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 week, we are focusing on ONE brand, Alfa Discs from Norway.
If you would like to learn about the beginning of Alfa Discs and more about the first every Norwegian disc gof manufacturer, read our blog post.
Alfa Discs currently has 3 molds… The Apollo(straight mid-range), The Cosmic (glidey fairway driver), and the Snoopy (easy-to-throw putter).
In addition to these molds, they have 3 plastics to choose from: Copper – a grippy plastic perfect for all conditions and to help increase putting confidence. Crystal – an opaque, durable plastic with excellent grip (This was their first plastic) Chrome – Much like Crystal, but with a more gummy feel.
Each of these molds have GREAT reviews and would be an awesome brand to try out.
DISCOUNT -> To get ANY Alfa Discs Mold for 20% off, use this code at check out: “FOCUSALFA”
This will end Monday night, so get on this amazing deal while you can!
Check out this page to see all the items that are on sale this week.
Note: After placing your discs/items in the shopping cart and before checking out, click on the “Discount Code” box under the shopping cart and enter that code. Then proceed to checkout.
We have a HUGE announcement… we have all but completed the creation of our new website, and it is ready for launch. This means the end of our current site is near, and a rebirth of our new site will begin!
Our team has worked tirelessly to bring you a whole new Infinite Discs shopping experience with this updated version of our website.
To help make the transition as smooth as possible, we have put LOADS of products on sale. In addition to the sale, you will find a discount code down below that you can use to take an additional 15% off select items!
This sale will end the night of Sunday the 5th (midnight EST)
On the night of Monday the 6th (midnight EST), both websites will be shut down to begin the online inventory transition. You will be unable to shop online with us during this time.
Approximately 24-48 hours after this shutdown, you will see our new site go live and ready for your orders! If any of this approximate timeline changes, we will use our social media to keep you informed. The URL for the new site will be the same as the current site – Infinitediscs.com
During this shutdown period, we encourage you to check out our outlet store:Discount Disc Golf. You will find a wide variety of molds available there on some AMAZING deals! It is called Discount Disc Golf for a reason 😉
And as always, we are open to any questions or issues you run into while using our updated website through our support channels, though we ask that your inquiries/feedback be respectful and understanding to our staff who have worked tirelessly to make this all happen.
We are beyond excited about this transition, and hope you are too!
DISCOUNT -> To get ANY item* (on sale or not on sale) for an extra 15% off, use this code at check out: “ENDOFTIMES”
This will end Sunday night, so get on this amazing deal while you can!
Check out this page to see all the items that are on sale for this event.
Note: After placing your discs/items in the shopping cart and before checking out, click on the “Discount Code” box under the shopping cart and enter that code. Then proceed to checkout.
All Discraft special Ledgestone edition discs are now available! See the full selection HERE, and see each individual mold available below.
The Discraft Impactis a durable, comfortable, and consistent driver that is engineered to fly flat and stable. Getting yourself one of these molds will impactyour game tremendously!
The Discraft Nuke OS is the extra overstable version of the OG Nuke. This moldis specifically crafted for advanced players with powerful arms.
The Discraft Raptor is a 9 speed driver with a flat top and overstable finish. It has a reliable flight, making it a great choice for tricky weather conditions. You will find this mold feels very comfortable in your hand!
The Discraft Crankis great for players with big arms that are in need of stability and speed. You will also find that if you “Crank” this disc, it will give you more distance than ever before!
The Discraft Ringer is a firm yet thin putter that feels great in the hand. It is an overstable putter that will help you gain distance and confidence on the course!
The Discraft Scorchis an understable distance driver that has some turn and fade in its flight. This consistens “S” curve is sure to help you gain distance and confidence for your game.
The Discraft Buzzz is one of the most popular molds on the market… so there is almost no need to explain how great this mold is. If you are new to disc golf however, this mold is a reliably stable putt-approach disc that will help you gain accuracy.
The Discraft Wasp is a popular overstable midrange that is great for windy shots, or tight shots that need accuracy. This mold comes in a lot of plastic options as well, making it a great selection for a variety of players.
