JaKyJe
Newbie
My buddies got me into disc golf a few weeks ago I've played 2 courses a total of 6 times. We play every hole is a par 3 no matter what it is and I've fished a best at +6 and a worst at +12. I took their advice on discs to get and so right now I have:
Pro Valkyrie @168
Champion Wraith @172
Shark @180
R-Pro Hydra @170
I have a few problems, driving I'm not to bad at I'm a little inconsistent and my disk will just look like a huge curve ball and die right away. (Sorry i don't know all the terminology yet.) Then other times I throw it and my buddies can't believe how good I am for being so new. I know this is due to form, I was a baseball pitcher and I can huck the hell out of stuff, I've noticed when I don't snap my elbow and keep it all in the wrists it does good, but sometimes I forget about that and just try to launch the thing.
My biggest problems is putting, they told me to get a Hydra but I just cant keep the damn thing straight even from 10 feet away it always hooks on me right around the edge of the basket. Is this because I'm throwing to soft?
Basically how does my setup look for a beginner? Is there any other disc I should look into? My Shark is probably my favorite disk as its the most consistent for me, I use my Valkyrie for tomahawking and it works wonderful, I use the Wraith for just long distance driving and obviously the hydra when putting.
I really like this sport the more I play and I'm looking forward to any tips you guys can give me.
The guy at the disc golf store said I should go with lighter discs since I'm big (read 6 foot 3 170 pounds) but my friends all say I need a heavier disk because I over power the shit out of everything that's light. Any help is appreicated.
Pro Valkyrie @168
Champion Wraith @172
Shark @180
R-Pro Hydra @170
I have a few problems, driving I'm not to bad at I'm a little inconsistent and my disk will just look like a huge curve ball and die right away. (Sorry i don't know all the terminology yet.) Then other times I throw it and my buddies can't believe how good I am for being so new. I know this is due to form, I was a baseball pitcher and I can huck the hell out of stuff, I've noticed when I don't snap my elbow and keep it all in the wrists it does good, but sometimes I forget about that and just try to launch the thing.
My biggest problems is putting, they told me to get a Hydra but I just cant keep the damn thing straight even from 10 feet away it always hooks on me right around the edge of the basket. Is this because I'm throwing to soft?
Basically how does my setup look for a beginner? Is there any other disc I should look into? My Shark is probably my favorite disk as its the most consistent for me, I use my Valkyrie for tomahawking and it works wonderful, I use the Wraith for just long distance driving and obviously the hydra when putting.
I really like this sport the more I play and I'm looking forward to any tips you guys can give me.
The guy at the disc golf store said I should go with lighter discs since I'm big (read 6 foot 3 170 pounds) but my friends all say I need a heavier disk because I over power the shit out of everything that's light. Any help is appreicated.