This week we continue with our series about the best discs of of 2025, last week we took a look at the best putters. This week we’ll check out the best disc golf midrange discs for 2025.
In disc golf, midrange discs are versatile discs that are frequently used for shorter, controlled shots where accuracy is important. They have a variety of stabilities for nearly any situation you may find yourself. Although they can be used off the tee, they are commonly used for second or third shots, with the goal of finishing near the basket.
We’ll start by taking a look back to last year and the best midrange discs for the year.
Top 50 Midrange Discs 2024
Once again, the Buzzz sits on top of the list. The Rollo is the only newer mold in the top 5.
Best Midrange Discs 2025
Now let’s look at the best midranges discs for last year to see any changes to the previous list.
Once again, sitting atop the list is the Discraft Buzzz. The difference between charts is the percentage of all midranges that the Buzzz represents. This year the Buzzz’s share of the market jumped from 8.7% to over 17%. That’s a big increase.
Although the second place Hex is way behind the Buzzz, it is also nearly double the sales percentage of the third place Mako3. The Buzzz and the Hex represent nearly one in every four midrange discs sold.
The MVP Detour and the Axiom Balance round out the top five. Those two discs have had been on the market for less than two years. The Buzzz has been around for decades. Often times there is a lot of hype surrounding new releases. If the hype fades, the disc sales drop. Molds like the Buzzz and Mako3 have been around for awhile and have proven their value to disc golfers.
Top Midrange Brands
Discraft leads the chart with the most molds in the top 50, with 9. The Buzzz, Buzzz SS, and the flippy midrange Meteor are the top sellers for Discraft. Innova takes second with 7 molds. Infinite takes the final podium spot with 5 molds in the top 50. There are 18 different brands represented in the top 50.
Highest Rated Midrange Discs
As part of its rewards program, Infinite Discs encourages customers to leave reviews for the discs and accessories they purchase. Along with a review, people can rate the products on a scale from one to five stars. We will now turn to those ratings to see which midrange discs rated the highest.
Last year, the Prodigy M4 tied with the Buzzz for the highest-rated midrange disc. This year, the M4 stays at 4.8, while the Buzzz ‘drops’ to 4.79. The M4 is a slightly understable midrange. RPM’s Piwakawaka was just a bit behind the other two with 4.76 out of five stars
Highest Rated Very Overstable Midrange Discs
These beefy discs have massive amounts of fade, and are not for everyone. If you have enough skill and arm speed, you may be in the market for one of these discs and want to check them out. If you get one of these molds, you are looking for something extra beefy, and they all deliver. That may be why the high ratings.
The highest-rated very overstable midrange disc is the Legacy Recluse. The Pursuit has a fade rating of four and an average rating of 4.93 out of five. The Prodiscus Troija also has a fade of 4, but with a turn of +1. It is rated just below the Recluse with a rating of 4.91. The third place spot goes to the Yikun Crossbow, whose flight numbers are 4,1.5,.5,4.
Highest Rated Overstable Midrange Discs
Looking at the highest rated overstable midrange discs we see the Infinite Discs Ra in first place. The Ra is one of the older molds from Infinite. It has enough stability for big arms, but enough controlability for newer players. The Ra has a user-rating of 4.86. Last year’s highest-rated mold, the RPM Kotuku, tied for second with a rating of 4.83. The Kastaplast Jarn tied with the Kotuku, also getting a 4.83 rating.
Highest Rated Understable Midrange Discs
If you want a midrange that will give you a little (or a lot) of turn in your its flight, you will want an understable mid. They are also good for beginners because they help with a longer flight while beginners develop their form. They are also great for approaches or drives in a tailwind.
The highest rated understable midrange comes from Prodigy. It is their slightly flippy mid, the M4. The M4 has a rating 4.8. The next highest rated disc is the food-themed mold, the Clash Discs Peach. The Peach’s flight numbers are 4,5,-2,1, and its rating is 4.88. The final podium spot goes to the Dynamic Discs Bounty, rated 4.79 out of five stars.
Highest Rated Stable Midrange Discs
Stable midrange discs have little or no turn, and little or no fade. The fly straight or whatever line you put them on. Stable mids are valuable work horses that get used a lot. The highest rated of this type of mid is the Innova Mako3, with a user-rating of 4.74. Next up is the Infinite Discs Anubis. It has an average rating of 4.71. The Latitude 64 Compass takes the last spot in the category, with a rating of 4.67
What are Your Favorite Midrange Discs?
Those are our lists of the best midrange discs with sales and ratings data. Let’s add to the data by hearing from YOU!
1 – What is your favorite midrange?
2 – What is your favorite over/understable midrange?
If you’re new to the world of disc golf, you might have heard seasoned players toss around terms like “PDGA rating” with the same importance as if they were discussing the stock market or the performance of their favorite sports team. You might have hear players bragging about their improvements, or lamenting a drop in their rating. But what exactly is a PDGA rating, and why does it matter? Let’s dive in—and not even mention math and calculations … well, sort of.
What Is a PDGA Rating?
The PDGA rating is a number that represents your general skill level as a disc golfer. It’s like a report card, but instead of judging you on algebra and biology, it reflects your performance on the course. Specifically, it represents your efforts during PDGA sanctioned tournaments. This rating allows players of all skill levels to be compared fairly, whether you’re a weekend warrior or a touring pro. No matter what skill level and rating you are, you can still compare yourself to any other player with a rating.
How Is Your PDGA Rating Calculated?
The process isn’t magic, but it does involve some math. Although the exact algorithm isn’t made public, we know approximately how they are determined. Ratings are based on the scores you’ve earned in PDGA-sanctioned events. Here’s how it works:
Establishing a Baseline: In every event, some players’ performances are used as a benchmark. These players, called propagators, already have established PDGA ratings. There needs to be several propagators playing in order to calculate round ratings.
