Disc Golf Selector Calculator
Find the right disc golf disc type from arm speed and skill level.
Matches you to putters, mid-ranges, fairway drivers, and distance drivers by flight numbers.
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Disc golf disc selection depends on matching disc speed to your arm speed. Throwing a disc too fast for your arm results in poor flight.
Disc flight numbers: Speed / Glide / Turn / Fade
- Speed (1–14): Required arm speed to achieve proper flight
- Glide (1–7): How long the disc stays in the air
- Turn (−5 to +1): High-speed curve (negative = right turn for RHBH)
- Fade (0–5): Low-speed hook at end of flight (left for RHBH)
Arm speed to max disc speed:
| Player Level | Arm Speed | Max Disc Speed | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Slow | 6–7 | Under 200 ft |
| Recreational | Below average | 7–9 | 200–275 ft |
| Intermediate | Average | 9–11 | 275–350 ft |
| Advanced | Above average | 11–13 | 350–425 ft |
| Pro | Fast | 13–14 | 425+ ft |
Tips:
- Start with understable discs (negative turn) — they are more forgiving
- Lighter discs (150–165g) are easier to throw far for beginners
- Use putters and midranges to develop form before drivers
- A well-thrown Speed 7 disc goes farther than a poorly-thrown Speed 13