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Disku golfā dažādiem metieniem lieto dažāda veida diskus. Ir pieejams burtiski simtiem atšķirīgu disku, līdz ar to izvēlēties var būt pagrūti. Šajā nodaļā mēs izskaidrosim, kādi ir disku veidi un kā izvēlēties sev piemērotāko disku. Lūdzam atcerēties, ka šie ir ieteikumi - vislielākā nozīme ir metiena tehnikai! Augsta līmeņa spēlētājs spēj raidīt pat puteri 100m attālumā, bet iesācējam var nākties samierināties ar 30m, lai gan mests tālais disks.

Kas jāņem vērā izvēloties disku:

 1. Tips
Pirmkārt, Tev ir jāizvēlas diska tips! Jānolemj, kas ir nepieciešams: jauns puteris, stabils draiveris vai varbūt Tu pērc savu pašu pirmo disku?

2. Plastmasa
Kad ir skaidrs, kāda tipa disks nepieciešams, jāizvēlas plastmasa. Kopumā katrs diska modelis pieejams vismaz divu dažādu plastmasu izpildījumā .

3. Svars 
Jāizvēlas svara kategorija, kas atbilst Tavām vajadzībām.

Disku tipi - tuvie, vidējie, tālie

Diski dalās trīs galvenajās kategorijās: tuvie (putter), vidējie (mid-range) un tālie (driver). Tālie (draiveri) dalās vēl divās apakškategorijās: precizitātes draiveri (fairway driver) un distances draiveri (distance driver). Katrā kategorijā ir daudz dažādu disku ar atšķirīgiem parametriem, dažādiem pielietojumiem.

Tuvie diski, jeb puteri (Putters)
Puterus izmanto piemešanai pie groza un mešanai grozā. Kopumā puteri lido pa ļoti taisnu līniju. Šie ir lēnākie un paši precīzākie diski, kādi tiek ražoti. Puteri tiek izmantoti, kad līdz grozam palikuši mazāk kā 50 metri.

Vidējās distances diski (Mid-range)
Vidējie diski ir mazliet plānāki un ar platāku iekšējo malu. Tos ir mazliet grūtāk kontrolēt (salīdzinājumā ar puteriem). Šie diski parasti tiek lietoti 50..10 metru attālumā no groza. Protams, atkarīgs no spēlētāja. Vidējās distances diski ir vispiemērotākie iesācējiem, jo rada labu priekšstatu par lidojuma īpatnībām.

Tālās distances diski (Drivers)
Tālais disks ir būtiska spēles sastāvdaļa. Draiveri ir 'plakanākie' diski ar visplatāko iekšējo malu. Draiveru lidojumu līknes ir ļoti atšķirīgas. Precizitātes draiveri ir lēnāki dēļ ne tik platas iekšējās malas - vairāk piemēroti iesācējiem. Distances draiveru mala ir platāka, tādēļ tie ir ātrāki. Distances draiverus iesakām pieredzējušākiem spēlētājiem un tiem, kas spēj veikt vismaz 80m metienus.

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Plastic types

Other important factor for choosing right disc is plastic type. All of our manufacturers offer their disc models in various plastic types. You can find detailed descriptions of different kinds of plastic types below.

Innova’s main plastic types 

DX
The DX Line offers the widest selection of models and weights. These discs are affordable and provide an excellent grip in a variety of weather situations.

Features
• Provides superior grip that performs well in most weather situations.
• Wears in progressively to provide new and varied flight characteristics
• Most economically priced plastic line

Pro
Pro Line is manufactured using a special blend of plastics designed to provide unique qualities for each model. These quality discs offer increased durability over DX plastic and provide an enhanced grip when compared to the Champion plastic. Pro Line discs provide additional glide in comparison to all other Innova’s disc lines and are more affordable than premium Champion or Star Line discs.

Features
• Increased glide over Champion, Star or DX Plastic
• Provides an improved grip over Champion Line plastic.
• Some models available with colorful I-Dye designs.

Champion
The ”original” clear or pearlescent plastic developed by Innova. Champion Line discs retain original flight characteristics for hundreds of rounds of disc golf. Sturdy Champion plastic makes a disc stabler than its DX, Pro or Star counterpart. Also available with colorful and unique I-Dye designs.

Features
• High quality plastic which provides superior durability and reliable performance.
• Suitable for the increased throwing speeds of professional players.
• Retains flight characteristics much longer than DX or Pro Plastics.

Blizzard Champion
All new innovation introduced in 2012! Blizzard technology incorporates thousands of microbubbles into durable Champion plastic. This results in high speed, premium plastic drivers in weights all the way down to 130 grams! Blizzard discs discs fly with almost the same stability as the equivalent model 20 grams heavier. The Blizzard Champion Line has been adding distance for both pro and amateur players. The Blizzard Champion Boss currently holds the Distance World Record at 255 meters.

