Or is stability a larger factor?
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Here is the deal, to maximize distance you want a disc that flies as straight as possible for as long as possible. This is going to be different for different people and how they throw. The more power and spin you put on a disc the more likely it is going to turn during the early part of the fight. The less power you have, the more likely it will fade faster and farther.
There is the dilemma. Because discs will have either turn or fade or both during their flight. They really don't actually ever fly perfectly straight unless the are angled to drive into the ground during their flight so that they actually never slow down enough to fade.
So the balance point for maximizing distance based upon disc selection is really to know your own strength. Those with stronger arms and better throwing form will be able to throw far more overstable discs straighter for a longer distance than another person that is weaker and has less than perfect form.
The problem is that just because a disc is rated to be a higher "speed" doesn't mean it will automatically go further distance for everyone that throws it over a lower rated speed. A "faster" disc is really just a more aero dynamic and more stable disc than something slower speed. The more aero dynamic the disc is, the more stable it is. That is why as disc get used over time, they slightly deform. That deformation makes them less aero dynamic and less stable. They will turn to turn over more compared to new ones of the same type disc.
So the basics of a disc for stability is as is.
1) Speed. Faster discs are more stable than slower speed discs.
2) Weight. Heavier discs are more stable.
3) Plastic. Stiffer discs are more stable.
The more stable a disc is, the more likely it will fade sooner and lose distance when thrown at a give power compared to a less stable disc. Also a less stable disc is more prone to turn and loose distance when thrown to hard compared to a stable disc. Knowing your strength is key to maximizing your distance.
A Nuke OS for some people will go further than any other disc they could throw. That is because it is one of the fastest and most over stable discs out there on the market today. The people that throw a Nuke OS will not throw a less stable disc the nearly as far if they throw with the same power. In fact, they may throw a less stable disc even less distance than someone throwing that same disc with less power.
I'm not trying to be an ass, but I don't think this guy realizes we're talking about overhand throws here.
My question is, what do you all think about various weights in regards to overhand? I've usually thrown 170-175 for no particular reason other than that's what I've had. Someone recently mentioned they get the best distance out of a 150 Flick. So I'm thinking about picking up a 150 Bliz Destroyer, or the lightest Champion Firebird I can find. As long as it's not windy out, the lighter weight discs seem like a good choice.
I had to take Blizzards out of my bag. It messed up my timing for my other discs and started hurting my arm.In my experience, strength of arm is just as much a factor in getting distance out of an overhand as anything else. To that end, I think heavier is better but how heavy depends on the strength of one's arm. If you have a powerful throw (say a long background in baseball), max weight might be best. However, if you don't have a lot of strength, lighter might be easier, especially if it's not a frequently used technique.
Going too light in weight, though, I think can be harmful both to distance and body. I don't think switching from a 175 Flick to a 150 Flick is going to result in more distance at all. Thrown the same, I think the 175 goes further and will cause less pain as well. Think about throwing a baseball and throwing a tennis ball as hard as you can. The baseball is going to go further on the fly and probably won't leave you wincing.
I had to take Blizzards out of my bag. It messed up my timing for my other discs and started hurting my arm.
Here you go.Quick newbie question: Is this Innova's champion blizzard plastic or an actual disc I have not heard about?
Thanks