Round Ratings: The PDGA determines the difficulty of the course that day by analyzing how propagators scored. Then, they calculate how many points your score is worth relative to the course’s difficulty. The course difficulty can be affected by things like wind and rain, so the difficulty level can change.
Averaging It Out: Your overall rating is the average of your round ratings from the past year—with some exceptions. For instance, if you have a particularly bad round (for example: you have a nightmare hole where you hit every tree, find every OB, and three-putt to finish), it might get excluded if it’s unusually low compared to your other scores. The algorithm recognizes that outlier scores aren’t a reflection of your actual skill level.
Why Does Your Rating Matter?
Along with bragging rights and a clear representation of our skill improvement, our PDGA rating determines your division eligibility in tournaments. Want to play in Advanced or move up to Open? Your rating will guide where you will be playing against similarly-skilled players. There are limits set by the PDGA that restricts people a high enough rating from playing in certain divisions. As mentioned, it’s also a handy way to track your progress over time. And let’s be honest, there’s something satisfying about seeing that number trend upward.
What If Your Rating Is Low?
First of all, no worries. Everyone starts somewhere. Some of the best players in the world once had ratings that might make them blush today. If your rating feels more “bumbling beginner” than “proud pro,” think of it as room for growth. Besides, a low rating just means you’re leaving plenty of room to surprise your competition!
As one wise disc golfer once said, “The only rating that matters is how much fun you’re having.” (Okay, maybe nobody said that, but they should have.) Keep that in mind if you find yourself worrying too much about your rating. Most of us are in this sport for the fun of it. So, have fun when you play! You might just find that the more relaxed you are, the more your rating will climb.
Here’s the scene: you just arrived at your favorite course and are preparing to tee off on the first hole. You grab your favorite driver and are already looking forward to that wonderful S-shaped flight. But, after you give your disc a good, solid throw, the disc something weird. Instead of a short drift to the right followed by its usual finish to the left, it just keeps drifting off to the right. Heading toward a river, a road, an OB area, or something unfavorable. What is going on here?!
In this blog we will talk about turn vs. fade, what those terms mean, how they work, and how to use them to your advantage. This knowledge will help you make better disc selections for the variety of situations you’ll face on the course.
Turn and Fade Defined
For those disc golfer new to the sport, let’s define a few terms that we will use in this blog. These are terms you will commonly hear in disc golf. If you’ve been playing a while, you can skip over this section, since you will be familiar with these terms.
Backhand throw: A popular method of throwing a disc where you implement an ‘X-step’ to twist your hips and ‘reach back’ the disc in preparation for throwing. The back of your hand will be facing the basket as you pull your disc across your body. The disc will rip out of your hand due to force created by the leverage of your arm and body.
Forehand throw: A method of throwing a disc where you are facing the direction you are throwing and motion of your body resembles a sidearm throw in baseball. Your palm will generally be facing the basket as the disc rips out of your hand.
Turn: When throwing a disc with your right hand with a backhand throw, ‘turn’ is when the disc drifts to the right when the disc is traveling the fastest. How much turn you get on a throw depends on the speed of the throw and the flight numbers of the disc.
Fade: In a RHBH throw, as the disc slows down toward the end of the flight, ‘fade’ is the distance and amount that the disc finishes to the left as is slows down. Discs have a natural tendency to move left as they slow down, but a disc with more ‘fade’ will travel further and faster left.
Flight Numbers 101
It would be good to have a quick primer on a discs flight numbers. The sport has adopted Innova’s four-number system to indicate the flight of a particular mold. In the description we will describe the numbers as if the disc were thrown RHBH. The four numbers represent:
Speed: The relative speed that you need to throw the disc at, in order for it to fly like the rest of the numbers indicate.
Glide: A general indication of how long the disc will stay in the air.
Turn: How much the disc will veer to the right during the flight of the disc.
Fade: How hard the disc will turn to the left at the end of the flight.
How Turn vs Fade Affect Your Throws
Obviously, the design of the disc can have a great impact on its flight. Some discs are designed to have a lot of turn, while others have a lot of fade. And there are plenty of discs in between those extremes. While the design of the disc definitely affects its flight, there are many other factors that will help determine how the turn and fade are affected. Here are some examples:
Wind:
Depending on the angle of the disc, cross winds can push the disc a long way in the direction it is blowing, or it can push a disc down to the ground. Turn and fade are really affected by headwinds and tailwinds. A headwind will give a disc more turn and minimize the fade. That is likely what happened to the disc mentioned at the beginning of the blog. A tailwind will reduce the amount of turn and add to its fade. Knowing how those wind directions affect your disc can help you adjust your throw or your disc selection to compensate for the effect of the wind.
Disc Weight:
If you throw discs of different weights with the same power, the heavier discs will not fly as fast. That will give the heavier discs less turn and more fade, while the lighter discs will have more turn and less fade.
Plastic type:
Premium plastics are typically more overstable, especially plastics like Champion. That overstability reduces the turn on the disc, and adds a lot more fade. Even brand new, base plastics like DX or D-Blend will turn more than other plastics.
Disc wear:
New plastics will always be more overstable and offer less turn than plastic that have been ‘seasoned’, or broke in. A worn disc changes the effects of the rim of the disc and give the disc more turn. Sometimes discs can wear to the point that they have too much turn and are hard to handle. That might mean it’s time for a new disc.
Elevation:
Throwing uphill takes more energy and makes the disc behave as if it has more fade and less turn. Conversely, throwing downhill has the gravity assist and is easier to throw fast. That gives your disc more speed, which causes it to turn a lot more and fade less.
Choosing the Right Discs for You
Most people who are new to disc golf prefer molds that have a lot of turn.
Doomsday Apocalypse Flight Numbers: 13/1/1/6
That gives them a little more extra distance, since most don’t have the technique and arm speed to throw molds that have more fade and less turn.
Once players have more skill and arm speed, they reach for discs that can resist turn, so they can get more distance. They will be throwing discs that are: heavier, newer, more overstable plastics, have more overstable flight numbers.
