The Physics of the Frisbee

Types of Disks

Disk Golf Disks

Disks
    There are four different types of disk golf disks, the Distance Driver, the Fairway Driver, the Mid-Range, and the Putt & Approach. Each disk is designed to go travel different distances. The distance driver has the most narrow edge. Because of this there is less surface creating drag with the air. This allows for the disk to travel the furthest. The Putt & Approach disk has a very thick edge creating much more drag. This makes the disk much easier to throw shorter distances. The mid-range and fairway disks have edges that are larger than the driver and smaller than the putter allowing for more precise throws.
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Ultimate Frisbee Disks

Ultimate
                      Frisbee
    The Ultimate Frisbee was designed to be passed between people. The Ultimate Frisbee disk has the largest edge and has much more surface area on the bottom. This allows for the disk to glide far but also be slow enough for the player to catch the Frisbee.
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