This category focuses on equipment, supplies, accessories, and other products related to Frisbee or other flying disc sports.
Flying disc sports are games or sports played with discs, often called by the trademarked name Frisbees.
Although playing catch with discs has been documented since the early 20th century, the flying disc as we know it today was developed by Walter Morrison in 1948. The Wham-O toy company acquired the rights to it in 1957, trademarking it as Frisbee. While flying discs used in various sports and games are commonly known as frisbees, it should be noted that Frisbee is a trademarked name.
While Frisbees and other flying discs were once used in casual backyard recreational activities, they now play a part in some organized competitive sports.
At the core of these games are the flying discs themselves, which are available in various shapes, sizes, weights, and materials to meet the demands of the particular sport.
The standardized discs used in Ultimate Frisbee have a 175-178mm diameter and weigh 175-182 grams. These discs are designed for speed, stability, and maneuverability, allowing players to make precise throws, catches, and runs. Manufacturers like Wham-O, Discraft, and Innova offer Ultimate Frisbee discs.
Another popular flying disc sport, Disc Golf, uses smaller and heavier discs designed for precision and distance. They are made with more durable materials and a more consistent rim design. Disc Golf sets usually include putters, mid-range discs, and drivers. Leading manufacturers include Discraft, Dynamic Discs, Gateway, and Innova.
Freestyle and Trick discs are lightweight and flexible, designed for agility and maneuverability. Wham-O and Eurodisc are popular manufacturers of freestyle discs.
Dog Discs are explicitly intended for canine play, so they are made from durable, puncture-resistant materials. Popular brands include Hyperflite and KONG.
Besides the flying discs themselves, various accessories, supplies, and other products are associated with flying disc games and sports.
Different flying disc sports require various types of targets. For example, Disc Golf uses metal baskets with chains that catch the discs. Portable and permanent versions are available from the Disc Golf Association and MVP Disc Sports.
For casual play and practices for Ultimate Frisbee, portable goals and cones are used to mark end zones, and KanJam uses two cans or goals.
Mechanical devices that simulate throws are used to allow players to practice and perfect their techniques without relying on human throwers. Other training aids might include rebound nets and agility ladders.
Websites representing manufacturers or retailers specializing in or offering a wide range of flying discs or other products for flying disc games and sports are appropriate resources for this category.
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Located in Apex, North Carolina, Apex specializes in products for disc golfers, offering a range of disc golf accessories, including rangefinders, gyro balls, and UV flashlights designed to enhance the experience of disc golf, and to help players improve their game by providing precise measurements and useful tools for practice and play. A product catalog and online shopping section are included, along with an informational blog, a telephone number, and an email address.
https://apexdiscgolf.com/
Located in Watsonville, along the Central Coast of California, just outside of Santa Cruz, DGA produces and offers products for disc golf, including discs, permanent, practice, and training baskets, a mini trophy basket, tee signs, powder coating, number plates, basket anchors, course equipment packages, a dealer list, and an online form to request a quote on disc golf equipment or information on installing a disc golf course. Several informational articles are included.
https://discgolf.com/
Launched in 1978, the company's intention was to serve disc sports athletes, replacing discs manufactured to be toys with high performance sports equipment. Discraft is a manufacturer of Disc Golf, Ultimate, and Freestyle discs. Other product categories include signature and themed collections, custom discs, apparel, accessories, and an overview of its wholesale programs. Team and tour series discs are highlighted, and a link to its factory store is included.
https://www.discraft.com/
Founded by two World Canine Disc Champsions, Hyperflite specializes in producing canine discs designed for competitive and recreational play. Its discs are made from food-safe materials, ensuring they are safe for dogs to catch and chew. Manufactured in Georgia, in the United States, its products come in various sizes and materials, and its models include the K-10 Jawz, Pup Jawz, MaxQ, FrostBite, and X-Comp. Its products are featured on its site, along with its wholesale program.
https://hyperflite.com/
The American disc golf equipment retail company is based in Logan, Utah. The company also maintains a disc golf scorekeeping application, a course directory, a round tracking website, and a line of flying discs. Its online product catalog includes discs on sale, clearance discs, best sellers, hot sellers this week, best sellers of the past three months, recently restocked molds, latest products, and recently reviewed discs, available for purchase online. Product reviews are included.
https://infinitediscs.com/
Innova is a prominent manufacturer of golf discs designed for the sport of disc golf. Established in 1983, the company offers a wide range of discs catering to players of all skill levels, including distance drivers, fairway drivers, mid-range discs, and putters. They also offer different plastic types, each with unique properties for different playing styles and conditions. Discs, targets, bags, and a dealer page are featured on the site. A product catalog may be downloaded.
https://www.innovadiscs.com/
KanJam is a proprietary flying disc game played with a flying disc and two cans into which players deflect the disc. Developed in Western New York in the 1980s, the game is now played worldwide. Initially called "Garbage Can Frisbee," the creators had difficulty distinguishing the game from pre-existing games, like Tiddlywinks, so it wasn't patented until 2005. Instructions for playing the game are posted on the site, along with an online product catalog and list of retailers.
https://www.kanjam.com/
Founded in 2020, Rocket Discs is based in Sweden, although its products are sold in the United States through Infinite Discs, although these are independent companies. Rocket Discs specializes in flying discs for disc golf, stocking discs from several manufacturers, along with backpacks, bags, disc golf carts, disc lights, accessories, and apparel. An online product catalog is provided along with a separate page for themed collections, gift cards, and contact information.
https://rocketdiscs.com/
Founded in 2007, Spin Ultimate is one of the largest Ultimate Frisbee apparel companies in the United States and the world. Its chief products are affordable uniforms, casual apparel, and equipment for Ultimate teams, players, and fans. It is an official merchandise partner of USA Ultimate and the official uniform partner of the U.S. National Team. The company also sells flying discs with various logos and designs, as well as banners, patches, and wristbands.
https://www.spinultimate.com/
Wham-O is an American toy company based in Carson, California. The company was founded in 1948. Its first product was the Wham-O Slingshot, which inspired its name. In 1957, the company acquired the design for a flying disc that had previously been marketed as the Pluto Platter, renaming it Frisbee. This product has been used by players of all ages and skill levels, from casual backyard games to intense competitions. Several versions are available for purchase online.
https://wham-o.com/collections/frisbee®
