What do all the numbers on a disc golf disc mean?

The numbers on a disc golf disc usually refer to the flight characteristics of the disc. Flight properties are a system used to describe how a disc will behave when thrown. There are four main flight classifications: Speed, Glide, Turn and Fade.

What does Speed mean on a disc golf disc?

Speed on a disc golf disc refers to the speed at which the disc can be thrown. A higher speed means that the disc can be thrown faster. Speed is rated on a scale of 1 to 14, with 14 being the fastest.

What does Glide mean on a disc golf disc?

Glide on a disc golf disc refers to how well the disc stays in the air. A higher glide value means the disc stays in the air longer. Glide is rated on a scale of 1 to 7.

What does Turn mean on a disc golf disc?

The turn rating of a disc golf disc refers to how much the disc will swing to the right (for a right-handed thrower) when thrown. A higher turn value means that the disc will swing more. Turn is rated on a scale from -5 to +1. A negative number indicates a tendency to swing right (for a right-handed thrower), while a positive number indicates a tendency to swing left.
For a left-handed person, the values are the opposite.

What does Fade mean on a disc golf disc?

The fade rating of a disc golf disc refers to how much the disc will exit to the left (for a right-handed thrower) at the end of its flight. A higher fade value means that the disc fades more. Fade is rated on a scale of 0 to 5.

How do I use the numbers to choose a disc golf disc?

When choosing a disc, it's important to consider how flight ratings will affect the disc's performance. A faster disc with a lower glide rating may be good for long, straight throws, while a slower disc with a higher glide rating may be better for sweeping, curved throws. Experimenting with different flight ratings can help you find the disc that works best for your playing style.