Disc weights

[Keith H]

Ive been scouring the net for some of the answers to questions i have and found nothing other than this is what i throw, and no, why how or when regarding disc weights.

my physics classes and general sports exp has given me some of the obvious answers as to what weight of a disc to throw during the type of wind conditions. Heavier into the wind, lighter with it at my back.

and other random thoughts during work or something relating how a heavier baseball will have the capacity to be thrown further. that leads me to believe that after i have gained enough snap in my rip on a drive, ill be able to control the heavier discs required for further distances rather than my 150's i was told to learn with.

im not trying to gain more distance yet, however, i like to think ahead.

but id also like to know some other opinions other than wind conditions heavier discs are preferred. every instructional vid, and person ive talked with doesnt seem to have many 150 class discs in the arsenal. and id like to know why.

im throwing my 150 shark about the length of the soccer field strait everytime at mcdade, as well as my 150 aviar strait.

[derek]

disc stability is not always relative to disc weight. the 150 plastic isnt doing you any favors. the reason is because its inconsistant, especially in mids and putters. my advice is get everything max weight.
when you go and play casual rounds just throw your putter (175g) for every shot for awhile and youll improve your technique

[ChaseTheAce]

start with lighter weights in your drivers and work your way up. most likely you dont have the arm speed, snap, and technique yet to throw a max weight disc to it's potential. throwing smooth is better than throwing hard, and in the long run, it will help you throw far with less effort.

work on controlling your 150g plastic and then move up to some heavier weights.

mids and putters are generally used at max weight or near it

[Keith H]

k, so lighter driver, heavy putter and mid, i love the shark becuase its just a strait flyer for me so ill prolly pick one of those up first, then a heavy aviar, love it as well.

thanks for the help, glad to know i wasnt to far off just by my own sense, or lack thereof

[derek]

Originally Posted by Keith H

k, so lighter driver, heavy putter and mid, i love the shark becuase its just a strait flyer for me so ill prolly pick one of those up first, then a heavy aviar, love it as well.

thanks for the help, glad to know i wasnt to far off just by my own sense, or lack thereof

lighter driver is a waste of time IMO

[Smokin' Joe]

Originally Posted by derek

lighter driver is a waste of time IMO

Depends who you ask!

I know of one guy that can really make those 150 Class discs SAIL! You just have to change your thought process and throw it differently than the heavier weights, since they are more understable.

[derek]

Originally Posted by Smokin' Joe

Depends who you ask!

I know of one guy that can really make those 150 Class discs SAIL! You just have to change your thought process and throw it differently than the heavier weights, since they are more understable.

If you say so, but dont go anywhere windy

[Suemac]

Originally Posted by derek

If you say so, but dont go anywhere windy

I think you'd better rethink that Derik, as I know who he speaks of, and yes, into a wind it goes, and goes far.

[derek]

Originally Posted by Suemac

I think you'd better rethink that Derik, as I know who he speaks of, and yes, into a wind it goes, and goes far.

ooops i forgot about the 150 throwers out there, i knew id offend someone! i dont doubt a 150 can go far in certain tailwind but how often is it gonna flip otherwise

[ChaseTheAce]

Originally Posted by derek

ooops i forgot about the 150 throwers out there, i knew id offend someone! i dont doubt a 150 can go far in certain tailwind but how often is it gonna flip otherwise

sounds like OAT to me

check out some vids of the Japan Open. Lighter discs teach control rather than power. throw smooth, throw far

also, those 150 11x FBs are pretty beefy for light discs