
🥏 How to Choose the Right Plastic Type for Your Disc Golf Game
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Whether you’re just starting out or are already chasing aces, the plastic type of your disc can make a big difference in your performance. From grip to durability to flight stability, every plastic blend affects how a disc behaves in your hand and in the air.
In this guide, we break down the most common plastic types used in disc golf — so you can choose the one that suits your game best.
🧊 1. Base Plastics – Great Grip, Low Cost
Best For: Beginners, practice rounds, putting
Characteristics:
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Soft and grippy for confident throws and putts
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Affordable — perfect if you're building your bag
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Wears faster than premium blends
Examples:
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Innova DX
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Discraft Pro-D
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MVP Electron
Good to Know:
Base plastics beat in quickly, which can be a great way to “season” your discs for different flight paths.
🧪 2. Mid-Grade Plastics – A Balance of Grip & Durability
Best For: Recreational players, budget-conscious throwers
Characteristics:
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More durable than base plastic
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Still offers decent grip
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Slightly better stability and wear resistance
Examples:
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Innova XT
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Discraft X Line
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Latitude 64 Eco Line
Good to Know:
A great middle ground for players who want performance without the premium price tag.
🪙 3. Premium Plastics – Built for Performance
Best For: Competitive players, distance drivers, long-term use
Characteristics:
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High durability – holds flight characteristics for hundreds of throws
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Slicker feel, especially in cold or wet conditions
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More overstable than the same mold in base plastic
Examples:
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Innova Star / Champion
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Discraft ESP / Z
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MVP Neutron / Proton
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Kastaplast K1
Good to Know:
Premium plastics resist wear, making them great for consistency and maintaining flight paths over time.
🔥 4. Special & Glow Plastics – Style Meets Function
Best For: Night rounds, collectors, personal preference
Characteristics:
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Glow-in-the-dark options for night play
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Swirly blends, metal flakes, or gummy textures
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Vary in grip and stability
Examples:
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Discraft Glo Z
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Innova GStar / Glow Champion
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Axiom Eclipse 2.0 (glow)
Good to Know:
Glow plastics often feel stiffer and slightly more overstable — ideal for wind or flex shots.
🧤 Quick Tip: Match Plastic to Conditions
Weather | Recommended Plastic |
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Hot & Dry | Soft grip plastic (Pro-D, Electron) |
Cold & Wet | Grippy or Gummy (GStar, Neutron Soft) |
Windy Days | Premium/stable (Z, Champion, Proton) |
🛒 Need Help Picking?
At True North Disc, we carry discs in all major plastics — and we’re happy to help you pick the perfect blend for your game. Whether you throw Discraft, MVP, Innova, or Trilogy, we’ve got you covered.
Thoughts
Your skill level, throwing style, and local conditions all play a role in what plastic is best. Try different blends, track how they fly, and don’t be afraid to experiment. Sometimes, the feel of a disc in your hand is just as important as its flight.
Still not sure? Come by our Brantford store or reach out — we’ll help dial in your perfect plastic match.