The World Leader in Disc Sports. We were captivated by the flying disc craze of the 1970’s. To interact with a spinning disc and watch it fly is truly a beautiful thing. Our frustration at the time was over the quality of the discs that were available; flight patterns were inconsistent, distance potential was low, and the quality in general was poor. Those discs were manufactured to be toys, and we wanted high performance sports equipment to keep up with the increasing skills of the players.
Ultra-Tough and Grippy Making its debut in 2006, ESP plastic is the new standard for grippy durability, and is specifically engineered for superb responsiveness to the needs of the most demanding disc golfers.
Our Best All Weather Plastic It doesn’t get any more flexible than our FLX line of plastic. Originally designed as a cold weather alternative to firmer plastics, the game’s best golfers love it year around.
In 1978 we created our first disc, the Sky-Pro™, and Discraft was born.
Performance SportDiscsTM For All Levels of Play Almost 30 years later, Discraft has worked hard to build a rock-solid reputation for quality and consistency. Using engineering-grade polymers and precision craftsmanship, Discraft now creates sportdiscs™ suited to all levels of play and disciplines.
Everything You Need for Disc Golf, Ultimate, Freestyle and Recreational Play Much of our product line is devoted to the diverse needs of disc golfers, and everyone from beginners to World Champions will find discs perfectly suited to lower their scores. For Ultimate there is no better choice than the Ultra-Star™, used by thousands of teams around the globe as the official championship disc of the Ultimate Players Association. And the Freestyle Players Association calls the Discraft Sky-Styler™ “the best Freestyle disc ever made.” We invite you to join us: grab a disc, get outside and get airborne!
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Discraft’s Elite Z plastic is the world’s toughest golf plastic. This plastic is ultra-vibrant and provides truer flights and unmatched reliability.
Great Grip, Even When Wet Discraft’s quest for durability started with our Elite X line. This plastic is highly grippable, even when wet, offers great distance and consistent flights.
Value and Quality Discraft’s Pro D plastic is the choice of beginners and pros alike for its consistent feel and flight and bright colors.
Jim Kenner President and Founder, Discraft
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2008 Product Guide Since 1979, Discraft has been the world leader in the design and delivery of tournament quality flying discs for all sports. In this catalog, you will find a complete selection of Discraft products for Ultimate, Freestyle and Recreational play, and Disc Golf.
Table of Contents Ultimate Discs
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Freestyle and Sport Discs
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Custom Designs
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Golf Discs
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Maximum Distance Drivers
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Extra Long Range Drivers
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Long Range Drivers
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Midrange Discs
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Putter and Approach Discs
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If you have specific questions, please don’t hesitate to call us at 248-624-2250.
Team Gear and Accessories
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Chainstar Target
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No matter what disc sport you love, we’re here to help you make sure you get the most from your game – and the discs you choose to use while playing.
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We invite you to use this catalog to become more familiar with our entire line of products or as an informative resource to help you place your next order. You can also check out our web site at www.discraft.com for the latest product updates and more information on tournament specials, upcoming events and the latest tips and news from the pros on Team Discraft team members.
Throw smarter, throw better. Throw Discraft.
Two-time Disc Golf World Champion Nate Doss won his titles in 2005 and 2007.
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Ultimate Discs
ULTIMATE SPORT DISCS
Ultimate Discs Discraft’s 175 gram Ultra-Star is the official disc of the Ultimate Players Association Championship Series and the choice of champions worldwide for casual, league and tournament play.
1. Ultra-Star 175 The Ultra-Star is the world standard for the sport of Ultimate, and the official disc of the Ultimate Players Association Championship Series. With its contoured grip and aerodynamic engineering, the Ultra-Star has set the standard for quality, consistency and performance since its introduction in 1981. Ultra-Star 175 Diameter: 10.75” Weight: 175 gm
2. J*Star 145 The J*Star is the official youth Ultimate disc of the UPA for ages 12 and under. Smaller and lighter than its big brother the Ultra-Star, it is easier for developing players to catch, throw and get better distance. J*Star 145 Diameter: 9.50” Weight: 145 gm
3. Ultra-Star Mini Unleash your inner Mini Me with the littlest version of the venerable Ultra-Star™. Flies great, looks cool. Perfect for impromptu Ultimate games in hotel hallways and other indoor spaces. Available with hot stamp or SuperColor™ printing, stock or your own custom designs.
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What is Ultimate? Fast-Paced Non-Contact Field Sport Ultimate is a fast paced, non-contact field game that combines the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football. A game is played by two seven-player squads on a field similar to football. The object of the game is to score by catching a pass in the opponent’s end zone. The disc may be advanced only by completing a pass to a teammate. A team may throw as many passes as they wish and possession is retained as long as the disc is in the air -- although the thrower has only ten seconds to release a pass.
Game Offers Constant Change of Pace
Receivers may run in any direction.
Players in possession of disc may not run. END ZONE
Played Worldwide Ultimate is now played in over 40 countries at many competitive levels, from casual summer leagues to national teams. For the complete rules of Ultimate visit www.upa.org
70 YARDS
END ZONE
25 YARDS
Scored one point!
