Your current distance goal

[simpletwist]

I'm old and broken. I can with some regularity get 300+. But I'd like that distance to be routine. Even though I'm a legend in my own mind, I'm not completely delusional and with the clock ticking my potential for 350 or more isn't very likely.

 

[DiscJunkie]

Like many others, I am less concerned with distance than accuracy. Doesn't matter if I can throw 400', if I don't know where it's going to land.
When I first started my driving form overhaul, I said that I wanted to be able to throw a Roc 300' with, say, 75% effort.
Now, I'm starting to get putters out to 300' every now and then.
Still not satisfied with my accuracy and consistency.
I marked 350' as my distance goal.
If I can get a Roc out to 300', I should be able to get a tern out to 350'.

Much more work to do.

 

[Star Shark]

A Roc to 300 regularly, you should be able to put a Tern 400+ and fairway drivers 350+. Sounds like you have some nose angle issues.

 

[sjberry2017]

Right now I'd just like to hit 350 consistently. I think I touch it once in a blue moon when the stars aline perfectly, but I average around 300 to 320 as my max, which works ok for a lot of courses, but hitting somewhere around 350, and maybe eventually 400, would be enough for me

 

[skizzle34]

In all reality I'm not as concerned about adding distance at this point. I voted 600' on the poll because I currently hit 470-500' consistently with big shots going 500-550' when I really need it. Being able to throw much over 500' is rarely a necessity since most holes you play (A) aren't over 500' (B) have significant barriers to throwing a 500' shot and (C) accuracy out to 500' can be tough. I am sure I will one day throw a 600' airshot but I doubt it is on a "typical" disc golf hole with "flat elevation" and no tailwind. I would trade a consistent 600' drive for 10-15% more accuracy putting.

 

[mentos]

most holes i play are technical so having a 500' drive is useless. so 400' is the max i would like. Right now it is anywhere from 325 - 360 (occasionally i can get a 400 with my lace and D2). i am content with accuracy over distance.

just need to practice more putting from over 50'

 

[DiscJunkie]

A Roc to 300 regularly, you should be able to put a Tern 400+ and fairway drivers 350+. Sounds like you have some nose angle issues.

You're probably correct.
My biggest focus right now, besides hitting the line consistently, is pulling through on a level plane and nose angle is also involved in that.
Lately, I have been working on the reachback (using a wide rail) and on weight shift.

Like I said, a work in progress.

 

[Dan Ensor]

RHBH: 500'
LHBH: 420'
RHFH: 300'
LHFH: 200'
RHOH: 200'
LHOH: 100'

But distance goals are on the back burner, and can usually be accomplished by trying to attain other non-distance goals.

My most pressing goal right now is birdying open 300' holes.

 

[RobA]

In all reality I'm not as concerned about adding distance at this point. I voted 600' on the poll because I currently hit 470-500' consistently with big shots going 500-550' when I really need it. Being able to throw much over 500' is rarely a necessity since most holes you play (A) aren't over 500' (B) have significant barriers to throwing a 500' shot and (C) accuracy out to 500' can be tough. I am sure I will one day throw a 600' airshot but I doubt it is on a "typical" disc golf hole with "flat elevation" and no tailwind. I would trade a consistent 600' drive for 10-15% more accuracy putting.

That is pretty lofty, a lot of touring pros don't have numbers like that.

 

[Star Shark]

There's another factor to throwing far. I've I'm throwing as hard as I can to get 375 out of a shot and you're throwing an 80% fairway driver for that distance, you're going to be alot more accurate than I am. This is a big part of the huge distance goals.

 

[skizzle34]

That is pretty lofty, a lot of touring pros don't have numbers like that.

Obviously take this for whatever its worth to you but this is a screen shot of my udisc measurements. The 650' shot was a roller on a golf course course. All measurements were done with -+16 feet of accuracy. Udisc may not be the most accurate measurements but its all I got.

 

[Aim For The Chains]

Id rather see video of 600' crushes

 

[Quinum]

I would love to break the 400' barrier.

 

[skizzle34]

Id rather see video of 600' crushes

You bring the camera and I will show you some 500+' :hfive: can't quite help in the 600' range

 

[RobA]

Obviously take this for whatever its worth to you but this is a screen shot of my udisc measurements. The 650' shot was a roller on a golf course course. All measurements were done with -+16 feet of accuracy. Udisc may not be the most accurate measurements but its all I got.

I use u disc also, it is pretty accurate. I wasn't doubting, just saying your numbers are lofty. You have to admit the roller on a golf fairway is somewhat tin cup-ish, lol.

 

[skizzle34]

That's why I never make mention of throwing over 600' haha I know it was fluky and probably would never take place on a "typical" disc golf course. I definitely like being able to throw far but again I would give up some of that distance for better putting percentages. In my mind 450' is the ideal distance to be able to throw. Anything over that is a bonus and will rarely be utilized.

 

[Twmccoy]

I'm at 380-390' pretty consistently with Destroyers right now. When I'm playing a lot, it might bump up a little bit. I was throwing over 400' pretty consistently mid-summer. But even a little break in playing, and I'm back to 380'.

If I could hit that 400' mark consistently I would be happy. I just don't really see it happening, I am never going to practice consistently enough.

Not throwing consistently will deduct noticeable distance from your throws. This weekend I threw for the first time in probably 6 months. Form felt rusty, arm felt dead. Took probably 30 throws to feel like I was getting even adequate distance. Maintaining your top distance takes some regular work.

I throw backhand. Can do 380' all day long. When things are good that will bump up to about 410'.

 

[thatdirtykid]

I voted 450, not because its my goal to reach, but a goal to maintain the next 15 years. The plan is to work on staying in (getting back into) shape.

I threw further with lesser discs 5 years ago. Some time away from the game, and I am still happy with my D, and happier with other facets of my game.

Fwiw I am 30.

 

[RFrance]

I'll be 60 next month and just now can get 300' regularly since following SW22's, HUB's, and countless others guidance for the past 14 months. With daily practice, video taping, and rereading/rewatching all of the great "how to's" I think 350' might be possible within the next year.

 

[PWaggoner]

That's why I never make mention of throwing over 600' haha I know it was fluky and probably would never take place on a "typical" disc golf course. I definitely like being able to throw far but again I would give up some of that distance for better putting percentages. In my mind 450' is the ideal distance to be able to throw. Anything over that is a bonus and will rarely be utilized.

Spread the knowledge please.