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Straightest Flying Disc Golf Discs

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A disc golf tunnel shot lined with trees

I’ve heard disc golfers say that the most difficult throw in disc golf is to throw a straight flight. Although course designers have a lot of obstacles that force us to shape our shots, they will also include holes where players have to negotiate straight, narrow tunnels. Those are the times that it is nice to have a straight-flying disc.

Why is Throwing Straight so Difficult?

When a disc moves through the air at high speed, the physics of its shape and rotation typically cause it to curve instead of flying in a perfectly straight line. A wider rimmed disc (higher speed discs) are typically even more difficult to throw straight.

In this blog we will define what we consider to be a straight flyer. Then we can look at the most popular straight-flying discs.

A disc golf tunnel shot lined with trees

What Does ‘Straight-Flying’ Mean?

We are going to define a straight-flying disc as one with little or no turn (the drift to the right during the high-speed part of the flight, with a right-handed backhand shot), and little or no fade (drift to the left as it slows down). That should give you a fairly straight flight. You could also achieve a straight flight with a more understable (more turn) disc that you release on a hyzer angle. Then the disc can achieve a flight called ‘flip to flat’. It rotates until it is flying flat (horizontally), and it holds that line until it slows down.

Other discs have a turn and fade that makes the disc end up as if it were thrown straight. Although that flight would not be effective in a narrow tunnel, it still gives is virtually a straight disc.

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One of the categories that people indicate when reviewing a disc is how the disc flies for them. Is it overstable? Understable? Straight? We can then use those indicators to see which discs are the straightest fliers. Below are the results.

Straightest Disc Golf Putters

An MVP Nomad disc golf putter

  1. MVP Nomad

The Nomad is a beaded putter in the James Conrad line. It has a straight flight with some torque resistance for power throws. The stamp is part of the line that includes some of James’ favorite places to travel. This one features Arches National Park here in Utah.

  1. Discmania Logic
  2. Viking Rune
  3. Infinite Discs Cohort
  4. Innova Firefly
  5. Westside Swan
  6. Dynamic Discs Marshal
  7. Lone Star Discs Penny Putter
  8. Discmania P1
  9. Prodigy P Model US

Straightest Flying Midranges

A Prodigy M4 disc golf midrange disc

  1. Prodigy M4

The M4 features flight numbers you would expect on a straight-flying disc. It has a little turn and a gentle fade. The M4 would be a good choice for people of all skill levels.

  1. Alfa Discs Apollo
  2. Discmania MD1
  3. Latitude 64 Core
  4. Kastaplast Gote
  5. Innova Mako
  6. Innova Atlas
  7. Innova Mako3
  8. Infinite Discs Chariot
  9. Westside Warship

Straightest Fairway Drivers

A Lone Star Disc Guadalupe disc golf fairway driver

  1. Lone Star Disc Guadalupe

The Guadalupe is a shapable disc that people are undoubtedly hyzer-flipping in order to fly straight. It has more turn and fade than some of the discs on the list.

  1. Millenium Orion LS
  2. Millenium JLS
  3. Legacy Discs Patriot
  4. Discraft Zombee
  5. Discraft Passion
  6. Lone Star Disc Lariat
  7. Discmania Essence
  8. Innova TL
  9. Axiom Crave

Straightest Distance Drivers

A Discmania Enigma disc golf disc

  1. Discmania Enigma

The Evolution Enigma is part of the Evolution line of discs. It is the first distance driver in the line. The Enigma can be used as a hyzer-flip disc for tunnels and long bomber shots.

  1. Westside Sword
  2. Westside Northman
  3. Gateway Apache
  4. Innova Colossus
  5. MVP Inertia
  6. Streamline Trace
  7. Dynamic Discs Trespass
  8. Axiom Tenacity
  9. Axiom Vanish

Conclusion

Some of the drivers on the list have flight numbers that don’t seem like I would consider them straight-flying discs. Others, like the putters and mids are a lot easier to see, since they have straight flight numbers. My straight putt/approach disc, an R-Pro Dart, didn’t make the list. Neither did my straight driver, a Centurion. How about yours? What are your go-to discs for holding a straight line? Let us know in the comments!

Straightest Flying Disc Golf Discs

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As you stare down the narrow tree-lined fairway, you consider which disc you should be throwing. You need to go a long way down the fairway, without going too far left or right. Too understable and you kick to the right. Too overstable and you’ll fade too early into the trees. What disc do you choose?

Since course designers try to make us throw a variety of shapes, we need a variety of discs. Discs that can turn or fade the way we want help us navigate the obstacles on the course. However, some holes require a straight shot.

In this blog we’ll talk about straightest flying disc golf discs. We’ll discuss when to use them and which ones you can check out if you’re in the market for a straight-flying disc.

What Does ‘Straight-Flying’ Really Mean?

misc disc golf flight chart

The simple definition of a straight-flying disc is that it doesn’t turn much to the right (RHBH throw) during the fastest part of the flight, and doesn’t fade hard to the left as is slows down. It is the flight you would want to get when faced with a scenario mentioned in the first paragraph.