Regardless of your skill level, it is nice to have molds that are a little more overstable, and a little more understable so you can compensate for those situations that affect your flight, such as wind and elevation. Do you have a tailwind for your drive? Grab your disc that is more understable so you can still get the distance you need. Downhill shot? An understable disc might give you too much turn, so that would be a good time to reach for the more overstable disc.
Practice Makes Perfect?
It is a good idea to practice on windy days so you can learn how to either adjust the angle of your disc, or choose a different disc entirely, for given situations. The same goes for throwing up or down hill. You could even practice wind and elevation changes so you would be comfortable throwing in nearly any situation you may encounter. With a little experience you will have solutions for those times you are faced with adverse or unusual throwing conditions.
Learn the Flight
Disc golf is a fun challenging sport that is actually enhanced by the variety terrain and conditions we face when we play. By knowing our discs and how they fly for us, we will find more success in our disc selections, regardless of the situation. That confidence translates to lower scores and the satisfaction of knowing turn vs fade in a disc can be used to our advantage.
The holiday season is the perfect time to surprise the disc golf enthusiasts in your life with gifts that highlight their passion. This Christmas gift guide for disc golfers highlights the best presents for every budget, from premium gear to thoughtful stocking stuffers, regardless of the skill level of your disc golfer. These gift ideas also make great gifts for yourself!
Help them have a more enjoyable round with a sturdy disc golf cart. These carts make it easier to carry equipment around the course. With a variety of features and convenient add-ons, you’re sure to find the perfect cart for your disc golfer.
Bagboy Quad XL: Equipped with a drink holder, umbrella holder and built in storage, the Quad XL is our most popular cart. With stability and a high bag height, your disc golfer would love to find this gem under their Christmas tree!
Zuca Carts: Offer versatility with rolling bag designs and add-on saddlebags. Some models offer their own disc storage compartments. Others are designed to carry a separate bag.
Rovic RV1D 2.0 Cart: Throw your bag on this cart and you’ll be ready to go. It rolls easily and folds up compactly for easy storage in your home or vehicle.
Bring the game home with portable practice baskets, perfect for honing putting skills.
Doomsday Discs Lite: With several different colors to choose from, the DD Lite basket is an inexpensive, lightweight option for them. Having a basket readily available is one of the best ways to get regular practice, and improve putting skills!
DGA Mach Lite: Collapsible and portable, ideal for travel or backyard use. This basket is one of my favorites because of its convenience in transporting and efficient design. And it still catches discs fairly well for a cloth basket.
Basket Accessories –If they like to putt in the house or yard, a great way to keep the noise of the otherwise enjoyable sound of the disc hitting chains down is the Infinite Discs Chain Suppressor. Simply wrap the suppressor around the pole to reduce the noise and keep neighbors and roommates happy!
A rangefinder takes the guesswork out of the game, making it an essential tool for competitive players. Should you reach for a distance driver or fairway driver? Find the exact distance to improve your disc selection and success rate.
Apex NP600: Designed specifically for disc golf, offering elevation compensation for precise throws. Dial your shots for accuracy by knowing the exact distance to the basket. This rangefinder offers impressive features at a reasonable price.
MVP Parsec Laser: Features long-range accuracy and rechargeable battery. Ranges up to 2600 feet. Has 6x magnification for more accurate reads.
If you want to practice throwing but don’t have time to drive to a field and spend your time walking around finding the discs you’ve just thrown, check out our practice nets. They give you the ability to get your repetitions in without spending a lot of time.
Revolve 20’x10′ Disc Golf Training Net – Large enough that you won’t have to worry about missing the target, it still fits inside a travel bag for easy transport. The large net also comes with removable target areas so you can hone your aiming abilities. Includes ground stakes for anchoring on grass or dirt.
Upgrade their gear with bags that combine comfort, durability, and capacity.
Tournament Slinger Bag: Lightweight and compact for quick rounds. Single sling design that holds around a dozen discs, some snacks, and a water bottle.
MVP or Axiom Voyager Lite: Spacious yet portable, with reinforced zippers and comfortable straps. The Lite bags have a lot of features and a large capacity, at a good price.
Save their discs from water or tricky spots with reliable retrievers:
Max Stick Retriever: Lightweight and extendable for reaching distant discs. The suction cup ball on the end is amazing for grabbing discs out of the water. This popular retriever can also reach high in trees and even nab a disc over a fence.
Golden Retriever: Excellent for water hazards or hard-to-reach areas. Just toss the retriever past the disc, then pull it in. You can even add more rope to extend your reach. Pro tip: wrap the rope around a separate spool instead of the retriever itself. Then you just have to unspool the amount you need, instead of the entire length of rope.
Disc golfers like to keep our discs organized, but don’t always take time to get something to keep them in some kind of order. Here are a couple gift ideas that they will love.
Storage Racks – Racks come in a variety of sizes and materials to neatly store and organize their disc golf collection. Eliminate those piles of discs with one of these racks or shelving systems.
Disc Totes – The disc tote is the simple way to organize the discs in your room, closet, or the trunk of your car. It holds 60-80 discs and allows you to neatly store your backups and alternate discs. The Tote comes with pockets for your accessories, a cover, and handles to carry the tote from house to car. Plus, it folds up compactly when not in use.
Believe it or not, there are fun things to do outside of disc golf! Infinite has games and puzzles that you can play when you’re not out hucking. Join the fun with your disc golfer with these options. Great disc golf gifts are ones that you can all enjoy!
Puzzles and Games –Believe it or not, there are fun things to do outside of disc golf! Infinite has games and puzzles that you can play when you’re not out hucking. Check out our colorful and challenging puzzles which feature, you guessed it, disc golf themes! If games are your casual-evening jam, we’ve got you covered there, too. Chains is a board game that challenges you to navigate your way through trees, bushes, and other obstacles, while trying to get the lowest score.
Help them throw confidently in any weather with a grip enhancer. Whether you need a little more grip, or a little less, you can achieve the perfect grip with the gift of a grip enhancer.
