The Discmania Active Sun Bird is an understable fairway driver designed for beginners. This disc is a great first choice for newer players. As a very understable disc, the Sun Bird is an easy disc to throw for roller shots.
Discmania Sunbird
Category: Great for Beginners
Not all discs are recommended for beginners, in fact, some are terrible for new players and make the disc golf experience frustrating. This list includes only the very best golf discs for beginners, especially if you’re playing at high altitude.
Infinite Discs Anubis
The Anubis is a straight-flying, all-purpose, precision mid-range disc that will find a place within the bags of both novice and professional players. Every player can count on the Anubis to hold the line no matter if it’s thrown for a shorter approach or for longer distances off the tee. The Anubis will help players to fine-tune their throwing skills by precise flying that follows after the release from the hand.
Infinite Discs Sphinx
The SPHINX is the ideal choice for new players who want a distance driver/fairway driver crossover that won’t fade too soon while still covering as much distance as possible. With an understable release and manageable speed rating, the Sphinx can fly with accuracy and ease. For experienced players the Sphinx is a wonderful, understable utility disc for hyzer-flips, long anhyzer shots, or power rollers. The Sphinx withstands the test of time and proves to be a disc that will earn a spot in any bag.
Westside Tursas
The Westside Tursas is an understable mid-range disc ideal for beginners and for anhyzer shots for experienced disc golfers. As an understable mid-range, newere disc golfers will find that they can get almost as much distance from the Tursas as they can many distance drivers. This is a best selling disc and a must have for players beginning the game.
Innova Sidewinder
The Sidewinder’s name says it all – this disc will spin over faster on release causing either an unintentional rolling throw or a flight that is much slower than anticipated. The Sidewinder is a go to for getting out of some tough and uncomfortable positions.
Each Sidewinder plastic is also available in the slightly lighter “150 class” which may also float in water.
Innova Sidewinder Quick Stats:
- Disc Width: 21.1cm (97.41% of average)
- Disc Height: 1.4cm (69.76% of average)
- Rim Thickness 1.8cm (123.04% of average)
- Available Weights (DX & Star): 150-175g
- Available Weights (Champion): 151-175g
- Available Weights (Champion Dyed): 165-175g
Latitude 64 Diamond
The Latitude 64 Diamond just might be the BEST disc golf driver for beginners. This disc has just the right speed, turn, and glide to maximize distance for weaker throwers. It’s also available in very light weights, which helps newer disc golfers overcome limited distance from low speed fade.
Not only is the Diamond a great disc for beginners, but it comes in the very durable Opto Line plastic. This disc will endure punishment and maintain its flight characteristics for years. If you’re new to disc golf and want to excel, buy the Diamond today! Many disc golfers use their diamond for more than approach or fairway drives, but also for the their drives straight off the tee. That is because the rim size allows for a perfect grip to throw it with power.
Latitude 64 Diamond Quick Stats
- Disc Width: 21.1cm (97.41% of average, 98.54% average Fairway)
- Disc Height: 1.4cm (69.76% of average, 79.25% average Fairway)
- Interior Rim Height: 1.1cm (93.46% of average, 92.46% average Fairway)
- Rim Thickness: 1.8cm (123.04% of average, 107.41% average Fairway)
- Available Weights (Light & Opto Line): 145-159g