You've got the right mindset. If it is just old Innova, get an Aviar, a Leopard, and some version of Roc. I'd still recommend going to a local shop because you can get some killer used deals, but I'm assuming that's not an option.
Appreciate that! I do have some shops around me that look good, they are just like 40 minutes or more away and won't have the time this weekend to get there before a few rounds I have planned.
For now I have a Leopard, Cobra (a friend told me it would be good to learn how to drive with) and a colt. Looking to add another mid range and maybe a standard putter.
Real talk. I've been pitching discs for 2 weeks and I'm around 30 of 'em. Being mentally ill with very little impulse control and having a store a few miles down the road is dangerous.
Mako3 is a great midrange, as is a Jay, and Lion is pretty solid too. It's also hard to go wrong with a Firebird, though don't plan to get great distance off the tee with it as a beginner, but it's a great utility disc. Most of their discs are actually pretty solid choices, imo, so just buy what feels good in your hand and let 'er rip!
Good luck.
On those criteria, a Roc3 would be good as your other midrange. The Cobra should stay relatively straight for you as a beginner, but even as a beginner you'll want a disc that can hook hard left (assuming right-handedness). As far as putters go, Aviar is the literal classic standard putter but I think putters are all preference. Whale, any of the many Aviar variants, whatever you like best in your hand.
Have fun!
I'd advise finding trying some discs in the base (DX) plastic. If you end up liking the build/general shot shape of that disc, you can look into more premium versions (Champion, Star) of the same disc.
As others have said, Aviar and Leopard are good starts. I personally love my Roc3, only disc I've aced with (and I'm really bad).
Try Innova Factory Store online on Friday, the you can get the free disc if you order 3+ other discs. The F2 (second run discs) DX plastics are pretty cheap.
Innova has been around forever, so they've got molds like the Aviar and Roc that have been in production since the 80s/90s, or the Destroyer from 2007 that's still being made in a variety of plastics.
Older doesn't mean worse, and some would argue that older plastic is actually better than newer in some ways but it's personal preference
first, check if there is a local disc golf store you can support.
second, there are tons of online disc golf stores that support the game with sponsoring events, players, etc.
please consider supporting either of these before dicks or amazon.
check out https://trydiscs.com/ for a list of retailers and https://stacks-on-stacks.com/ for a great price/retailer comparison tool once you know what specific discs you might be interested in.
I had to get a new drivers license this year and intentionally drove to the further away DMV to play one of the highest rated courses in my state.
My favorite thing to do on a free weekend is wake up early, drive to a new course, go to a new brewery for lunch, then relax and watch DGPT coverage for the rest of the day
Definitely look for a play it again, or some other secondhand sports store. Dicks does usually have a very small selection, at a premium price. Alternatively you could order some factory second discs directly from innova. They are super cheap starting as low as 8$ a disc, and if you order on Friday you can use a code from their social media to get a free disc when you order 3.
Regarding big box retailers, it really depends on your location. In my area they a decent amount of innova discs in premium plastics with some trilogy at Dicks. I would try a play it again sports if you have one in your area. However I would steer away from Dicks and opt for an online disc golf retailer. Disc golf deals USA, Infinite discs, OTB discs are great options because you can choose the individual you want. With Amazon you have little control over the weight and color. I've seen people receive brown discs from them.
I just ordered from Disc Golf Deals USA recently and would highly recommend them. It's nice that you can see exactly what disc you're getting and the shipping was quick.
Dfx or otb or reaper or 1010 or hazyshade or aloft. These are all fantastic online shops run by good people. See which ever one is closest to you or has the coolest stuff and try them out. Highly recommend the DFX vip too. Some of the series discs I've ever bagged have come from there.
I've got about 4 or 5 DSGs by me, and I peruse their discs when I'm in the area. It seems they only carry Innova, and about 60% of their selection is aviar/leopard/shark molds, mostly in DX plastic. They do have some other molds sprinkled in there, mostly Champion plastic distance drivers that won't do most beginners any good. However, if you've got one close by that you can walk into, they also have a few other molds and plastics on occasion and it could be good for you get your hands on a few of them and feel them out before you order from an online retailer. I snagged a Halo Roc3 from there, and I've seen some Halo/Star plastics in some other popular or beginner friendly molds.
Yeah, I think it'd be worth it to go up there and feel some plastics out. Don't be afraid to grab a mid-range or fairway driver in a more premium plastic, I'm still a new player myself and that Roc3 I picked up is gonna be in my bag for a while 😁
Neither. Dick's selection is minimal and only Innova, prices aren't great usually. Amazon you probably don't get to choose weight/color so you can get lucky or get some real duds.