25 YARDS
All turnovers result in an immediate change of possession and a change of direction of play. Games are generally played to fifteen points. Each point begins with a ‘pull’ from end zone to end zone and teams switch ends after each score.
40 YARDS
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1. Sky-Pro Catch Disc
FREESTYLE SPORT DISCS
Freestyle and Sport Discs
Freestyle and Sport Discs
Let’s face it: life is more fun with a flying disc. These are the finest catch, throw, and freestyle performance discs available anywhere. Get airborne!
The 125 gram Sky-Pro™ was Discraft’s first disc, and remains the best catch disc ever made. Extremely easy to throw and catch, the Sky-Pro™ is a perfect disc for kids of all ages. Next throw... try Sky-Pro.™ Weight: 125 grams
2. Sky-Styler Freestyle Disc The Sky-Styler™ is the world standard freestyle disc. At 160 grams it is the perfect weight for brushing and guiding. This disc has more world titles in the 1990’s than any other! Find out why this disc is the freestyler’s choice and an excellent beach disc to boot... Weight: 160 grams
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Customize Your Discs! Custom Options Are Available On Nearly All Our Discs Show your true colors: make your discs as cool and unique as you are with custom design options from Discraft. Available on a wide range of golf and sportdiscs™.
Your custom design on Discraft discs equals a successful promotion! Join some of our other custom design clients including Microsoft, MTV, Life is Good and the Dave Matthews Band.
SuperColorTM
Now you can put lush, full color designs on an even wider range of quality golf and sportdiscs™ with our exclusive SuperColor™ process. From photos to stunning graphics, SuperColor™ discs are a promotional MUST HAVE for all corporate groups, events and others who want to associate their logos and designs with fun!
ColorMaxTM
If you’re on a tighter budget but still want a high-resolution, full color design, ColorMax™ is the answer. ColorMax designs are available on select Elite-X™ and Elite-Z™ models. These discs normally will be white or clear to ensure maximal color. You can also use the ColorMax™ process to print highly detailed black and white artwork on colored discs.
Hot Stamping
Custom hot stamp printing uses a heated pressure system to implant brightly colored foils onto the disc. This is the most economical choice for custom designs, and is available on nearly all of our discs and lines. Hot stamping also requires the most stringent design standards. Minimum purchase required for all custom orders. Please carefully read design specifications before creating your artwork. Call or visit www.discraft.com for details.
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Golf Discs
DISC GOLF
Maximum Distance Drivers
Disc Golf
At Discraft, we’re passionate about disc golf, and that passion is evident in every putter, midrange and driver we produce. For over 20 years disc golfers worldwide have made Discraft their choice for superior performance and consistent, dependable quality. Team Discraft’s Nate Doss is the 2005 and 2007 Disc Golf Pro World Champion.
Technology, engineering grade polymers, design innovations... put them all together and you get our latest, greatest maximum distance golf discs. These discs are the cutting edge. Read more about Discraft’s complete line of Maximum Distance Drivers on pages 10-11
Extra Long Distance Drivers Ready to let one sail for Big D? Browse our extra long fliers. Read more about Discraft’s complete line of Extra Long Distance Drivers on pages 12-13.
Long Distance Drivers Want a disc that flies far, but is easier to control? Look here. Read more about Discraft’s complete line of Long Distance Drivers on pages 14-15.
Midrange Discs Get from the fairway to the basket with confidence. Read more about Discraft’s complete line of Midrange drivers on pages 16-17.
Putter and Approach Discs Drive for show, putt for dough! Find the putter that’s right for your style.
Apparel and Accessories When you’re ready to look as good as you throw.
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Standard Classes of Golf Discs
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Driver
The sharper edge makes a driver built for speed.
Midrange
Less distance than a driver, but more control.
Putter
For slow and highly controlled flights to the basket. Learn more about our complete line of products at www.discraft.com
The Drive
What is Disc Golf? Like Traditional “Ball” Golf Played With a Disc
Disc golf is a lot like traditional “ball” golf, except players use specially made plastic flying discs instead of balls and clubs, and throw them for ‘par’ at an above-ground target instead of a hole in the ground. There are different types of discs used for different purposes, much like ball golfers use different clubs.
Players Start by Teeing Off, Completed by Landing in Target
The Approach
The object of the game is to throw a golf disc into the basket (a steel basket over which chains hang), in the fewest number of throws. The player begins by ‘driving’ from a designated tee area and continues toward the target, throwing each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. Finally, a successful ‘putt’ sends the disc into the target. The most satisfying sound a disc golfer can hear is the ‘ching!’ of a disc crashing the chains before dropping into the basket.
Courses Vary in Length and Terrain
Most disc golf courses consist of 18 or 24 holes, and you’ll find some nine-hole courses too. Holes lengths vary, but generally fall between 150 and 500 feet each. Trees, shrubbery, water and terrain changes offer plenty of hazards to avoid, and it becomes very possible to lose a disc in areas with thick growth, tall trees or (SPLASH!) deep water. Fortunately, at retail prices between $9 and $20, lost discs are more easily replaced than your typical nine-iron.
