Independent buying guides for disc golf

Which Disc Speed Should You Throw?

Throw a comfortable fairway driver or midrange in an open field and pace it out. Enter that distance to see which disc speeds fit.

Result

Highest disc speed to use
9
Stability
Understable to straight
Suggested weight
150-165 g

Beginners often get more distance from slower, lighter discs. Understable discs (negative turn) help at lower arm speeds.

How this calculator works

A common rule of thumb: under 200 ft, throw putters, mids and fairway drivers up to speed 7; 200-300 ft up to speed 9; 300-350 ft up to speed 11; beyond 350 ft distance drivers of speed 12 and above. Lighter weights (150-165 g) help slower arms.