Features
• Lighter weights = More distance with less effort.
• Superior durability in light weight plastic.
• Great for beginners and more experienced players.
• Discs under 140 grams float in water.

Star & GStar
Star and GStar Plastic offers the same outstanding durability of Champion plastic with improved grip of Pro plastic. Top-of-the-line plastic blend.

Features
• Great all-weather grip.
• The long-lasting durability of Champion plastic, even on wooded or rugged courses.
• Some models available in recycled Echo Star plastic.

Innova – other plastic types
KC Pro
Ken Climo’s own line of discs. KC Aviar and KC Roc are manufactured from an extraordinary stiff pro-plastic designed for Ken Climo. These discs are more overstable than ordinary discs of the same model. An extremely durable plastic.

JK Pro
Juliana Korver’s own plastic type. JK Pro Aviar is manufactured from sticky, yet quite stiff, plastic blend designed for Juliana Korver. This plastic provides an excellent grip.

Yeti Pro
Jay ”Yeti” Reading’s own plastic type. Yeti Pro Aviar, designed for Jay Reading, is manufactured from a sticky plastic blend, which yields a great grip. Yeti Pro plastic is stiffer than JK Pro but not as rock hard as KC Pro.

Glow DX
Phosphorized discs are really handy as they glow in the dark. Glow DX plastic is soft and provides a good grip. Available many different disc models.

Glow Champion
Phosphorized discs are realy handy as they glow in the dark. Glow Champion is very similar to Champion plastic but slightly slickier and more durable. Available in mids and drivers.

R-Pro
”Rubber pro”. A gummy, very soft plastic blend that provides excellent grip. Works especially well in wet and cold conditions.

Echo Star
Innova is doing its share for the environment with Echo Star plastic. Echo Star discs, introduced in 2009, contain 50-100 percent of recycled plastic. Echo Star plastic is softer than regular Star plastic and offers a great grip.

Discmania’s plastic types
       
D-line
Lot’s of grip even in wet conditions. The most affordable plastic in the Discmania line. Soft but firm feel – ideal for putters. Similar to Innova’s DX plastic.

P-line 

Great feel and added glide. Probably the grippiest plastic type out there, ideal for the conditions of Northern Europe. The plastic reveals new flight features in your disc when worn down. Typically a bit more understable plastic type comparing to S- and C-line.

C-lineDiscmania’s most durable plastic – similar to Innova’s Champion plastic. Good grip and showstopper see-through look. Typically the most stable plastic of Discmania, well suited for drivers. The most popular of Discmania’s plastic types.

Blizzard C-line
Blizzard technology incorporates thousands of microbubbles into durable C-line plastic. This results in high speed, premium plastic drivers in light weights, making the longest flying high speed drivers wieldable for players with lower arm speed.

S-line
Excellent grip in all weather conditions with great durability. This plastic ages well, which means that your disc doesn’t change drastically in it’s flight behaviour after a couple of collisions with trees. Very similar to Innova’s Star plastic.

SG-line
Softer version of S-line. This was a test run, used only in MD1s a couple of years ago. Discontinued since the launch of Discmania P-line, but still available in limited quantity.
 

Different weights

The disc’s weigtht has a great affect to it’s flight. Lighter discs are most suitable for young players and beginners. Mid weight discs are used by all players and heaviest ones are most suitable for competing players and in special conditions.

Weight classes for discs under 21,2 cm in diameter
(max weight 175 grams)
Weight classes for discs over 21,2 cm in diameter
(max weight 180 grams)
• 150 class
• 151-164 grams
• 165-169 grams
• 170-172 grams
• 173-175 grams

• 150 class
• 151-164 grams
• 165-169 grams
• 170-174 grams
• 175-177 grams
• 178-180 grams

Putters
170-172 grams and 173-175 grams are approriate weight classes for putters for most players. A heavier disc is more reliable as it is stabler and less sensitive to wind. Additionally, heavier disc ”sinks” better into chains of a disc golf basket. Light putters are excellent for young players.

Mid-range discs
Junior players and beginners should go for these weight classes when selecting a mid: 150 class, 151-164 grams or 165-169 grams. Players who can reach 60-80 meters with mids can use heavier discs. Competing players use the heaviest, 178-180 grams, weight class mids in general.

Drivers
The 150 class and 165-169 grams weight classes are best for junior players and beginners. The most common misconception is that heavier discs fly further. Lighter discs work well for players at all levels. Many of the competing players use under 170 gram drivers, especially when throwing uphill or in moderate wind conditions. The most used weight class, apart from Blizzard discs, in distance throws is 165-169 grams. Players who can throw over 100 meters with drivers also use heavier weight classes, e.g. 170-172 and 173-175, latter being the heaviest weight class in drivers generally. A heavier driver is more reliable in windy conditions.