Although it is winter now, the summer disc golf season will be here before you know it and they will be reaching for their shorts sleeve shirts. Make sure they have a shirt or two emblazoned with the logo of their favorite brands.
For a fun surprise, gift a box of random discs, offering a mix of premium plastics and unique designs. Disc golfers love to try new plastic! Mystery boxes come in a variety of sizes to fit your budget.
If you still can’t decide which disc golf gifts to give the disc golfer in your life, consider the all-purpose gift card from Infinite Discs. Let them choose their own color, models, weights, etc. and get the exact disc or accessory for them. A gift card ensures that they get exactly what they want, making it a convenient and thoughtful option for any disc golf enthusiast. The gift card code is sent out immediately.
What would Christmas be without some new plastic under the tree?! They make the best disc golf gifts. At Infinite, we always have new molds, discs on sale, and all of the top selling discs for the top brands. You’re sure to find a disc that will fit your needs, and their desires. Here are a few links:
Newly Added Molds Check out discs that just got entered into our system and nab the hot ones before anyone else! Sometimes they are restocks, sometimes they are limited edition discs. Find the mold, color, and weight that you’re looking for before most people know they are available.
What discs are on sale Looking for a bargain? Save a few bucks on the top brands and molds. Or find a new brand and discover your next go-to disc. We always have something on sale!
Misprint Discs What is better than finding a mold with the perfect weight and color? Finding the same disc in the misprint section! You get the same disc, but you save money. This is also a great option for people who dye discs, since you will be wiping the stamp off anyway.
If you wonder what other people are throwing, check out our list of highest-rated discs and see the discs that people are raving about. Find the type of disc you’re looking for, and see the top rated in that category (highest rated overstable disc, driver, discs sorted by manufacturer, etc).
The top selling discs can also be viewed. Those can also be viewed by category, such as best selling last year, best selling drivers, best selling understable discs.
If you still aren’t sure which discs they might like, check out the fool-proof system, the ‘Favorites’ list (see below).
Disc Golf Favorites List
‘Favorite Discs’ Feature under My Profile – Teach your disc golfers about the Favorites feature! At Infinite Discs, we’ve added a feature to our website that allows users to save their favorite discs to a list. From that list they can select to be notified any time we add their selection to our inventory. They can also narrow their Favorite selection down to plastic type, weight, and even color. Here’s how it works:
From the disc mold page, click the ADD TO MY FAVORITES button.
Select options that you would like to filter for, such as weight and color.
You then have the option to turn on/off email notifications for the selected discs, edit, or delete favorites by clicking the icons to the right of the favorite discs. Have them show you their Favorite list, and you’re guaranteed to get them the exact disc they want!
Connor’s 2024 Gift Ideas
Disc Golf Gifts for Every Budget
From high-quality discs to stylish apparel, you’ll find something to suit every price range. Can’t decide? Opt for an Infinite Discs gift card and let them choose!
Spread the joy this holiday season with disc golf gifts that every disc golfer will love. For more ideas, visit Infinite Discs.
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Many people play disc golf for fun, without bothering to keep score. To those people, it is enough that they are spending time outdoors. However, some of us like to keep score when we play. It is a good way to gauge skill improvement. And if you’re in a tournament, you have to keep score.
Keeping score in disc golf is similar to ball golf: the player with the lowest score wins. This article will break down how scoring works in disc golf, highlighting some key terms and rules, whether you’re playing casually or competitively.
Key Disc Golf Scoring Terms
In disc golf, many scoring terms mirror those in ball golf, though there are a few unique twists. Here’s a quick overview of the basics:
Par: The expected number of strokes to complete the hole.
Birdie: Finishing the hole in one stroke less than par.
Eagle: Completing the hole in two strokes less than par.
Albatross: Three strokes under par.
Ace: A hole-in-one, where the disc lands in the basket on the first throw.
Hazard: A challenging area that incurs a penalty stroke; players may throw from where the disc landed.
Out of Bounds (OB): If a disc lands in a designated out-of-bounds area, the player takes a penalty stroke and throws from where the disc entered the zone.
Penalty Stroke: An extra stroke added due to a rule infraction or entering a restricted area.
For official tournament rules, the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) outlines the latest guidelines. Notably, as of 2024, every player is now required to keep score for the entire group, though they may have a caddy assist with this.
Scoring in Casual vs. Tournament Play
Disc golf scoring is straightforward: each throw counts as one stroke. At the end of a hole, players tally up their strokes for that hole and then add up all the holes for the total round score.
Casual Play
Most people play disc golf casually, often with friends, in a relaxed setting where rules around boundaries and hazards are loosely enforced. In this environment, scorekeeping is optional and often informal, focusing more on enjoying the game and the outdoors than achieving a perfect score.
Tournament Play
In competitive play, every throw counts, and rules are strictly enforced. Players keep each other accountable, with every participant on a “card” (group) tracking everyone’s score after each hole. Scoring can be done on a paper scorecard or through an app, and players confirm each other’s scores at the end of each round to avoid discrepancies.
Rules That Impact Scoring
Since there aren’t referees to enforce rules during tournament play, players and their card mates self-monitor for rule adherence. Breaking a rule typically results in a penalty stroke. Common infractions to watch for include:
Foot Faults: Incorrect footing while throwing.
Putting Violations: Not observing proper stance within the putting circle.
Courtesy Violations: Disrupting other players.
Failing to follow these rules can quickly add to your score. For more details, check out PDGA’s comprehensive rule guides on these topics.
Ways to Keep Score
Whether you’re playing a casual round or in a tournament, there are two main methods for keeping score:
Paper Scorecard: A simple, classic way to track strokes, where you write each player’s score for each hole.
Score keeping Apps: Many players prefer apps for easy tracking and automatic score calculation.
Apps are handy since they’re on your phone, making it easy to track scores wherever you go. Regardless of the method, keeping accurate scores helps build a fair and enjoyable disc golf experience for everyone involved.