Easy on the Environment, Inexpensive, and Fun
With the incredible rise in popularity of ball golf, it’s no surprise that disc golf is also enjoying a similar -- if proportional -- rise in popularity. Disc golf offers many of the same pleasures: fresh air in a beautiful landscape, the camaraderie of friends, and the challenge and excitement of combining personal skill and speed to project an object toward a target. In addition, disc golfers can feel better about themselves and their environment, knowing that chemical pollutants aren’t being used to keep their playing fields looking good, nor do acres of trees need to be clear-cut or wetlands filled in, as is sometimes the case for too many ball golf courses. And perhaps best of all, disc golf is inexpensive. The only equipment you need is a flying disc, and most disc golf courses are located in municipal parks, which admit players for free or charge a minimal fee for daily or yearly access.
The Putt
Golf Discs Make Playing More Fun
Don’t expect to see many freestyle discs out on the course. These discs fly great, but can’t deliver the distance you’ll want for driving. On the other hand, the sharper edges of a golf disc can be very painful if used for a game of catch! The game draws a friendly, easy-going crowd of 500,000 regular players who welcome and encourage new players. Traditionally dominated by 18 to 54-year-old males, the field of disc golf players has expanded greatly in recent years to include many women and families. Kids love it, it’s a cheap date and a great excuse to get a little outdoor exercise. Bottom line: disc golf can be big fun for everyone regardless of age, gender or economic status.
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DISC GOLF
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1. Avenger SS NEW!
Maximum Distance Drivers
Maximum Distance Drivers
Avenger SS™ is a maximum distance driver for the rest of us, combining long glide with ease of control. Throw it hard and flat for a slight fade to the right, then watch the Avenger SS™ keep on gliding through a smooth, gentle finish. Try one, and you’ll be hooked. ESP Avenger SS
Technology, engineering grade polymers, design innovations... put them all together and you get our latest, greatest maximum distance golf discs. These discs are the cutting edge!
Stability: 0.5
Max Weight: 174 grams
2. Pulse Inspired by heart-pounding ace runs, the Pulse™ is a fast, overstable driver. Designed as the perfect forehand disc for the average player, or as a predictable long driver for bigger arms with more snap. ESP Pulse
Stability: 1.9
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Max Weight: 174 grams
3. Surge Discraft’s Stability Rating System Why do some discs fly left, and others go right? Like clubs in ball golf, Discraft golf discs are designed to travel a variety of flight paths to meet any course challenge. We define a disc’s flight characteristics through the term stability.
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Let’s assume you are a right handed player. If you throw a disc and it continues straight, that disc is called stable. Each Discraft disc is marked with a number from -3 to 3. The lower the number, the more understable the disc will fly. The higher the number, the more overstable the disc will fly. For the most versatility, choose discs with a wide range of stability ratings. Once you know what you like, experiment with new discs of similar stability ratings. Enjoy!
Whether you’re throwing downwind or into a moderate headwind, the Surge™ will deliver maximum distance while still remaining highly controllable. What makes the Surge™ especially hot is the extra glide you’ll get throw after throw. It’s the first release in our ESP™ line, which delivers both durability and outstanding grip like none other. You’ll feel the difference immediately. FLX Surge ESP Surge Elite Z Surge Elite X Surge
Stability: 1.7 Stability: 1.7 Stability: 1.7 Stability: 0.5
Max Weight: 174 grams Max Weight: 174 grams Max Weight: 174 grams Weight: 150 class
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4. Spectra The Spectra™ may be the next distance record setter, because it goes a long way with much less effort! Super fast and easy to control, the Spectra™ is a downwind driver that comes exclusively in SuperColor designs. Elite Z Spectra
Stability: 1.0
Max Weight: 174 grams
What The Players Are Saying About the FLX Surge “The plastic is unbelievable. It will bend and snap right back in shape. The stability is also hard to comprehend, holds a great hyzer line even in steady winds.” -Brad Schick, Team Discraft
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5. Avenger The Avenger™ is a maximum distance driver that can be used by ams and pros alike, and helped Nate Doss to win the 2005 Pro World Championships. You can throw it anhyzer and it will slowly fade back to a hyzer. Throw it flat and it holds a super straight, extra long flight line.
