Discus Selection
Discus Selection
There is a misconception that the most expensive discus with the highest rim weight will travel a greater distance for all throwers; this is simply incorrect.
Beginning throwers should use lower rim weight implements because they cannot rotate the discus off the hand fast enough. A lower rim weight discus will not spin as quickly, but the flight is more stable and consistent.
More advanced throwers should select an implement with a higher rim weight to release the discus with more rotation. Each thrower should experiment with different rim weights and discus types to find the ideal implement.
Throws Pro has a list of recommended discuses based distance, however, every thrower has a different style and the best discus for each thrower varies.
Women 1 Kilo
Under 100’
- Gill Athletics S6 - TOP CHOICE
- Thrower X 68% Rim Weight
100’ to 120’
- Thrower X 75% Rim Weight - TOP CHOICE
- Gill Athletics S7
- Fibersport Wind
120’ to 140’
140’+
Elite (165'+)
- Nishi Carbon II - TOP CHOICE
- Pacer Gold
- Nishi HM
- Thrower X 83% Rim Weight
Boys 1.6 Kilo
Under 120’
- Gill Athletics S6 - TOP CHOICE
- Thrower X 68% Rim Weight
- Fibersport Wind
120’ to 150’
- Gill Athletics S7 - TOP CHOICE
- Thrower X 83% Rim Weight
- Gill Athletics S8
150’+
Elite (180'+)
- Gill Athletics G Series - TOP CHOICE
- Thrower X 83% Rim Weight
- Polanik Gold