By understanding disc golf scoring terms and rules, you’ll be well-equipped for your next round—whether it’s a laid-back game with friends or a competitive tournament!
When I first saw ads for the Mojoh Ryzer, I thought it was a great product idea. When I saw it in person, I was impressed by its design and light weight. When I got to try one, I was hooked! I like any disc golf product that makes my round a bit easier to play. The Mojoh Ryzer does that. In addition to reducing fatigue from constantly bending down to pick up your bag, I also found several instances where the Ryzer was a life saver – or at least a bag saver. I’m a big fan. In this blog I’ll review the Mojoh Ryzer bag stand.
An Attached Bag Stand
The Mojoh Ryzer is a bag stand that attaches directly to your bag. Its legs extend when needed, and retract when not in use. It weighs just 2.6 lbs and can be swapped to your other bags by purchasing an inexpensive hardware kit.
Using the Mojoh Ryzer
To use the Ryzer, simply pull the cord to extend the three legs that are recessed in the Ryzer base. Then set the bag on the ground and release the cord. When you’re ready to carry the bag again, just lift the bag and the legs automatically retract into the base. You can also flip a switch and the legs will remain extended until you manually release the switch. That may come in handy if you need to move your bag and don’t want to extend the legs again.
The motion of pulling the cord while setting your bag down didn’t take long to become automatic. After a couple rounds you don’t really have to think about it. And when you’re ready to move again, your bag is sitting nice and high, making it easy to grab and sling over your shoulder.
The Ryzer in Action
Depending on your bag and how you carry it, you might not even feel the Ryzer when your bag is on your back. Either way, the Mojoh Ryzer has attached padding that will cushion your back. I honestly didn’t even notice the Ryzer after just a few holes.
One concern I had was that of stability. Since your bag sits higher when using the Ryzer, I thought there might be tipping issues. Fortunately, the design of the Ryzer lends a lot of stability to the products. By orienting your bag so that the side of the Ryzer with two legs is on the downhill side, the bag is actually very stable on even steep angles.
I was able to test its stability on a hilly course in Southern Idaho (Bengal Ridge) and I intentionally sought out the steepest ground. The stand felt stable up to the point where even bags without a Ryzer might tip because of the angle. Although it does have its limits, you should still be able to use the Ryzer nearly all of the time. If you did have a situation where the ground were too steep or uneven, you could simply set the bag on the ground without extending the legs.
Benefits at the Course
One of the first times I tested the Ryzer was at a course that highlighted some of the benefits of using the stand. There were a couple holes that had sage brush, and the bag sat above the shrub. And on another hole the bag sat above the tall grass. This reduces the likelihood of picking up a hitchhiking bugs, like ticks or spiders.
On yet another hole on the same course, the fairway had a couple inches of standing water. I had no problem keeping my bag dry since it sat high above the water. It would do the same thing with early morning dew. And it will keep my bag out of the snow in the winter. It also kept my bag clean on the muddy holes.
Some Assembly Required
When you first get your Mojoh Ryzer you will have to do some light assembly, including attaching your bag to the Ryzer. There is an instructional video on the Mojoh Ryzer website that will walk you through each step. It also gives you some optional ways to attach it to your bag. It attaches differently depending on if you have a putter pocket in the front of the bag.
Once you get the bag installed, there is a video that tells you how to use it. That video shows you ways to use the Mojoh Ryzer on hills or when there are obstacles in the way. There is a separate video for maintaining and cleaning the Ryzer.
Perfect Product?
I like the Ryzer and plan to use one every time I’m not using a cart (which is a lot). I also want to point out a few things to consider when purchasing a Mojoh Ryzer: First, I had to make some adjustments to one of the legs shortly after I got it. This may be necessary to take up slack created with its first few uses. Either way, there is a video on the Mojoh Gear website that shows you the easy way to tighten the cables to make the legs extend to the correct angle. It only takes a few minutes.
Second, I recently had to make another adjustment recently after months of heavy use. I took the opportunity to tighten some loose-ish screws, as recommended in the video. Again, not difficult nor a big time commitment. You should plan on checking out your Ryzer occasionally, just to keep everything tight and in proper order. I just want people to know that you will have to do it from time to time.
Check Out the Mojoh Ryzer
Check out the Mojoh Ryzer and discover its many benefits. From making your bag easier to reach and lift, to keeping your bag out of mud, water and snow, the Ryzer is something that will make your disc golf life a little easier.
If you’ve been playing disc golf very long odds are that you own a disc golf bag. Some of us gravitate toward a cart, but most of us use a bag to carry our discs and accessories.
Bags come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They have different carrying capacities and serve different purposes. In this blog we’ll look at sales and product review data to find the best disc golf bags for 2023. We’ll look at the different bag types, from small bags up to backpack bags, and find out which bag is the best for each type of bag.
Types of Disc Golf Bags
There are bag sizes and types on the market to fit every need. Some of us are minimalist golfers who just need a bag big enough for a couple discs. Others of us carry backups for our backup discs and every possible accessory available. Most of us are somewhere in between those extremes. Let’s look at the bag types and what they do.
Small bags
This type of bag carries around 10 discs and maybe a water bottle. It can have a shoulder strap or attach to your waist. These are the smallest of bags, although some of them are still capable of carrying a lot of discs and accessories.
Large bags
You can hold up to 15+ discs in a large bag, with additional room for snacks or accessories. This size bag can be carried with a single shoulder strap, or backpack type shoulder straps.
Economy Backpack
If you like backpack style bags but don’t want to carry a lot of discs, then Economy backpacks are the way to go. Even though smaller than regular backpack bags, economy bags still carry a lot of discs and a few other accessories.