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ESP Avenger Elite Z Avenger Elite X Avenger Fly Dye Avenger
Stability: 1.8 Stability: 1.8 Stability: 1.6
Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm
6. Flash This maximum distance driver is one of our fastest and has superior glide. With a stability rating of 1.5, the Flash appeals to a wide range of disc golfers and could easily be your longest driver. Elite Z Flash Fly Dye Z Flash
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Stability: 1.5
Max Weight: to 174 gm
7. Wildcat The Wildcat™ is a super fast, low profile, maximum distance driver that can deliver big ‘D’ with predictability. A popular driver choice for all skill levels. Elite Z Wildcat Elite X Wildcat Fly Dye Wildcat
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Stability: 1.5 Stability: 1.5
Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm
Tips to Improve Your Game from 2005 and 2007 PDGA World Champion and Team Discraft Member Nate Doss “I see a lot of new players trying stuff that they are not ready for. As a new player you need to let the game come to you and allow your mind and body to grow so that you can become one of the best players in the world. If you want to be a good player in this game you need to practice! I don’t mean playing your local course every day, but going to an open field and practicing different shots and going to your back yard and putting. Then you can take that practice to the course and be more confident with each shot that you throw.” For more tips and instruction from some of the best players in disc golf, check out www.discraft.com.
8. Crush The Crush™ is an overstable, maximum distance driver with a wide rim and flat top that delivers superior distance off the tee in almost all wind conditions. Used by many top pros as their main driver, the Crush™ is a very fast disc that finishes with excellent glide. ESP Crush Elite Z Crush Elite X Crush Pro D Crush Fly Dye Crush
Stability: 1.8 Stability: 1.8 Stability: 1.8 Stability: 1.8
Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm
What The Players Are Saying About the Crush “The Crush is what I use for long straight shots and anhyzer shots because it is very easy to control. I carry a newer Crush for long straight to hyzer shots, and a beat one for perfect long turnover shots.” -Cale Leiviska, Team Discraft
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1. Slipstream GT
DISC GOLF
Extra Long Distance Drivers
Extra Long Distance Drivers
The Slipstream-GT™ is a less overstable version of the popular Avenger, making it an excellent choice for both new players and those with less power. This disc is fast and easy to throw, and features Discraft’s Groove Top technology for consistent grip and release. Elite X Slipstream-GT
Ready to let one sail for Big D? Browse Discraft’s selection of extra long fliers.
Stability: 1.0
Max Weight: 174g
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2. Flick The Elite-Z Flick™ is the sleekest designed disc to date. Excellent for forehand and overhand shots. Also available in high performance 150 class. Elite Z Flick
Stability: 2.5
Weights: to 174 g, 150 cl
3. Tracker The Tracker™ is an extra long range driver with pinpoint accuracy and superior performance. A control disc for Pros, slightly overstable for Ams. ESP Tracker Elite X Tracker
Stability: 1.8 Stability: 1.6
Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm
4. Reaper
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The Reaper™ is overstable and very fast out of your hand. Great for forehand or backhand drives, also excellent in windy conditions. Elite Z Reaper Pro D Reaper Fly Dye Reaper
Stability: 2.5 Stability: 2.0
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Max Weight: 176 gm Max Weight: 176 gm
5. Talon The Talon™ is a low profile, high speed, extra long driver. It holds a perfect line throughout a broad range of release speeds and wind conditions.
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Elite Z Talon Elite X Talon
Weight: 174 gm, 150 cl Weight: to 174 gm
6. Predator The Predator™ is our most predictable overstable driver. It holds a line in the wind, or turns a hyzer corner at medium speed. Very fast and consistent. Check a top pro’s bag, and chances are good you’ll find a Pred! ESP Predator Elite Z Predator Elite X Predator
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Stability: 2.0 Stability: 2.0
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Stability: 2.5 Stability: 2.5 Stability: 2.0
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Weight: to 174 gm Weight: to 174 gm Weight: to 174 gm
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7. XS The XS™ is one of our most popular models, and was the 2001 world distance record holder at 712 feet. Easy to throw, especially for beginner to mid-level players. Elite Z XS Elite X XS Fly Dye XS
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Stability: 1.5 Stability: 1.0
Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm
8. Venom The Venom™ is one of our fastest, most overstable extra long distance drivers. This disc is great into the wind and its speed equals that of any of our drivers. Pro D Venom
Stability: 2.0
Weight: to 174 gm
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The XL™ is one of the farthest flying discs ever made, and is hugely popular with new players. Easy to control, and holds an almost perfect line on big throws. Former world distance record holder of 693 feet. FLX XL Elite Z XL Elite X XL Pro D XL
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Stability: 1.5 Stability: 1.5 Stability: 1.0 Stability: 0.0
Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm Weights: 174 gm, 150 cl
About Golf Disc Weights: The weight of a disc can affect its stability. The rule of thumb is: a heavier version of any given disc will tend to be slightly more overstable than a lighter version of the same disc. Many of the pro golfers on Team Discraft throw the heaviest discs available. That’s fine for pros, but you may want to start with some lighter weights such as 168 grams. Some Discraft discs are also available in a special lightweight class known as ‘150 Class.’ These discs all weigh right around 150 grams, and are generally the lightest golf discs available. They can be very easy to throw, and will go a country mile! Give one a try.
10. Cyclone A legendary driver that players come back for. In the mid-90s, the Cyclone™ ruled the tee and ushered in the era of golf drivers made from high-tech engineered polymers. It’s easy to control whether you’re going straight, hyzer or anhyzer. A disc golf standard.
