If you are new to the sport it may come as a surprise the wide variety of disc types with deviations in designs, weights and plastics. There is a method behind the madness as each disc is designed to fly in unique patterns. Innova Discs has a great tool on their website to help you choose the right disc for your needs. In the future we will add a video to our tutorials page that will explain some of the basic theories behind disc variations. For beginners, we recommend starting off with only 3 discs -a putter, mid-range and driver. You can get all three in starter sets from many online retailers. Some would argue that you only need a driver and a putter, but regardless, the best approach is to get as comfortable as possible throwing these same discs for at least a few months before expanding your arsenal.

As you acquire more discs, it would be a good idea to purchase a Disc Golf bag. Proper back support and room for scorecards, a drink and mini discs should definitely be considered. These bags come in many varieties and are also readily available at many online retailers.

As with ball golf, a great short game can make up for less than stellar drives. Purchasing a basket is the best way to improve your putting and approaches and can definitely give you an edge on the competition. Baskets come in many styles and vary in how sturdy and travel-friendly you desire them to be. So do some research before buying and choose the one that best suits your needs.