Focus Friday Puzzle Edition & Giveaway

Happy Friday all! This week will be a little different than others, as we’ll focus on all puzzles. To make it even more interesting, we’ll do a giveaway to accompany this Focus Friday.

The Giveaway

The entry for this giveaway begins today and will continue till January 31. There will be five winners who will receive a $15 gift card. To enter this, you will simply need to share a picture of you doing the Hye8Dye 500 Piece puzzle on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with the #InfiniteDiscsPuzzle. Have fun with this, and show us your puzzle skills!

The Discount Code

While it is too cold to play outside all day long, use the promo code to get yourself a disc golf puzzle. A puzzle also makes for a great gift for those who love disc golf. It’ll be almost as good as playing golf outside. The discount code FOCUSPUZZLE will give you 20% off all puzzles. Make sure to get the Hye8Dye puzzle so that you can get a chance to win a $15 gift card.

You can select the Hye8Dye 500 piece puzzle by clicking here and the Infinite Discs 500 piece puzzle here. Once everything you want is in your cart, you can apply the discount code FOCUSPUZZLE and get 20% off all puzzles in your cart.

Note: After placing your discs 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.

Trying To Find The Discs You Want in 2021

Empty Shelves of Discs

My time playing disc golf has been defined by things that have changed. Course basket locations change, my form as a player has gone through many changes, and even the discs themselves have physically changed when I slam them into trees off the tee-box.

Although some of the changes we have seen during 2020 have been awful, there have been many positives for disc golf. PDGA memberships, discs sold, and interest in the sport are at an all-time high. The PDGA reports that memberships are up above 15% from the previous year and tour events are up over 15% worldwide (with a 12.91% increase in the USA, and at least a 20% growth in Europe, Canada, Africa/Asia, and Latin America). And I’ve been told that not everyone in that 15% growth is a former Ultimate Frisbee player, despite what you may be hearing out there.

Unfortunately, some of the changes haven’t been great for disc golfers. Higher interest in the sport means courses are seeing more traffic, tournaments are seeing larger waitlists, and it has become tougher to find new discs due to production and stock issues.

On the topic of finding new discs, it feels like this could be an easier problem to solve. The PDGA has strict technical standards for all disc manufacturers, so there are only a finite number of possible combinations in making discs.

Golf Disc Dimensions Explanation

If there are only a limited number of configurations allowed, then there must be discs that I would love out there that I haven’t tried to throw yet. It also means, there should be multiple options to replace my favorite lost, out of stock, or out of production disc.

In disc golf, sometimes great results happen due to skill, and sometimes they happen due to sheer luck. I need all the luck I can out on the course, so I will defer to the data in answering this question.

Using data from the Infinite Blog, I wanted to see what brands/discs were popular, and what other discs could be considered.

Let’s first look at what disc types make the Top 20 most often from the past 3 months.

Disc Types in the Top 20

Interesting to note that Control Drivers make the list the fewest number of times. Though I don’t have much arm speed or skill in general, I noticed that I also bag more distance drivers than control drivers.

Now let’s see which brands show up the most in the Top 20 data.

Disc Golf Brands in Top 20

The big brands make up most sales, but we see some other great, smaller brands too. Now let’s see which individual discs appear most on the Top 20 data we are examining.

Individual Discs that made the top 20 most often

So, given today’s out of stock issues and the rise of some great new brands, I wanted to identify which discs are just as worth throwing as the most popular discs using disc dimensions provided by the PDGA, flight numbers provided by manufacturers, and all other data I could find.

It was eye opening to see how many similar options were out there from both big and small brands. The below table shows some of my findings.

Disc Similar Alternative 1 Similar Alternative 2 Similar Alternative 3
Distance Driver Destroyer Discraft Surge Axiom Discs Defy MVP Photon
Control Driver Sphinx Discraft Heat Westside Discs Underworld Legacy Mongoose
Control Driver FD Latitude 64 River Gateway Assassin Kastaplast Falk
Mid Range Buzzz Innova Colt Axiom Theory DGA Squall
Putt & Approach Zone Dynamic Discs Suspect MVP Entropy Infinite Discs Ruin
Putt & Approach Aviar Discmania Link Yikun Discs Claws Infinite Discs Alpaca

If you’re interested in seeing alternatives for other discs, I’ve compiled this research into a web tool. This is a great tool to help you find discs golf discs similar to your favorites when they are sold out. Check it out here: www.TryDiscs.com

The quest to find my perfect disc is still ongoing. I may never get there but the journey of throwing and trying new discs is most of the fun.

This is a guest post submitted by Hasan Iqbal

Author Bio:

Hasan grew up in Georgia and has become obsessed with disc golf since he started playing in 2018. Hasan attended Georgia State University and the University of Delaware and is now working as a data scientist. In his spare time, Hasan has been working on Try Discs to help disc golfers find their next favorite disc. He can regularly be found on the wonderful courses around metro Atlanta with his dog, Scooby.

Focus Friday – Gateway Voodoo

Happy New Years, may 2021 be a great year! To start the year off, well look to Gateway’s Voodoo and have a Focus Friday sale on it. Over the weekend you can buy all Voodoos at 10% off by using the discount code: FOCUSVOODOO.

