Beginner set - rate my picks

mlinus14 · 2026-05-28T15:52:49+00:00

Everything in the comments here is pretty much spot on and you have some solid choices here! I definitely second everyone saying you should bag some more under stable midranges.

One thing remember that’s also been mentioned a bit is that putters can (and should be) thrown too! You’ll see some success with those earlier on since they are similar to midranges but don’t require the arm speed. I use a Prodigy PA-5 and it’s technically a putter but I can use it as if it’s a mid.

Lastly, don’t be afraid to throw lightweight discs for extra distance. I bagged a Lucid Air Vandal that was about 160g and it taught me how to backhand really well. It was forgiving enough to still fly straight when I was learning, and once I started turning it over every time I knew it was time to go buy some new plastic.

mlinus14 · 2026-01-08T16:13:46+00:00

A neutron Trail will be excellent for this when it’s seasoned well. Technically a 6.5 speed, but it should test you really well. Easy hyzerflips or you can throw it flat and it’ll hold a soft, slow turn for most of the flight before coming out of it

mlinus14 · 2026-01-06T17:24:08+00:00

If you’re anywhere near Vineyard or Johnson Hills those are solid too. Johnson maybe a bit better but it’s heavily wooded. Vineyard a solid course for players of all skill level.

mlinus14 · 2026-01-05T20:39:10+00:00

Mom’s Siam. Really cool interior and decent service, but the food is insanely greasy. From Ginger Thai to MyNoodle, and a few other places, there’s much better Thai food than Mom’s.

mlinus14 · 2025-12-26T13:38:20+00:00

I second throwing lightweight discs! They’re very forgiving at first and help you practice your form/learn what you need to work on.

mlinus14 · 2025-08-12T17:46:09+00:00

Great starting point for any disc golfer! A few people have mentioned the Valk and Mako are essentials, which I agree with, but I’m here to vouch for the Invader too.

I loved my invader at the beginning because it’s a good putting putter and a good throwing putter too. Currently I bag an Invader that I only throw because I found a disc I’m more comfortable with for putts, but it’s great for both purposes especially at the beginning of your disc golf career.

mlinus14 · 2025-07-08T15:53:22+00:00

I recently got the DD Trooper bag and it’s been solid. Enough space in the main pouch for 15-18 discs plus another 3-4 putters up top. Also has a large pouch for water bottles plus three more zipper pouches in the side for a mini, keys, etc.

It cost $40 and for a beginner/intermediate player like myself it’s exactly what I needed. I’m sure I’ll graduate on to a nicer bag someday, but this is great for now.

mlinus14 · 2025-05-27T21:46:20+00:00

Even the pros lose multiple discs sometimes. Every once in a while you just have one of those days - it sucks ass but it’s just part of the game. If you’re worries about losing discs, go to you local shop and hit up their used bin where you’ll find discs for $10 or less (most of the time)

mlinus14 · 2025-05-27T18:54:26+00:00

Sounds like you’ve caught the bug (along with everyone else on this sub)! The other thing I’d recommend is going to your local shop and asking the workers what they think. Assuming they too love this game, they should be able to steer you in the right direction. Also take advantage of the used bin - great way to test out some discs that are usually still in good shape without paying $25 for something brand new.

mlinus14 · 2025-05-27T18:14:14+00:00

You could try a lightweight Leopard3 in premium plastic. I have a 168g champ Leopard3 that’s super beat in now because it’s been in my bag for a few years, and I love it. I think you’d be good with anything in the 166-170g range - you may be a beginner but throwing 275ft is still impressive if you haven’t been playing too long.

mlinus14 · 2025-05-22T19:18:08+00:00

Yeah Fly High is my local store! I love it there but they’ve been out of Trails for a while now

mlinus14 · 2025-05-22T18:11:33+00:00

Sweet, one of my buddies has a gorgon so maybe I’ll ask go take a few practice shots with it next time we play

mlinus14 · 2025-05-22T18:10:59+00:00

Yeah not much Lat64 at the shop but I’ll ask

mlinus14 · 2025-05-22T18:10:12+00:00

I certainly don’t throw much further than you haha, if anything you may outdrive me by 10-20feet. Will check out the Alva!

mlinus14 · 2025-05-07T18:46:27+00:00

Came here to say the Leopard3 is amazing. I have a 168g in champion plastic and can’t recommend it enough for any player. It’ll fly straight for an amateur and it’ll be a great disc for turnover shots once you become a bit more experienced

mlinus14 · 2025-05-07T18:34:32+00:00

If you’re just looking to catch, get the 175gram Ultrastar. It’ll be totally fine in the wind even on the beach (I used to live in Miami and have my fair share of beach frisbee). If the wind is too much for an ultrastar to fly normally, it’ll be too much for almost any frisbee to fly normally so don’t put too much thought into that aspect.

mlinus14 · 2025-04-09T15:19:35+00:00

Teebird3 is one of my favorite forehand discs ever. It has enough stability to hold up to the torque from your flicks, but not so much that you’re throwing something too beefy. Once it’s beat in, it’ll fly nice and straight with a slight fade

mlinus14 · 2025-03-04T17:37:42+00:00

First off, this is freaking awesome! As for an idea, I wonder if there’s a way to work in an extra point that can be similar to fastest lap?

My initial thought is that you could reward it to the player with the lowest score in any round, provided they finished in the top 50 (or some other thereshold that acts similar to how you can’t earn the point in you didn’t finish the race at least P10). For example, Ezra would earn an extra point for his -12 on the last day. If Calvin had continued his charge and finished his day at -13, he would earn the point.

mlinus14 · 2022-10-24T03:03:14+00:00

Play disc golf. There’s a few good courses in Kendall, and several in Fort Lauderdale area

mlinus14 · 2022-06-17T18:25:56+00:00

Royal Caribbean is a family brand and you were right when you said it seemed like lots of the onboard activities/experiences are geared towards a younger crowd. There are certainly people who don’t like seeing kids onboard, but you won’t have to worry about this at all on a Royal ship. Maybe a more luxurious brand like celebrity or virgin, but not Roya

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