FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Flying Disc Vocabulary
Answer
ANHYZER refers to an angle of flight and/or release which results in the disc flying to the right when thrown with clockwise spin.
BACKHAND refers to a throw whereby arm motion first extends across the body, then pulls the disc back away to release and follow through. Opposite to SIDEARM throw.
FUSION refers to merging different elements into a union or melting together by heat.
HORK, HORKIN refers to an angle of flight and/or release which is dramatically exaggerated hyzer or anhyzer.
HYZER refers to an angle of flight and/or release which results in the disc flying to the left when thrown with clockwise spin.
OVERSTABLE refers to the un-balanced flight of a golf disc under forces from gravity, aerodynamics, inertia, rotation, etc., which results in a Hyzer flight.
PANCAKE refers to an angle of flight and/or release which results in the disc immediately traveling upside down, and may be used to 'slide' the disc on the ground toward the intended target.
PROFILE refers to the type of golf disc specified based on the shape and size: Putt & Approach golf discs are designed for hitting and sticking to chains. The plastic content may be softer to absorb energy and 'grab' the target. The sides are generally taller/wider for more surface friction on impact, which increases the stopping power. Mid Range golf discs are designed for special purposes, sacrificing distance for an alternative benefit such as accuracy, stability, and/or control.
Driver golf discs are designed for distance with less resistance to wind. The plastic content may be stiffer to hold the shape and minimize flex when power players snap the release.
Hi-Speed golf discs perform at a higher rate of revolutions per second. They may be smaller in diameter (22 cm. or less). The dome may be lower for less wind resistance. The disc will typically get farther down the fairway before settling into a natural flight path. This may improve accuracy and control before the disc begins to glide.
Lo-Speed golf discs perform at a lower rate of revolutions per second. They may be larger in diameter (greater than 22 cm.). The dome may be higher for more glide and proportioned for slower spin. The disc will typically settle into a natural flight path sooner. This may improve finesse after the disc begins to glide.
ROLLER refers to an angle of flight and/or release which results in the disc landing on its edge and continuing to move forward almost vertically on the ground plane.
SIDEARM refers to a throw whereby arm motion first extends away from the body, then pulls the disc across the body to release and follow through. Opposite to BACKHAND throw.
STABLE, STABILITY refers to the balanced flight of a golf disc under forces from gravity, aerodynamics, inertia, rotation, etc.
TOMOHAWK refers to an angle of flight and/or release which results in the disc traveling almost vertically at first, and eventually turning completely upside down before coming to rest.
TURNOVER refers to the un-balanced flight of a golf disc under forces from gravity, aerodynamics, inertia, rotation, etc.- characteristic of under stable golf discs.
UNDERSTABLE refers to the un-balanced flight of a golf disc under forces from gravity, aerodynamics, inertia, rotation, etc., which results in an Anhyzer flight.
BACKHAND refers to a throw whereby arm motion first extends across the body, then pulls the disc back away to release and follow through. Opposite to SIDEARM throw.
FUSION refers to merging different elements into a union or melting together by heat.
HORK, HORKIN refers to an angle of flight and/or release which is dramatically exaggerated hyzer or anhyzer.
HYZER refers to an angle of flight and/or release which results in the disc flying to the left when thrown with clockwise spin.
OVERSTABLE refers to the un-balanced flight of a golf disc under forces from gravity, aerodynamics, inertia, rotation, etc., which results in a Hyzer flight.
PANCAKE refers to an angle of flight and/or release which results in the disc immediately traveling upside down, and may be used to 'slide' the disc on the ground toward the intended target.
PROFILE refers to the type of golf disc specified based on the shape and size: Putt & Approach golf discs are designed for hitting and sticking to chains. The plastic content may be softer to absorb energy and 'grab' the target. The sides are generally taller/wider for more surface friction on impact, which increases the stopping power. Mid Range golf discs are designed for special purposes, sacrificing distance for an alternative benefit such as accuracy, stability, and/or control.
Driver golf discs are designed for distance with less resistance to wind. The plastic content may be stiffer to hold the shape and minimize flex when power players snap the release.
Hi-Speed golf discs perform at a higher rate of revolutions per second. They may be smaller in diameter (22 cm. or less). The dome may be lower for less wind resistance. The disc will typically get farther down the fairway before settling into a natural flight path. This may improve accuracy and control before the disc begins to glide.
Lo-Speed golf discs perform at a lower rate of revolutions per second. They may be larger in diameter (greater than 22 cm.). The dome may be higher for more glide and proportioned for slower spin. The disc will typically settle into a natural flight path sooner. This may improve finesse after the disc begins to glide.
ROLLER refers to an angle of flight and/or release which results in the disc landing on its edge and continuing to move forward almost vertically on the ground plane.
SIDEARM refers to a throw whereby arm motion first extends away from the body, then pulls the disc across the body to release and follow through. Opposite to BACKHAND throw.
STABLE, STABILITY refers to the balanced flight of a golf disc under forces from gravity, aerodynamics, inertia, rotation, etc.
TOMOHAWK refers to an angle of flight and/or release which results in the disc traveling almost vertically at first, and eventually turning completely upside down before coming to rest.
TURNOVER refers to the un-balanced flight of a golf disc under forces from gravity, aerodynamics, inertia, rotation, etc.- characteristic of under stable golf discs.
UNDERSTABLE refers to the un-balanced flight of a golf disc under forces from gravity, aerodynamics, inertia, rotation, etc., which results in an Anhyzer flight.