Reddit reviews Innova Disc Golf Set – Driver, Mid-Range & Putter, Comfortable DX Plastic, Colors May Vary (3 Pack)

I would recommend a starter pack for each of you. I got the Innova Starter Pack and it is excellent for beginners. Depending on the arm strength/athleticism you probably will not even need the driver for the first while.

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Most people here will recommend that you do not regularly the the driver discs until you have a better handle on the game as the drivers will hide/mask bad form and limit your game farther down the line.

This starter set will get you off to a great start and will be the best discs for you long-term if you decide to stick with it.

The /r/discgolf community is great overall especially for new players wanting to ask questions.

There is also quality coverage on YouTube of professional disc golf tournaments. Check out any of the following channels: Jomez Pro, Central Coast Disc Golf (these are the two biggest channels), The Disc Golf Guy, Par Save Productions, or GK Pro.

For channels about how to get better once you get bitten by the disc golf bug, check out Danny Lindahl's channel or search Physics of Flight on YouTube.

Disc Golf is a big one for me. I've put $50 into the sport and have all the equipment I need.

✅ Cheap cost of entry (link)

✅ Free to play (some courses are pay-to-play, make sure you check)

✅ Exercise while you play

✅ Fun with friends who are both good at the sport or have never played

✅ Outdoors

✅ Can play anywhere in the country (find a course)

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It's an awesome hobby. Check out /r/discgolf for more. But watch out for those guys. They will have you thinking you need to buy 10 discs a year. You don't.

Well since we're discussing it in this thread, why not collaborate on something? Here's a start, feel free to offer suggestions and/or add to it.

I was going to throw some videos/channels to look at for technique but work is about to pick up so I don't have time right this second.

Beginner disc reccomendations:
First, disc down. You don't need a high speed driver as a beginner, because there's about a 99% chance you lack the proper arm speed and technique to throw it the way it needs to be thrown to fly properly.

With that said, here are some specific disc recommendations:

Fairway driver: Lat 64 River, Innova Teebird, Innova Leopard

Midrange: Innova Roc, Discraft Buzzz, Discraft Comet

Putter: Innova KC Aviar, Gateway Wizard (alternative is if you're lucky enough to be near a disc golf store, go there and pick up a few different putters, and buy whichever one feels comfortable in your hand)

There are also starter kits available via Amazon and various sporting goods stores. The most common being the Innova DX starter set (DX is a less durable type of plastic), the Innova Champion starter set (champion plastic is more durable). Discraft also makes starter sets, some with bags and some without.

You can buy discs individually at:

• discgolfcenter.com
  
• communitydiscs.com
  
• dynamicdiscs.net
  
• marshallstreetdiscgolf.com

three disc starter set


find courses near you

IT IS AWESOME.

Anywho. You'll want at least two discs, a driver and a putter. It might be easy to start with a "fairway driver." Here's a good starter pack on Amazon. You might also consider checking out 42 Degrees South in L5P. It's mostly a smoke shop, but they have a decent selection of discs too.

My favorite places to play in Atlanta are:

Perkerson Park - It's the only one ITP, and it's really pretty. They recently added a bunch of signage and new tees, and they keep it in good shape. But it's tough for a beginner. You might want to start out on...

Redan Park - It's a few miles East OTP, but not too far away
. Good for beginners, not a whole lot of water hazards. I usually take new folks here.

JP Moseley - I haven't been since they redesigned it, but it's apparently very impressive now. 27 holes, one of the highest rated courses in Georgia, but slightly farther away than I'd usually want to travel (40 minutes from my house).

There are other courses around too, such as Deer Lick Park, but Perkerson and Redan are my go-to two.

Here are a couple starter kits, The first one by Innova, the second by Discraft.

http://www.amazon.com/Innova-Disc-Golf-Set-3-Disc/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373811724&sr=8-1&keywords=disc+golf+starter+kit

http://www.amazon.com/Discraft-Beginner-Golf-Disc-Set/dp/B005TEXOEG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1373811724&sr=8-8&keywords=disc+golf+starter+kit

Both come in their baseline plastic, which is just what you need to start.

> is alcohol permitted?

Lol

That’s like asking if you’re allowed to drink outside an Eagles game.

As for buying discs? Just buy a very stable, bright colored driver and a putter on amazon. You really only need 2-3 discs starting out.

Something like: https://www.amazon.com/Innova-Disc-Golf-3-Disc-Colors/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536084686&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=disc+starter+set&dpPl=1&dpID=51ABavZHDCL&ref=plSrch

When you learn to throw and place the discs where you want them then you’ll begin to notice how different discs have different flight paths, you’ll use that like you would a different club in golf for different situations. But buy a cheap set because you’ll beat up your discs (beat up discs become understable) and probably lose a couple in the time it takes to build up the skills you will need to utilize a good disc.

Don’t forget to write your number and an email on your disc, if you lose it then people typically reach out to try and get it back to you.

