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Sune Sports – Guru Disc Golf Line

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Sune Sports is a sporting goods company based in Norway. As a relatively new company, they are currently focusing on beginners and casual players. By providing a wide array of discs that are all easy to throw, affordable, and light weight. They have 8 molds, all of which are available on our website under the Guru Disc Golf Brand. These molds will come in one or two plastic types; S-Plastic or Safety Line.

S-Plastic

This plastic is an affordable light weight base plastic blend similar to Innova DX or Discraft Pro-D. S-Plastic often comes in a Light Edition where the weights are low, typically in the 150-165 gram range.

Safety Line

Safety Line plastic is ultra soft, designed to help prevent injuries when kids and inexperienced players try disc golf for the first time.

All discs in this line come in ultra light weights which increases their safety and makes them especially friendly for beginners and children. These discs also float in water making them perfect for a crowded round of beach golf.

Putters

Cumulus

The Cumulus is a light weight easy to throw putter available in an ultra soft plastic blend. The plastic used is so flexible that you can literally fold the Cumulus in half. This is a beadless putter with a flat top.

This putt and approach disc is perfect for children and others just learning disc golf.

The Cumulus will float in water.

Flow Motion

The Motion is a flat top beadless putter with a sable flight path. This putt and approach disc works well for both approach shots and short putts.

This is an excellent all purpose putter for players of all skill levels.

 

Midranges

Cirrus

The Sune Sport Cirrus is a slow speed midrange with a thin rim, low profile, and flat top.

This midrange disc is very similar to the Cumulus. It is available in ultra soft, flexible, light weight plastic and is ideal for children.

 

Mad Mission

The Sune Sport 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.

 

 

 

Silent Cruiser

The Sune Sport Silent Cruiser Midrange is an overstable utility disc designed to fade hard. This disc

is classified as a midrange but has a rim configuration more similar to a driver.

 

Control Drivers

Contrail

The Contrail is an ultra light weight super soft fairway driver designed for beginners.

This easy to throw fairway driver is incredibly flexible and will fold in half. It also floats in water. The Contrail is a great driver to use for children and school group disc golf instruction.

 

Night Trooper

The Night Trooper is an easy to throw fairway driver designed to give new disc golfers maximum distance and control.

 

 

 

Distance Drivers

Short Slacker

The Short Slacker is a low profile beginner friendly distance driver designed to give growing players more distance than the driver found in the starter set.

When thrown with high speeds the Short Slacker exhibits 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.

Thought Space Athletics’ Jerseys

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Thought Space Athletics has released a new sublimated jersey. It is now available on Infinite Discs’ website. You can view these jerseys through this link.

This Jersey is a 4 Oz, 100% Micro Polyester Jersey. It is light, breathable, moisture-wicking, and incorporates a wide range of creativity to leave the days of the screen printed sports apparel in the past. This soft, smooth, and 2 way stretch fabric allows for easy range of motion so you can focus on your shot and not on an uncomfortable shirt.

These jerseys are available for $49.99 now.

New Release – Ace Line Starter Bag

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Prodigy has released a new bag to join the ranks of starter bags. Introducing the Ace Starter Bag. This is now available on InfiniteDiscs.com for $13.99. This bag will also be included in some Ace Line Starter sets, which will be available at a future date.

The Ace Starter Bag is a great beginner bag, and is also perfect for kids. It holds approximately 6-8 discs and has an adjustable shoulder strap. The small Velcro pocket on the side can hold small items, while the larger front pocket can be used for valuables or discs.

Head on over to InfiniteDiscs.com to check out this bag, and shop for all of you disc golf needs.

How did Covid-19 Affect Disc Golf

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2021 State of Disc Golf

How did Covid-19 Affect Disc Golf

One of the the things we included in this year’s survey was the thing that affected nearly everyone in the world: Covid-19. We wanted to see how the pandemic was affecting disc golf for everyone, since we’ve know how it’s affecting people’s lives in other ways. From a broad perspective, disc golf is one of the many sports and activities that are nearly perfect for the restrictions and guidelines that we witnessed during the past 12 months. Since the pandemic didn’t affect every region the same, and since local governments were allowed to write their own rules, to a degree (at least in the USA), we saw a variety of different restrictions that affected how we play disc golf. Let’s start with how much we played, then we can look at how Covid-19 affected that.

