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Best Disc Golf Sets 2025

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Getting a starter set is the perfect way for beginners pick up of some awesome discs at a great price. Most of them have molds that are geared toward newer players, with flight numbers that favor less skilled players, so newer players can start playing with discs that they can actually throw.  Once players gain a little more experience, they will find sets that cater to people with intermediate and advanced skill levels. Let’s look at the best starter sets of 2025.

Best Starter Sets of 2025

divergent discs max performance set1- Divergent Discs Max Performance Starter Set –

The Max Performance Starter Set by Divergent Discs features three discs that use easy-to-throw designs and a high level of dependability. This great set includes the Nuno putter, the Kapre midrange, and the Basilisk distance driver. The Basilisk is a distance driver designed to give a full S-curve flight path for women, senior citezens, recreational players and others who throw less than 250 feet of total distance.

The Kapre and Nuno have good stability but minimal end-fade for good, straight flight paths. The discs come in Divergent Disc’s Max Grip plastic which combines good durability and a grippy feel for better control. Test out your disc golf abilities with this high performance set.

2- Viking Discs Ground Set –

This is a complete 8 Disc Set from Viking Discs – viking ground disc golf setfeatured in their Ground Plastic. This bundle includes the 8 original discs from Viking Discs, a Finnish brand with rising popularity. Buying the set allows you to save money over buying each disc individually, plus it’s a great way to grow, or start, you collection! This set includes:

  • Viking Discs Ground Rune
  • Viking Discs Ground Knife
  • Viking Discs Ground Axe
  • Viking Discs Ground Warrior
  • Viking Discs Ground Ragnarok
  • Viking Discs Ground Cosmos
  • Viking Discs Ground Berserker
  • Viking Discs Ground Thunder God Thor

Viking Ground plastic has been designed to offer excellent grip in hot, cold, and even rainy weather conditions. This plastic grade is flexible and sticky compared with the other Viking plastic blends. Discs in ground plastic seem to have more glide and quickly break in to give you a straighter flight over time.

3- Divergent Discs Starter Set –

This three-disc starter set includes Divergent Discs Starter Set: Narwhal, Leviathan, and Krakenthree discs in a durable plastic that feels amazing. All three discs are understable, making them good for beginners. The Kraken is their fairway driver with flight numbers that could also be used by more advanced players. The midrange in this set, the Leviathan, is a very understable. Beginners should have no problem throwing the disc and learning how to get it to turn during their shot. The Narwhal is the beadless putter included in the set.

X-Com Starter Set in box4 – X-Com 3 Disc Starter Set –

Another great brand that makes a variety of discs favorable to beginners is X-Com. The discs in their set are lighter than most starter sets, making them easy to throw for beginners and even kids. They come in nice colors and interesting stamps. The set includes the Helios, their low-speed, understable fairway driver, the Griffon midrange, and the Bennu putter.

 

5 – Divergent Discs 3 Driver Booster Set –

The Divergent Discs 3-Disc Booster set contains divergent discs 3 driver booster setthree unique drivers that are not included in the Divergent Discs Starter Set or in the Divergent Discs Max Performance Set. This set can add three extra drivers to your bag, each with specific utility for your disc golf game.

  • The Lawin is a high-speed distance driver designed to provide extra fade (an overstable flight pattern) so that you can throw with extra power, move around obstacles, or throw more accurately into a headwind. Lawin: 12 / 5 / -2 / 2The Minotaur is a fairway driver that also provides an overstable end-of-flight fade, but at shorter distances than the Lawin. Minotaur: 8 / 3 / 0 / 4
  • The Tiyanak is a very understable fairway driver that is fade-resistant. It is perfect for beginners who don’t have high arm speed. This driver is designed for disc golfers who throw for less than 200 feet in total distance and can also be used as a roller, hyzer-flip, or understable anhyzer disc for experienced players. It is the most understable (beginner-friendly) driver in the Divergent Discs line. Tiyanak: 8 / 5 / -4 / 1
Yikun 3-disc set6 – Yikun 3-Disc Beginner Starter Set –

This selection of three discs from Yikun come in Tiger Line plastic and are lighter weight for brand new players. Or if you need a good set for a young player, this is an excellent choice. This set includes a Gui putter, Kui mid-range, and Hu driver.