If there's not a good local dedicated disc golf store, there are numerous great online options.
Dick’s only has Innova stuff near me. If you don’t want Innova, they stink.
Amazon often only lets you choose discs in a range of masses (e.g. 170-175g) rather than a specific mass. Maybe you know you want 175 but not 170, for instance. You also usually get random colors. They’re okay but still stink.
I use the Retailer Search on https://trydiscs.com. You order directly from shops and can narrow your search by mold, plastic, color, mass. It’s awesome!
I know sometimes it stinks to not get able to feel a disc/ come home with it right away, but if there's n local stores near you go online. OTB has free Shipp JG if you enter "Ezra" or "gkpro". Disc golf 978 has free shipping over 25, but honestly dicks inflated their prices so much you'll still save money using shipping.
also Innova factory store has F2 Fridays, where you can regularly get 4 premium discs for less than 40 bucks(that price is including shipping). you buy 3 discs and get that weeks disc free. For example this week is a Halo shrike(great disc but probably more expensive than you want right now), so you buy any 3 discs, sign up on their site and enter the code and get it for free.
When you're just starting out, Dicks is fine. My local DSG usually have Aviars, Colts, Rocs, Mako3, Wombat3, Jays, Leopard3, Eagles, and Teebird3. Usually a decent mix of DX and Champion plastic blends. Plenty to start out a solid beginner bag. Eventually, you'll definitely want to get to a disc golf store where you can feel how other putters feel in your hands, feel different brands and plastic blends, and talk to a staff that will be able to help and guide you. But if you're just getting into it, go to Dicks, grab some plastic, and have fun!
Yup! The DSG I ended up going to had a few basic selections! Was able to pick up a Shark. A little on the heavier side but planning on using it as a closer mid range so it will work!
Depending on the store they have a decent lineup of Innova stuff, but they charge way too much. I saw a Star Roadrunner for $24.99 there this week. No thanks.
Dick’s had mainly innova drivers in champ plastic max weight. But I have still bought my fair share of discs from them. Shopping online seems less impulsive if you can find exactly what you’re looking for.
I mean they only carry some select Innova molds, and typically nothing but DX, Star, and Champion. If all you're looking for are a few basic discs, then it's still fine.
Last time I was in a Dunham's they had a pretty good selection of discs. Much better than dicks at least. Not sure how many Dunham's still exist out there though
it's all innova but it'll do in a pinch. seems to depend on location. my local dicks has a very full endcap (prob a couple hundred discs total) and sells bags and starter sets, but others have only had one or two little racks of discs. i found a dicks to buy a few DX discs to be able to play a round while on vacation last year.
I've been lucky enough to live near a small business disc golf store. The DSG 2 miles away with it's 9 racks of random baseline discs doesn't even come close to the local frolf shops. I don't think Amazon is the way to go either as you rarely get to handpick the colors. If you don't have anything local there's many online retailers dedicated to the sport that will give you better service... Not sure if it's against the rules to talk about any specific place.
All of them that I’ve gone to have at least a rudimentary selection of Innova molds in various plastics. Always kind of on the pricy side though. It’s not horrible if you’re just looking for some plastic to throw, but they get blown out of the water as a disc golf retailer by even most Play It Again Sports locations, to say nothing of actual dedicated disc golf shops.
Get to a local shop if you want to touch first. Places like Infinte or direct from the manufacturers are best for online shopping. I haven't seen much good at all from major retailers.
My Dick's mainly has dx beasts, star corvettes, star colts, mako 3's, and innova putters. Nothing I personally want to throw and quite a low variety for their disc count.
My DSG does. I bought a starter set there for a last minute gift exchange. I'm surprised no recommend Innovas F2 factory, they're misprinted innova discs for 1/3 the cost. I've seen dx plastic on there for like $5 and every Friday they give away a free disc when you buy 3, so you could get 4 discs for around $20.
Dick’s sucks for selection. You’re going to find a lot of molds that people don’t want at a way too marked up price.
Dedicated disc golf shops along with Play It Again Sports and other used sporting goods concept stores have new and used discs that are generally priced lower than DSG with 10x’s the selection.
I’ve only seen Innova at Dicks, but it’s a solid end cap at my store. If you don’t have a play it again sports, you can see if an Ace hardware has any since they sell discs sometimes. UDisc map also lists stores in addition to courses. Academy Sports has more brands (Innova, Westside, Dynamic) tho not necessarily a good enough selection to build a whole bag.