Let’s Play Disc Golf

We asked people how many rounds per month they played on average in 2020. Over half of us played between 5-14 rounds per month. That might sound a little low, but that is the average. If winter months bump that number down to 3-5 rounds, that bumps the summer months up to 16-18 round. That’s four or so rounds per week, which seems like a good average. Here are the numbers, broken down by the number of rounds:

Graph showing rounds of disc golf played ruing the covid boom

Covid Affecting Disc Golf Play

Now let’s throw Covid-19 into the mix and see how that affected how often we played. We asked “How did Covid-19 affect your options to play disc golf?” Since some areas closed down even outdoor facilities, many of us didn’t even have the option to play. In other areas it was business as usual. In fact, nearly a third of us played more casual rounds in 2020 than in recent years. According to survey results, about half of us played as many or more rounds than usual. There were a small number, about 14%, that indicated that they didn’t get to play some casual rounds because of Covid-19.

When it came to leagues, about 15% of us said they missed some leagues because of cancellations or closures. That was a surprising number for me because of all the leagues that were cancelled in our greater area. Even more surprising, even though a larger percentage, is the number of people who said didn’t get to play in some tournaments because of cancellations and closures. A little more than a third of us indicated that they had to miss a tournament. I would have thought that number would have been a lot higher.

Open or Closed Disc Golf Courses

One aspect affecting the number of rounds we played last year was whether or not the courses were even open. Nearly half of us weren’t able to play certain courses at times throughout the year due to closures. While others remained open all year. Here are the numbers:

Graphs showing courses shut down because of covid

Another option in the question about courses staying open or not was to indicate if you stayed home even though the courses were open. There were 767 people, or about 12% of the total respondents that indicated they chose to stay home. Some also said that courses around them were closed, but that they still stayed home. We should have phrased the question better to give a more accurate picture, but the number is still valid. I was curious about the makeup of the 767 people, so I cross referenced their age groups to see if the demographics were lopsided. The results were surprising. Here is a graph of the age groups who opted to stay home:

I would have thought the age based higher-risk groups would have had more people who would prefer to play alone, and not even on a course. But, the numbers look almost exactly like the graph of age groups from the first blog in this series. Here is the graph of the number of people who took the survey, by age groups:

Ages of surveyed disc golfres

That’s all for this week. Check out next week’s blog for more data, graphs, and information about the 2021 Disc Golf Survey. Check out previous posts here

Week 1 – Demographics: https://blog.infinitediscs.com/state-of-disc-golf-2021/

Week 2 – When did you start playing: https://blog.infinitediscs.com/when-did-you-start-playing/

 

New Accessories

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We have added some new items onto our store that revolve around disc golf. There is a new book from Patrick McCormick, some zipper pulls to make your bag your own, and the Trekker bag from Zuca. Here is a preview of these items:

Disc Golf Strategy & Tactics

Patrick McCormick returns to tackle the game’s physical tactics and strategy. Strategy & Tactics begins with everything you ever need to know about disc types, their stability, the ratings, and effects of weight. McCormick then examines each throwing technique and when to use each to improve your round regardless of weather. Finally, McCormick reveals keys to disc golf strategy from the course level down to strategizing each shot. In this book, you will learn about the purpose of the different types of discs. The science of disc stability. How disc weight affects throwing distance and stability. Tips and tricks for backhands, forehands, rollers, and more! How the wind affects your throw and how to compensate. The difference between training, practice, and play. He details various field, accuracy, and putting drills to prepare you for victory. Many disc golf challenge ideas to keep your friendly rounds interesting. He also details gym workouts to use all to improve your game. Also reviewing multiple mental tools and tricks to get out of your own head when playing competitively. And learning the course, competition, and yourself to aid in determining course strategy.