7 – Doomsday Discs Prepper Set –

The end is near, and Doomsday Discs doomsday discs prepper setis here to help you prepare with this premium quality starter set at an affordable price. Stockpile a healthy supply of discs for the post-apocalyptic courses of the future, starting with this set that includes two premium plastic drivers, a premium mid-range, and a baseline putter. This is everything you need to dive into the Doomsday Discs brand, or into the abyss, as the case may be.

  • Includes these Discs: Cataclysm, Dystopia, Despair, and Bleak
  • Three discs in premium, long-lasting “Survival” plastic and one putter in softer “Ration” plastic
  • Includes a Doomsday Discs logo mini to mark your lie
  • Affordable price for one of the best starter sets on the market
  • A variety of discs provide a variety of shots to help shape your game
  • Even experienced players will find this set to be an excellent addition to their bags
prodigy ace line set with bag 8 – Prodigy Ace Line Set W/Bag –

The Prodigy Ace Line starter set includes everything you need to start playing disc golf. The set features an F Model (fairway driver), and M Model (midrange disc) and a P Model (putter) as well as a mini marker and a small, starter bag with shoulder strap. The discs are in affordable BaseGrip plastic that has a good grip and dependable performance. The discs are all 150 class (around 150 grams) which is a great weight for beginner players.

9 – Trash Panda Recycled Disc Golf Set –

Trash Panda is excited to present their trash panda recycled discs setfirst 3-disc set featuring a putter, midrange, and driver made from 100% recycled plastics. Get some great discs while showing your love for t planet earth. It includes the Inner Core, Dune, and Ozone. Support sustainable disc golf by supporting Trash Panda.

 

10 – Dino Discs Starter Set –

The Dino Discs starter set is perfect for dino discs starter setyour young child or novice player! The discs are all very lightweight and easy to handle. They come in attractive Egg Shell plastic which often includes special effects like extra shimmer, colored splotches, or sparkles. As an extra bonus, these discs will float if they fall into any body of water for easy retrieval.

Get Your Set

For beginners, the selection of discs available can be overwhelming. There are so many brands, molds, plastic types, weights, and flight numbers that someone new might not know where to begin. Starter packs are a simple way to get the discs that are right for you and your skill level. Fortunately, Infinite Discs has a few starter sets to choose from. Use this blog to help you find the set that right for you!

Check out all of our Starter Sets HERE

Other kinds of sets

Disc Dye set with blank discs

Disc Dye Sets

Disc Dye sets – A popular activity among many disc golfers is dyeing their discs. It’s a great way to unleash your creativity and end up with unique discs. Disc dye sets are blank discs, so you don’t have to wipe the stamp. These are bottom stamped, leaving the top unblemished and ready for the dye of your choice. Plus, they are all white! That gives you a perfect blank canvas.

Check out all of our disc dye options HERE

Mystery Boxes

Mystery Boxes – A mystery box is a fun way to check out new discs that you might not even be familiar with. They come in a variety of sizes for every budget. Some are brand specific, so you can get a good deal on a brand you like. Check out a blog about our best mystery boxes.

Infinite Deals Box

Infinite Deals Box (7 Disc) – One of our most popular deals boxes, this Mystery Box includes molds from at least three different brands. You will get a putter, a midrange or two, at least one understable driver and at least one overstable driver. The brands might be well-known companies, or smaller ones. These discs are all premium plastics, and will include an assortment of x-out, misprint, and stock stamps. And there is the potential to get a limited run, special edition, or tournament stamped disc. All of that at a bargain price!

Infinite X-Out Mystery Box

Infinite Discs X-Out Mystery Box – If you want to enjoy the fun of getting some new Infinite Brand discs to try at an amazing price, The X-Out Mystery Box is for you. This Mystery Box includes at LEAST 2 Halo S-Blend discs, and ALL of the discs made with premium plastics. These discs come with a variety of stamps, including multiple stamps.

