Disc Golf Glossary: 15 Terms Explained
The words that show up in disc golf specs, reviews and how-to guides, explained without jargon.
- Anhyzer
- Releasing a disc with the outside edge tilted up.
- Circle 1
- The area within 10 metres of the basket, where putting rules apply.
- Disc weight
- Lighter discs are easier to throw far at low arm speed, heavier discs are more stable in wind.
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- Fade
- How hard a disc hooks left, for a right-hand backhand, as it slows.
- Fairway driver
- A controllable driver slower than distance drivers, often better for beginners.
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- Flight numbers
- Four ratings for speed, glide, turn and fade that describe how a disc flies.
- Glide
- How well a disc stays aloft.
- Hyzer
- Releasing a disc with the outside edge tilted down.
- Midrange
- A versatile disc for straight, controlled shots.
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- Overstable
- A disc that resists turning and fades hard, reliable in wind.
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- Portable basket
- A folding target for practising putts at home.
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- Speed
- How fast a disc must be thrown to fly as designed. High-speed drivers need strong arm speed.
- Turn
- How much a disc drifts right, for a right-hand backhand, at high speed.
- Understable
- A disc that turns easily, helpful for beginners and slower arm speeds.
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