NERF Disc Golf Discs?!
A Prodigy’s collaboration with NERF to make disc golf discs is certainly an unusual partnership. But, why not? We’ve seen a square disc recently, a six-sided disc, and even a heart-shaped disc. Why not a foam disc? After all, NERF foam is synonymous with all kinds of fun and games.
I really didn’t know what to expect from the new discs. I was picturing soft foam discs, like NERF gun ammo. That was not quite correct. It is soft, but a lot more rigid than I was expecting.
Foam Discs
The new NERF disc golf discs are being billed as being soft, lightweight, and they float. They are not as soft as I guessed, but they are softer than regular disc golf plastics. And they are definitely light. Prodigy says the new discs are all about 100g. That is much lighter than any other disc I’ve thrown.
I tossed my starter set discs on a scale and got the following weights:
Driver: 100g
Midrange: 94g
Putter: 99
PDGA Legal
Despite their ultra light weights, the three discs are PDGA approved. I don’t know that people who attend sanctioned tournaments are in the target audience for the new molds. But, if someone wanted to use them at their next C-tier, they could.
The feel of the disc took a few throws to get used to. Part of that is because of the light weight. The bigger part is because of the material used to make the disc. It is called Soft Flight and it is grippy and squishy. It is closer to plastic than foam. More like their NERF footballs.
Who Are They Made For?
The NERF discs are perfect for kids and beginners. The light weight will help people in those demographics get more distance than a regular plastic disc. The putters and mids can also be used by people of all skill levels as catch discs or throwing to each other to warm up.
I was surprised that the flight numbers for all three discs are pretty accurate. Even the driver at 100g had some stability to its flight, true to its numbers. I assumed that a disc that light would be nothing but flippy. It really does fade pretty good.
The midrange disc does have some flip to it. It can easily thrown as a flip to flat shot for maximum distance. In a headwind, the understability would be challenging to control for a stronger player.
I like the flight of the putter. It flew straight off the tee as well as inside the circle. The putter feels good in my hand and is very comfortable to putt with. When the disc hits the chains it has a much softer sound to it than when a plastic disc hits.
Let’s check out the discs.
The mold is officially called the Prodigy NERF Putter. It has a neutral flight, flying straight with a mild finish. You could shape shots reliably and use the putter for a variety of shots.
This is called the Prodigy NERF Midrange. It has the most flip of all the discs in the set. It is really easy to get a nice S-curve for longer throws. If you want maximum flights, put the disc on a hyzer angle and let ‘er rip.
The Prodigy NERF Driver was fun to see how it handled different angles. On anhyzer, it would hole that line for a bit, then slowly roll over into a hard fade. That is not the flight I expected. On hyzer, it will hold the angle all the way to the ground. Flat throws would get a little turn, then a solid fade.
The new NERF disc golf discs make a great option for newer players and kids. But, they are a fun choice for more experienced players. Their stability for such a light weight is impressive. Check them out at Infinite Discs, available May 28!
Ted Hegemann
Ted is the Chief Writer at Infinite Discs. He is responsible for the State of Disc Golf Survey articles and most of the "best discs" posts. Ted runs all kinds of local disc golf leagues and tournaments and tournaments in Northern Utah.