Backpack Bags
These are the largest bag choice. They can hold over 20 discs, with room for snacks, accessories, retrievers, and even stools or umbrellas. They have two shoulder straps that help you carry a lot of discs more comfortably
The Easy Bag is a minimalist bag and the perfect size for a quick round of disc golf when you only need a few discs. It is inexpensive, but made from a durable material. The Easy bag is popular with beginners, and more experienced disc golfers who just want a quick round with a few discs. Despite its small size, the Easy Bag can still hold 8-10 discs. Plus, it has a pocket for your phone or maybe an energy bar. The Easy Bag has a 4.8-star rating.
The Infinite Discs Tournament Bag holds 18-22 discs in its main compartment, and a few more in the putter pocket. It comes with a padded shoulder strap. The bag features room for two water bottles, and a pocket for accessories. It also has a scorecard pocket, and pockets for minis and pencils.
While not technically a bag, the Disc Tote is listed in the Large Bag category, and it deserves a mention. Capable of holding several dozen discs, the Disc Tote is perfect for organizing your trunk, closet, or wherever you store your discs. The Tote can be stacked to safely store even more discs! The pockets around the outside can be used to stash other goodies, such as minis. When not in use it collapses to just a few inches thick.
The Slinger Deluxe is the big brother to the Slinger bag. It has an increased disc capacity, a flat bottom so it will sit upright, a water bottle holder, and a zippered pocket for accessories. The Slinger Deluxe is an inexpensive backpack bag that holds a lot of discs and all the things you need for a round of disc golf.
The Dynamic Discs Commander is a great example of a quality bag at an affordable price. It has all of the features you’re looking for in a disc golf bag: space for 20 discs with room to spare for accessories or snacks. There is room for two large water bottles, and a large pocket that can hold a jacket or some backup towels. If you want a quality Ogio bag at a great price, check out the Commander.
This post is designed to help you find some lightweight disc golf drivers to incorporate into your bag. We sincerely hope it helps you find that just-right disc for you.
Ever since lightweight discs became a presence in disc golf (most notably with Innova’s release of Blizzard plastic in 2010), they have been going in and out of vogue.
A lightweight driver can obviously benefit your game significantly on the course, but there are a fair amount of factors to consider when choosing the right one for you.
In this post we dive into those factors and try our very best to get those of you interested in incorporating lightweight drivers into your game some great options to choose from.
Let’s start by understanding what effects a lighter weight can have on a disc and why you might reach for one on the course…
How Lighter Weights Affect Flight
When choosing a lightweight driver it’s usually not as simple as choosing your favorite driver and just getting it in a lighter weight.
The lighter weight can significantly affect the flight characteristics of a disc and dramatically change how it flies for you.
Most notably, a lighter weight disc is usually less stable. And typically, the lighter you go with the disc, the less stable it becomes.
This means that the disc is more likely to turn in the air, and if you are not careful it could be more inclined to keep on turning and burning right into the ground (especially in a headwind (where we don’t generally recommend lighter drivers)).
But, if you find that right balance of plastic (which can also affect stability) and lighter weights, you can put that extra turn to your advantage and get a full flight out of the disc that you might not get if it were full weight.
This has some obvious advantages…
Why Choose A Lighter Driver?
If we were to poll 100 disc golfers (with a little truth serum) on why they choose a lighter weight driver, it’s not outrageous to think 100% of them would say that they want more distance.
More distance is the logical reason most people get that lighter disc. Within reason, it’s usually easier to throw a lighter object farther than a heavier one.
This is why discs for kids are lighter as well.
It’s also why most of the lighter weight discs are drivers instead of putters, mids or approach discs.
And, once you find the right one for you, it can definitely add that extra distance you crave.
The trick is to find the just-right disc for you that combines, speed, glide, stability, plastic-type and weight so you can maximize your distance and keep control of your disc in the process!
In addition, please note that many disc varieties do not come in lighter weights so the field is narrowed that way as well.
It’s no small feat, but we’re going to try! Let’s continue…
What is Considered Lightweight?
A typical disc comes in at 175 grams so thought we thought it would be worthwhile to define what is considered “lightweight”.
For our purposes, “lightweight” is considered anything 165 grams or less.
But, with that said, remember that not all lightweight discs fly the same.
The same disc at 165 grams and 135 grams will have vastly different flight characteristics (with the lighter one being significantly less stable and more susceptible to wind).
Just be sure to remember, as you go down in weight, your flight characteristics will change.
Infinite Can Organize by Weight!
Infinite is the biggest online disc golf retailer in the world!
And with so many discs you might be wondering how exactly you will find these lightweight discs in a sea of tens of thousands.
Well, we’ve got you covered. When you select a disc you can organize it by weights (low to high or high to low).
Just Click on The Disc –> Then press “Select Your Disc” –> In the top right of the red display box (near the X) is a “sort by” drop-down menu.Click that drop-down menu and select “Weight: Low to High”.
Now all of your discs are organized from lightest to heaviest and you’ll know very quickly if we have the weight you are looking for.
How We Ranked The Discs…
Grandma doesn’t just give away her prized meatball recipe does she? If your grandma is like ours, she guards that thing with her life!
We aren’t that protective, so we’re happy to share some ingredients and we’ll keep the portion sizes (percentages) to ourselves…
In Essence, our ranking system came down to a few key components.
We factored in ratings from other disc golfers, our personal experiences, longevity in the game (is it a tried and true disc?), and a few other minor variables (that may or may not include personal bias (we tried to leave it out but we’re only human!)) to come up with our ranking system.
It is by no means perfect, but we do hope it puts you in a position to get the right lightweight disc for you.
We also tried to create a lot of useful categories to help you identify some great lightweight driver options that will fit your specific game.
Let’s get into it!
Best Lightweight Drivers for the True Beginner!
For our purposes, we are defining a true beginner as someone who has been in the game for less than 3 months (welcome!) and/or consistently throws less than 200 feet (about 61 meters) on a max distance throw.
These are just general parameters and we encourage you to take them loosely and explore the categories that best fit you personally! Here’s our beginner list…
Innova Leopard – Factory Flight Numbers: 6, 5, -2, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.46 stars) The Leopard is perhaps the most classic of beginner disc golf drivers!
