Discs come in many different types of plastic, all of which feel different in the hand. The choice of plastic depends on what you want in terms of grip, durability, flying characteristics and price range.
A disc is a consumable that wears down naturally when it hits the ground and collides with trees, for example. The more worn the disc becomes, the more unstable the disc becomes. Generally speaking, more expensive plastics have better durability. Harder types of plastic are often more overstable in the first place and softer plastic usually results in better grip, especially in wet and cold weather.
This is an overview of the various brands of plastic and below the table you will find the characteristics of each column.
Characteristics column 1:
The discs mentioned under this category are usually the most price-friendly discs for the various brands. Therefore, the disc is worn more quickly and the flight characteristics change quickly.
Characteristics column 2:
Discs in category 2 have better durability than discs in category 1.
Here you can find discs from very stiff to very soft. Soft discs are well suited for games in the cold, for example R-pro, JK-pro, Classic Soft, Zero Soft and BT Soft.
Characteristics column 3:
The discs in this category have the best durability. The discs are therefore less strong over time and mean that the disc retains its flying properties for longer. These are hard plastic types which mean that the disc is often more stable than the same disc in categories 1 and 2.
Characteristics column 4:
The discs in category 4 are more durable over time than categories 1 and 2 but not as durable as category 3. At the same time, they have a better grip than discs in category 3. You can say that category 4 is a hybrid between category 1/2 and category 3, and is a very popular option as you get the "best of both worlds"
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