Disc
Types |
| Stable
- A disc that has a straight flight path when it
is thrown flat or level. |
| Overstable
- A disc that has a hyzer like flight path when
it is throw flat or level (goes to the left for
right handed players and to the right for left handed
players when thrown backhand). |
| Understable
- A disc has a anhyzer like flight path when it
is thrown flat or level (goes to the right for right
handed players and to the left for left handed players
when thrown backhand). |
| Driver
- A disc designed for fast, long-distance flight.
Most drivers perform in an over-stable manner. |
| Fairway
Driver - A disc designed for medium speed,
distance, and offer more stability than a driver. |
| Approach
Disc - A disc designed for slower, more
stable flight. |
| Putter
- A disc designed for close-range, stable flight. |
| Mini
- A small disc which is used to mark a player's
lie. |
Throwing
Styles |
| Backhand
Throw - The player's throwing arm moving
across the opposite side of the body before release.
This is the most common type of throw. |
| Forehand
Throw - The player's throwing arm moving
across the same side of the body before release.
Also known as a sidearm throw. |
| Tomahawk
- The player’s throwing arm is moving overhand,
much like throwing a baseball. The top of the disc
is facing the player’s head. The disc is released
at an almost vertical angle with a lot of speed
and rotation. This causes the disc to "barrel
roll" as it arcs, keeping the disc in an almost
straight line path. This is often used to power
a disc over tall obstacles. |
Putting
Styles |
| Putt
- A common putting style is a backhand throw with
the disc in a flat or level position. |
| Butterfly
- The disc is elevated over your throwing arm’s
shoulder in a flat position with the thumb placed
near the disc’s center and four fingers outside
the disc’s rim. Force is applied from the
hand pushing the disc towards the basket in a flipping
motion. |
| Turbo
- The disc is elevated over your throwing arm’s
shoulder in a flat position with the fingers and
thumb in a spread position touching the inside of
the rim. A spinning motion of the hand with a release
at the basket. |
Throw
Types and Disc Activity |
| Hyzer
- The angle of release when the side opposite the
the player’s grip on the disc is tilted toward
the ground. A hyzer is a very common throw type
and is popular because it allows the player to use
more power and the natural flight characteristics
of the golf disc to get the most distance from a
shot. A typical hyzer shot is a long, graceful,
arcing curve that turns left for right handed players
and turns right for left handed players. |
| Anhyzer
- The can be described as opposite of a hyzer. The
angle of release when the side opposite the player’s
grip on the rim of the disc is tilted toward the
sky. The disc’s flight characteristics will
fall in the same direction of the throwing arm when
thrown backhand. |
| Fade
- A disc that flies to the left, when thrown by
a right-hander using a backhand style. Opposite
for left handed throwers. |
| Turnover
- A disc that flies to the right, when thrown by
a right-hander using a backhand style. Opposite
for left handed throwers. |
| Roller
- A disc that is thrown in a manner that forces
it to turn over hard in the air and hit the ground
at a steep angle with rotation. This causes the
disc to roll on its edge. |
| Helix
- The helix flight characteristics create an "S"
shaped pattern as the disc flies through the air.
This is often used to traverse tight technical gaps. |
| Putt
- A putt is normally thrown flat, with a very smooth
release, so that there is very little hyzer or anhyzer
aspects to the flight of the disc. The need for
accuracy in putting creates the need for the player
to be stationary and relies almost entirely on the
arms and wrists to get the disc to the basket. |
Disc
Golf Jargon |
| Tee
Pad - An area that players begin each hole.
Also known as a tee box. |
| Ace
- A basket (or hole) in one shot. |
| Birdie
- Finish the hole at one under par. |
| Par
- The predetermined number of throws that an experienced
player should require to complete the hole. |
| Lie
- The spot where you disc lands. Your next shot
is taken from that position. |
| Mandatory
or Mando - A flight path that must be followed. |
| Casual
- An impermanent hazard on a course. |
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