Welcome back to another Focus Friday, where we look at a certain mold or brand, and give you a discount so you can try it out for yourself. This weekend, you can get an INCREDIBLE deal on a popular mold from Thought Space Athletics… The Synapse.
The Thought Space Athletics Synapseis a professional level distance driver for maximum distance and performance.
Striking a harmonious balance between distance and accuracy, the Synapse is the flagship entry into the true “pro” distance driver slot for Thought Space Athletics. It is stable enough to handle big arm speed or a stiff headwind, with just a hint of high-speed turn. The Synapse finds its equilibrium as the reliably stable long-bomber in your bag.
DISCOUNT -> This weekend, get any Synapse50% OFF by using this code – ‘FOCUSSYNAPSE‘
This deal will end Monday night, so get yourself this mold while you can!
Check out this page to see all the items that are on sale this week, inluding our HUGE fall sale to welcome in the first day of fall.
Welcome back to another Focus Friday, where we look at a certain mold or brand, and give you a discount so you can try it out for yourself. We are focusing on a popular driver from the Discraft line up… the Raptor.
The Raptoris speed 9 disc with a flat top and overstable finish. It is designed to slice through the air in any weather conditions with a reliable flight. You’ll find that the Raptorfeels extremely comfortable as a forehand and backhand driver.
DISCOUNT -> This weekend, get any Raptor 20% off with this discount code – FOCUSRAPTOR. Use this code at checkout.
This deal will end Monday night, so get yourself this mold while you can!
Check out this page to see all the items that are on sale this week.
There was a time a few years ago where I knew and tested every new disc golf disc from every disc golf brand.
Now I just don’t even try anymore.
There are so many new disc golf molds and brands popping up that I’d pretty much have to test a new disc every day, and remember what that disc is and how it flew, just to keep up with all the new discs approved by the PDGA.
I ran some data from the PDGA approved discs to see exactly how rapid the pace of disc golf manufacturing has increased. As you can see from the curve, it’s pretty much an exponential increase over the last two years.
There will be more new discs approved by the PDGA during 2023 than any other year. More discs molds have been created through the first eight months of this year than were during the 20 year period from 1983-2003!
It’s not just that the major brands are pumping out more new molds each year. The biggest contributor to the increased PDGA approval is the huge influx of new disc golf brands.
This graph shows the number of different brands with discs approved by year. 2023 has already had more discs approved by different brands than any other year with 70 different companies approving at least one disc mold.
Number of PDGA Discs by Brand
Next we are going to take a look at the number of disc molds by each individual brand. Because there are so many disc golf brands that have been or are currently in existence, I had to divide these charts into four different categories just so we can read them.
Big Brands
We classified big brands as those with at least 30 different disc molds approved by the PDGA. Innova by far has the most different disc golf molds with Discraft and Prodigy coming in second and third. Despite it’s relative newness in the disc golf manufacturing world, Lone Star Discs made this top 15 list of “big brands”.
Medium Brands
The medium brands on this chart have between 10 and 30 different disc molds approved by the PDGA. Axiom Discs nearly broke into the big brand barrier with 28 discs, and to my surprise, the Canadian manufacturer Daredevil disc is also right there at 29.
Small Brands
Small brands are those with between 5 and 9 disc molds approved by the PDGA
Extra Small Brands with less than 5 molds approved
Growing Brands
Much of the PDGA approval list is because of the rapid growth of many of the new disc golf brands. These are the companies that are aggressively investing in new molds.
The below graph shows the number of discs PDGA approved in the last year. Remix Disc Golf dominates this list with 17 different disc molds approved. Clash Discs, Doomsday Discs, Orbital, and Yikun Discs are close behind.
When I pull the date for the last two years, Lone Star Disc is the fastest growing brand with 28 new molds in this time period.
Who are these new disc golf brands?
I used to do regular posts that were updated with all of the new disc molds each year. Now I’ll simply go over these rapidly growing disc golf brands. If you haven’t heard of them, you’re probably not alone.
Lone Star Disc
Lone Star Disc is a remarkable disc golf company with a unique origin story. Founded by a Texas-based plastic company that primarily manufactured parts for oil rigs, the company underwent a transformative journey during the pandemic. As the oil industry slowed down, their son proposed the idea of exploring the disc golf market, and it turned out to be a brilliant move.
