• 2021 best disc golf gifts
    Fun,  Tips and Advice

    2021 Holiday Disc Golf Gift Guide

    With the scarcity of discs and the prevalence of shipping delays, we thought it would be a good idea to get our 2021 disc golf gift guide out a little early this year. There have been many great new disc golf accessories released over the past year that will make great presents for disc golfers new and seasoned. We have tested many new discs and disc golf items and this is our list of best disc golf gifts for 2021! Disc Golf Data: Becoming A Better Disc Golfer Our first recommendation is a newly released book on using data to get better at disc golf. Targeted toward players who have…

  • Boyne Mountain disc golf course
    Tips and Advice

    Boyne Mountain Disc Golf Course

    In the summer of 2021 we visited Boyne Mountain Resort. Boyne Mountain has a disc golf course called Cold Springs right on the resort in the ski hills! We had an opportunity to play the Boyne Mountain disc golf course three times to get a good feel and were even able to talk to the course designer, Dan, in between rounds to understand what went into the course layout. This course has changed significantly over the years as tee pads were installed and ski hill construction forced a few hole redesigns. Boyne Mountain disc golf course is an enjoyable and scenic destination course with the potential to be great. Read…

  • Essential Discs Honey review
    Essential Discs,  Putter Reviews

    Essential Discs Honey Review

    Essential Discs is a small company that has been around since 2010 and now operates out of Lansing, Michigan right near us. We got the chance to hit the course with the owner, Larry, and test out his disc, the Honey. Larry has a great story which we recommend reading on his site, but we’re here to tell you about the Honey. If you’re ready to get your hands sticky with this overstable putter/midrange-tweener then keep reading! All review discs were purchased, we did not recieve any free goods.

  • Tips and Advice

    Disc Golf Jump Putt

    What Is A Jump Putt? A jump putt is a form of disc golf putting where the disc golfer actually jumps as he or she releases the putter. The purpose of a jump putt is to generate more power and gain distance while still maintaining control of the shot with a putt instead of a full throw. Most putting forms generate some power from the legs but also rely greatly on power from the shoulder and sometimes the elbow and wrist. This often does not provide enough power to reach the basket on long putts so squatting down and jumping can provide that extra power. Jump putts usually sacrifice some…

  • Disc Golf Data Book Cover
    News,  Product Review

    Announcing A Disc Golf Data Book

    The sport of disc golf has exploded in popularity with new courses springing up all over the US and the world! Professional tournaments are finding air time on network television and more people are throwing discs than ever before. So what’s next? A disc golf data revolution is coming. Visit the official Disc Golf Data: Becoming A Better Disc Golfer Page here.

  • Disc Golf OOP Out Of Production
    Tips and Advice

    What Does OOP Mean In Disc Golf?

    OOP in in disc golf stands for Out Of Production, meaning that the manufacturer no longer makes that particular disc mold. Discs go out of production (OOP) for many reason including: Disc mold is no longer selling well Manufacturer is making room in their lineup for new molds Manufacturer has gone out of business The PDGA disapproves the disc (i.e. Quest Turbo Putt) Manufacturer simply does not have capacity or resources to make the particular disc In some cases a manufacturer will stop producing a disc mold in certain plastics, but continue making that disc in other plastics. A manufacture may even take an entire plastic line out of production.…

  • Above Ground Level,  Putter Reviews

    Above Ground Level Discs Ponderosa Review

    The Ponderosa is AGL’s high glide and understable putter offering. The Ponderosa contasts nicely with the rest of AGL’s overstable and moderate glide putter offerings. The Ponderosa is named after the tree, not the steakhouse, but it offers that mouth-watering late turn that every disc golfer needs. AGL Ponderosa Manufacturer Notes Here’s what Above Ground Level Discs says about their Ponderosa putter: Boy this thing is a ton of fun! And seems to be getting tons of folks those Circle 2 putts!! We have more footage of 50+ footers with the Ponderosa (largely due to Mike Leeman), as he shows everyone how this slightly Understable Putter can really bang some…

  • Disc Golf disc speed selection
    Tips and Advice

    What Speed Disc Golf Discs Should I Throw?

    What is speed in disc golf?Why are there different speed disc golf discs?Does it matter what speed disc I throw?Should I throw fast or slow disc golf discs?What is the speed of a disc golf driver? Understanding disc golf speed and what speed disc is best to throw can be tough, but this article will help you answer the above questions and quickly decide the right disc speed in the right situation.

  • Above Ground Level Sycamore Review
    Above Ground Level,  Other Disc Review

    Above Ground Level Sycamore Review

    The Sycamore is Above Ground Levels’ go-to fairway driver, and they did it right. AGL built the Sycamore to do its job consistently and get straight down the fairway every time. It’s like your favorite coffee stand down the street. You’re suprised there isn’t a longer line because they reliably serve a good cup of coffee each time. No mistakes, they just do it right.

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