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        Disc Golf 101

        Which Discs Should I Start With?

        Adrian Southern - July 13, 2020

        Whatever brought you to try out the incredible game of disc golf, congratulations! Whether you just want to play a few casual rounds a year with friends or family or you have competitive goals in mind, the most important rule to remember is to always have fun. When you approach disc golf with that in mind, you will never grow tired of it.

        What Are the Best Beginner Discs?

        Innova Starter SetThe biggest question we get at DGU is

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      The History of Disc Golf

      Disc Golf United - July 22, 2021

      The exact origins of disc golf history are hard to trace. People have been playing catch and throwing flying discs around since the days of the old Frisbie Pie tins in the late 1800s. Somewhere along the way, someone must have developed the concept of disc golf and thought about throwing the disc at a specific target and counting how many throws it would take to get from point A to point B.

      “Steady” Ed—The Father of Disc Golf

      The man credited as the “Father of Disc Golf” as we know it today was “Steady” Ed Headrick (PDGA Member #001). He patented many key inventions. The first was the plastic Frisbee that he developed in 1966 while working at the Wham-O toy company. And yes, the name is a nod to the old Frisbie pie tins that are credited for starting the flying di

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      Anatomy of a Disc Golf Disc

      Disc Golf United - July 08, 2021

      Though the design of a flying disc may seem relatively simple, there is a lot of science that goes into the architecture of each mold. It’s more than just a plastic circle that magically floats through the air. Disc golf discs are molded with certain aerodynamic qualities and features to achieve very specific flight characteristics.

      Some differences are clear when the disc flies. You can easily see what makes a flatter, sharper-edged distance driver disc type different from a putter with a rounded edge and deep rim. One disc flight is designed to cut through the air and achieve maximum distance when thrown at high speeds. The other is designed for optimal control o

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      Which is the Best Disc Golf Bag?

      Disc Golf United - July 01, 2021

      One of the best things about becoming an avid disc golfer is getting into all the gear. It’s exciting to buy new discs, but then comes the all-important question of how will you carry them all? That’s when you start shopping around to find the disc golf bag that is best for you.

      “Best for you” is the key statement here. Simply asking “What is the best disc golf bag?” is a loaded question. Ask any manufacturer and they’ll tell you their disc golf bags are the best. Ask any disc golf retailer, and they’ll point you to whatever they have in stock. Ultimately, you want to find a bag that gives you the functionality you need and the features you want.

      Here is our guide to Innova’s best disc golf bags.

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      The History of Innova Disc Golf

      Disc Golf United - June 24, 2021

      The sport of disc golf was around a long time before Innova. However, this company changed the game forever and is responsible for what we now know as modern disc design. There have been many key figures involved in the company throughout the history of disc golf, but none more influential than founder, Dave Dunipace.

      Innovating Disc Design

      Dave was an avid disc golfer and skilled distance thrower as disc sports grew to prominence in the 1970s. He still is an avid player. If you play disc golf in Southern California, there’s a good chance you’ll run into him on one of the courses. Dave started tinkering with his own disc designs in the early 1980s. He would cobble together pieces from multiple discs and try to form his own modern disc golf shapes to see what worked best.

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      Want Extra Stability? Look for Innova X-Series Discs!

      Disc Golf United - June 17, 2021

      We’ve covered the 3-Series lower-profile design. We talked about the VTech rim with a convex shape and more weight distributed to the outer edges of the disc. We have one last Innova variant to cover, and that is the X-Series.

      What is the Innova X-Series?

      Innova XT RocX3The “X” name is added to certain disc names. It basically stands for “extra” stability, as X-Series discs are the most overstable versions of their counterparts. A

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      What is Innova VTech?

      Disc Golf United - May 27, 2021

      In our previous blog article, we talked about the science and story behind Innova’s 3-Series discs like the Leopard3, Roc3 or TeeBird3. Today, we want to talk about VTech, which is a disc molding technique utilized on certain Innova discs.

      The Shark that Started it All

      The first disc in Innova’s lineup to utilize VTech was the Shark, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. Now

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  1. January 12, 2021

    6 Tips for a Better Disc Golf Grip

    Posted: January 12, 2021
    Categories: Taking Flight
    Tags: xt, star, sidearm, r-pro, practice, nexus, innova, gstar, forehand, dx, disc golf united, disc golf tips, disc golf grip, disc golf, backhand
    Author: Adrian Southern
    As you seek to become a better disc golfer, there are many things you will want to try. You can do some fieldwork to work on your form, learn different types of throws and understand 
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  2. January 07, 2021

    Reducing Anger and Frustration on the Disc Golf Course

    Posted: January 07, 2021
    Categories: The Rules of Disc Golf
    Tags: rules of disc golf, penalty, pdga, jeremy koling, innova, etiquette, disc golf united, disc golf rules, disc golf, dgu, courtesy violation, big jerm
    Author: Adrian Southern
    Like all sports, disc golf can be filled with many emotions. Throughout your average round, there will be some highs and lows, and then some fairly boring moments in between. When the pressure is on and you're…
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  3. January 05, 2021

    Overstable, Neutral or Understable? How to Choose the Right Disc for Each Shot.