To celebrate the approach of this beloved holiday, we will be hosting a MASSIVE giveaway, spanning over a twelve-day period. Here is how YOU can enter to win one or more of our various giveaway prizes –
Much like a raffle, you can put your name in the hat for ALL 12 giveaways by filling out the THISgoogle form. Each day, one winner will be chosen from the google form, and any additional winners will be chosen from the Second Entry (explained below). Winners will only be selected from the lower 48 states.
*You only need to fill out the form ONCE to be entered to win ALL giveaways
Additionally, by performing A SECOND ENTRY you will have the chance to win the gift of the day by performing an additional action, such as following a social media account or making a comment on a post. Read all specifics for each day below.
Each day, we will have a certain manufacturer or product on sale in addition to our giveaway. These certain brands/products will be specified below.
Daily winners will be chosen at 8:00 p.m. MST, the winners will be tagged in the social media post and/or emailed. If you do not message us back within 24 hours of being chosen, the gift will go to another winner.
Day 1 – December 12th
On the first day of Christmas, Infinite Discs gave to me…
On the second day of Christmas, Infinite Discs gave to me…
TWO Thought Space Athletic Sets, complete with 7 discs. The disc selection will include two putt-and-approach discs plus one premium mid-range and four different premium drivers.
On the third day of Christmas, Infinite Discs gave to me…
THREE-Disc Finish Line Set. Complete with a Forged Era, Forged Supra, and the NEW, unreleased Finish Line Putter, the Pace. There will be a very limited number of these pre-release Pace’s with the Infinite Holiday edition Santa Hat Stamp.
TO ENTER – Comment on each of the following Infinite Discs platform post, and one winner will be picked from each platform. The plaforms you can interact with are:
Loads of candy. An excuse to dress up. Spooky decorations… this is Halloween
Halloween is the beginning of the end-of-year holidays. It is a unique holiday, one that brings around good memories and sugar rushes. To celebrate this spooky time of year, we are offering 10% off ALL Halloween-themed discs.
TAKE 10% OFF – ‘STAYSPOOKY22’
Check out the list below to see just which mold you should get. Use the discount code above to claim your discount… if you dare! The code is valid Friday, Oct. 28 – 31
The flight of a disc is one of the most important factors we consider when buying a disc. The feel of the disc in our hand would be a close second. But, how the disc actually flies for us tops the list of factors. One of the most important aspects of the flight of a disc is its stability.
Disc Stability
The stability of a given disc is how the disc flies immediately out of our hand, and how it behaves as it slows down. I talked about those disc qualities in my blog about flight numbers, HERE. For this blog, we’ll explore the terms ‘overstable’, ‘stable’, and ‘understable’. We will also looks at the weakness in using those terms to describe the flight of a disc. So, let’s get right to it!
For the sake of this blog post, I’ll look at each of the three terms mentioned above and establish a definition for each of them, so we can be consistent in our description about the flight of the disc. I’ll start with the term ‘overstable’.
Overstable
Let’s define ‘overstable’ as a discs ability to resist turning during the first part of the flight, and its hard fade as the disc slows down. The ‘turn’ of a disc, for a right-hand back-hand throw (RHBH) is its movement to the right immediately after the disc is thrown. The ‘fade’ is its movement to the left as the disc slows down. As players improve their technique and skill, their ability to throw the disc at high speeds increases. As the speed of the throw increases, so does the need for more overstable discs to prevent the flight from turning too much.
Understable
Now let’s consider the term ‘understable’. We consider a disc as being understable if it has a tendency to turn a significant amount right out of the hand. A disc that is very understable typically doesn’t have very much fade at the end. An understable disc is great for newer players who lack the arm speed to throw more overstable discs, since they can’t generate enough speed for the overstable discs to fly right. If the necessary speed can’t be achieved, nearly every disc becomes overstable to a beginner.
One of the ways the manufacturers can offer more molds to beginners is to offer overstable molds in lighter weights. Due to the disc having less mass to get up to speed, newer players can ‘cheat’ the system and still throw molds that would be too overstable in heavier weights.
Stable
Now let’s talk about the term that has a little more flexible definition: ‘stable’. When I hear people calling a disc ‘stable’, they typically mean that the disc doesn’t have a lot of turn, nor does it fade hard. When I hear it in reference to another disc, it can either mean more overstable or more understable, depending on the situation. If you say that you are throwing a Slab (12, 3, 0, 4), but want something a little more stable, you are saying that you want a disc that is not so overstable.
