Buying guide
Kids And Family Kit
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Family rounds go badly when everyone throws the same heavy overstable plastic. Lighter discs and understable flights let a smaller arm get real flight instead of a hard fade at thirty feet, which is the difference between a kid asking to come back and a kid asking to go home. These picks all favor low weight and forgiving stability. The page is split into five sections (Kids Disc Sets; Lightweight Sets; Sets Built For Women; Understable Midranges; Drivers For Slower Arms), followed by every pick ranked by our score so you can compare them in one place.
The short version
We compared 20 picks. Our scores range from 5.3 to 8.4 out of 10.
- Best overall:Latitude 64 Gravity Disc Golf Disc Set - 6-Pack Starter Set with Pure, Fuse, Explorer, Saint, Diamond, Bolt, Lightweight Floating Plastic 120-130g. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.4/10.
- Also great value:Dynamic Discs Prime Burst Disc Golf Starter Set (3 Pack) - Beginner Set for Men and Women with Judge, Emac Truth, Escape. Value score of 9/10, overall 8.4/10.
- Solid build:Discraft Elite Z Comet Midrange Golf Disc 177-180g. Build and materials score of 9/10, overall 8.2/10.
- Feature-rich:Latitude 64 Opto Line Fuse Midrange Golf Disc 173-176g. Features score of 8/10, overall 8.4/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
Kids Disc Sets
- Hathaway 6-Player Disc Golf Set for Family - Frisbee Golf Basket with Weighted Discs, Sturdy Pole & Base, Chains, Anchors, Flag, Carry Bag - Complete Frisbee Golf Discs SetOur score7.4/10
- Kan Jam Step Up Disk Golf Set, 2 Portable Disc Golf Baskets, 3 DiscsOur score7.2/10
- Nerf Disc Golf Starter Set - 3 Mini Golf Discs Plus 1 Target BasketOur score7.2/10
- Chuckle & Roar - Family Disc Golf - Indoor or Outdoor - Fun and Family Friendly Introduction to Disc Golf - Safe and Durable - Ages 3 and UpOur score6.9/10
Lightweight Sets
- Latitude 64 Gravity Disc Golf Disc Set - 6-Pack Starter Set with Pure, Fuse, Explorer, Saint, Diamond, Bolt, Lightweight Floating Plastic 120-130gOur score8.4/10
- HIAARO Disc Golf Starter Discs Set - U.S. Landmark Series, 150 Class 145-150g, PDGA Approved, 2 Drivers, 2 Mid-Range, 2 Putters and Mini MarkerOur score8.2/10
- Latitude 64 Gravity Disc Golf Beginner Set - 5-Pack with Pure, Fuse, Explorer, Saint, Diamond, Lightweight Floating Plastic 120-130gOur score8.2/10
- Innova DX Valkyrie Golf Disc, 145-150 gram, (Colors may vary)Our score7.0/10
Sets Built For Women
- Dynamic Discs Prime Burst Disc Golf Starter Set (3 Pack) - Beginner Set for Men and Women with Judge, Emac Truth, EscapeOur score8.4/10
- Discraft Starter Pack Beginner Disc Golf Set (3-Pack) 1 Driver, 1 Mid-Range, 1 PutterOur score7.9/10
- Innova Disc Golf Set - Driver, Mid-Range and Putter, Comfortable DX Plastic (3 Pack)Our score7.7/10
- Disc Golf Starter Set for Beginner Women - Frisbee Golf Discs Set for Outdoor PlayOur score5.3/10
Understable Midranges
- Latitude 64 Opto Line Fuse Midrange Golf Disc 173-176gOur score8.4/10
- Discraft Elite Z Comet Midrange Golf Disc 177-180gOur score8.2/10
- Innova DX Stingray Mid-Range Golf Disc 170-175gOur score7.9/10
- Innova Champion Mako3 Mid-Range Golf Disc 178-180gOur score7.9/10
Drivers For Slower Arms
- Latitude 64 Opto AIR Sapphire Distance Driver Golf DiscOur score8.4/10
- INNOVA Star Mamba Distance Driver Golf DiscOur score8.1/10
- Westside Discs VIP AIR Hatchet Fairway Driver Golf DiscOur score8.1/10
- INNOVA DX Archangel Distance Driver Golf Disc - 151-159gOur score7.9/10
All 20 picks, ranked by our score
Every product from the sections above, listed once. Sort by the criterion you care about most, or tick up to three to compare.