Check out all of our available mystery boxes HERE

Putter Packs

Infinite Discs Myth Putter Pack

Putter packs are a great way to get a bunch of putters that you can practice with. A stack of discs and a practice basket are just what you need to take your putting game to another level. Consistent putting practice using the same mold that you will use in a disc golf game will help you develop the consistent motion and feel necessary for accurate putting.

Check out all of our putter packs HERE

Tell Us About Your Starter Pack, And WIN!

We want to hear about YOUR starter pack experience. Answer one of the questions below for your chance to win an Infinite Discs gift card. We approve every comment (to avoid spam) so it may take a couple days for your comment to appear on the blog.

1 – Did you use a starter set when you began playing disc golf? If so, which set did you start with?

2 – If you didn’t use a starter set, which one would you recommend to a beginner?

Let us know if the comments below. We’ll select five random commenters and send them an Infinite Discs Gift card (make sure you leave a valid email address!) You can keep track of all current Infinite giveaways HERE

 

Best Disc Golf Retrievers

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A retriever getting a disc out of a river

If you’ve been playing disc golf very long at all you’ve likely had the unfortunate experience of discovering your disc in a tree, in a body of water, or somewhere out of reach. It can be disheartening to see your disc, but not be able to get it back! Fortunately, there are products to minimize the chances of leaving a disc behind.

Disc Golf Retrievers

Having a disc golf retriever can help you get a disc that is stuck in a tree, over a fence, in a pond, or in a bush full of thorns. There isn’t a guarantee that you’ll get your disc back, even with a retriever, but your odd go way up. Ask around and you’ll how many discs people have recovered for themselves or their friends using a retriever of choice.

In this blog we will talk about the different retrievers available and mention their strengths and weaknesses. That will help you narrow your search for the best disc golf retriever for you and the courses you play. We’ll divide them into two categories: Extendable pole retrievers and rope retrievers.

 

Max Distance suction cup pole disc golf retriever

Pole or extension devices

In many situations it is advantageous to have a long pole to increase the distance you can reach. I disc in a tree is a great example. This type of retriever comes in a variety of sizes: from compact 6-foot polls, to massive 30-foot carbon fiber poles. The smaller options would be easier to carry. The larger ones would give you amazing reach.

Pole retrievers come with a variety of retrieval tips. There are hooks for pulling, dragging, or dislodging your discs. Some have suction cups that stick to the disc. And others have a loop that surrounds the disc. Each of the tips has its advantages and disadvantages.

Pole retriever dragging a disc golf disc out of the water.

The suction cups work well in water. If the water is still, like a pond or lake, it is easier to suction and retrieve the disc. In moving water, like a river or stream, it can be challenging to both get the retriever attached to the disc, and get the disc up and out of the river. Often the disc will become dislodged and float farther downstream before coming to rest (IF it does come to rest).

I’ve retrieved discs in pretty fast-moving rivers, so I know it can sometimes be done. I’ve also seen many failed attempts. Still, it is better to have the option to make the attempt.

 

 

  • The suction cup works amazing in water. Preferably standing water, but it can also be used in rivers with a varying degree of success.

Max Stick w/suction tip

  • Hooks are useful in trees and can also be used to scoot your disc toward the shore when retrieving in water. They are a good universal tip.

Dynamic Discs Retriever

  • Metal loops are great for securing the disc to the retriever, but they can be cumbersome in trees. In moving water it might be difficult to ‘catch’ the disc.

Bird Dog Retriever

Rope Retriever Devices

Rope retreiver getting a disc out of the water

This type of retriever is used by throwing it out in the water, then pulling it back to you using the attached rope. The idea is to drag the retriever across the disc to ‘catch’ it and pull it back to you. It can be challenging to drag the retriever exactly over the disc, and may take several attempts.