There is one method of throwing that achieves that desired flight, but includes a decent amount of turn. You might have heard the term ‘flip to flat’. That is where you throw a slightly understable disc, but throw it on a hyzer angle. That way instead of turning to the right, the disc rolls until it is flat, then it holds that straight, flat flight until it starts to slow down.

Why Straight Discs Matter

Straight-flying discs are essential on wooded courses. Although many wooded holes will still require some shot-shaping, there are always times when you just need to keep a straight flight.

In addition to the shots that you just need to go straight, having a straight disc will also help you shape your shots and hit your lines. A straight-flying disc will hold the angle you put it on longer than more overstable or understable molds.

Straight-Flying Putters

A straight-flying putter is one that you can drive or approach with, that is a slower speed and a neutral flight. It won’t have much turn, nor much fade, and it will sit where it lands without skipping.

Here are some examples of some of the most popular straight-flying molds.

Innova Aviar 2, 3, 0, 1

Innova Aviar disc

The Aviar is a classic mold from Innova. It has been a popular disc for decades.

Dynamic Discs Warden 2, 4, 0, .5

Dynamic Discs Warden disc golf disc

The beadless Warden is the second putter released by Dynamic Discs over a decade ago. It is one of their straightest discs.

Infinite Discs Tomb 3, 4, 0, 1

Red Infinite Discs Tomb with a silver stamp

The flat-topped Tomb flies straight and is the perfect approach disc for precision shots.

Discmania P2 2, 3, 0, 1

Discmania P2 disc golf disc

The P2 is an amazing, straight flyer that works for pros and amateurs alike.

Latitude 64 Pure 3, 3, -1, 1

Peach colored Latitude 64 Pure with gold stamp

The Pure has a little more turn and fade than other molds on the list. If you can control those, you’ll love how far and straight you can throw a Pure.

Best Straight-Flying Midranges

A midrange with a neutral flight is one of the best discs for shaping shots. If you need a straight flight down a narrow fairway, reach for a straight mid. Need to hold a hyzer/anhyzer? Grab one of the discs below and you’re set.

Discraft Buzzz 5, 4, -1, 1

Discraft Buzzz disc golf disc, red with white stamp

One of the most popular mid’s in the world, the Buzzz can be thrown hard and will still fly straight. It is available in nearly all Discraft plastic types.

Innova Mako3  5, 5, 0, 0

Innova Mako3 disc golf disc

Several years after Innova released the Mako, they made a slightly different version called the Mako3. It is an amazing mold that can be thrown straight or shaped to meet the demands of the fairway.

Infinite Discs Anubis  5, 5, 0, 0

Infinite Discs Anubis

Infinite Disc’ Anubis will fly long and straight, and gently settle down without fear of big skips or gnarly ground play.

Discmania MD1 5, 6, 0, 0

Discmania MD1 disc golf disc

The MD1 is a new version of the MD that is slightly faster, flatter topped, and can take a little more power. The MD1 will hold as straight as an arrow for as far as you can throw it.

Latitude 64 Fuse 5, 6, -1, 0

Latitude 64 Fuse disc golf disc

Slightly larger than the average disc, the Fuse will hold a line well and have minimal fade.

Best Straight-Flying Fairway Drivers

For longer shots that still need to go straight, a fairway driver would be your best bet. They can be throw flat or at a slight hyzer to achieve a hyzer-flip. With a minimal fade at the end, these molds won’t get a big skip like faster discs.

Discmania FD 7, 6, 0, 1

Discmania FD disc golf disc fairway control driver

You’ll find the Discmania FD in the bags of disc golfers of all skill levels. It is one of the best straight-flying fairway drivers.

Innova TL 7, 5, -1, 1

Innova TL disc golf disc

The TeeBird-L (TL) is an easy to control fairway driver that can deliver long straight flights.

Latitude 64 River 7, 7, -1, 1

Latitude 64 River disc golf disc

The River is consistently rated one of the best fairway drivers. Check out the River’s consistent accuracy and high glide!

Axiom Crave 6.5, 5, -1, 1

Axiom Crave disc golf disc

The first driver in Axiom’s line of discs, the Crave has a lower speed than other discs, but still bombs on straight, long shots.

Dynamic Discs Breakout 8, 5, -1, 1

dynamic discs breakout disc golf disc

Described as a slightly understable Escape, the Breakout will fly straight, without sacrificing distance.

Tips for Throwing a Disc Straight

Keep the disc flat, or at a slight hyzer angle for flippier molds, when you release the disc. You may need to slow down your throw so you don’t overpower the disc and turn it over. Get a couple straight molds to practice throwing straight shots, and shaped shots.

Final Thoughts

Most courses have holes that make a long, straight throw necessary. By having a few molds in your bag that fly straight, you’ll be able to attack those holes with confidence. Check out some of the molds listed and spend time practicing with them. You’ll improve your chances of hitting narrow fairways. You’ll also be able to shape your shots for those tricky fairways. Those skills will help shave strokes off your score!