Here ya go man DISCS

I'd say consider this set as well:
https://www.amazon.ca/Innova-Disc-Golf-3-Disc-Colors/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1503664416&sr=1-1&keywords=innova+set

Seems to be about the same as the discraft sets you're looking at too.

That being said, just getting a beginner set and starting to throw is more important than which set you get. Just start playing and in ~30-40 rounds, come back here and ask for advice on how to upgrade your bag now that you have some idea of what you're doing. Its what I did.

Nice looking discs, and good choices too, but if you're just starting out, these discs might be a bit frustrating to throw. It might do you well to leave these at home for a bit, and pick up a starter kit (like this one by Innova, or this on by Discraft) or just a midrange like the Discraft Buzzz. Learning how to drive with a midrange or putter is one of the best ways to develop good form and work up your arm speed before moving up to fairway and distance drivers! :)

$20 starter pack, and check out the Udisc app to find courses and keep score. Welcome to the sport, hope you give it a try!

It doesn't have to be. You can play an adequate game of casual disc golf with a starter kit.

Sure, it's easy to go overboard, build a huge disc collection, and become neurotic about selecting the best disc for every shot.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Innova-Disc-Golf-Set-3-DXSET/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=disc+golf+set&qid=1556639104&s=gateway&sr=8-10

I think that could work well for you. Aviar is a great putter (what I started with); Shark I've never used but seems like it would be good as a disc you know will finish left; Leopard I still use a lot.

If not, I also would second getting an Aviar and a Champ Mako3. I bought a couple Mako3s when starting and used them exclusively for a couple months. I still play 2 disc rounds with them from time to time to practice form and shaping.

This is what I started with: https://www.amazon.com/Innova-Disc-Golf-3-Disc-Colors/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=sr_1_2

Innova starter set. It comes with a putter, a mid-range and a fairway driver, definitely enough to get started with, and is $22 on Amazon.

this starter pack?

Innova DX Disc Golf Set (3-Disc) (Colors may vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dtpmxbH80WA7A

I went ahead and ordered that.

It's the Innova starter pack. Costs about $30 new.

They sell both Discraft and Innova starter packs on Amazon. You might also find them at your local sporting goods store.

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simple pleasures in life: Video game collecting/playing, Graffiti, geocaching, watching movies, Board games, music/collecting vinyl, disc golf

perfect summer day spending the day with my fiance. does not matter what we are doing as long as Im with her. she makes the perfect any day :D

wish list this would make a nice summer. and this would get a lot of use to this summer!

Amazon, Walmart, and some of the other big box stores sell them online.

In-person purchases are trickier. I've had luck with internet searching local disc golf stores but there are definitely areas where they really don't exist. Party stores, gas stations, media stores - it's weird who sells them and who doesn't.

Premium discs run about $15 a pop. Base discs around $8. There is a very real difference in the quality of the plastics here. A lot of people recommend DX plastic to start with because it's cheaper and easier to throw. Personally I found they went to crap waaaaay too quickly - big gouges and scrapes pretty much from the start.

This is the gold standard for starting:

https://www.amazon.com/Innova-Disc-Golf-3-Disc-Colors/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1506561217&sr=8-6&keywords=disc+golf+starter+set

Personally I like this set more from a mold stand-point (although the Escape is probably fast for a beginner).

https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Discs-Prime-Disc-Starter/dp/B00T6TBNX4/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1506561217&sr=8-16&keywords=disc+golf+starter+set

This set is pricier, but you'll use it forever. Plastic is darn near indestructible and they are useful discs at several play levels - you'll need an arm for the volt though.

https://www.amazon.com/MVP-Disc-Golf-Neutron-Straight/dp/B00OS9ZN4C/ref=pd_sbs_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KC5V01K22CEXT3DVJ35M


Personally though, I'd probably piecemeal one together for a starter kit. A 175g Judge Classic, 170+ E-Mac Truth, 170+ Neutron Switch or Lucid River, and then a light 150g driver like an Opto Air Diamond maybe.

Innova sells starter kits like this one for about $30. Driver, midrange, putter.

Some courses, especially with water, will have a guy sitting in the parking lot selling used discs that he finds. $5-7 usually. Or if you have a buddy who plays and he's not a dick, he'll probably give you a disc.

All the time at like Sport Chalet or Sports Authority or Dick's Sporting Goods. They have starter boxes of like a driver, mid and putt. Usually all DX plastic, but hey it's for starters. This is like the one I see at the most places

Head on over to /r/discgolf! You can get a starter set for ~20$ https://www.amazon.com/Innova-Disc-Golf-3-Disc-Colors/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=disc+golf+set&qid=1556733164&s=gateway&sr=8-5

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Download an app called uDisc to see where your local courses are! They are everywhere and most of them are free to play. If you really start getting into it, check out the dgscene.com to find tournaments and leagues. If you want to learn some basics check out Danny Lindahl on Youtube.