Leveraging their expertise and resources, Lone Star Disc started producing their own molds and plastics in-house, capitalizing on their Texas roots, and quickly gained traction in the disc golf community. Their ability to quickly produce molds and manufacture locally allowed them to respond swiftly to customer demands and rapidly expand their product line when other manufacturers weren’t able to keep up.
Lone Star Disc has invested heavily in marketing strategies by establishing both Professional and Amateur teams, further solidifying their presence as a major player in disc golf. They have a full line of discs with some very unique molds like the oversized Super Dillo. With their unwavering dedication to quality and innovation, Lone Star Disc, and the “quality of their plastic” is undoubtedly making a significant impact in the disc golf world.
Clash Discs is another brand that formed as result of the pandemic boom. Renowned for their commitment to quality, Clash Discs takes pride in producing discs with ultra-high-quality plastic and they have chosen Finland as their manufacturing hub. This strategic decision ensures that their discs are crafted with precision and durability, providing disc golfers with exceptional performance on the course. However, Clash Discs is not just about manufacturing exceptional discs; they also invest heavily in marketing strategies that set them apart from the competition. With disc names like Honey, Popcorn Peach, and Fudge, they embrace a fun and creative approach that appeals to disc golfers of all levels. Additionally, Clash Discs has built a formidable professional sponsored team, comprising top-tier athletes, which is a testament to their dedication and support for the sport. Despite being a relatively small company, Clash Discs continues to make waves with its innovative designs, passionate marketing approach, and strong commitment to professional partnerships.
Doomsday Discs undoubtedly is one of the most unique and distinct brands in the disc golf. The brand prides itself on pushing boundaries and embracing an unconventional approach to disc design. With an emphasis on creating discs that challenge tradition and offer players a truly unique experience, Doomsday Discs has captured the attention of a significant fanbase of disc golf enthusiasts. Several of the Doomsday Disc molds like the WMD are deliberately not able to be approved by the PDGA. From their captivating disc artwork to their innovative and unconventional molds, Doomsday Discs are definitely unique.
The brand’s commitment to uniqueness extends beyond aesthetics, as they continuously seek to allow team members to develop discs that offer a creative look feel and flight characteristics. In a sport filled with traditional standards, Doomsday Discs dares to be different, making it a must-have for players looking to add a distinct touch to their disc golf collection.
Remix is another unconventional disc golf company, and is a disc golf brand that we are not able to sell on Infinite Discs. The origins of this brand were unknown until Bodanza Disc golf discovered that the brand is owned by MVP disc sports for their Amazon.com sales. While several of their discs have been around for a while, they just decided to get them PDGA approved this year.
Yikun Discs
Yikun is an established disc golf manufacturer that has significantly expanded its range of disc molds in recent years. The Chinese brand’s collaboration with Discmania and increase in production quality has undoubtedly bolstered its reputation within the disc golf community.
Furthermore, Yikun is set to launch a new line called Glaze next month, featuring a selection of innovative disc molds. Based on insider information, these forthcoming discs are visually captivating and some of the most aesthetically pleasing plastic discs ever made.
Undoubtedly, the disc golf pandemic boom created the surge of new disc golf businesses all trying to tap in on the growing market.
In my opinion, the growth of new disc molds is growing much faster than disc golf. Disc golf retailers will not be able to keep up. While Infinite Discs still attempts to stock all disc molds from every brand, independent brick and mortar pro shop only have room for so much product. Disc golf retailers need to pick and choose and will only select from the best and most popular discs from the most popular brands.
If companies can create demand for their discs they will find success with the new molds they are producing. If they cannot, then we will see a correction in the disc golf production market as new brands fail because the cost of developing and manufacturing discs exceeds revenue brought in from sales. I expect that we will see a large number of “out of production” and “expired molds” over the next few years.
Welcome to the top-selling discs report! At the beginning of each month, we will take a look back at the previous month to calculate which discs sold the best. You have a chance to win a $20 gift card each month if you correctly guess a certain spot for the next month (see below for more details).
