I think the Leopards, Aviars, Sharks, Buzzzes, etc are all good answers and more readily available, but if you take the mainstream factor out of the equation, my answer is the Element in S plastic. Feels great, flies great, and it's really a shame you can't walk into a gas station near the course or to a regular everyday sports store and pull an Element off the shelf like you can do with the others above.
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[Question] What would is the ONE disc you start a beginner with?
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chainmonkey
Par Member
I would say a shark although I started with a spider and it is a good disc as well, I gave my cousin an aftershock to start out with it is one of my favorites, also a mako is a good piece of plastic
Huk Finn
* Ace Member *
145 Test Material Diamond. I know it's not a mid, but the quick distance puts a smile on the face and keeps 'em coming back.
I used a cobra for a long time. Used it in place of a driver early on, then moved on to a JLS and a Monarch. I could throw the monarch further, but didn't have the control I had with JLS. I kept the cobra for a long time, there in a pond one day and haven't bothered replacing it.
steve a
* Ace Member *
Actually the element would probably be one of a handful of discs still on the shelf. Gateway makes all kinds of discs but only sells putters.
jtencer
Eagle Member
A tweener disc like the impact might make a good choice.
duckbutter
Par Member
Love that disc. It does it all, drives, up shots, and putt. :clap:
DBdiscgolf
Eagle Member
This
simpletwist
* Ace Member *
Maybe, just maybe, Innova got the beginners pack, Leopard, Shark, & Aviar right. And what better way to begin?
Gennataos
Eagle Member
I can offer a relatively new-player opinion (little over a month playing so far)...
I'm a 6'3", 195lbs male in decent shape. I did a fair amount of research on starting discs and started with the Innova starter set, all 150g. After playing with those for two weeks, I wasn't at all comfortable with them. I only used the Aviar for short putts, couldn't throw the Shark to save my life and spent half of my time in the woods with the Leopard (which I threw for just about everything). I think they were just too light for my build.
After doing a LOT more research, I decent to go the "disc down" route. I bought three DX Aviars, all 170, and played ONLY with those for two weeks. If I had a bad shot, I had backups of the same disc and weight to practice the shot again. I feel I have them down good now, and this week I added two DX Rocs, 174g, and I'm working on them.
In answer to your question, I'd say a putter. Starting out, I found myself FAR more frustrated with going all over the place with my Leopard than I did with short distance with my Aviars when I "started over". New players probably have a better chance at 4s and 5s going 100ft at a time with a putter than they do going 150ft, hard left or right into the woods. One can get decent distance (150-200ft) with a putter in a short amount of time.
I'm a 6'3", 195lbs male in decent shape. I did a fair amount of research on starting discs and started with the Innova starter set, all 150g. After playing with those for two weeks, I wasn't at all comfortable with them. I only used the Aviar for short putts, couldn't throw the Shark to save my life and spent half of my time in the woods with the Leopard (which I threw for just about everything). I think they were just too light for my build.
After doing a LOT more research, I decent to go the "disc down" route. I bought three DX Aviars, all 170, and played ONLY with those for two weeks. If I had a bad shot, I had backups of the same disc and weight to practice the shot again. I feel I have them down good now, and this week I added two DX Rocs, 174g, and I'm working on them.
In answer to your question, I'd say a putter. Starting out, I found myself FAR more frustrated with going all over the place with my Leopard than I did with short distance with my Aviars when I "started over". New players probably have a better chance at 4s and 5s going 100ft at a time with a putter than they do going 150ft, hard left or right into the woods. One can get decent distance (150-200ft) with a putter in a short amount of time.
tdschrock1
Double Eagle Member
90% or more of beginners will not be that patient, especially if playing with others throwing 250'+
While I agree that putters teach good form, a beginner will probably have a better experience with a neutral mid.
Catfishmac
Newbie
No question. Buzzz!!
Dookville
Eagle Member
Maybe the most level headed comment I've seen in regards to helping new people get into the sport.:thmbup:
If I had to throw nothing but mids and putters when I first started I would have quit. It was the frustration of learning to throw a Discraft XL flat and straight that gave me my love for the sport. With the promise of more distance that I would get from that XL, it kept me coming back and learning everything I could.
I do you use putters and mids for driving, checking form, and learning new techniques now, but back then it would have bored me to death.
codus1984
Eagle Member
I've been with my wife for 8 years and have tried and tried to get her to try to throw....she always walks the course with me but will never throw...I got her a Diamond light 150g (thanks SGAmerp) and her first drive put a smile on her face and she likes to go to the course!! still won't play the whole course but hey...I got her to appreciate the sport more...and hopefully began her "addiction"!!
RoundWounds
Eagle Member
Classic set, light weight:
- Leopard
- Shark
- Aviar
- Leopard
- Shark
- Aviar
Dookville
Eagle Member
I've been with my wife for 27 years. I took her to the course and handed her a Rampage. She got so frustrated she has never been back out with me. Life is good!
codus1984
Eagle Member
I've been with my wife for 27 years. I took her to the course and handed her a Rampage. She got so frustrated she has never been back out with me. Life is good!
maybe i should have given her an ape....:|
prestonkuke21
Eagle Member
A medium weight Buzzz. My son's first disc disc is going to be the lightest Buzzz I can get my hands on. He's already getting pretty good at tossing my putters around. Well as good as he can for being four months shy of two years old.
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