The feel of the Voodoo is pretty typical to putters, a very rounded edge with a deep rim. Also, it has a microbead that isn’t too noticeable. Based on your reviews, this makes a great disc as a throwing putter or as your putter. Driving with it, will lead to a nice straight flight path with a little fade at the end. Or if you want, you could throw it with a nice hyzerflip. This is also a great putter if you want something very straight with little to no fade at the end. Regardless of your use, now is a great time to get more these, or to try it out. With the promo code you can get them all at a 10% discount.

Do you use this for approach shots or putting?

You can select your disc by clicking here. Simply add as many Voodoos 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, FOCUSVOODOO, 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 Photon in the cart – it’s just a generic visual to help you find the discount code box:

We hope that you love throwing the Voodoo. If you’ve thrown the disc, feel free to share what you think of this putt & approach disc. Thanks!

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

Black Friday 2020 – 2.0

Looking for Black Friday deals for 2021? Click this link!

We had several special edition discs arranged for our Black Friday sale which didn’t reach us in time for the big day. So, we’ve put together a Black Friday 2.0 sale this year to features those special editions and cool restocks that came in late. Here’s what we’ve got for you, along with the direct links to the discs. These discs will drop on our website in the early AM hours on Friday, December 11th.

SOLAR STAR DESTROYERS WILL APPEAR HERE

https://infinitediscs.com/featured/solar-destroyer

FLYING SHARKS WILL APPEAR HERE

https://infinitediscs.com/additional/flying-shark

PARACHUTE PENGUIN DISCS WILL APPEAR HERE

https://infinitediscs.com/featured/parachute-penguin

PATRICK BROWN GLOW SLAB WILL APPEAR HERE

https://infinitediscs.com/additional/patrick-brown

ZOE ANDYKE SPHINX DISCS WILL APPEAR HERE

https://infinitediscs.com/featured/zoe-andyke-signature-edition

YOU WILL FIND THE COMIC BOOK DISCS HERE

https://infinitediscs.com/featured/comic-book-series

NOTE: There are two alternate endings on this comic book stamp– the make “YAS!” and the miss “NO!”

YOU WILL FIND THESE JUDGES WITH THE COMIC BOOK SERIES HERE (filter by brand)

https://infinitediscs.com/featured/comic-book-series

We hope that you enjoy these fun discs that were missing from the original Black Friday sale. Plus, we have more items on sale that you can find HERE

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT IS ON SALE

https://infinitediscs.com/What-On-Sale

Thanks!

2020 Christmas Gift Ideas for Disc Golfers

Christmas presents

Every year at Infinite Discs, we put together a unique, fun list of gift ideas for disc golfers. Let’s take a look at the 2020 holiday ideas that we feel would please any disc golfer. This is your 2020 Disc Golf Gift Guide!

Discs!

Of course, no disc golfer will turn down more discs for the holidays. But where do you start if you don’t know which specific discs they need? Opt for something fun to throw, collectible, or even holiday-themed. Whether they use it or keep it as a memento, they’ll appreciate it.

Pro Tour Championship Disc
Special Edition Discs — Limited edition or signature discs supporting pro players are always a hit. In 2020, these became rare, selling out quickly. Infinite Discs offers a great selection of Pro Tour Championship Discs that are both functional and collectible.

Browse Limited Edition Discs Here

Holiday Edition Discs — From spooky Halloween themes to festive holiday designs, several manufacturers release special holiday discs each year.

Check out the Holiday Selection Here or Browse Halloween Stamps Here.

Large Gift Items

Zuca All Terrain Cart
Zuca All Terrain Cart — A premium choice for disc golfers who want to carry a lot of discs in style and comfort.

Explore other options like the MVP Rover Cart or browse Cart Accessories Here.

Mid-Range Budget Items

Disc Slinger Bag
Infinite Disc Slinger Bag — A versatile, budget-friendly bag perfect for beginners or quick rounds.

Upgrade to the Deluxe Disc Slinger Bag for enhanced durability and capacity.

Stocking Stuffers

Flight Towel — A dual-purpose towel and warm-up tool that’s both practical and fun for disc golfers.

Disc Dots — Help players improve their putting focus with these fun and functional practice aids.

Gift Cards

E-Gift Cards — Deliver a code via email for online purchases.

Physical Gift Cards — A tangible option to include in stockings or gift boxes.

We Want Your Input

Have other gift ideas for disc golfers? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Black Friday Deals Week 2020

This post was written for our disc golf deals of 2020. Use this link to find Black Friday Disc Golf Deals of 2021.

It is time for the Infinite Discs annual Black Friday Week of Disc Golf Deals!

It has been a challenge this year to put together a sale because of the scarcity of discs from many of the largest manufacturers. Because of that scarcity, there won’t be sweeping discounts across entire brands (it’s hard to discount something that we don’t have or can’t restock). But we’ve managed to pull together some exclusive stamps and special releases and runs to keep the week exciting.