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I love disc golf and love spreading the word about it. It's very cheap compared to ball golf and you can play it year-round. I've met so many nice people and made quite a few friends through the sport. If you have any questions feel free to PM me!

https://www.amazon.com/Innova-Disc-Golf-3-Disc-Colors/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467063156&sr=8-1&keywords=innova+starter+pack

CCDG has a great instructional video about how to use them from top pros.

Alternatively, go to proshop.innovadiscs.com and try to build your own starter pack. http://i.imgur.com/C7tcFsb.png would be my suggestions bases on what they have atm. True starter packs will be more likely to be 150g, but since you are used to ultimate you will be used to 175g-ish discs. Aero and Shark will be good transitions from lids to discs, and Leopard is in a slightly better plastic because you will want to hold onto it longer.

Bag: https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Discs-Trooper-Disc-Golf/dp/B075GT7VBG/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=dynamic+disc+bag&qid=1564745898&s=gateway&sr=8-9

Starter set: https://www.amazon.com/Innova-Disc-Golf-3-Disc-Colors/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=innova+starter+pack&qid=1564745966&s=gateway&sprefix=innova+start&sr=8-4

Like I said. Found a few on Amazon. Which would be best?

Discraft Beginner Set 1

Discraft Beginner Set 2

Innova DX Set 1

Innova DX Set 2 (Same but cheaper?)

Innova+Bag Set

Innova Champion Set

Discraft Ultimate Set

Discraft Deluxe Disc Golf Set (4 Disc and Bag)

Discraft Beginner Disc Golf Set (3-Pack)

Innova DX Disc Golf Set

Innova Champion Disc Golf Set

Dynamic Discs Disc Golf Starter Set

There are a few of them. leopard/shark/aviar teebird/roc/rhyno archangel/shark/aviar or valkyrie/beast/shark/aviar

Hey, welcome to the sport... I started four months ago and love it! I'm in central jersey.

I highly, highly recommend the dx innova starter pack on Amazon. It has perfect discs for beginners.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000Q838XW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467241683&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=innova+starter+set&dpPl=1&dpID=51seTHgV9dL&ref=plSrch


If you are in north jersey you should check out the course at Rutgers, oldest course in the country and nice short holes for beginners.

You'll lose discs, it's part of the game but when you are starting out and can't throw that far it shouldn't be so bad.

Just wear comfy movable clothes and good shoes!

Take them disc golfing you can spend 18$ on a starter set and play for free when ever it's i take my 6 year old cousin all the time he loves it just be careful around holes with water.

Example of starter set

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000Q838XW/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1518994436&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=disc+golf+starter+set&dpPl=1&dpID=51ABavZHDCL&ref=plSrch

Yay !!!!

Intro to a new hobby!

I just started playing a few months ago and bought the DX Innova beginner set (link here). Highly recommend it. I started out throwing just the putter & midrange, and then worked my way up to the fairway driver. The DX plastic is really fine for beginners. I actually like it. Not afraid to beat it up since they are my first discs. Now that I have worked on my form and have my style down, I can choose specific discs to add to my bag.

I'm assuming you bought this set back then. For a forehand(flick) throw I would pick up an Innova Orc, preferably one in Champion plastic. This is the first disc I owned and I would get beautiful s-curves out of my flick. here is a link to one. Champion plastic is super durable and will not get destroyed by hitting trees. Read up on some of the discs on that site I linked too, it has some decent insight on which discs do what.

Innova starter pack is a great place to 'start'. Should be around $30. Don't buy more discs until you know a lot more. This subreddit is a great resource. As others have said, read the stuff at the right.

You can order on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=asc_df_B000Q838XW1974822?smid=A2NMB0M9XDBFPF&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B000Q838XW&hvpos=1o2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1703658721432219585&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=

Otherwise, please support your local disc store.

If you just want a frisbee to throw around with your friends:
http://www.amazon.com/Wham-O-52000-Ultimate-Frisbee-175g/dp/B0002CQR08/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1464554431&sr=1-9&keywords=frisbee

or

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007CZLABY/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687702&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0019QV6L6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0EG4MGAM04GYWX418CJW

For disc golf (or frisbee golf as it's sometimes called):
http://www.amazon.com/Discraft-Buzzz-Elite-170-172-grams/dp/B0032ULGYE/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1464554381&sr=1-1&keywords=discraft+buzzz

or

http://www.amazon.com/Innova-Disc-Golf-3-Disc-Colors/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1464554390&sr=1-1&keywords=innova+starter+pack

Well I don't know anything about disc golf in Australia, but I'm sure it's around and I would think you could find some discs. Do you have any discs yet? If not, the Innova Starter Set is usually the way to go for beginners. It has a putter, a midrange, and a fairway driver; all of which are versatile discs that are all a beginner really needs for your first couple months of disc golf.

[Ta Da!](Innova DX Disc Golf Set (3-Disc) (Colors may vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Q838XW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8TzCxbTBRHT5K)