Click here to get your copy for $13.95

 

KB Zipper Pulls

The KB Zipper Pulls are a cool and convenient accessory for your disc golf bag. Simply tie the colorful paracord zipper pull onto your zipper. This will make it easier to grab the zipper and add some style to your disc golf bag. These are available in 4 packs and a variety of colors.

See the color options and select yours through this link, these are available for $9.99

 

ZUCA Trekker Bag

Change up any Standard Backpack Cart with this heavy-duty Trekker Insert Bag, available in multiple colors/patterns.  Convert and expand your Backpack Cart storage capacity and carry 10-25 discs in the integrated compartment.  The perfect companion to your Standard Backpack Cart with multifunctional storage and zippered pockets.

Available for $99.00 you can select yours here.

New Starter Sets

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There are a few new starter sets to hit the market recently. You can purchase them online at InfiniteDiscs.com. There is a new set from Discmania (which also features a new plastic), a Divergent Discs set, a premium set from Kastaplast, two Prodigy Ace Line sets, and two X-Com sets.

Discmania Evolution Starter Set

The Discmania Evolution Starter Set is a great way to get you, or a friend, started playing disc golf. This set is designed to get the beginner some beginner friendly discs at a good price. This comes with a fairway driver (Essence), midrange (Origin), and a putter (Link).

This is also the first release of the new GEO plastic. It is a bit softer than EXO plastic, but with better grip. Each disc in the Evolution Starter Set comes in GEO plastic. All discs in the GEO line are a little less stable than their premium plastic (NEO and LUX) counterparts.

This is available now for $27.99

Divergent Discs Starter Set

The Divergent Discs 3-disc Starter Set is designed specifically for new disc golf players or existing players with slower arm speed. The discs are easy to throw with a basic putter called the Narwhal, a basic mid-range called the Leviathan, and a driver called the Kraken that can handle a little more power while beginners learn to combine distance with accuracy. The discs come in quality plastic, Max Grip, that lasts longer than many other beginner sets on the market.

The Divigent Max Grip Plastic is one of the premier disc golf plastic blends on the market. It combines premium durability with excellent grip for comfort and top notch performance. It could be compared to popular K1 plastic by Kastaplast.

You can purchase this set for $15.99.

 

Kastaplast (KastaSet) Starter Set

The Kastaplast (KastaSet) 3 Piece Starter Set comes with a K1 Falk, K1 Svea, and K3 Reko. Complete with a driver, mid-range, and putter, this is everything you need to start playing disc golf.

Katapalst K1 is a unique plastic blend manufactured in Sweden. This disc plastic has an excellent feel. It is moderately grippy, but not sticky and is extremely durable. K1 plastic has a similar feel to Prodigy 400G or prodiscus. K1 is a stiffer blend than Kastaplast’s K2 plastic.

K3 is Kastaplast’s base line plastic – grippy in all conditions. With this plastic you will get that nice worked in feel pretty quickly. Compared to other base plastics, K3 is medium soft.

This is available for $49.95

Prodigy Ace Line Sets

Ace Line Understable 3-Disc Set

The Ace Line Understable Set is a 3-disc set of discs with straight-to-understable flight characteristics. These discs are designed to resist the fade longer for a more straight flight, perfect for throwers who want to try out the Ace Line discs by Prodigy at a great price in Base Grip plastic. Base Grip feels great for a lower-cost blend. This set includes the F Model US (stable fairway driver), the M Model US (understable mid-range), and the P Model US (understable putter). It also includes a blank mini marker for use in tournament or league play.

BaseGrip is a quality base level plastic in Prodigy’s Ace Line.  Base grip plastic has an excellent feel. While this is considered a base plastic, it is more durable than baseline plastics from most other brands.

This set is available for purchase online for $19.99

Ace Line Stable 3-Disc Set

The Ace Line Stable Set is a 3-disc set of discs with straight-to-overstable flight characteristics. While not too extreme on the fade, these discs are designed for experienced throwers who want to try out the Ace Line discs by Prodigy at a great price in Base Grip plastic. Base Grip feels great for a lower-cost blend. This set includes the F Model S (stable fairway driver), the M Model OS (overstable mid-range), and the P Model S (stable putter). It also includes a blank mini marker for use in tournament or league play.