Each month, we look at the top 50 disc sales data for mold AND plastic-type to see which disc rose to the top. Due to this, it is possible that a single model could show up on the list several times, each representing a different plastic type. This also helps us to know which disc in which plastic are the most popular among our customers.
Here is the breakdown of the top 50 molds from August 2023 at Infinite Discs:
*All this data comes from Infinitediscs.com sales ONLY
The Glitch is back on top! We continue to do our best to keep the Glitch in stock so you can keep purchasing one of the best catch and throw discs on the market. The Finish Line Rally also made it into the top 10 of our list. Finish Line has many new molds on the horizon, so be on the look out!
Many of our other molds here are pretty common contendors for best selling monthly disc. We will soon be releasing the best selling brands through the whole year, leave your guesses in the comments below!
Here is how many times each brand appeared in the line up:
The Guessing Game
Every month you’ll be able to place your guess for a certain spot on the chart for the next month. The first person to guess the disc and plastic type correctly for the named chart position will win a $20 gift card for the Infinite Discs online store.
PLACE A GUESS for next month. If you can by the first to guess the #6, #32, #46 spot for September then you can be a winner. Leave your guess in the comments on this blog.
Thanks! See you next month
Want a recap from last month? We will leave the past months data below so you can compare it with all the data collected from the month before.
I was doing some field work a while back and pulled a new Pharaoh out of my bag. It was a light-weight disc that I had recently purchased. I gave it a toss, along with all of the other drivers I was throwing, and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the new Pharaoh was the farthest disc in my bag!
That particular disc hasn’t held the title of ‘farthest flying disc in my bag’ consistently, but it did get me thinking about which molds people throw when they want maximum distance. I know what my buddies throw for max distance, but I wanted a bigger sample size. So, I’m reaching out to YOU for your input.
What is YOUR Farthest Disc?
You step up to the tee pad and the wind is calm, the hole is flat and wide open, and you need to pick up as much distance as possible. What disc is your go-to for those conditions? Tell me the mold, plastic, and weight. I’ll make a list and update this blog with the results helping you to determine the longest disc golf discs. Then we can declare the winner and determine the most popular choice for Farthest Disc in the Bag!
Win a Gift Card
We’ll pick five random respondents and award them $20 Infinite Discs gift card for letting us know the discs that give them the most total distance. Post below, answering the following questions:
1. What distance do you typically throw a good drive in moderate wind conditions on flat ground for the longest backhand and forehand distance?
2. What is your go-to distance driver for max distance on backhand and forehand throws (be sure to include plastic and weight)?
Welcome back to another Focus Friday, where we look at a certain mold or brand, and give you a discount so you can try it out for yourself. This weekend there will be a WHOLE brand on sale, one that prides themselves on sustainable and high-quality products… AGL (Above Ground Level)
Each AGLmold is made with recycled plastic. This company takes great care to ensure that they have sourced and produced these products with the environment in mind. One example of sustainable products they use to craft their plastic is the use of organic Hemp polymers.
AGL encourages collaboration, as presented in the following statement: “We are willing to work, and collaborate, with other like-minded companies that believe in being environmentally sustainable, as well as growing this great sport! So please do not hesitate to reach out! Let’s all work together to help reduce, reuse, and recycle! Let’s GROW”!
AGL has 13 molds on the market right now, soon to be 14. Each mold is named after a tree, and a corresponding seed to that tree is sent to you with each purchase from the AGL website. Many individuals have reviewed AGL’s products, and they only have good things to say! We are happy to sell AGL products and support a brighter future.
DISCOUNT -> This weekend, ALL AGL discs are on sale. You can find those molds here
This deal will end Monday night, so get yourself this mold while you can!
Check out this page to see all the items that are on sale this week.
Are you passionate about disc golf and eager to take your game to the next level? Are you a tad more casual about disc golf, content to grow (or maintain) by just playing rounds for fun? If you observe the members your local disc golf group you’ll likely see people in each extreme, and everything between.