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Elite Z Cyclone Elite X Cyclone Pro D Cyclone Fly Dye Cyclone
Stability: 1.5 Stability: 1.0 Stability: 0.0
Max Weight: 176 gm Max Weight: 176 gm Max Weight: 176 gm
11. XPress The Xpress™ is an extra long, turnover driver that is an excellent choice for rollers, that hard to execute long slow anhyzer turn, or super long hyzer flip straight shots. Elite Z Xpress Elite X Xpress Fly Dye Xpress
Stability: 0.0 Stability: -1.0
Weight: to 174 gm Weight: to 174 gm
What The Players Are Saying About the Predator “I throw the Predator in all conditions. The best headwind disc on the market, hands down! Never met a Pred I didn’t like.” -Eric McCabe, Team Discraft
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DISC GOLF
Long Distance Drivers
Great for beginners and pros too, the Glide™ is easy to throw... and just keeps going! Grab a Glide™ when you need a little more controlled distance, or a long turnover driver.
Long Distance Drivers
Elite Z Glide
Stability: -0.5
Max weight: 177 gm
2. Storm
Want a disc that flies far, but is easier to control? Pick up a long distance driver. You’ll get great distance with all of these beginner-friendly drivers.
A super mid to long range disc that is very predictable. Just overstable enough to handle moderate winds and high release speed. An excellent choice as a player’s first driver. Elite Z Storm Elite X Storm
Stability: 1.0 Stability: 1.0
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Weights: to 176 gm, 150 cl Weights: to 176 gm
3. Stratus
Try A Fly Dye! Let your colors fly! Each Fly Dye™ disc is as unique as you are. These discs are intensely bright and are individually hand colored for a one of a kind look. It’s truly the Cadillac of disc treatments that you’ll enjoy for years. Available on select Elite X™ and Elite Z™ models.
The Stratus™ is great for beginners as well as pros. Easy to throw, it will fly straight at low to mid speeds, or fade to an anhyzer at higher speeds. A well-worn Stratus™ will flip flat when thrown on a hard hyzer. Try it for roller shots too! Elite X Stratus Pro D Stratus Fly Dye Stratus
Stability: -1.0 Stability: -1.0
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Max weight: 176 gm Max weight: 176 gm
4. Eclipse
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The Eclipse™ is a low flying driver that is very easy to throw. Great for roller shots, threading gaps, and as a player’s first driver. Pro D Eclipse
Stability: 0.0
Max weight: 182 gm
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What The Players Are Saying About the Stratus “On a woodsy course, I will carry two Stratuses - one fairly new for straight and slight right curves, and one beat in for more extreme right curves. Flies very straight when new, but turns over once beaten in. A great long approach disc.” -Five-time Women’s World Champ Elaine King, Team Discraft
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Plug Into The Power of Discraft.com With hundreds of pages to explore, you can spend hours at the new Discraft.com web site:
Video Clinics
Great Deals for Clubs and Tournament Directors!
Some of the top pros in the world are available to help you improve your game... all at the click of a mouse! These aren’t two minute quickies, but in depth, fully produced instructional videos covering one topic or concept at a time. All can be embedded into your own retail or fan site.
Each year, Discraft offers incredible deals to tournament directors around the world. This year we are breaking up our tournament specials by product line allowing you to mix and match however you like. That’s more variety at the best prices no matter what quantity you need for your big event. PDGA sanctioning is not required to be eligible for these specials.
Retailer Resources
Better Than Wholesale Pricing On Custom Printed Discs
Discraft wholesalers and retailers will find everything you need to get your web site or brick-and-mortar ready to generate sales. Product images and descriptions, point of purchase promotional items, plus newsletters, RSS feeds and more are waiting for you now.
In-Depth Pro Player Profiles
Meet The Players Chris Max Voigt Munich, Germany Chris Max Voigt is one of the greatest distance throwers on the planet. In 2001 he set an official world distance record of 712 feet (217.02 m), throwing the Discraft XS.
Every member of Team Discraft offers tips on how to improve your game at Discraft.com. Perhaps more importantly, they explain in detail what discs they win with, and why. If you’re looking for more information about any of our golf discs, we invite you to turn to the pros for insight into how they fine-tune their games by reaching for the right disc... at the right time.
Easy Online Ordering Download one of our order forms, and you’ll immediately know the availability status of any of the many product skews we offer, allowing you to order with confidence. When you order from Discraft, you receive exactly the products you need.
Our 2008 tournament specials apply to custom printed tournament discs. The standard minimum order rules apply: •
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50-piece minimum and 10 pieces per model on ColorMax™ orders (not available on Pro D™ or soft discs).
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Your art work must include the date and tournament name in order to qualify
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All pricing and products subject to change without notice.
You’ll get great prices on your tournament discs, plus sponsorship D-Dollars to increase your tournament schwag. The more you order, the bigger the sponsorship pack is for your event!
