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Best Discs Golf Discs for Beginners
Best Discs Golf Discs for Beginners
In this list of the Best Disc Golf Discs for Beginners, we list the top 25 rated discs reviewed by real disc golfers on infinitediscs.com. These discs will help introduce you to the sport of disc golf in the best way possible, with a strong foundation of the fundamentals. Learn to shape shots, practice consistent putts, and gain more distance to your drives with these highly-rated discs.
Master control with the Buzzz, Hex or the Mako 3. Hone in your putt with discs like the Aviar and the Judge, and practice your drives with more forgiving and understable molds like the Leopard, Sphinx and Crave. Every disc you could want to get into the sport and begin playing is right here!
Wedge
The Wedge is a unique disc that is a cross between a midrange and a putter. This is a very understable putter – one that many disc golfers neglect to have in their bags. Those who are beginning to try out the “straddle-putt” style would do well to try the Wedge, since the understability counteracts the natural hyzer from the awkward release angle.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 3.5/3/-3/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 3.8/3.1/-3/0.9
Rhyno
The Rhyno is a popular slow-flying overstable putter with very little glide. This disc features a Thumbtac groove that helps provide excellent grip and controlled shots. The overstable nature of this disc makes it good for headwinds and short drives where you don’t want to overshoot the basket.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 2/1/0/3
Reviewer Flight Numbers 2/1.2/0/2.7
Diamond
The Latitude 64 Diamond just might be the BEST disc golf driver for beginners. This disc has just the right speed, turn, and glide to maximize distance for weaker throwers. It’s also available in very light weights, which helps newer disc golfers overcome limited distance from low speed fade. Not only is the Diamond a great disc for beginners, but it comes in the very durable Opto Line plastic. This disc will endure punishment and maintain its flight characteristics for years. If you’re new to disc golf and want to excel, buy the Diamond today! Many disc golfers use their Diamond for more than approach or fairway drives, but also for the their drives straight off the tee. That is because the rim size allows for a perfect grip to throw it with power.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 8/6/-3/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.9/6/-3.1/1
River
The Latitude 64 River is one the highest rated fairway drivers. It has incredible glide and is a great driver for beginners. Latitude gives this disc a glide rating of 7, higher than any other disc golf disc. Intermediate and advanced players will be pleased with the River’s accuracy and consistency. Throw this disc at a slight anhyzer angle and watch it sail forever.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/7/-1/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7/6.9/-1.2/1
Nova
The Innova Nova, a straight-flying Aviar type putter, that utilizes two different plastic blends to provide a unique flight and feel. The outer rim consists of a very soft grippy plastic that grabs the chains. The inner flight plate is firm, but tacky. This tall, two-piece putt and approach disc is described as having the high-speed stability of the Big-Bead Aviar with minimal low-speed fade. It’s the perfect finesse disc that can handle the power of “modern players”, while providing precision accuracy. The unique thing about the Innova Nova compared with other over-mold discs is that it has slits approximately one inch apart throughout the rim.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 2/3/0/0
Reviewer Flight Numbers 2/3/0/0.1
Yan
The YAN is a slower mid-range disc with a deep rim that feels almost like a large putter. It flies dead straight with even a light touch and minimal power. It's a great, glidey disc for approach shots straight up the gut to the basket.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 3/6/0/0
Reviewer Flight Numbers 3/6.1/-0.2/0
Leopard
The Leopard is the classic, straight-flying Innova fairway driver. This disc is very popular in starter sets thanks to the reliable flight path and limited fade. It’s not the fastest flying disc (speed 6) but new players will likely see more distance with the Leopard than just about any other disc. While the Leopard is great for beginners, it can be found in bags of more advanced players as well. With moderate throws this disc is perfect for weaving between narrow lines of trees. It also makes a good turnover driver that slices to the right, and a good roller disc as well. If you want a great disc to perfect your throwing technique, buy a handful of inexpensive DX Leopards and head to a field.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 6/5/-2/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 6/5/-1.9/1
Shark
The Shark is an excellent beginner disc, and is included in Innova's DX starter set. Many say that this disc holds a fantastic line, while the throwing style of others creates an extremely sharp fade at the end of flight. This disc is the ideal disc for getting through areas full of small obstacles.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 4/4/0/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 4/4/-0.2/1.8
Leviathan
The Leviathan is an easy-to-throw midrange disc that works perfectly for new players as a go-to option for minimal fade. It is a very understable, slow-speed disc which means that it is very fade-resistant. If a new disc golfer wants only one disc to get them started, the Leviathan is a great choice. This is one of the best disc golf discs for beginners.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/4/-4/0
Reviewer Flight Numbers 4.9/3.9/-3.9/0.1
Cosmos
The Viking Cosmos is described as a point and shoot fairway driver. This is a straight-flying driver that is great for beginners and works great for tight courses where you need to hit the tiny gaps.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/5/0/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7/5.1/-0.6/1
Jade