Rope retrievers are mainly used for water hazards, like rivers or ponds. They can reach farther than pole retrievers, especially if you add to the rope that comes with the retriever. Pro tip: The retriever comes with rope that is wrapped around the folded retriever. I added more, and use a kite string spool to wrap all the rope around. That way I just unwind as much as I need.

I’ve used this type of retriever to rescue many discs from a watery grave. Sometimes it takes several tries before I can drag the retriever across the disc. Other times I’ve nabbed them rather quickly. (One time, I couldn’t even see the disc. I just got a good spot on where it went in the water, then successfully retrieved it in just a couple tries.)

The challenge that arises from rope retrievers is when there are rocks at the bottom of the pond. That makes it challenging or impossible to allow the retriever to get under the disc to ‘capture’ it. Plus, the rocks might snag the retriever so you can’t pull it back in. I’ve never had that problem, but it is a possibility.

Best Disc Golf Retrievers

With those pros and cons for each retriever in mind, let’s look at your best retriever options.

Best Pole Extension Disc Retriever

Max Stick

Max Stick suction cup Retriever

The first time I used a Max Stick suction cup retriever, I loved how it performed. I had a disc in a river and the Max Stick had no problem holding on to my disc and lifting it out of the water. I’ve retrieved several discs from pond as well. While the suction cups shine in water, using the retriever in trees is hit and miss. Getting the ball to stick to your disc can be challenging. And maneuvering your disc through the branches doesn’t always work. That is especially true in bushes, where the disc can become unstuck and fall to a place where you don’t have room to stick the suction cups to the disc.

I think the ideal retriever would be the suction cups with a retractable or detachable hook. That would be the best of both worlds. Even so, the Max Stick is great in water and pretty good in trees. It comes in several different pole sizes, including a massive 30-foot model. You also have the option of buying the suction cup head to screw on to your existing retriever. Check out this popular retriever in the link below.
NOTE: We frequently sell out of the Max retrievers. Check back later if we don’t have the retriever you’re looking for.

Best Rope Retriever Winner

 

 

The Disc Claw and the Golden Retriever are both excellent choices for ponds that don’t have large rocks or branches. The enemies of either of those retrievers are rocks and branches, which can make a disc irretrievable and could possibly snag the retriever. If the pond has silt, sand, mud, or moss and you stand a good chance of getting your disc back. As mentioned above, extra rope and a something besides the retriever itself to wrap the rope around will make owning either of these a better option.

Winner? I’m going to call this a tie. The Claw had a few more snags on rocks that the Golden Retriever. However, as the Claw advertises, it kicks up less silt than the Golden Retriever. That keeps your disc visible for more attempts at retrieving it, should that be necessary. Plus, the Claw is a couple bucks cheaper.

Honorable Mentions

Wrist Rocket – Best Retriever for High Trees

I might have laughed at the suggestion of using a wrist rocket to retrieve a disc. But, then I tried one. It only took a couple shots and I was able to dislodge a disc that was out of reach of my telescopic retriever. Since then, I’ve managed to knock several more discs out of trees. Sometimes it takes quite a few shots. Other times I get them pretty fast. Either way, the wrist rocket has become a staple in my bag.

Driver Diver

This little piece of plastic is a handy device that doesn’t take up much space. You attach the gadget to a stick with reusable zip ties and the stick becomes your retriever. Perfect for courses with a few smaller bodies of water and trees. You can store it in your bag until needed. Just make sure you don’t leave it in a hot car, because it can warp. Mine did, so I took a heat gun to it and that fixed the warp.

Disc retriever attachment on an ordinary stick

Conclusion

There isn’t one retriever that is best for every situation. You can minimize the chances of not being able to retrieve your disc by getting a couple different types. Although I carry an extendable retriever with me at all times, I also have a wrist rocket with me. If I’m using a cart and there are water hazards, I’ll also take along a Golden Retriever. If I’m not using a cart, I’ll leave the Golden in my car and go back later to try to get the disc, if needed. It’s worth the effort and increases my chances of going home with all my discs.

Check out our entire retriever inventory here.