Disc Golf Discs

Disc golf discs of the highest quality

At Disc Tree you will find a wide range of golf discs from the most popular brands worldwide. Each brand has a large selection of discs, and while some disc golfers choose discs from the same brand, there are also many who have discs from several different manufacturers in their bag. Common to all golf discs is that they can be divided into 4 primary types of discs, each of which has its purpose on the course. The 4 types are putter, midrange, fairway driver and distance driver, and at Disc Tree we always have a large selection of these discs in the store.

If you are a new player looking for a disc golf set with beginner-friendly discs, you will also find a range of disc golf starter sets and beginner packs in the store. These starter packs for disc golf contain a minimum of 3 discs and are perfect for your first trip on the course.

Putter

A putter is typically used on the last 10-20 metres when you need to get the disc in the basket. The putter is characterised by a very round profile, as seen in the picture below. With this wide profile, the putter is designed to fly slower than the other types of discs, and it typically does not skip as far away from the spot where it first hits the ground. Putters are typically discs with a speed flight number of 1-3.

Midrange

Midrange discs are typically used on 20-60 metre throws when you need to get the disc close to the basket, or when you need to make a precise throw to get a better position on a long hole. Midranges are characterised by a relatively round profile, though with a little more edge than the putter. Midranges are typically discs with a speed flight number of 4-5.

Fairway driver

A fairway driver is typically used for longer throws of 60-100 metres and is often used both from the tee and for the second or third throw on a long hole. For beginners we recommend a fairway driver as the disc you typically choose off the tee, since distance drivers require a fair amount of practice and often will not fly well at first. Fairway drivers have a fairly sharp profile compared to both midranges and putters. Fairway drivers are typically discs with a speed flight number of 6-9.

Distance driver

A distance driver is typically used for long throws of more than 80 metres, and experienced disc golfers often choose this type when throwing from the tee on long holes. The sharp edge of the disc means it often skips or slides a lot when it hits the ground (also called a "skip"). This means you need a lot of control over the disc, both in the air and when it hits the ground, to get the result you want. The distance driver has the sharpest profile of the four types. Distance drivers are typically discs with a speed flight number of 10 or higher.

Other types of disc golf discs

Fairway drivers and distance drivers are often grouped together under the term "drivers", and the only difference between the two categories is how fast they are designed to be thrown. At Disc Tree we believe the difference is important, especially for beginners. Distance drivers require a fair amount more technique to throw than fairway drivers, and the selection of beginner-friendly fairway drivers is significantly larger. Without the right technique, you will find that they do not fly the way they are designed to.

There is also an intermediate category between putters and midranges, called "putt and approach" discs. These are typically speed 4 discs and can be used both as putters and as midranges. At Disc Tree you will find these discs both when you search for a putter and when you search for a midrange.

Disc golf equipment, bags and baskets

At Disc Tree you will find everything you need for disc golf. In addition to golf discs, our range also includes disc golf equipment such as disc golf bags and portable baskets for training at home in the garden.

Why do we call it a “disc” and not a “Frisbee”?

The term “frisbee” has been a trademark since 1958, when the toy manufacturer Wham-O registered it. This is why both ultimate and disc golf use the term “disc” instead of “frisbee”. A frisbee is thus a specific disc in terms of shape and manufacturer, whereas the term "disc" is general and covers all types of discs.

When you first get to know a disc, it is often the cheap one from the toy store, and those typically do not fly very well. In disc sports you use many different discs, and they all fly better than the cheap toy discs you have tried. At Disc Tree we only sell discs that are approved for disc sports, and whether you just want to throw to each other on the beach or in the garden, these discs will be a better experience.

Official discs for disc golf

Disc golf is an organised sport with a governing international organisation, the PDGA, which sets a number of requirements for which discs may be used in tournaments. PDGA stands for “Professional Disc Golf Association”. For a disc to be used in tournaments sanctioned by the PDGA, it must first be approved. There are a great many golf discs approved for use in tournaments, and many manufacturers compete for a share of the sales. A disc golf disc that is approved for tournaments is typically referred to as “PDGA approved”.

Some tournaments are played without being subject to PDGA rules. These are usually club tournaments or casual tournaments, and here you can play with whatever the tournament organiser allows.