The Latitude 64 Jade is the newest addition to the “Easy to Use” line. This beginner friendly driver will be an excellent step up from the popular Diamond. If you’re looking for a great driver that will provide easy distance and control, you’ll want to get your hands on the Jade.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9/6/-2/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 9/5.4/-2/1.3
Alpaca
The Alpaca is the quintessential beadless putter and is consistently rated as one of the best putt and approach discs in all of disc golf. The Alpaca has a deep, comfortable, traditional, and familiar feel. The Alpaca is the putting putter of choice for nearly all of Infinite's sponsored pros. This goes to show how incredible this putter really is. It is one of the greats inside the circle, and has incredible glide and torque resistance for as far as you can huck it.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 3/3/0/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 2.9/3.1/0/1.1
Invader
The Invader is designed for straight, short drives and approaches, as well as nice forehand upshots and headwind putts. It is a great option for tunnel shots.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 3/2/0/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 3/2.1/0/1
Stingray
The Stingray, by Innova, is a dependable midrange disc. With its low-speed, understable nature, the Stingray is suitable for all conditions, including rollers.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 4/5/-3/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 4/5/-2.8/1
Judge
The Dynamic Discs Judge was an instant success in the Dynamic Discs line. This is a stable go-to putter with a large bead and an ultra-straight flight path. It is one of the top selling disc golf putters and works well for both putts and approach shots.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 2/4/0/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 2/4/0/0.9
Rune
The Viking Discs Rune is a low-profile putt & approach disc with a perfectly straight flight. This putter is beaded, which helps it maintain stability with wear over time. The Rune is great for putting and has an easy to predict flight path.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 2/4/0/0
Reviewer Flight Numbers 2/4/-0.1/0.1
Warship
The Warship is a versatile, straight-flying midrange driver that can go the distance. This is the only midrange disc currently in the Westside lineup that is fast enough to be classified as a fairway driver. When thrown with power, the Warship has a small degree of high-speed turn followed by minimal low-speed fade.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/6/0/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5.6/5.5/-0.3/1
Hex
The Hex is a straight flying midrange, designed to fit into anyone's bag. The 5/5/-1/-1 flight numbers are similar to a Buzzz with additial glide. Axiom takes a classic and gives it the GYRO effect, making a disc that is designed for trusty midrange placement shots without having to worry as much about wind or inconstistent releases. Every MVP/Axiom fan has a Hex in the bag.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/5/-1/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/5/-0.9/1
Proxy
The Proxy shares the same core as the Envy, but is a straight flyer. Thrown hard or soft, this disc will fly as straight as an arrow. Use it as a putting putter for those who like shallower putters, or a go-to thowing putter.
Simon Lizotte proves the utility of this disc as his go-to throwing putter and approach disc from all distances.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 3/3/-1/0.5
Reviewer Flight Numbers 3/3.3/-0.9/0.6
Texas Ranger
The Texas Ranger is a multi-purpose midrange that holds true to its flight numbers in most anyone's hands and regardless of the power put behind it. It flies straight with a consistent turn and reliable fade at the end. This disc is capable of being a workhorse in the beginner's thru advance player's bag.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/5/-1/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/4.9/-0.9/1.2
Glitch
The Glitch from MVP is a lightweight approach disc with very high glide, that is made for low-speed, precision placement or long distance putting. It can be used as a catch-and-throw disc for warm-up and then used to reach the basket with ease, even making long putts feel effortless.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 1/7/0/0
Reviewer Flight Numbers 1/7/0/0
Piwakawaka
A good reliable straight disc, this will easily hold a line and with the glide, this disc is sneaky long.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 6/6/-3/0
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5.1/5.7/-1.6/0.2
Armadillo
The Armadillo is a low speed and low glide disc. This disc is meant to be accurate and offer great control It has a thumbtrack on the disc for comfort. It is an easy disc to control, and will fly consistently to provide good accuracy. Lone Star says, "Our newest Putt and Approach disc holds true to its namesake with its Blunt Nosed Rim and Thumbtracked Shoulder that forces this disc to fly straight as an arrow with a reliable fade to its intended target."
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 1/2/0/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 1/2.1/-0.1/0.9
P2
The P2 is a straight flying, but slightly overstable putter made by Discmania. This disc is stable enough that it can handle headwind throws and fairly long approach shots. This putter was designed specifically for pro players, but can be useful for disc golfers of all skill levels. This was the first disc that Discmania brought back when they took over their own production.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 2/3/0/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 2/3.1/0/1.2
Voodoo
The Voodoo is a straight flying stable putter made by Gateway. In premium Evolution plastic, the Voodoo has a completely unique feel. It is soft and almost sticky, especially for your thumb. The Gateway Voodoo is available in all the Gateway Putter blends including soft (which is actually pretty hard compared with soft putters made by other manufacturers), super soft, super stupid soft, and evolution.