    Posted: January 05, 2021
    Categories: Building Your Bag
    Tags: wraith, vulcan, understable, turn, star, shryke, ricky wysocki, rat, putter, overstable, orc, nova, neutral, mid-range, mamba, mako3, leopard3, innova, gstar, gator, garrett gurthie, flight rating, flight numbers, firebird, fairway driver, fade, eagle, dx, don shinn, distance driver, disc selection, disc golf united, disc golf, dgu, destroyer, champion, archangel, ape
    Author: Adrian Southern
    On its surface, disc golf is an extremely simple game, even for a beginner. You throw a disc at a target, with the ultimate goal for a disc golfer to use as few strokes as possible to get the disc in the basket.…
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  4. December 21, 2020

    Hyzer Vs. Anhyzer—What’s The Difference?

    Posted: December 21, 2020
    Categories: Disc Golf 101
    Tags: wind, which discs should i start with?, weather, understable, turn, spike hyzer, speed, snow, shot selection, roller, release angle, overstable, more distance, mamba, innova, hyzer flip, hyzer, how to throw farther, glide, form, forehand, flight path, flight characteristics, flex shot, flat release, firebird, fade, distance drivers, distance driver, disc stability, disc selection, disc golf united, disc golf tips, disc golf beginner, disc golf, dgu, best discs for beginners, backhand, arm speed, anhyzer
    Author: Adrian Southern
    When you first start playing disc golf, you will start to hear some 
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  5. December 18, 2020

    Which is the Best Disc Golf Mid-Range?

    Posted: December 18, 2020
    Categories: Disc Selection
    Tags: wombat3, vroc, star, shark3, shark, san marino roc, rocx3, roc3, roc, rat, rancho roc, midrange, mid-ranges, mid-range discs, mako3, lion, kite, kc pro roc, innova, gator, dx, disc selection, disc golf united, dgu, classic roc, champion, caiman, avatar, approach discs
    Author: Adrian Southern
    Mid-range discs are the ultimate utility discs. Unlike distance drivers, they…
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  6. December 17, 2020

    The Benefits of One-Disc Practice Rounds

    Posted: December 17, 2020
    Categories: Taking Flight
    Tags: straight flight, shot selection, roc3, roc, rhyno, putting tips, putters, putter, putt and approach, practice, nova, mid-range, innova, how to throw farther, forehand, flying discs, flight path, flight characteristics, flat release, fairway driver, distance tips, distance driver, disc selection, disc golf united, disc golf putter, disc golf, dgu, best putters, backhand, aviar, approach shots, approach discs
    Author: Adrian Southern
    All disc golfers are working to build their bags with…
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  7. December 03, 2020

    What is a Disc Golf "Hazard" Penalty?

    Posted: December 03, 2020
    Categories: The Rules of Disc Golf
    Tags: usdgc, tournament play, the rules of disc golf, rules of disc golf, provisional, penalty, pdga-sanctioned tournament, pdga tournament, pdga rules, pdga divisions, out of bounds, ob stroke, ob penalty, ob line, ob, innova, hazard, free relief, first disc golf tournament, disc golf united, disc golf tournament, disc golf tips, disc golf rules, disc golf, dgu, competitive, bunker
    Author: Adrian Southern
    Tournament rules for disc golf can sometimes get a little more complex depending on the natural landscape of the course or the tournament director’s desired layout. We all know about out-of-bounds penalties and…
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  8. November 20, 2020

    Why You Should Always Carry More Than One Disc Golf Putter

    Posted: November 20, 2020
    Categories: Building Your Bag
    Tags: ricky wysocki, rhyno, putting tips, putting practice, putting, putters, putter, putt and approach, practice basket, pig, nova, innova aviar, innova, disc golf united, disc golf tips, disc golf putter, disc golf courses, disc golf, dgu, dart, best putters, best putter, aviarx3, aviar
    Author: Adrian Southern
    As you build your ideal disc golf bag with all the…
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  9. November 19, 2020

    Learn To Throw Flatter In Order To Throw Farther

    Posted: November 19, 2020
    Categories: Disc Golf 101
    Tags: understable, straight flight, shot selection, philo brathwaite, overstable, innova, hyzer, glide, form, flight ratings, flight numbers, flight characteristics, flat release, distance driver, distance, disc golf united, disc golf tips, disc golf beginner, disc golf, arm speed, approach shots, anhyzer
    Author: Adrian Southern
    One of the biggest mistakes that new disc golfers make is having a hyzer release angle. If you are used to playing catch with a cheap 
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  10. November 06, 2020

    The Best Disc Golf Putter - 7 Favorites from Innova Disc Golf

    Posted: November 06, 2020
    Categories: Disc Selection
    Tags: whale, tour series, sonic, rhyno, putting tips, putting practice, putting league, putting, putter, putt and approach, polecat, pig, nova, innova aviar, innova, hydra, golf discs, flat release, firefly, falling putt, disc selection, disc golf united, disc golf putter, disc golf beginner, disc golf, dgu, dart, colt, circle 1, best putters, best discs for beginners, beginner disc golf, aviar, approach shots, approach discs, aero
    Author: Adrian Southern
    There are so many great disc golf discs out there on the market, but which are the best? In this new series, we are going to explore the best disc golf discs. In this article, we are going to focus on putters (aka…
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