If you are throwing a Kon Tiki (4, 5, -3, 0) and say you want something a little more stable, you mean that you want something that is less understable. Basically, in both examples you are saying that you want something that flies a little less extreme and a little closer to a neutral flight.
Occasionally, I’ll hear someone refer to a disc being more stable than another, when they mean more overstable. That is an inconsistent use of the term, and may lead to a follow-up question to clarify the meaning. To eliminate any ambiguity, I recommend referring to discs as being more or less overstable or understable.
Flight Numbers
The flight numbers of a disc help us know the basic flight of a disc, assuming we can throw the disc at the proper speed. If we can meet the speed requirements of a disc, we can then look at the last two rating in the flight rating to determine the overstability or understability of a disc. Let’s look at some examples.
Disc Examples
The Scepter and the Sphinx are speed nine discs from Infinite. The Scepter’s flight numbers are 9, 4, 0, 4. The ‘0, 4’ are the last two numbers, and tell you that this mold would resist turning, even at high speeds (the 0), and will finish strong to the left (the 4). It is an example of an overstable fairway driver.
The flight numbers for the Sphinx are 9, 6, -3, 1. The -3 is the amount of turn that the Sphinx exhibits when thrown at the necessary speed. That means it will turn to the right quite a bit at high speeds. Add a little headwind into the situation and the Sphinx could end up as a roller. Plus, the last number, ‘1’, indicates that the Sphinx isn’t going to fade very much to the left. It is an understable fairway driver.
The more negative the turn number means the more turn to the right the disc will move during the high-speed portion of the flight. A disc with a -5 turn number will turn more to the right than one with a -1 turn number. Discs with a turn of 0 or positive 1 won’t turn to the right very much at all, and are great for headwind shots.
The fade number tells you how much a disc will move to the left at the end of the flight. The higher the number, the more it will travel to the left as it slows down. In our examples above, the Scepter (fade number is 4) moves a lot more left than the Sphinx (fade number is 1).
Using The Numbers
Knowing the stability of a disc helps up choose discs that work for our needs. Keep in mind that the weight and plastic type also affect the stability of a disc. Check out Infinites flight ratings for each disc, for a more accurate depiction of a discs actual flight. Click HERE to see the blog mentioned previously, which talks about the Infinite Flight Rating.
Drew Gibson now has his own signature Hooligan Disc… The Yeet
The Yeet is an overstable driver that is good for all players, from beginners to professionals. Hooligan Discs is an up and coming brand that works in partnership with Lonestar discs. So far, they have provided two top-quality discs for you to try. Stay up to date on the uprising of Hooliganbecause they are bound to make some great new molds.
Flight numbers: 12 | 5 | -1 | 3
Doomsday Discs
This is anew, up-and-coming disc golf company focused on making plastic to throw during the end of the world. Read our most recent blog postHERE about this company to learn more about their depressing lineup.
Bleak
This is Doomsday’s first putter, available in both premium and base plastic. It is straight-flying, and is perfect for off the tee or in the basket. It is an all around great putter, get it here.
Flight numbers: 3 | 4 | -1 | 1
Dystopia
This mold is great for all players, and has little turn/fade. It also comes in both a base and premium plastic for your preference. Get a Dystopia today, before it’s too late.
Flight numbers: 10 | 6 | -1 | 2
Infinite Discs
Slab
The Metal Flake Slabs have been out of stock for a while, so it feels good to have them back in stock! This run of Metal Flake Slabs is a stock stamp restock
The Slab is a workhorse and can come in handy in a lot of situations. Whether you want a disc that fights the wind or you are in need of a dependable fade, the Slab is for you! Keep a look out this week for the stock stamp edition of this popular mold (Wednesday Midnight California Time).
Flight numbers: 12 | 3 | 0 | 4
Maya
Do you need more distance when throwing? Then the Maya is for you! This is an understable bomber that is great for players of all types.
The Metal Flake Glow plastic was the one released this past week, and people are raving about the feel of this plastic and how well it holds the line they want it on.