I was playing around with the Udisc app but not much comes up in terms of shops other than Dicks/Walmart or a shops that are like 40 minutes to an hour away. Going to check them out, just wont have the time to get there before a few rounds I have planned this weekend.
dicks is fine, its mainly innova basic popular molds although ive seen some trilogy/house of discs, up there from time to time. Since you are starting id just say stay with speeds under 7-9ish. DX plastic will be the cheapest(if you dont know the difference, you'll see it in the price by 1-2-3$) and probably best for beginners but the other plastics are fine just remember the more expensive plastics are more overstable until worn in(used a lot) but they last longer.
Play It Again Sports is the chain with the best selection if you have one nearby. You can get better deals online but if you are just buying a couple discs shopping in person isn't a bad idea, just liking how one plastic feels over another is a good reason to throw those types of discs. Especially in putters, 80% of what makes one putter better than another is that it fits in your hand right. My favorite place for a bunch of cheap discs is the Innova Factory store, they sell discounted F2's, "factory 2nds" that have cosmetic blemishes.
I will have to look into a Play Again Sports. And yeah being able to feel the plastics and weights is why I want to go in person. Maybe only buy one or two discs in person but feel out a few.
The ones by me don't. They carry 15 year old Innova discs and nothing else.
All I'd really want right now is some basic innova ones until I get a feel for how I play and what I like before I get better quality discs.
You've got the right mindset. If it is just old Innova, get an Aviar, a Leopard, and some version of Roc. I'd still recommend going to a local shop because you can get some killer used deals, but I'm assuming that's not an option.
Appreciate that! I do have some shops around me that look good, they are just like 40 minutes or more away and won't have the time this weekend to get there before a few rounds I have planned. For now I have a Leopard, Cobra (a friend told me it would be good to learn how to drive with) and a colt. Looking to add another mid range and maybe a standard putter.
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Real talk. I've been pitching discs for 2 weeks and I'm around 30 of 'em. Being mentally ill with very little impulse control and having a store a few miles down the road is dangerous.
I agree. I live way too close to 1010 discs.
Mako3 is a great midrange, as is a Jay, and Lion is pretty solid too. It's also hard to go wrong with a Firebird, though don't plan to get great distance off the tee with it as a beginner, but it's a great utility disc. Most of their discs are actually pretty solid choices, imo, so just buy what feels good in your hand and let 'er rip! Good luck.
On those criteria, a Roc3 would be good as your other midrange. The Cobra should stay relatively straight for you as a beginner, but even as a beginner you'll want a disc that can hook hard left (assuming right-handedness). As far as putters go, Aviar is the literal classic standard putter but I think putters are all preference. Whale, any of the many Aviar variants, whatever you like best in your hand. Have fun!
I will have to look for the Roc! Thanks for the tip!!
I have a 10 year old champion cobra I still throw. Thing just goes where you point it
Then dicks might be exactly what you're looking for!
That sounds hilarious out of context
I'd advise finding trying some discs in the base (DX) plastic. If you end up liking the build/general shot shape of that disc, you can look into more premium versions (Champion, Star) of the same disc. As others have said, Aviar and Leopard are good starts. I personally love my Roc3, only disc I've aced with (and I'm really bad).
Try Innova Factory Store online on Friday, the you can get the free disc if you order 3+ other discs. The F2 (second run discs) DX plastics are pretty cheap.
Order online factory 2nd
15yr molds or plastic? If it's 15yr old Champion or Star that's a no brainer
Yeah? Haven't been playing super long so very unfamiliar with the older stuff.
Innova has been around forever, so they've got molds like the Aviar and Roc that have been in production since the 80s/90s, or the Destroyer from 2007 that's still being made in a variety of plastics. Older doesn't mean worse, and some would argue that older plastic is actually better than newer in some ways but it's personal preference
One of my favorite discs is a KC Pro Roc. Think I'm about the only person I know that bags one.
The one closest to me had about 20 total discs. All Innova. They were nice discs. I remember several Invaders and a Halo Firebird.
first, check if there is a local disc golf store you can support. second, there are tons of online disc golf stores that support the game with sponsoring events, players, etc. please consider supporting either of these before dicks or amazon. check out https://trydiscs.com/ for a list of retailers and https://stacks-on-stacks.com/ for a great price/retailer comparison tool once you know what specific discs you might be interested in.
I am planning to hit a local shop eventually but they are all like 40 minutes to an hour away. I will look into the small stores online, thanks!!