No Set Up Fees, Free Schwag For All Along with sweet discs and prices, we’ll waive your die and set-up charges to save you another $60! You will also get a large Discraft event banner, 50 stickers and a box of 144 scorecard pencils in addition to whatever you choose to spend your D-Dollars on. Learn more at www.discraft.com.
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Midrange Discs
The Buzzz™ is the most popular disc of all time. Throw it hard and Buzzz™ will hold any line you put it on.
Midrange Discs
Get from the fairway to the basket with confidence with bestselling midrange golf discs from Discraft. We suggest you pick up a Buzzz for starters, which is recommended by more Team pros than any other disc.
FLX Buzzz ESP Buzzz Elite Z Buzzz Elite X Buzzz Pro D Buzzz Fly Dye Buzzz
Tips to Improve Your Game from Team Discraft Member Mike Randolph “Shot selection is an easy mistake to make. Calculate the risk to reward bonus, and factor in the odds of actually making the shot. Also, throw a shot that’s naturally moving away from danger. Pick a target that’s a little less aggressive. “
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“For example: on a hole next to water, aim 20 feet to the dry side of the basket. If you miss towards the water by 20, you’re parked. If you miss to the dry side by 20, you have a 40 foot putt you can go for or lay up. If you aim at the basket, the comparison is a little different. It’s all about margin of error.”
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Stability: 0.5 Stability: 0.5 Stability: 0.5 Stability: 0.5 Stability: 0.5
Max weight: 178 gm Max weight: 178 gm Max weight: 178 gm Max weight: 178 gm Max weight: 178 gm
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2. Buzzz-GT If you love the Buzzz™, just wait until you try the GT version! Flies just the same, but with our comfortable and confidence-inspiring Groove Top™. Elite X Buzzz-GT
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Stability: 0.5
Max weight: 178 gm
3. Comet
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If you own only one disc, this is it. The legendary Comet™ is a super accurate, straight flying approach disc. Holds whatever line you throw it on. The Comet™ was crucial to Ron Russell’s Pro Worlds victory, and has been called the best golf disc ever. Elite X Comet ESP Comet LE
Stability: 0.0 Stability: 0.0
Max weight: 180 gm Max weight: 180 gm
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4. Meteor The Meteor™ fits nicely into our midrange lineup next to the Comet™, and delivers steady, controlled turnovers with a lot of glide... even at slower speeds. Or release it at a seven o’clock angle for a nice smooth hyzer. ESP Meteor
Stability: -0.5
Max weight: 178 gm
What The Players Are Saying About the Buzzz “The Buzzz is a straight flying disc for me. It is also the midrange in my bag that I can turn over and it will hold the line. Any type of Buzzz is a great disc for beginners because it will hold the line thrown.” -Danielle Vargas, Team Discraft
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5. Wasp The Wasp™ is our most popular overstable midrange. Superbly consistent flight characteristics for shots in the 250-350 foot range, you’ll want one for windy days or hyzer finishes.
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ESP Wasp Elite Z Wasp Elite X Wasp Pro D Wasp Fly Dye Wasp
Stability: 1.5 Stability: 1.5 Stability: 1.5 Stability: 1.5
Max weight: 178 gm Max weight: 178 gm Max weight: 178 gm Max weight: 178 gm
6. Hawk The Hawk™ is an excellent all-purpose midrange driver and is especially handy on tight fairways. A straight flier out of the box, it’s a perfect first choice for new players.
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Pro D Hawk
Stability: 0.0
Weights: to 175 gm
7. Breeze Slightly understable, this is definitely the best beginner disc in any of today’s high-tech plastics. Throw the Breeze™ with speed and watch it float gently to the right. Perfect for anhyzer approaches. Elite Z Breeze
Stability: -0.5
Long-time Colorado disc golfer and Ultimate player Mike Randolph has been a Team Discraft member since 1992.
Max weight: 174 gm
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8. Drone Our friends in windier places love the Drone™ like no other midrange for its ability to fight any headwind and not turn over. Very overstable, best for advanced players and forehand approaches. Pro D Drone
Stability: 2.5
Weights: to 175 gm
What The Players Are Saying About the Meteor “The Meteor has great lift! You barely have to throw it and it just rides. It holds a beautiful line and is super controllable.” -Jon Drummond, Team Discraft
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1. Soft Banger-GT NEW!
DISC GOLF
Putter and Approach Discs
Meet your next putter. If the grip of your putter is important, consider these factors: grippy X plastic, grippy softness, and the grippy Groove Top™, all rolled into one putter. One throw, and you’ll be hooked!
Putter and Approach Discs
X Soft Banger GT
Find the putter that’s right for your style.