#1Latitude 64's Gravity 6-Pack starter set with Pure, Fuse, Explorer, Saint, Diamond and Bolt at 120-130g.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 9/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Six Latitude 64 molds cover putting, mids, fairway and distance drives
- + 120-130g lightweight plastic makes throwing easy for slower arms
- + Floating plastic means discs thrown into water can be recovered
- - Very light weight struggles in any real wind conditions
- - Strong adult throwers may overpower these ultra-light discs
#2Dynamic Discs' Prime Burst Starter Set (3 Pack) with Judge, Emac Truth and Escape, a proven beginner trio.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10
- + Includes Judge, Emac Truth and Escape, three well-regarded DD molds
- + Prime Burst plastic is durable and comfortable for learning players
- + Marketed for both men and women, with forgiving, straight-flying discs
- - Check the weights before buying, since lighter discs suit slower throwers
- - No bag included, so carrying discs needs a separate purchase
#3Latitude 64's Opto Line Fuse at 173-176g, a straight-to-understable midrange in durable Opto plastic.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Fuse offers a gentle turn and straight finish for tunnel shots
- + Opto Line plastic is tough and holds its flight after hits
- + 173-176g weight gives a steady, controllable feel on mid lines
- - Heavier weight slightly reduces the understable turn some players want
- - Opto plastic can be slippery in wet or cold conditions
#4Latitude 64's Opto AIR Sapphire, an understable driver in extra-light Opto AIR plastic for maximum carry at slow speeds.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Opto AIR plastic cuts weight so slow arms can throw noticeably farther
- + Sapphire's gentle turn and glide produce long, floating drives
- + Premium Opto blend is tougher than most lightweight budget plastics
- - AIR weights are very sensitive to wind and can drift off line quickly
- - Floats high and slow, which can be awkward on low, tight wooded holes
#5HIAARO's U.S. Landmark Series set, 150 Class 145-150g, with 2 drivers, 2 mid-range, 2 putters and a mini marker.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + 150 Class 145-150g weights are ideal for kids and slower arm speeds
- + 2 drivers, 2 mid-range and 2 putters give backups for each disc type
- + PDGA approved discs and a mini marker make it ready for real rounds
- - Lightweight discs get pushed around noticeably by wind
- - Lesser-known brand, so plastic durability is less proven
#6Latitude 64's Gravity 5-Pack beginner set with Pure, Fuse, Explorer, Saint and Diamond at a light 120-130g.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Five proven molds give beginners a well-rounded, light bag
- + 120-130g floating plastic is easy to throw and survives water hazards
- + Diamond and Saint make distance easier for slow arm speeds
- - Lightweight discs fly unpredictably in gusty weather
- - Lacks the Bolt distance driver found in the larger Gravity set
#7Discraft's Elite Z Comet at 177-180g, an understable midrange that glides and turns for easy anhyzer and straight lines.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Comet's gentle turn and long glide suit tunnel and turnover mid shots
- + Elite Z plastic is tough, keeping its understable flight predictable
- + 177-180g weight adds control so it is not overly flippy in light wind
- - Heavy weight can mute the turnover slower throwers want
- - Elite Z can feel slick when your hands or the disc get wet
#8Innova's Star Mamba, one of the most understable drivers made, built for low arm speed and long turnover shots.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Mamba flips up and glides even when thrown with modest power
- + Star plastic is grippy and very durable, so its flight stays consistent
- + Great for long anhyzer lines, rollers and players learning backhand distance
- - Weight varies by copy, so check it before buying since it changes the turn
- - Very understable flight makes it a poor choice in headwinds
#9Westside's VIP AIR Hatchet, an understable fairway driver in light VIP AIR plastic for easy, controlled distance.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + Hatchet is slower than wide drivers, so newer players can control it well
- + VIP AIR plastic is lightweight yet durable, helping low power throws glide
- + Fairway driver speed makes it a friendly bridge between mids and drivers
- - Check the weight before buying, since lighter plastic catches more wind
- - More skilled players may outgrow its understable, slower flight
#10Discraft's Starter Pack (3-Pack) with 1 driver, 1 mid-range and 1 putter, a classic beginner set from a major brand.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + Driver, mid-range and putter give a complete basic set for a first round
- + Discraft is a well-known brand, so the discs fly true to type
- + Simple, affordable pack works well for new players and gifts
- - Discs are likely base plastic, which wears faster than premium lines
- - No bag or mini included in this basic starter pack
#11Innova's DX Stingray at 170-175g, an understable midrange in budget DX plastic for turnover lines and rollers.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + Stingray turns easily, making anhyzer mids and rollers simple to throw
- + DX plastic is grippy and inexpensive, ideal for learning shot shapes
- + 170-175g weight still gives a steady feel in calm conditions
