What are the disc golf throwing styles and what specific discs are best suited for each style?

There are several throwing styles in disc golf, each with its own techniques and specific discs suited to it. Below are some of the most common throwing styles and the discs suited to each:

1. Backhand Throw: This is the most common throwing style in disc golf, where the player holds the disc with the back of their hand facing backward and spins the disc toward their left side to generate speed and distance. Discs suitable for this style include high-speed drivers such as the Innova Destroyer , Latitude 64 Ballista , Discraft Force, and Dynamic Discs Trespass.

2. Forehand Throw: Also known as a flick throw, this style involves holding the disc with the front of your hand facing forward and spinning the disc toward your right side to generate speed and distance. Discs suitable for this style include high-speed drivers such as the Innova Firebird, Latitude 64 XXX, Discraft Nuke, and Dynamic Discs Enforcer.

3. Tomahawk Throw: This style of throwing involves holding the disc with the back of the hand facing forward and throwing the disc at a high vertical angle, causing the disc to spin backward in the air. Discs suitable for this style include midranges such as the Innova Gator , Latitude 64 Trident, Discraft Buzzz OS, and Dynamic Discs Justice.

4. Roller Throw: In this style of throwing, the player throws the disc at a low angle so that the disc rolls rather than flies. Discs suitable for this style include low-speed drivers such as the Innova Leopard, Latitude 64 River, Discraft Sting, and Dynamic Discs Escape.

5. Putting Release: This is the putting style for short shots close to the hole. Discs suitable for this style include putters such as the Innova Aviar, Latitude 64 Pure, Discraft Challenger, and Dynamic Discs Judge.

It is important to remember that choosing the right disc also depends on personal preference and the strength of each player's throw.