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        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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DGU Original Releases

  1. January 21, 2021

    Raising the Tiki Bar

    Posted: January 21, 2021
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Tags: special edition, limited release, innova discs, disc golf
    Author: Todd Harrell
    What’s cool about tiki artwork is that the tiki face appears booth creepy and silly, according to artist Brian Allen, whose tiki design is featured in DGU’s latest unique disc release. With their…
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  2. January 08, 2021

    No One Out Pizza's the Heimburg

    Posted: January 08, 2021
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Tags: special edition, limited release, innova discs, disc golf, calvin heimburg
    Author: Todd Harrell
    Calvin Heimburg may be a man of few words, but you can’t miss his wry sense of humor when you check this Hand-Tossed Rhyno featured in a soft blend of Innova Champion…
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  3. July 31, 2020

    Big Jerm the Conqueror

    Posted: July 31, 2020
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Tags: special edition, pro shop, limited release, jeremy koling, disc golf
    What demons do you face? For much of Jeremy Koling’s life his biggest shame was his blemished smile – so much so he rarely showed his teeth to others. But after facing his dental demons and…
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  4. April 03, 2020

    Would ya’ look at those chompers?!

    Posted: April 03, 2020
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Author: Todd Harrell
    Where do you turn when everything turns over? Simple, the Gator. For our latest Zen Series offering, we utilized the fiercely overstable midrange and just like its namesake, it packs one hell of…
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  5. February 07, 2020

    What are you looking at?

    Posted: February 07, 2020
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Author: Todd Harrell
    Ever wanted to look the Destroyer character dead in the eye? DGU and artist Daniel Falcon are now giving you the opportunity through the XXL Profile Destroyer.
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  6. November 25, 2019

    Shrykies! New Zen Series

    Posted: November 25, 2019
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Author: Todd Harrell
    If you thought the stock Star Shryke stamp was cool, oh boy, you’re gonna love our latest Zen Series design featuring the cute, but bloodthirsty bird in a…
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  7. November 22, 2019

    Nikko's AlbaBoss

    Posted: November 22, 2019
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Author: Todd Harrell
    “I could tell it was a good line right away. It felt like a very clean release. Then, it was kind-of one of those moments when time stops and I got to experience the satisfying feeling of it…
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  8. October 24, 2019

    We Found Your Luck Dragon/s

    Posted: October 24, 2019
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Author: Todd Harrell
    DGU’s Zen Series branches off into Millennium plastic for the first time with the XXL Color Lunar Zen Draco. With awesome…
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  9. September 24, 2019

    Undead Series is Alive & Kicking

    Posted: September 24, 2019
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Author: Todd Harrell
    The leaves are beginning to change, mornings are getting cooler, and you can order just about anything in pumpkin spice flavor. The Halloween season is upon us! Get into the spooky spirit…
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  10. July 23, 2019

    DGU: Now With Double the Leopards!

    Posted: July 23, 2019
    Categories: DGU Original Releases
    Author: Todd Harrell
    How do you know when a leopard is stalking you? You don’t. They’re so quiet, unsuspecting prey will never hear them coming. Dual Leopards on the prowl is the featured artwork in the third edition of our Zen…
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