BaseGrip is a quality base level plastic in Prodigy’s Ace Line.  Base grip plastic has an excellent feel. While this is considered a base plastic, it is more durable than baseline plastics from most other brands.

This set is available online for $19.99

 

X-Com Beginner Sets

3-Disc Starter Set

The X-Com 3-Disc Starter Set is a beginner set, it is an easy, affordable way to get started on the disc golf course. It includes a putter, a mid-range, and a driver, all designed to fly well for new players. The discs are lightweight and tuned for straight flight with low arm speed. Even children should be able to handle these discs as they get started in their disc golf game. The discs are PDGA approved for competitive play as well.

These discs come in the XCom Basic plastic, it is a soft, affordable plastic with nice grip and moderate durability.

You can buy this set for $19.99

4-Disc Starter Set with Bag

X-Com presents this 4-disc Starter Set with Bag which includes a putter, mid-range, fairway driver, and distance driver, plus an easy-to-use hip / fanny bag to carry your set on the course. These are lightweight discs designed for new players or for players with slower arm speeds. These discs are PDGA approved for competitive play.

These discs come in the XCom Basic plastic, it is a soft, affordable plastic with nice grip and moderate durability.

You can purchase this set for $37.99

Welcome Team Infinite 2021

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team infinite

A new competitive disc golf season brings means that it is time to introduce our new and returning Team Infinite members. We are very excited to announce TEAM INFINITE 2021:

Signature Team

The Signature Team is a group of pro level players who plan to compete in many high-level events this year as they represent Infinite Discs. These players will also have signature disc releases on the Infinite Discs brand, the sales of which will help financially support their efforts.

Dave Feldberg

Drew Gibson

Zoe Andyke

Nicole “Pickle” Dionisio

Alex Tews

Allison Haggett

Chris Becker

James Moore

Jamie Kiep

Joseph Kulp

Justin Gilbert

Kade Filimoehala

Scott Zimmerman

We are also very excited to be working with players who are sponsored by other teams, through cooperative signature disc releases and financial support. While they represent their sponsor brands, they work with us in other capacities to promote their brands, and in some cases have signature edition discs with the Infinite Discs brand. Here are some of those players:

Innova Sponsored Players

Andrew Marwede

Calvin Heimburg

Dallin Blanchard

Garrett Gurthie

Kesler Martin

Kona Panis

Jeremy Koling

Jessica Weese

Joel Freeman

Prodigy Sponsored Players

This year we are partnering with Prodigy Disc to provide signature discs of some of their top sponsored players including:

Austin Hannum

Catrina Allen

Chris Dickerson

Kevin Jones

Thomas Gilbert

Legacy Sponsored Players

Patrick Brown

Discraft Sponsored Players

Reid Frescura

Elite Team

The Elite Team focuses on some fast-improving and higher rated players with a mix of women, men, and juniors who are earning increased attention.

Adam McJunkin

Alex Durham

Andrea Cammack

Andrew Rich

Austin Fonk

Carolina Halstead

Chelsea Howells

Chris Blanchard

Chris Eads

Christopher Paetz

Cody Simmons

Colby Christophersen

Cooper Siebers

Dw Hass

Erik Rasmussen

Forrester Wilson

Hali Trevena

Jace Foster

Jack Peterson

Jacob McDaniel

Jake LaPutka

Jamie Spencer

Jason Light

Jerome Knott

Jody Dixon

Jordan Infield

Jordan Parks

Kaleb Caplin

Koy Blanchard

Lucas Oberholtzer Hess

Mason Foltz

Matt Hester

Mikey Barringer

Paul Koebke Barsic

Robert Centala III

Sami Keddington

Taylor Coulam

Todd Springer

Tongia Toni Vakaafi

Core Team

The Core Team is made up of players who are working hard to represent Infinite Discs in a positive way through their play and their reputation among their peers as they grow the sport of Disc Golf in positive ways. While they may not be as highly ranked as Elite Team members, they are definitely on their way!

