If you ask Dave Feldberg, all of them. But seriously, minimalism when starting out is best. No need to further confuse yourself just yet with a super selection.

LOL yes... 1 of each will do.. and 2 of every top speed disc...

 

[ScottieZen]

That link has me wanting to add a cheetah to my bag. Dammit!! Just when I thought I was out ...

i have one. a beat to hell dx cheetah. and i thought i lost it yesterday.... i nearly cried.. (gives away man card). anyways, i found it and i never want to go through that feeling again!!!

 

[Smigles]

If you have some time to invest, dont listen to sloppydisc. Take as many discs as you can, throw them as often as you can, get better with all of them and better overall.

Mold minimalisation and discing down is good if you only have limited time, anyway.

 

[Speedly]

If you have some time to invest, dont listen to sloppydisc. Take as many discs as you can, throw them as often as you can, get better with all of them and better overall.

Mold minimalisation and discing down is good if you only have limited time, anyway.

Speaking as someone who got a bajillion discs when he started, let me say that this is an excellent way to become quickly frustrated and want to quit.

You can HAVE all the discs you want, but once you've thrown a bunch of them, take the couple that you feel you perform with best, and just use those for a while. It'll make you less frustrated, and it'll make you better at the same time.

Best of luck!

 

[Ryan P.]

If you have some time to invest, dont listen to sloppydisc. Take as many discs as you can, throw them as often as you can, get better with all of them and better overall.

Mold minimalisation and discing down is good if you only have limited time, anyway.

This is not true. In fact, I know some people would say that the opposite is true and claim "having more discs and faster discs is good if you only have limited time."