Low-fade approaches
Axiom
Proxy
The Axiom Proxy is a speed-3 throwing putter for short, controlled shots with very little finishing fade. Consider it when a big late curve would take you away from the basket.
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Disc Golf Discs,
Comparisons & Buying Guides
Find the right disc, understand its flight numbers, and build a better bag.
Disc picks by category
A practical starting point for each job in your bag.
First midrange
Innova
Mako3
The Innova Mako3 is a neutral, speed-5 midrange built around very little finishing fade. It is our starting pick for learning release angles with one main throwing disc.
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Innova
Leopard
The Innova Leopard is a speed-6 fairway driver for controlled throws and turning lines. It is our first-driver pick for players ready to try a step beyond their midrange.
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Discraft
Buzzz SS
The Discraft Buzzz SS is a speed-5 midrange for smooth turning lines with a gentle finish. This guide uses the Paige Shue Signature Series Z version.
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Answers to the decisions before your next purchase.
Build & check your bag
Give your discs a job and check what your next purchase adds.
Compare disc golf discs
Compare up to three discs, ratings and recommended uses.
Best disc golf discs for beginners: a simple 2–3 disc bag
Start with an Aviar and Mako3, decide when a Leopard helps, and compare starter sets with individual discs before building your first bag.
Disc golf flight numbers, explained
Read speed, glide, turn and fade, then use them to narrow a choice.
Innova DX vs Star vs Champion: which plastic should you choose?
Compare DX, Star and Champion for grip, wear and cost, with practical choices for a putting putter, a throwing disc and your first driver.
Understable vs overstable discs: what to choose
Separate turn from fade, account for throw direction, and choose by the shot.
Choosing your first fairway driver
Leopard, TeeBird, Escape or Firebird: four different jobs, not four upgrades.
Putting putter vs throwing putter: do you need both?
How to choose for the basket, the tee and short approaches without overfilling your bag.
Head-to-head disc comparisons
Understand the differences before buying a second disc.
Disc comparison
Hex vs Mako3: which midrange should you choose?
Compare Hex and Mako3 flight ratings, choose a first midrange and check whether carrying both adds a useful shot to your bag.
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Buzzz SS vs Hex: turn, fade and the choice that matters
A practical comparison of the Paige Shue Z Buzzz SS reference and the Hex.
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Proxy vs Envy: choose your throwing putter
Less finish or more fade? Start with the short shot you want to throw.
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Manufacturer flight numbers. Select a disc for version details and buying advice.
Common disc golf questions
Which discs should I buy first?
Our starting picks are a DX Aviar for putting and a Mako3 for general throws. Add a Leopard when a fairway driver gives you a useful extra shot. Read the first-bag guide.
What do the four flight numbers mean?
They describe speed, glide, turn and fade. They are manufacturer ratings, not exact predictions of your throw. Learn how to read them.
Should I use different putters for putting and throwing?
You can start with one. Separate discs make sense when you want a different grip or approach shape. Compare the two roles.
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