Westside Underworld – Factory Flight Numbers: 7, 6, -3, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.52 stars) Another classic for beginners, with big glide and easy turn.
Latitude 64 Diamond – Factory Flight Numbers: 8, 6, -3, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.59 stars) A very beginner-friendly disc for easy distance off the tee.
Axiom Crave – Factory Flight Numbers: 6.5, 5, -1, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.71 stars) A do-it-all, straight-flying, beginner disc that stays in your bag for life!
Divergent Discs Tiyanak – Flight Numbers: 8, 5, -5, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.6 stars) Perfect for true beginners. It Flips up easily and goes! Comes at a great price.
Innova Roadrunner – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 5, -4, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.49 stars) Easy distance for the true beginner with plenty of fun and utility as you improve!
Innova Mamba – FactoryFlight Numbers: 11, 6, -5, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.32 stars) An 11-speed with the glide and turn to justify it’s spot on a true beginner’s list.
The Tex from LSD – FactoryFlight Numbers: 6, 5, -3, 1 (Avg. Rating: 5.0 stars) A newer disc where the early returns for beginners are very favorable!
Top Lightweight Drivers for Advancing Beginners!
Our advancing beginners category is loosely defined as a player that has been playing somewhat regularly for at least 3 months and/or can drive the disc just over 200 feet (about 61 meters) pretty regularly and sometimes approaching 250 feet (76 meters).
For this player, our lightweight disc recommendations will add a bit more stability and/or speed so you can count on a more consistent flight on any given throw and still get the distance you seek!
Discraft Heat – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 6, -3, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.47 stars) Another classic gliding beginner disc for distance and eventually finesse.
I-blend Infinite Centurion – FactoryFlight Numbers: 7, 5, -1, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.87 stars) A do-it-all workhorse of a disc that holds many lines and has a place in any player’s bag. I-blend is a high-quality, affordable plastic perfect for beginners.
Innova Leopard3 – FactoryFlight Numbers: 7, 5, -2, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.6 stars) Another consistent classic that stays in the bag as your game evolves.
Discraft Cicada – FactoryFlight Numbers: 7, 6, -1, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.8 stars) A straight-flying, high-glide, consistent disc with a high approval rating.
Lone Star Tumbleweed – FactoryFlight Numbers: 10, 6, -3, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.58 stars) This 10-speed is easy to launch and has high-glide for easy distance.
Prodigy F3 – FactoryFlight Numbers: 7, 5, -1, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.54 stars) This disc is easy to control with a consistent flight that is easily repeated.
Innova Sidewinder – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 5, -3, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.53 stars) Easy hyzer-flip distance and fun flight paths are what this disc is all about.
Axiom Virus – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 5, -3.5, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.42 stars) This disc gets up and goes for easy distance right out of the box.
Discraft Avenger SS – FactoryFlight Numbers: 10, 5, -3, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.32 stars) A classic easy-distance pioneer that has good glide and keeps its utility as your game evolves.
Great Lightweight Drivers for Intermediate Drivers!
Once again we are going to loosely define this “intermediate driver” of the disc as someone who is consistently driving over 250 feet (76 meters) and can get up to 300 feet (91 meters).
With this category (and the next one) we know we are talking about a higher percentage of players and we are adding a little more speed and little more stability to counter-balance the lighter weights on the discs.
We also know that if we get the right ones in your hands, you’re going to get a nice boost in distance. Here’s what we’ve got!
Infinite Maya – FactoryFlight Numbers: 11, 5, -3, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.69 stars) This disc helps achieve consistent and reproducible distance and accuracy.
Infinite Sphinx – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 6, -3, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.88 stars) The Sphinx is a gliding do-it-all phenom of a disc for almost any skill level!
Axiom Insanity – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 5, -2, 1.5 (Avg. Rating: 4.72 stars) This workhorse of a disc gives consistent results and holds many lines.
Latitude 64 Jade – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 6, -2, 1 (Avg. Rating: 4.87 stars) A hyzer-flip gem of a disc that is great for easy distance and holding long lines.
Millennium Orion LF – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 5, -1, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.89 stars) A no-nonsense workhorse that goes straight with a consistent fade.
Discraft Undertaker – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 5, -1, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.72 stars) Another very consistent flyer that can stay in your bag for life.
Innova Valkyrie – FactoryFlight Numbers: 9, 4, -2, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.48 stars) A throwback big distance disc that can be used for many shot shapes and lines.
Lightweight Discs for Advancing Intermediate Distance Throwers!
Now we have entered the realm of throwers that get to 300 feet (91 meters) with their regular discs and sometimes push it further by approaching 375 feet (114 meters).
Hopefully, with the right lightweight disc in hand, these players can find that extra boost in distance they seek and still maintain the consistency to help them maximize their scoring potential on the course.
Here’s what we’ve got for you…
I-blend Infinite Pharaoh – FactoryFlight Numbers: 13, 6, -1, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.72 stars) A distance cheat code. The speed and glide combined with lighter weights and I-blend plastic have this disc take off and never come down.
Innova Wraith – FactoryFlight Numbers: 11, 5, -1, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.68 stars) An absolute all-timer with consistent flights. Great for forehand and backhand.
Discraft Drive – FactoryFlight Numbers: 11, 5, -1, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.75 stars) The drive is an extremely straight driver for easy distance forehand or backhand.
Innova Tern – FactoryFlight Numbers: 12, 6, -2, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.64 stars) This is a wide-rim, sleek, fast, easy-turn, big glide, distance-gobbling driver!
Finish Line Era – FactoryFlight Numbers: 10, 5, -1, 1.5 (Avg. Rating: 4.58 stars) This disc is a straight shooter that feels nice forehand or backhand.
Lone Star Curl – FactoryFlight Numbers: 11, 5, -1, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.66 stars) A nice, consistent 11-speed that holds it’s line and goes long distances.
MVP Wave – FactoryFlight Numbers: 11, 5, -2, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.41 stars) Nice hand feel and easy to launch. Promoters get big distance. Detractors can’t get consistent turn.
