FAQs

Most beginners should start with three discs: a comfortable putter, a straight midrange, and an easy-to-throw fairway driver. This gives you enough variety without making disc selection overwhelming.

Start with our Best Disc Golf Discs for Beginners guide, or browse our beginner-friendly discs.

A starter set can be a simple and budget-friendly way to cover the basic shots. Choosing discs individually gives you more control over the exact putter, midrange, driver, plastic, and weight you want.

If you are not sure what to choose, read our How to Choose Disc Golf Discs guide.

A straight midrange is often the best first throwing disc for a beginner. It is easier to control than a driver and gives clear feedback as you learn your release angle and form.

A putter is also important because it helps with short throws, putting, and control near the basket.

Most beginners do not need high-speed distance drivers right away. Faster drivers usually need more arm speed and cleaner form to fly properly.

Many new players get better results from putters, midranges, and fairway drivers before moving into faster distance drivers. For more detail, visit our Best Distance Drivers guide.

Many beginners do well with moderate weights. For drivers, something around the mid-160g to low-170g range can be easier to throw. Putters and midranges are often comfortable in the 170g to 175g range.

Weight is only one part of the decision. Disc speed, stability, plastic, and comfort matter too. For a deeper breakdown, read our disc golf disc weight guide.

The best plastic for beginners is usually whatever feels comfortable and secure in the hand. Grippy putter plastics are useful for putting, while durable premium plastics can be helpful for midranges and drivers.

For a deeper breakdown, read our Disc Plastic Guide.

Disc golf flight ratings use four numbers: speed, glide, turn, and fade. These numbers describe how fast the disc needs to be thrown, how well it stays in the air, how much it turns, and how strongly it finishes.

Read our full Flight Ratings Guide for a detailed explanation.

An understable disc is more likely to turn during the high-speed part of the flight. For beginners and slower arm speeds, understable discs can help create straighter flights and easier distance.

You can learn more in our Stable vs Understable Discs guide.

An overstable disc resists turning and finishes with stronger fade. Overstable discs are useful for wind, forehands, flex shots, and reliable finishing shots, but they can be harder for beginners to throw straight.

Putters are slower and best for short control. Midranges are useful for straight shots and learning form. Fairway drivers add controlled distance. Distance drivers are faster and are best once you have the arm speed to use them properly.

For a full breakdown, read How to Choose Disc Golf Discs.

Choose a putter that feels natural in your hand and releases cleanly. Most beginners should start with a neutral putter that feels comfortable for putting and short throws.

For more help, read our Best Putters for Beginners guide.

Neutral putters and straight midranges are usually the easiest discs to throw straight. They do not require as much speed as drivers and give better feedback while you learn.

Browse our midranges or beginner-friendly discs.

Keep the disc flat, release smoothly, and avoid throwing nose-up. A straight midrange can be useful because it shows form issues more clearly than a very overstable disc.

If you are still choosing discs, start with slower, neutral-to-understable options.

Most players start with backhand because it is common and useful on many shots. Forehand is a great skill to add later because it gives you more shot shapes and options around obstacles.

For driver selection, read our Backhand vs Forehand Distance Driver Guide.

If you throw right-hand backhand and your driver fades left early, the disc may be too fast or too overstable for your current arm speed. A slower fairway driver, understable driver, or straight midrange may give you better results.

Read our Flight Ratings Guide for more detail.

Beginners can start with three discs. Developing players may add more discs for different shot shapes, stability levels, and wind conditions. You do not need a large bag right away.

For a simple setup, read How to Build Your First Disc Golf Bag.

Product photos may show the mold, plastic, or general look, but disc and stamp colours can vary unless the product listing clearly shows an exact individual disc. Assorted options are labeled where applicable.

If you have a colour preference, leave a note at checkout and we will do our best to accommodate when available.

We do our best to ship the selected weight or listed weight range shown on the product page. If there is ever an issue with availability, we will contact you before making a substitution.

Often, yes. Restocks depend on supplier availability and demand. If you are looking for a specific mold, plastic, weight, or colour, use our Contact page and let us know what you are after.

We can try. Send us the disc mold, brand, plastic, weight, and colour preference through our Contact page. We cannot guarantee availability, but we are always interested in knowing what players want stocked.

Yes. When available, we carry Canadian-made disc golf options through our True North Discs collection.

Yes, CMDD ships within Canada through the online store. Review checkout for current shipping options, delivery methods, and order details.

Free shipping may be available when your order meets the current free-shipping threshold shown on the site. Check the announcement bar, cart, or checkout for the current offer details.

Most orders are processed as quickly as possible, typically within a few business days. Weather, holidays, supplier delays, or high-volume periods may add extra time.

When local pickup is available, it will appear as an option at checkout. You will receive an email once your order is ready for pickup.

For more local information, visit our Disc Golf in Maple Ridge page.

If your order has not shipped yet, contact us as soon as possible by replying to your order confirmation or using our Contact page. Include your order number so we can find it quickly.

At this time, CMDD is focused on Canadian orders. If you are outside Canada and want to ask about an order, use our Contact page.

Unthrown items in original condition may be eligible for return within the return window listed in our policy. Review the current Returns & Refunds Policy for full details.

Take photos of the packaging and damaged item, then contact us as soon as possible through our Contact page. Include your order number and a description of the issue.

If you believe a disc has a manufacturing defect, contact us with photos and your order number. We will review the issue and help determine the next step.

Thrown discs are generally not returnable because they are used sporting goods once thrown. Review the current Returns & Refunds Policy for complete details.

CMDD is based around Maple Ridge, BC and serves disc golf players across Canada through the online store.

For more local information, visit Disc Golf in Maple Ridge, Disc Golf in BC, or Disc Golf in Canada.

Use our Contact page, or reply to any order email. Include your order number if your question is about an existing order.

Yes. Send us a message with your skill level, throwing style, current discs, and what shot you are trying to improve. You can also start with our How to Choose Disc Golf Discs guide.