Your Voice Matters
Disc golf is more than just a sport—it’s a community, a challenge, and a rewarding journey of self-improvement. We recognize that disc golfers come from all walks of life, each with their unique goals and interests. That’s why we’re conducting a survey. We want to gain insights into the diverse range of disc golfers’ skill improvement preferences and their readiness to invest in products to improve their performance on the course. At Infinite Discs, we like to cater to disc golfers of all skill levels and a variety of interest in self improvement. And we’re always looking out for new products that will help disc golfers achieve the skill level they desire.
Let us know how you feel about new products!
Comment below and let us know about YOUR interest in improving your game and how much you would invest in programs or devices. We surveyed our readers and here are the results of our survey.
Results
We opened up our survey for a few weeks to allow plenty of time for people to reply. Then we compiled the data and we present it in the graphs below. Here is what we found: We want to improve our skills because we aren’t completely satisfied with our skill level, and depending on the cost of an improvement device, we would be willing to invest in one.
Unsatisfied With Our Current Skill Level
According to the survey, only a tiny percent of us are Very Satisfied with our current skill level. Although more half of us are Somewhat Satisfied, less than half of us are Neutral or Not Satisfied. Even those Somewhat Satisfied have areas of our game that we would like to improve. Here are the survey results:
Want to Change
A whopping 94% of us indicated that we want to improve our skills, and actively do so. Although there are a small percent of us who just want to play for fun and don’t care about the results, most of us want to improve. That applied to beginners and touring pros alike. Let’s look at the graph.
Improvement Products
We wanted to find out which improvement products people are interested in purchasing. We also let people add products that were not in the survey. Participants could choose more than one answer.
The top product chosen is some kind of program with practice drills and exercises. There were a handful of people who added that they wanted a good program, and needed help finding one that would work for them. The next most popular is a training discs for specific technique. A handful of people included the desire for a disc with electronics to measure different aspects of the throw, such as rotation speed and nose angle.
Nearly half of us want personalized coaching, which slightly fewer of us would like video courses about technique. Here are the results:
Purchase Factors
It won’t come as a surprise to anyone to learn that we are looking for products that will work. More than four out of every five of us listed that factor. Cost was the next most popular answer (We will cover that in more detail next), followed by positive reviews. I thought a money-back guarantee would be more highly rated, but it cam in last place. Here is the graph:
Spending Limits
The last question we wanted to explore was how much people would pay for products that would help them improve. A few people noted that their budget would higher for products that get good reviews for their effectiveness. Much less than half of us would spend over $50 for an improvement product, and only 13% of us would spend over $100.
Conclusion
The results of our poll provide valuable insights into the preferences and attitudes of disc golfers towards skill improvement products. Disc golfers are eager to enhance their skills, with a strong majority actively seeking ways to improve. We value practical training methods, affordability, and products with a proven track record of effectiveness.
For businesses and individuals interested in catering to the disc golf community, this data serves as a valuable guide to tailor offerings that align with the desires and expectations of disc golfers looking to take their game to the next level. Whether it’s practice drills, coaching sessions, or training discs, there are ample opportunities to meet the needs of this growing community.
Welcome back to another Focus Friday, where we look at a certain mold or brand, and give you a discount so you can try it out for yourself. This weekend, we take a look at one of Infinite Discs most reliable and beginner-friendly discs… the Maya
Beginning as early as 1500 BCE, The Mayan culture began creating a glorious civilization that can still be admired in areas such as southern Mexico, Guatemala, and northern Belize. Anthropological studies and findings have found that these people were very agriculturally savvy, and had great architecture skills. They are also believed to have developed sophisticated writings, astronomical systems, and more which influenced many other cultures to seek more and more knowledge.
The Maya, in disc golf terms, is an understable distance bomber! Beginner to Intermediate players will find the Maya to be an awesome straight flying distance driver, while advanced to open players will utilize the Maya for massive understable distance shots.
DISCOUNT -> This weekend, you can get 25% off any Maya in stock by using this code: ‘FOCUSMAYA’
This deal will end Monday night, so get yourself this mold while you can!
Check out this page to see all the items that are on sale this week.
Lone Star Disc
Yikun is an established disc golf manufacturer that has significantly expanded its range of disc molds in recent years. The Chinese brand’s collaboration with Discmania and increase in production quality has undoubtedly bolstered its reputation within the disc golf community.