Before jumping into the ad and the links, here are a couple important things to note:

RELEASE “DROP” TIMES

We always get asked what time the special releases will “drop” on the Infinite Discs website. In the past, we’ve announced those drop times, but this year is different. Because we have had so many issues with our website locking up or completely crashing during drop times, we are randomly spreading out those times through the early AM hours. In this way, the featured discs will simply be available when you wake up in the morning on the day of the sale. We know that this may be less predictable, but we believe it is the only way to avoid those extremely frustrating crashes and freezes that are caused by several hundred people trying to load several hundred disc photos all at the same moment.

Thanks for understanding. We honestly feel like everybody will have a more comfortable shopping experience with the un-announced drop times this year.

WHAT IS DISCOUNTED EACH DAY?

We’ve mentioned that there will not be sweeping discounts across entire brands. While there will be some brands that are discounted on their featured days, on some of the days there will be select disc models on sale. In order to easily find what is automatically discounted at any given moment, simply CLICK HERE which takes you to this link:

infinitediscs.com/What-On-Sale

Feel free to bookmark that link. It will not only be handy during this sale, but anytime in the future that you want to see what is on sale. We almost always have specific discs or accessories on sale, and that’s an easy way to find them.

DO I NEED ANY CODES?

Discount codes will not be utilized during this Black Friday sale. You will not need to worry about finding and pasting codes to take advantage of any sale items. As mentioned above, you’ll be able to see what is on sale and those prices will already be active without needing to worry about codes.

SHIPPING TIMES

Our crew will be working hard for the next week to try and stay on top of the orders. We will even have graveyard shifts working to get orders out the door. However, we do expect order volume to be high this year and request your patience if your order takes a couple of extra days to process and ship. Also keep in mind that USPS, UPS, FedEx, and all shippers expect this to be the largest online shopping year in history, by a longshot, due to Covid-19 concerns. They will understandably be slower to deliver packages during the holiday season than the norm.

Thanks for your patience.

Now, here’s what we have featured for you this year:

Quick Link for Sale Items All Week HERE

infinitediscs.com/What-On-Sale
All AZTEC BOMBER Stamped Discs (As They Drop)

 

Quick Links for Thursday 11/26/2020

Cthulhu III Stamp by Thought Space Athletics
Face of Cthulhu Stamp
Thought Space Athletics Brand Discs
Eclipse 2.0 Reactor (Release at Midnight)
Cosmic Neutron Relay (Release at Midnight)
What is On Sale

Quick Links for Friday 11/27/2020

All Infinite Discs Warriors (Filter by Brand)
All Tribal Bird Stamps (Filter by Brand)
Flying Rhyno Discs
All Infinite Discs Pig Stamps
All AZTEC BOMBER Stamped Discs
What is On Sale

Quick Links for Saturday 11/28/2020

All PRODIGY Discs
All GATEWAY Discs
Special Run Wizards
What is On Sale

Quick Links for Sunday 11/29/2020

All VIKING Discs
All RPM Discs
All YIKUN Discs
All KASTAPLAST Discs
Cthulhu III Stamp by Thought Space Athletics
Face of Cthulhu Stamp
Nordic Warrior Stamp
Werewolf Stamp
Beep Boop Reko
What is On Sale

Quick Links for Monday 11/30/2020

All INFINITE DISCS Brand
Alpaca Putters
Swirly S-Blend Aztec
Metal Flake Glow C-Blend Tomb
Metal Flake C-Blend Sphinx
What is On Sale

Skulboy stamped discs

Quick Links for Tuesday 12/1/2020

All DYNAMIC DISCS Brand
Lady Justice Stamped Judge
“Guilty” Judge Stamp
“Not Guilty” Judge Stamp
Judge Putter Six Pack
Skulboy Lucid Glimmer Verdict
Skulboy Metallic Moonshine Trespass
What is On Sale

Quick Links for Wednesday 12/2/2020

Cryztal FLX Buzzz
What is On Sale

 

Focus Friday – RPM Piwakawaka

One more week and Black Friday will be upon us. Launching some sweet stamps, some new releases and some sales. However, today is about Focus Friday, we’ll give you all a discount code to give you 20% off all Piwakawakas by RPM.

The Piwakawaka is a stable, straight flying midrange. With the amount of glide that comes with it, you’ll be surprised by how long it’ll float through the air. This is quite the versatile midrange; you can throw it on an anhyzer line, hyzer line, or throw a hyzer flip. Use the promo code FocusPiwakawaka to get 20% off. Now is a great time to buy yourself a Piwakawaka. Why do you like the Piwakawaka?

Head on over to infinitediscs.com/RPM-Discs-Piwakawaka to select your Aztec. Once everything you want is in your cart, you can apply the discount code FOCUSPIWAKAWAKA and get 20% off all Piwakawakas in your cart.

Note: After placing your discs 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.

Moonshine Vandal Release

The Vandal will release in Moonshine plastic tomorrow.

The Vandal flies like a longer Maverick, so it’s extremely versatile. Newer players will love the straighter lines they can throw, and players with more arm speed will enjoy it for easy turnovers or rollers. The Vandal is built to carve up any course with dependable turn and sneaky speed. Making this a great disc to have for your night rounds. Get yours by clicking on this link, available now for $16.99.

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