- - DX plastic wears quickly, making it even flippier over time
- - Very understable flight struggles badly in headwinds
#12Innova's Champion Mako3 at 178-180g, a neutral, straight midrange in durable Champion plastic for accurate lines.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 9/10 · Value 8/10
- + Mako3 follows your release angle, so anhyzer lines hold if you throw them
- + Champion plastic is very durable and translucent for a long lifespan
- + 178-180g weight keeps it steady for controlled, straight shots
- - Neutral rather than truly understable, so it will not turn over on its own
- - Heavy Champion copy may feel a bit sluggish for slow arm speeds
#13Innova's DX Archangel at 151-159g, a light, understable distance driver with long glide for slower arm speeds.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + 151-159g weight and high glide give low-power throws surprising distance
- + Archangel's gentle turn makes turnover and straight lines easy to find
- + Budget DX plastic is affordable for beginners filling out a bag
- - DX plastic breaks in quickly and gets even more understable over time
- - Light weight is a real handicap on windy courses or uphill tee shots
#14Innova's 3 Pack starter set with a driver, mid-range and putter in comfortable DX plastic for brand-new players.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 9/10
- + Covers the three core disc types, so beginners can play a full round
- + DX plastic is grippy, comfortable and cheap to replace if lost
- + Innova brand discs are PDGA-style molds used on courses everywhere
- - Exact molds and weights are not named in the listing
- - No bag or mini marker included, so extras are a separate buy
#15Hathaway 6-player family disc golf set with a steel basket, six weighted discs (140g, 150g, 160g), chains, anchors, flag and carry bag, a step up in size and price.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 6/10
- + Includes a steel basket, six color-coded weighted discs, 12 chains, ground anchors, a flag and a carry bag.
- + Listing states it meets PDGA standards and has a powder-coated steel target and welded base.
- + Six discs in three weights suit several players taking turns, and a nylon bag helps transport.
- - Costs about $93, noticeably more than a mini kids set, so the price band is higher than the pick it replaces.
- - A full-size basket is less of a kids set, and the listing gives a 90-day warranty only.
#16Kan Jam Step Up disc golf set with 2 pop-up portable baskets and 3 discs (driver, midrange, putter) that fold flat, a quick family game for yards and beaches.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 7/10
- + Two pop-up baskets are included, so two players can compete head to head right away.
- + Folds flat and sets up quickly, with interchangeable feet for hard ground or sand.
- + Includes a driver, midrange and putter, covering the main disc types.
- - Pop-up baskets are lighter play targets than full chain baskets and are aimed at casual play.
- - At about $57 it costs more than most mini kids sets, and only 3 discs are included.
#17Nerf's Disc Golf Starter Set with 3 mini golf discs and 1 target basket, a playful toy set for kids.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 7/10
- + Nerf branding appeals to kids and makes the game feel fun
- + Mini discs are soft and safe for indoor or backyard games
- + Target basket gives children a clear goal to aim for
- - Only 3 mini discs, so group play needs sharing and waiting
- - Toy-grade set will not prepare kids for real disc golf discs
#18Innova Valkyrie in DX plastic at 145-150 grams, rated Speed 9, Glide 4, Turn -2, Fade 2. A single lightweight driver the listing calls a best choice for a first distance driver.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 8/10
- + The 145-150 gram weight is in the light class that suits slower arms and junior players
- + Speed 9, Glide 4, Turn -2, Fade 2 describes a turnover driver with glide, also named for tailwind drives
- + DX is Innova's baseline plastic, which keeps the price low for a disc you add next to a starter set
- - This is one driver, not a set, so you still need a putter and a midrange to cover a full round
- - Colors may vary, and baseline DX plastic shows wear sooner than premium blends
#19Chuckle & Roar family disc golf set for ages 3 and up with a soft, easy-to-throw disc and an extra-wide basket, usable indoors or outdoors.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 7/10
- + Soft disc and an extra-wide basket are listed as right for younger players.
- + Listing says it works indoors and outdoors, so play does not depend on the weather.
- + All pieces fit in the basket, with the spinner as a handle for carrying.
- - Sized for very young players, so older kids and adults will outgrow it quickly.
- - The listing does not state how many discs are included.
#20A generic disc golf starter set for beginner women, aimed at casual outdoor play with an easy set of discs.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 4/10 · Build and materials 5/10 · Value 6/10
- + Marketed specifically for women starting out in disc golf
- + Starter set format makes it simple to begin playing right away
- + Suits casual park rounds and relaxed outdoor games with friends
- - Confirm disc count, weights and molds before buying so you know what ships
- - Generic discs may not fly as consistently as major brand molds
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