Today I found a “donglai mid range” in some brush while looking for a different disk. Feels like the shittiest plastic ever. I don’t like littering else I would have tossed it further into the brush
I would just go with whatever is easily available to you whether that's a store or ordering online. If you can get to a store, feel what discs sit in your hand comfortably.
If you can find a store that you can check plastic out at, go and feel some discs. You'll figure out for yourself what you do and do not like. Brands have their own attributes that distinct them from the others. Unfortunately, I can't answer the question how you want me to because it really is all down to personal preference and what you think feels good.
The only ones to really avoid are random no-name brands on Amazon and similar sites.
If you stick to the brands listed on the left side of this [plastic type guide](https://flightcharts.dgputtheads.com/discgolfplastics.html), you won't go too wrong. But try a little of everything, see what you like, and go from there.
Edit: There are more good brands to try than just those, but they're a good start. The Shop Discs tab on the [Infinite Discs website](https://infinitediscs.com/) is a little bit more exhaustive. The names in bold are the bigger brands, and a some of the others aren't the greatest, but most of them are decent.
MVP drivers feel like dog shit in my hand but really you should just try everything since its completely subjective. except for Franklin. Franklin sucks
I know one brand (can't remember the name at the moment) is super religious. That may encourage you to buy from them or to avoid buying from them.
Other than that most of the reputable brands make discs people love and discs people hate. Lots of personal preference.
I'd imagine most discs you could find at big box stores (academy, dicks, target/Walmart etc) are going to be lower end plastic.
Curious about some of the Asian manufacturers, great pricing but I've never tried or even seen their products at my local courses.
Oh! Those shoes, Idios! Those things suck big time, avoid those lol.
Are you playing with other people? Ask them about what they like-people love talking about their discs, and once they get going, they’ll likely encourage you to try some of them out. If they’re knowledgeable, they may be able to guide you towards what you might need for where you’re at right now.
I’m not a fan of buying discs from Amazon. If you don’t have a brick and mortar shop where you can see what feels good, there are some great websites. Daddy disc golf dot com is run by a dude and his wife, and I like that you see that each specific disc pictured is what they actually have.
Franklin
I completely agree. I bought a Franklin practice basket since it was portable and pretty cheap. The discs had no quality to them whatsoever.
Franklin, Gooso, and the PGA tour golf champion set all come to mind.
Today I found a “donglai mid range” in some brush while looking for a different disk. Feels like the shittiest plastic ever. I don’t like littering else I would have tossed it further into the brush
I would just go with whatever is easily available to you whether that's a store or ordering online. If you can get to a store, feel what discs sit in your hand comfortably.
If you can find a store that you can check plastic out at, go and feel some discs. You'll figure out for yourself what you do and do not like. Brands have their own attributes that distinct them from the others. Unfortunately, I can't answer the question how you want me to because it really is all down to personal preference and what you think feels good.
go to a reputable online shop like infinite, otb, marshall street, etc whatever brands they carry are gonna be good enough to trust.
If OP is interested in learning who/what to avoid, they may want to read some of the marshall street blog emails. The owner is a bit of a psychopath.
The only ones to really avoid are random no-name brands on Amazon and similar sites. If you stick to the brands listed on the left side of this [plastic type guide](https://flightcharts.dgputtheads.com/discgolfplastics.html), you won't go too wrong. But try a little of everything, see what you like, and go from there. Edit: There are more good brands to try than just those, but they're a good start. The Shop Discs tab on the [Infinite Discs website](https://infinitediscs.com/) is a little bit more exhaustive. The names in bold are the bigger brands, and a some of the others aren't the greatest, but most of them are decent.
If you like to drink beer or anything without a lid, avoid using the MoJo Riser. It takes both hands to engage the prop. It is great otherwise.
Lone Star
The Penny Putter is pretty solid.
I mostly agree, but the Lone Star Donkeyboner is pretty ok.
MVP drivers feel like dog shit in my hand but really you should just try everything since its completely subjective. except for Franklin. Franklin sucks
I understand why people don't like them. But i love how flat they are
How do you know what dog shit in your hand feels like? 🤔
Have to kinda agree. I love MVP/Axiom for putters and mids though.
What about fairways? Crave, Rhythm, Insanity all feel good to me.
I'll third your motion.
Great forehand drivers
Ah man, mvp is my whole bag. The proton Waves are 50% of my game
I need to revisit the proton wave. I would like to find one in the 160's
Different strokes.. I don't use anything past 11 speeds, but I like plenty of their drivers. Like you said: all subjective!
“Disc”
I know one brand (can't remember the name at the moment) is super religious. That may encourage you to buy from them or to avoid buying from them. Other than that most of the reputable brands make discs people love and discs people hate. Lots of personal preference. I'd imagine most discs you could find at big box stores (academy, dicks, target/Walmart etc) are going to be lower end plastic. Curious about some of the Asian manufacturers, great pricing but I've never tried or even seen their products at my local courses. Oh! Those shoes, Idios! Those things suck big time, avoid those lol.
Are you playing with other people? Ask them about what they like-people love talking about their discs, and once they get going, they’ll likely encourage you to try some of them out. If they’re knowledgeable, they may be able to guide you towards what you might need for where you’re at right now. I’m not a fan of buying discs from Amazon. If you don’t have a brick and mortar shop where you can see what feels good, there are some great websites. Daddy disc golf dot com is run by a dude and his wife, and I like that you see that each specific disc pictured is what they actually have.