Lightweight Drivers for Advanced Distance Throwers!
Advanced Drivers can mean a lot of things. But if you are consistently pushing over 375 feet (114 meters) or 400 feet (122 meters), then you are putting a move on the disc. It’s probably also safer to say that you’ve been playing for some time and you understand how flight numbers, disc speed, spin rate, plastic types, disc weights, etc. affect a disc’s flight.
With that in mind, we present some lightweight discs that may be a good for you when you are trying to squeeze every last bit out of your drive. Here goes…
Innova Destroyer – FactoryFlight Numbers: 12, 5, -1, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.66 stars) No surprise here. The Destroyer is used by top pros to get consistent, repeatable distance backhand or forehand.
Prodigy D2 – FactoryFlight Numbers: 12, 6, -.5, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.66 stars) The D2 gives nice glide and distance and can hold up to big throws!
DD Trespass – FactoryFlight Numbers: 12, 5, -.5, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.51 stars) Not as stable as the numbers suggest but a big distance disc once you dial in!
Discraft Nuke – FactoryFlight Numbers: 13, 5, -1, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.41 stars) Always a lightning rod, but there’s no denying the distance potential of this disc!
Innova Charger – FactoryFlight Numbers: 13, 5, -1, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.71 stars) A trustworthy, consistent, distance-eating driver for big throwers!
Lat. 64 Havoc – Flight Numbers: 13, 5, -1, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.63 stars) Less stable than the numbers suggest but with more glide as well. Once you get the angles right, you can send this disc big distances.
Great Lightweight Disc Golf Drivers for Forehand Drives!
As you might expect, some of the discs that we’ve already listed are also great for the forehand. Discs like the Wraith, Era, Destroyer, Charger, Pharaoh, Drive, Nuke, and Racer are all great candidates for forehand distance drivers.
In addition to those, here some more lightweight discs that are excellent for forehand drives as well. Many of these are overstable to help them withstand the higher torques that are usually put on a forehand drive. This combined with the lighter weights can add to some nice distances when you find the right one for you.
Discraft Force – FactoryFlight Numbers: 12, 5, 0, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.5 stars) The Force breaks the typical forehand mold with its big dome, but when you connect on it you can expect nice glide and reliable fade even at lighter weights.
Finish Line Daytona – FactoryFlight Numbers: 12, 4, 0, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.79 stars) A very consistent disc that handles power well with a just-right stability.
Millenium Quasar – FactoryFlight Numbers: 13, 5, 0, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.76 stars) This disc cuts through the air and fights out of steep angles for big distance.
Infinite Slab – FactoryFlight Numbers: 12, 3, 0, 4 (Avg. Rating: 4.71 stars) With a name like “Slab” you’re not getting this disc for graceful big distance, but it’s a smooth release and a reliable flight which can be perfect for controlled shots.
Innova Shryke – FactoryFlight Numbers: 13, 6, -2, 2 (Avg. Rating: 4.53 stars) This disc is far less stable than others on this list, and it takes a little practice to master the angles. But once you do the glide is real and can mean big distance.
Lat. 64 Ballista Pro – Flight Numbers: 14, 4, 0, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.64 stars) Even at lighter weights this 14-speed disc can handle big power. But if you’ve got that power this disc can take you places far, far away.
Innova Boss – FactoryFlight Numbers: 13, 5, -1, 3 (Avg. Rating: 4.47 stars) Another disc that needs big power to reach its full potential, but rewards big throws with long, impressive drives.
Lightweight Disc Golf Drivers – In Summary
The way we see it, that is lightweight lists of discs with some big distance potential! Matching discs to individuals can be a tricky proposition given all the variables. Throwing lighter weights into the mix is yet another one that can greatly affect flight.
But when you find that right disc for you, the results can be immediate and the added distance can be real. This is what we wish for anyone reading this.
May your weights be small and your distances big!
Thank you for reading. We sincerely hope this helps you find your best driver yet. Also, if you have a lightweight disc that you swear by, let us all know in the comments.
Discraft leads the chart with the most molds in the top 50, with 9. The Buzzz, Buzzz SS, and the flippy midrange Meteor are the top sellers for Discraft. Innova takes second with 7 molds. Infinite takes the final podium spot with 5 molds in the top 50. There are 18 different brands represented in the top 50.
Although the exact algorithm isn’t made public, we know approximately how they are determined. Ratings are based on the scores you’ve earned in PDGA-sanctioned events. Here’s how it works:
There are limits set by the PDGA that restricts people a high enough rating from playing in certain divisions. As mentioned, it’s also a handy way to track your progress over time. And let’s be honest, there’s something satisfying about seeing that number trend upward.
For those disc golfer new to the sport, let’s define a few terms that we will use in this blog. These are terms you will commonly hear in disc golf. If you’ve been playing a while, you can skip over this section, since you will be familiar with these terms.
organize their disc golf collection. Eliminate those piles of discs with one of these racks or shelving systems.
organize the discs in your room, closet, or the trunk of your car. It holds 60-80 discs and allows you to neatly store your backups and alternate discs. The Tote comes with pockets for your accessories, a cover, and handles to carry the tote from house to car. Plus, it folds up compactly when not in use.
Infinite has games and puzzles that you can play when you’re not out hucking. Check out our colorful and challenging 
Although it is winter now, the summer disc golf season will be here before you know it and they will be reaching for their shorts sleeve shirts. Make sure they have a shirt or two emblazoned with the logo of their favorite brands.
the disc golfer in your life, consider the all-purpose gift card from Infinite Discs. Let them choose their own color, models, weights, etc. and get the exact disc or accessory for them. A gift card ensures that they get exactly what they want, making it a convenient and thoughtful option for any disc golf enthusiast. The gift card code is sent out immediately.
In the top right of the red display box (near the X) is a “sort by” drop-down menu.
Click that drop-down menu and select “Weight: Low to High”.
