In this disc golf clinic one of the best sidearm throwers in the world, Ricky Wysocki, demonstrates tips he uses to get more distance and accuracy out of forehand/sidearm throws.
Many disc golfers find it easier to get distance out of ‘flick’ throws when they begin playing disc golf, but few disc golfers get a full reach back on their sidearm throws.
In this video, Ricky discusses:
Proper grip for sidearm power drives.
Recommended grip for consistent accurate approach shots.
Alternative grips used by other top pros.
Full reach back for maximum driving power and distance
Angle your arm should be at for different types of forehand drives.
Proper wrist position for hyzer and anhyzer throws
Sidearm run up (clock technique)
This clinic was filmed and edited by Cassidy Houdeshel.
As disc golf becomes undeniably more popular, more discs enter the disc golf scene, vying for space in disc golfers bags. These facts about how many discs are being approved today, vs just 10 years ago may blow your mind.
PDGA Disc Approval Rate
1964 – 1987 Disc Approval Numbers
According to the list of PDGA approved discs (found here), the first approved disc was in 1964. That disc was named, according to the sheet “Professional” and was made by Wham-O / DTW. Twenty three years later, at the end of 1987 that number had grown to 71 approved discs.
Discs Approved Today
Fast forward to 2013. In 2013 alone, there were 73 PDGA approved discs, and as of October 15th, 2014 there are 70 PDGA approved discs in 2014. Since January 1, 2013 there have been 143 PDGA approved discs.
In all, there are 686 PDGA approved discs. Nearly 21% of approved discs in the market, have come within the last two years. This does not take into account the large number of discs which were once approved, but no longer in production. Were currently produced discs only taken into account, the percentage would be much higher.
Disc Approval Rate Per Year, by Decade
One final way to look at how disc production has changed, is to view the average number of discs approved per year, during a given decade.
1960’s:
.2 discs per year, or 1 disc every 5 years.
1970’s:
1.6 discs per year.
1980’s:
6.9 discs per year.
1990’s:
10.6 discs per year.
2000’s:
23.6 discs per year.
2010’s:
(To Date):51.6 discs per year.
Disc Brand Increase
In the history of PDGA approved discs, 48 different brands have produced discs all time.
Within the last two years (after October 15, 2012) 27 of those 48 brands have produced a new approved disc.
21 brands have not produced a new model within the last two years, either because they no longer manufacture, or they have not expanded their lineup.
Within the last two years, of the 27 that have made an approved disc, 14 of those brands had never created a disc previously.Over half of the brands creating new models today, did not exist before October 2012.
We’re curious what you think. Comment below and let us know your thoughts on any or all of the following:
With this many new models and new brands, is it good for the sport?
History shows us that not all of the molds being produced today will remain in production. Will discs be moved to “out of production” more quickly, because more discs have entered the market? Or is there room enough for all of the new molds being released, especially when considering industry growth in general?
Do you like the additional selection, or do you wish we were back to the days of ?
How much of your bag is comprised of these new molds?
From the brands which are older than two years, and have not produced any new discs, do you own or use any of their discs? If so, which discs?