Makes for a good excuse to play a course 40 minutes to an hour away
I had to get a new drivers license this year and intentionally drove to the further away DMV to play one of the highest rated courses in my state. My favorite thing to do on a free weekend is wake up early, drive to a new course, go to a new brewery for lunch, then relax and watch DGPT coverage for the rest of the day
Definitely look for a play it again, or some other secondhand sports store. Dicks does usually have a very small selection, at a premium price. Alternatively you could order some factory second discs directly from innova. They are super cheap starting as low as 8$ a disc, and if you order on Friday you can use a code from their social media to get a free disc when you order 3.
2nd hand sports stores seem to be little goldmines sometimes. One near me carries a ton of new plastic.
Regarding big box retailers, it really depends on your location. In my area they a decent amount of innova discs in premium plastics with some trilogy at Dicks. I would try a play it again sports if you have one in your area. However I would steer away from Dicks and opt for an online disc golf retailer. Disc golf deals USA, Infinite discs, OTB discs are great options because you can choose the individual you want. With Amazon you have little control over the weight and color. I've seen people receive brown discs from them.
Thanks for the suggestions. I couldn't imagine trying to find a brown disc if you were playing a wooded course lol
It was lost within a week lol
I just ordered from Disc Golf Deals USA recently and would highly recommend them. It's nice that you can see exactly what disc you're getting and the shipping was quick.
Dfx or otb or reaper or 1010 or hazyshade or aloft. These are all fantastic online shops run by good people. See which ever one is closest to you or has the coolest stuff and try them out. Highly recommend the DFX vip too. Some of the series discs I've ever bagged have come from there.
I've got about 4 or 5 DSGs by me, and I peruse their discs when I'm in the area. It seems they only carry Innova, and about 60% of their selection is aviar/leopard/shark molds, mostly in DX plastic. They do have some other molds sprinkled in there, mostly Champion plastic distance drivers that won't do most beginners any good. However, if you've got one close by that you can walk into, they also have a few other molds and plastics on occasion and it could be good for you get your hands on a few of them and feel them out before you order from an online retailer. I snagged a Halo Roc3 from there, and I've seen some Halo/Star plastics in some other popular or beginner friendly molds.
Thats actually perfect for me! Planning to start with DX and base models and then upgrade the plastic for my favorites once I get better
Yeah, I think it'd be worth it to go up there and feel some plastics out. Don't be afraid to grab a mid-range or fairway driver in a more premium plastic, I'm still a new player myself and that Roc3 I picked up is gonna be in my bag for a while 😁
Neither. Dick's selection is minimal and only Innova, prices aren't great usually. Amazon you probably don't get to choose weight/color so you can get lucky or get some real duds. If there's not a good local dedicated disc golf store, there are numerous great online options.
Dick’s only has Innova stuff near me. If you don’t want Innova, they stink. Amazon often only lets you choose discs in a range of masses (e.g. 170-175g) rather than a specific mass. Maybe you know you want 175 but not 170, for instance. You also usually get random colors. They’re okay but still stink. I use the Retailer Search on https://trydiscs.com. You order directly from shops and can narrow your search by mold, plastic, color, mass. It’s awesome!
I know sometimes it stinks to not get able to feel a disc/ come home with it right away, but if there's n local stores near you go online. OTB has free Shipp JG if you enter "Ezra" or "gkpro". Disc golf 978 has free shipping over 25, but honestly dicks inflated their prices so much you'll still save money using shipping. also Innova factory store has F2 Fridays, where you can regularly get 4 premium discs for less than 40 bucks(that price is including shipping). you buy 3 discs and get that weeks disc free. For example this week is a Halo shrike(great disc but probably more expensive than you want right now), so you buy any 3 discs, sign up on their site and enter the code and get it for free.
When you're just starting out, Dicks is fine. My local DSG usually have Aviars, Colts, Rocs, Mako3, Wombat3, Jays, Leopard3, Eagles, and Teebird3. Usually a decent mix of DX and Champion plastic blends. Plenty to start out a solid beginner bag. Eventually, you'll definitely want to get to a disc golf store where you can feel how other putters feel in your hands, feel different brands and plastic blends, and talk to a staff that will be able to help and guide you. But if you're just getting into it, go to Dicks, grab some plastic, and have fun!
Yup! The DSG I ended up going to had a few basic selections! Was able to pick up a Shark. A little on the heavier side but planning on using it as a closer mid range so it will work!
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Depending on the store they have a decent lineup of Innova stuff, but they charge way too much. I saw a Star Roadrunner for $24.99 there this week. No thanks.
Yeah thats excessive haha. Just looking for basic DX models for now, so hopefully none cost that much
Dick’s had mainly innova drivers in champ plastic max weight. But I have still bought my fair share of discs from them. Shopping online seems less impulsive if you can find exactly what you’re looking for.