3. Banger-GT NEW!
Stability: 1.0
Weight: to 174 gm
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Our first Groove Top™ putter is the Banger-GT™, which is overstable enough to handle a headwind, and is also favored by players who putt on a hyzer. Won’t turn over on long approaches. Tuck your thumb into the groove and feel the Groove Top™ difference. Pro D Banger GT ESP Banger GT
Stability: 1.0 Stability: 1.0
Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm
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2. Soft Magnet Specially engineered for players who love the Magnet but prefer a softer putter that grabs the chains. It’s more tacky than floppy, with good grip for consistent release every time. A superb short range driver and approach disc too. Pro D Soft Magnet
Stability: 0.0
Max Weight: 175 gm
3. Magnet The Magnet™ is our flagship putter, and is used by thousands of seasoned disc golfers. Not too hard, not too soft... it goes in and stays in. This disc is excellent in the wind and makes a superb short range driver and approach disc. Ohio’s Matthew Blakely scored four PDGA Tour wins in 2006 thanks to a strong mental game and great putting with his APX
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Stability: 0.0
Weight: to 175 gm, 150 cl
4. Putt’r The Putt’r™ is an excellent turnover approach putter. It goes super straight, and feels great in your hand. The Putt’r™ has been referred to by some as the best putter ever! Elite Z Putt’r Elite X Putt’r Fly Dye Putt’r
Stability: 0.0 Stability: 0.0
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Max weight: 174 gm Max weight: 174 gm
What The Players Are Saying About the Soft Magnet “The Soft Magnet is my go-to putter, it just feels so good and grippy in my hand. Dead nuts straight flier. Grabs the chains like no other.”
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Pro D Magnet
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-Timmy Gill, Team Discraft
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5. Soft APX The APX™ rocks! Designed with a special elite plastic that allows for consistent release on crucial putts, it’s just tacky enough for perfect grip, and sticky enough to grab the chains. It’s perfectly stable too, so let ‘er rip on short drives! Elite X Soft APX
Stability: 0.0
Max Weight: 174 gm
7. Challenger
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The Challenger™ is an amazing overstable putter, and very popular with advanced players. It can get around trouble for those long hyzer putts and is overstable enough to take a good amount of snap on approaches. FLX Challenger Elite X Challenger Pro D Challenger SuperColor Challenger Fly Dye Challenger
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Stability: 1.0 Stability: 1.0 Stability: 1.0
Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm Max Weight: 174 gm
8. Soft Challenger The same great flight characteristics of the popular Challenger™, in a soft, grippy plastic. Elite X Soft Challenger
Stability: 1.0
Max weight: 174 gm
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8. Rattler
Tips to Improve Your Game from Team Discraft Member Matthew Blakely “Spend more time thinking about control instead of distance. Lots of newer players lack confidence, and confidence is key to making great shot after great shot. Don’t be afraid to ask for help, and don’t be afraid of change. Remember the little things in the game, they all add up. “ “Most top amateurs have the skills needed to play pro, it’s a matter of consistently bringing those skills to compete in a tournament. It’s not who has the game that wins, it’s who brings the game to the course that wins.” For more tips and video clinics from some of the best players in disc golf, visit the all new discraft.com.
The Rattler™ is a super accurate putt and approach golf disc. It flies slow, flat and ultra-stable to get you in close from 100 to 150 feet and let you nail more of those monster putts. Pro D Rattler
Stability: 0.0
Max weight: 175 gm
What The Players Are Saying About the Soft APX “Straightest flying putter I’ve ever putted with... a great disc. It floats a long way with little effort, which makes it great for longer putts especially.” -Matthew Blakely, Team Discraft What The Players Are Saying About the Rattler “My favorite golf disc. A disc for long putts, straddle putts and short runs. Outside the putting circle to about 100 feet, most shots I take are with Rattlers. The Rattler holds a straighter, cleaner line than any other disc.” -Mark Ellis Team Discraft
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Discraft Team Gear & Apparel
ACCESSORIES
Discraft Team Gear and Apparel When you’re ready to look as good as you throw, it’s time for Discraft Team gear.
Tips to Improve Your Game from Team Discraft Member and Forehand Specialist Geoff Bennett
1. Crewneck Sweatshirt Our new crew is stylish, soft and heavyweight. It’s a 10 oz 90/10 cotton/ poly fleece; fully coverseamed, with ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband. Assorted colors.
2. Pima Tek Sport Shirt NEW!
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Advanced two-layer design is 60/35/5 cotton/poly/spandex featuring superior moisture wicking Pima Tek technology. High quality soft Pima cotton, tagless, with side vents and field tested specifically for disc sports. It’s also wash and wear, making it ideal for travel. Call for colors.
3. 100% Cotton Discraft Tees These comfortable tees are screened on the left chest with the Discraft™ logo, and a putting silhouette on back. Assorted colors.
Four Steps to Improve Your Forehand: 1) Keep your elbow in towards your body.
4. Pigment Dyed Tees
2) Point opposite hand at the spot you want the disc to travel through.
There’s something irresistible about the soft feel and rugged comfort of our new pigment dyed tees. 6.1 ounce, 100% preshrunk cotton. Colors vary.
3) Slightly lean into the throw while turning your hips to face your target and
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4) Release the disc with snap by following through with your fingers against or on the inside rim of the disc. The advantage to forehand is that you can keep your eye on the target throughout your whole throw instead of turning away as in backhand.
