Disc Golf Terminology

Disc Golf Terminolgy

Stable - The discs flight does not change much. If the disc is thrown straight, it will fly straight.

Understable - Sometimes called Unstable. The disc turns over in flight, going from left to right for a right handed player (right to left for lefties).

Overstable - The disc falls back from right to left for a right handed player (left to right for lefties). Most discs tend to be overstable toward the end of their flight when the spin has decreased.

Hyzer - A disc released with the edge farthest from the hand below the hand.

Anhyzer - A disc released with the edge farthest from the hand above the hand.

Notes -

A sidearm throw will result in the disc flying as if thrown by the other hand ( A right handed player throwing a overstable disc side arm will see the disc fall from left to right).
Most discs will tend to become less overstable or more understable as they become worn or "beat up".
Heavier discs of the same mold will tend to be more overstable then lighter ones.
Beginners should start with lighter understable discs.

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