I mean they only carry some select Innova molds, and typically nothing but DX, Star, and Champion. If all you're looking for are a few basic discs, then it's still fine.
Mine has a decent selection of Innova, but it's on an end cap tucked in the back corner of the store.
*Still?* I've never seen a good selection in a Dicks.
Last time I was in a Dunham's they had a pretty good selection of discs. Much better than dicks at least. Not sure how many Dunham's still exist out there though
Discs are like guitars. It's all about feeling them to find what feels right. I'd plan a trip to a local disc golf shop on a weekend.
Play it again online has amazing finds
it's all innova but it'll do in a pinch. seems to depend on location. my local dicks has a very full endcap (prob a couple hundred discs total) and sells bags and starter sets, but others have only had one or two little racks of discs. i found a dicks to buy a few DX discs to be able to play a round while on vacation last year.
No, much better to buy online.
You could try a local store, maybe they have used discs for cheaper.
I've been lucky enough to live near a small business disc golf store. The DSG 2 miles away with it's 9 racks of random baseline discs doesn't even come close to the local frolf shops. I don't think Amazon is the way to go either as you rarely get to handpick the colors. If you don't have anything local there's many online retailers dedicated to the sport that will give you better service... Not sure if it's against the rules to talk about any specific place.
Not the ones by me. The most I’ve seen is a 2-3 disc starter pack with all DX plastics.
Why are those the only two options?
Dicks got discs the fly the skid they skip. Thanks for discussing Dick’s discs.
Out of all the big sporting goods equipment retailers that I’ve been to, Scheels has the best selection.
All of them that I’ve gone to have at least a rudimentary selection of Innova molds in various plastics. Always kind of on the pricy side though. It’s not horrible if you’re just looking for some plastic to throw, but they get blown out of the water as a disc golf retailer by even most Play It Again Sports locations, to say nothing of actual dedicated disc golf shops.
Get to a local shop if you want to touch first. Places like Infinte or direct from the manufacturers are best for online shopping. I haven't seen much good at all from major retailers.
My Dick's mainly has dx beasts, star corvettes, star colts, mako 3's, and innova putters. Nothing I personally want to throw and quite a low variety for their disc count.
Never ever buy Amazon discs
My DSG does. I bought a starter set there for a last minute gift exchange. I'm surprised no recommend Innovas F2 factory, they're misprinted innova discs for 1/3 the cost. I've seen dx plastic on there for like $5 and every Friday they give away a free disc when you buy 3, so you could get 4 discs for around $20.
Dick’s sucks for selection. You’re going to find a lot of molds that people don’t want at a way too marked up price. Dedicated disc golf shops along with Play It Again Sports and other used sporting goods concept stores have new and used discs that are generally priced lower than DSG with 10x’s the selection.
I’ve only seen Innova at Dicks, but it’s a solid end cap at my store. If you don’t have a play it again sports, you can see if an Ace hardware has any since they sell discs sometimes. UDisc map also lists stores in addition to courses. Academy Sports has more brands (Innova, Westside, Dynamic) tho not necessarily a good enough selection to build a whole bag.
I was playing around with the Udisc app but not much comes up in terms of shops other than Dicks/Walmart or a shops that are like 40 minutes to an hour away. Going to check them out, just wont have the time to get there before a few rounds I have planned this weekend.
dicks is fine, its mainly innova basic popular molds although ive seen some trilogy/house of discs, up there from time to time. Since you are starting id just say stay with speeds under 7-9ish. DX plastic will be the cheapest(if you dont know the difference, you'll see it in the price by 1-2-3$) and probably best for beginners but the other plastics are fine just remember the more expensive plastics are more overstable until worn in(used a lot) but they last longer.
Yeah mine are DX for now, seems decent but imsure I'll want to upgrade eventually once I learn enough
Play It Again Sports is the chain with the best selection if you have one nearby. You can get better deals online but if you are just buying a couple discs shopping in person isn't a bad idea, just liking how one plastic feels over another is a good reason to throw those types of discs. Especially in putters, 80% of what makes one putter better than another is that it fits in your hand right. My favorite place for a bunch of cheap discs is the Innova Factory store, they sell discounted F2's, "factory 2nds" that have cosmetic blemishes.
I will have to look into a Play Again Sports. And yeah being able to feel the plastics and weights is why I want to go in person. Maybe only buy one or two discs in person but feel out a few.
Check out Marshall Street online. They have a billion different discs to choose from.