Flight numbers: 11 | 5 | -3 | 1
Prodigy
H7
The H7 is a fast, very understable driver from Prodigy. The H7 will be a useful tool for a wide variety of players. It’s understability will help beginners and lower arm-speed players throw long turnover shots. Players with more power will achieve hyzerflip turnovers and long rollers.
Flight numbers: 9 | 2 | 1 | 1.9
Stryder
This next disc in Prodigy’s Collab series – the Stryder. The Prodigy Airborn Stryder is a controllable midrange developed for Cale Leiviska. Cale is a master of throwing the midrange, and now he has one to call his own. The Stryder can handle power and still maintain its point-and-shoot purpose. The Stryder goes straight with a touch of stability at the end.
Flight numbers: 6 |4 | 0 | 3
Clash Discs – The Cookie
The Cookie is a straight to stable fairway driver by Clash Discs. It offers a reliable flight path and can be easily manipulated to hold different angles. Clash Discs designed the disc to have just enough torque resistance so it is also a great choice for forehand players.
Flight numbers: 7 | 5 | 0 | 2
MVP/Axiom/Streamline
Tesla
The Tesla has a slight turn and reliable fade, but they also help players gain maximum distance. Some say it is the “big brother” of the Volt, another acclaimed fairway driver.
Flight numbers: 10 | 4 | -0.5 | 2
Jet – Proton SL
The Jet is an easy to throw understable distance driver for everyone. It works well as a big turnover disc, a hyzer-flip machine, or a straight flying driver; all depending on your arm speed. This is an understable compliment to the Trace, filling a much needed spot in your bag.
Flight numbers: 11 | 5 | -3 | 2
Insanity
The Insanity is Axiom’s first distance/control driver with a 20mm rim width. This disc is slightly less stable than the ultra popular MVP Inertia. If you’re looking for a straight flying GYRO driver with loads of attractive color options, you might as well try Insanity.
Flight numbers: 9 | 5 | -2 |1.5
Guru Discs – Glacier Line
Night Trooper
The Guru Night Trooperis an easy to throw fairway driver designed to give new disc golfers maximum distance and control.
Flight numbers: 7 | 6 | 0 |2
Mad Mission
The Guru Mad Mission is a stable flying approach midrange with a flat top and thin rim. This disc excels for short drives and consistent approach shots.
Flight numbers: 3 | 3 | 0 |2
Short Slacker
When thrown with high speeds the Short Slackerexhibits a significant amount of high speed turn for gliding S-Curve flight paths. New players will find that the Short Slacker has a significant amount of low speed end of flight fade.
Omen – Nebula Ethereal: This discs is a 9 speed with a hard fade at the end. This plastic is a favorite, it being a durable type that won’t wear down quickly.
Pathfinder – Ethereal: This mold is a mid-range that has a consistent flight and minimal fade at the end.
Splatter S-Blend Anubis
The Anubis has NEVER been run in this plastic before, making is very unique run for this mold! The Anubis is a very straight-flying midrange that is a must have for many golfers. It will hold on any line you put it on. This plastic has shown to have a very straight flight with a slight fade at the end. Grab one HERE.
Lisa Fajkus I-Blend Emperor RESTOCK
This is a popular mold and a popular plastic for many players! This moderately overstable and powerful distance driver is a must have in your bag! Grab one with this sweet stamp on it HERE.
and its hard fade as the disc slows down. The ‘turn’ of a disc, for a right-hand back-hand throw (RHBH) is its movement to the right immediately after the disc is thrown. The ‘fade’ is its movement to the left as the disc slows down. As players improve their technique and skill, their ability to throw the disc at high speeds increases. As the speed of the throw increases, so does the need for more overstable discs to prevent the flight from turning too much.
Now let’s consider the term ‘understable’. We consider a disc as being understable if it has a tendency to turn a significant amount right out of the hand. A disc that is very understable typically doesn’t have very much fade at the end. An understable disc is great for newer players who lack the arm speed to throw more overstable discs, since they can’t generate enough speed for the overstable discs to fly right. If the necessary speed can’t be achieved, nearly every disc becomes overstable to a beginner.
4. The ‘0, 4’ are the last two numbers, and tell you that this mold would resist turning, even at high speeds (the 0), and will finish strong to the left (the 4). It is an example of an overstable fairway driver.