Terry Velour isn’t one of your golfing buddies, it’s your next towel. Soft, stylish and super fine, this 16 by 26 inch dust and water removing device includes a grommet and hook. Call for colors.
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6. Embroidered Golf Towel Terry Velour isn’t one of your golfing buddies, it’s your next towel. Soft, stylish and super fine, this 16 by 26 inch dust and water removing device includes a grommet and hook. Call for colors.
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5. Screen Printed Golf Towel
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7. Discraft Hats You’ll want to wear this even if it isn’t a bad hair day. High quality 100% cotton that looks great with the Discraft™ logo. “The World Leader In Disc Sports” is embroidered on the back, and comes with your choice of “Disc Golf”, “Ultimate”, or no embroidery on the bill. Velcro adjuster strap ensures a perfect fit. Colors vary.
8. Fleece Hat
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Be cool while you stay warm. This hat is built for your lifestyle with an embroidered Discraft™ logo on front and a 95/5 poly/spandex fleece blend. Call for colors, or just to shoot the breeze.
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9. Discraft Tournament Bag The Discraft Tournament Bag holds 12-14 discs plus the usual accessories. Quality workmanship, including our specially designed PVC bottom to keep the wet out, and lots of extra space for towels, water, and other gear. Includes two interior separator panels with velcro edges for easy adjustment, and quick-release velcro and zippered rain fly.
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Tips to Improve Your Game from Team Discraft Member Kim Scott-Wood “Don’t immediately start with pro-calibre discs. Instead of reaching for heavy, fast flying overstable drivers, I suggest you start with either a midrange disc like a Comet or Hawk, or a light driver like a Stratus or Storm.” “Don’t think of them as discs for beginners, just discs that are easier to control, since they’ll fly plenty far! Then work on controlling the flight, and remember to keep the nose of the disc down.”
10. Hooded Sweatshirt Unibomb your way through the next poker game with this nine ounce dawg that includes an old school-style Discraft™ logo on the front. It’s a 45/55 cotton/poly fleece, with double lined hood, grommets, matching draw cord, muff pockets, and set in sleeves. Fresh. Colors vary.
11. Zippered Pullover
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The quarter zip makes a great layering piece. Full athletic cut is comfortable with minimal shrinkage. Nine ounce, 60/40 ring spun combed cotton/poly; rib knit cuffs and waistband, set-in sleeves, twill tape inside the neck, athletic locker patch, antique brass finished zipper. From Sport-Tek. Assorted colors.
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Chainstar and Team Gear
Discraft Chainstar Target It’s been called the best disc catching device ever, and we have to agree. Three radical innovations are what help to make the Chainstar™ the standout in its class: 1) A sliding chain mechanism allows chains to give, slowing the disc before stopping it. Fewer bounce outs!
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2) An inner set of chains are staggered to seriously reduce cut-throughs by giving the disc more links to hit. 3) The welding and design of the Trapper™ basket are configured to make sure the disc hits the bottom of the basket, and stays there. You’ll have three choices when you order:
Chainstar™ Basic
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Includes top chain assembly, Trapper basket and mounting pipe.
Chainstar™ Removable Basic setup plus ground sleeve and locking collar assembly for easy removal. Add additional ground sleeves for multiple target positions. Our most popular option.
Chainstar™ Stand Mounted
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Basic setup plus metal base for easy set up of target practice, temp courses and special events. Attached wheel makes moving your target a snap.
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INTERVIEW
2005 AND 2007 DISC GOLF WORLD CHAMPION
Nate Doss
Takin’ It To The House
How was winning your second World Title different from the first?
Nate’s Disc Golf Bag: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
D Challenger D Drone D Hawk X XL Z XL Z Predator X Signature Avenger ESP Pulse ESP Signature Surge
The difference for me was I knew I could win. When I won in 2005 I did not know how my body and mind were going to react to the pressure. In 2007 I knew how to deal with pressure and turn it into positive energy. One of your greatest strengths is putting. Tell us about your style and practice routine. My style is a unique style as everyone’s style is unique. The style that I have is not perfect but what helps me out is my practice. I know that to keep my putting in line I have to
practice it as much as possible. Before a Major I will practice my putting for about 30 minutes a day four to five times a week. Most major tournaments last three rounds, but the World Championships extend for nearly a week. How do you keep your focus and energy for that long? I know what to expect going into the tournament. I have been playing the World Championships since 2000 and I know what it takes to get through the week. The first few years of the event I was not really prepared but as I have grown older I have learned to prepare myself for the long grueling week.
Discraft Supports Disc Golf’s Biggest Tournaments Join us at these events:
The 2008 Memorial presented by Discraft
March 2008 Scottsdale AZ National Tour Event
The Discraft Great Lakes Open
June 2008 Ann Arbor MI National Tour Event
The US Amateur Disc Golf Championship June 2008, Milford MI PDGA Status: Major
The 2008 One Disc Ace Race
Aug - Oct, Everywhere
The Players Cup November 2008 Crystal River, FL PDGA Status: Major
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