🥏 How to Choose the Right Plastic Type for Your Disc Golf Game

🥏 How to Choose the Right Plastic Type for Your Disc Golf Game

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:

  • Soft and grippy for confident throws and putts

  • Affordable — perfect if you're building your bag

  • Wears faster than premium blends

Examples:

  • Innova DX

  • Discraft Pro-D

  • 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:

  • More durable than base plastic

  • Still offers decent grip

  • Slightly better stability and wear resistance

Examples:

  • Innova XT

  • Discraft X Line

  • 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:

  • High durability – holds flight characteristics for hundreds of throws

  • Slicker feel, especially in cold or wet conditions

  • More overstable than the same mold in base plastic

Examples:

  • Innova Star / Champion

  • Discraft ESP / Z

  • MVP Neutron / Proton

  • 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:

  • Glow-in-the-dark options for night play

  • Swirly blends, metal flakes, or gummy textures

  • Vary in grip and stability

Examples:

  • Discraft Glo Z

  • Innova GStar / Glow Champion

  • 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
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.

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