Adam Sweetland

Al Hobbs

Anthony LaMonica

Blaine Anderson

Brandon Landis

Brigham Tanton

Bryan Newport

Carter Pearson

Casey Blum

Chad Villegas

Christopher Flynn

Connor Bearry

Dan Snyder

Derrick Blanchard

Donald McCormick

Dru Ulloa

Durwood Hass

Dylan Nuetzi

Faith Marie Powell

Garrett Colwell

Geoffrey Linder

Jason Connatser

Jason Ramirez

Jebediah Anderson

Jeremiah Smith

Jonathan Peek

Jory Reid

Joshua Martin

Kenneth Bess

Kenneth Halstead

Keri Jackson

Kevan Greunke

Kevin VilleMonte

Kevin White

Kristopher Humphreys

Kristy Artiglio

Layne Jensen

Lucas Latta

Molly Bass

Nathan Hendricks

Nicholas Champ

Randal Bemis

Richard Alexander

Robert Tripp

Ryan Blankenship

Ryan Manning

Shane Robert Evans

Thomas Cleaver

Troy Rugger

Wendy Magee

William Atkinson

Zak Erickson

Ambassador Team

The Ambassador Team is made up of players who have a strong social media presence, interact on a larger scale with other players, and work hard to represent the Infinite Discs brand. They are often Tournament Directors, club officers, educators, and experienced disc golf reviewers who are respected by their communities both online and locally.

Adam Helpingstine

Adrian Toledo

Alan Cooper

Alec Falzone

Alic Shorey

Andrew Trayer

Bobby Hughes

Brian Bassett

Bryan Jungling

Cameron Beck

Christopher E. Davis

Clint Kimbrell

Conrad Norwood

Drew Nielsen

Eric Hughes

Felix Vega

Garen Blanchard

Jack ‘Tupp’ Trageser

Jerid Ludwig

Michael Spencer

Mike Brown

Mitchell Rainey

Paul Baker

Paul Coulam

Robby Harris

Robert Buckley

Robert Hansen

Ryan Flahive

Samuel Russ

Seth Dey

Shannon Berryhill

Shawn Swapp

Taylor AuBuchon

Tricia Lafferty

Will Leeroy Jenkins

 

Congratulations to all our new and returning team members! We are excited for the 2021 season!

Focus Friday – D Model S

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Welcome to another weekend, hopefully this one goes well for you. This week we will focus on Prodigy’s D Model S. Use the discount code FOCUSDMODELS to get 20% off all D Model S molds.

Making the D Model S Focus Friday promotion better, we added a sweet dragon stamp onto it. The stamp will only be on the Duraflex plastic. These stamped discs will release Friday, January 29, at 12:00 MST.

This distance river has a good amount of stability to it, providing a nice straight trajectory through the air until it has a solid fade at the end of the flight. Because of the stability, it is quite consistent on its flight path. You can purchase this disc in the base plastic or the premium plastic, whichever you prefer.

If you haven’t tried the disc, check out the reviews on our site to see if you would like to try it out. Or if you have tried the disc, and liked it, now is a good time to get some spares or replacements. Using the discount code provide, you can get them for 20% off over the weekend.

You can select your disc by clicking here. Simply add as many D Model S molds to your shopping cart as you want, then BEFORE you click to checkout, look below the shopping cart. Right below the shopping cart is a box for Discount Codes. Click there and paste the code, FOCUSDMODELS, into the box. Then proceed to checkout and you’ll get the discount.

Here is a screenshot to help you out, though it doesn’t necessarily show a D Model S in the cart – it’s just a generic visual to help you find the discount code box:

We hope that you love throwing the D Model S. If you’ve thrown the disc, feel free to share what you think of this distance driver disc. Thanks!

STAY TUNED for our next Focus Friday for another chance to try a featured disc at a nice discounted price!

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