This post was designed for you to easily compare and understand all disc golf plastics. In it you will find comparisons to help you understand each disc golf manufacturer. To do this, we will compare to the well-known manufacturer Innova, so you can get a feel for each type of plastic before you make a purchase.
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Understanding Disc Golf Plastics – It Ain’t Easy!
Wait, doesn’t the title say that it is easy?
Yes, but I’m trying to empathize here! (I hope you do find it very easy to understand and I think you will!)
When I was first getting into disc golf, I can still remember the absolute mind jumble I felt when I was trying to figure out what disc to buy for myself. Then, once I finally decided on one, I had to decide which plastic.
And right back into the rabbit hole I dove!
To this day, I still get mixed up. With all the different manufacturers giving each blend of plastic a different name, and with each designed for a specific purpose, it’s a lot to sift through.
With that in mind, I created this post. This post is for my past self, my present self and my future self. It’s also for you!
In it, I am trying to give you (and me!) an understanding of each type of plastic. That way, you can have a basic, general understanding of what each plastic might be like.
To do this, we will compare each manufacturer’s plastic to the plastic produced by the most, in my humble opinion, well-known manufacturer.
I speak of Innova.
Comparing to Innova
You may disagree, but for me, using evidence I see online and anecdotal evidence in my life, Innova’s plastics are the most well-known plastics in the industry.
Usually, when someone asks, “What’s _________ plastic from _________ company like?” The answer usually comes out as a comparison to Innova.
“That’s kind of like Star plastic.” Or, “That’s like Champion only a little gummier.”
So, with that in mind, every manufacturer I’ve included will have a comparison to Innova, as best as I can.
But if by chance you are very new to disc golf (Welcome!) and you don’t know what Innova’s plastics are called or what they are like, here’s a quick run-through.
A Quick Innova Tutorial
Basically, in this post, I am trying to give you a comparison for Champion, Star, and Dx plastics. I also include a “midgrade” section and will highlight each other type of plastic I found as well in the “Other Notes” Section.
If, at any point, you want to go right to the source and read about what Innova says about their plastics, you can do that here.
But all of this means nothing if you don’t know what Innova’s plastics are like. So, here’s a very basic run-down of each plastic from Innova. In the comparison tables I give a little cheat-sheet (in parentheses) for each Innova plastic so you don’t have to scroll back up.
Here they are in order of appearance on the table.
Champion Plastic
Appearance: Clear and Translucent with a nice sheen.
Grip & Feel: Smooth but not very “grippy”.
Durability: Usually the highest durability. Lasts many hundreds of rounds.
Other: Usually the most stable of the plastics. Often used for drivers and mids.
Star Plastic
Appearance: Opaque, but still shinier than other plastic types.
Grip & Feel: This has a high grip and a tackier feel to it.
Durability: Still very durable (usually slightly less than Champion).
Other: A notch down in stability from Champion. Considered ‘Premium’. Usually the most expensive.
Dx Plastic
Appearance: Opaque and less shiny.
Grip & Feel: Usually a decent grip and, because it breaks in or seasons easily, it can often feel bumpy.
Durability: Durability is low. Hit a tree get a ding.
Other: This is a base plastic. It’s often used as a putter plastic that has good grip but won’t take a beating. It’s the least expensive.
In addition to outlining these three major plastic types, I will give some midgrade options and outline and explain any other names you might find on the plastics so you can have an understanding of what they mean as well.
But not all comparisons are perfect here! Let’s get into that next!
It’s Not Completely Apples to Apples!
I suppose this is somewhat of a disclaimer section.
Each company claims to have their own unique, innovative blends designed to give their golfers maximum performance on the course. Buy our plastics and give yourself the edge over your competitors.
You know the schtick.
And because of this, there are variations in plastics from different manufacturers and so these aren’t perfect apples to apples comparisons.
If you want to get into the weeds even more, each “run” of a disc can be different. A 2016 disc in the same plastic can also be different than the 2024 version.
So it goes. And because of this, I’m only trying to give you an idea for what a plastic is like so you aren’t completely in the dark. It’s what I would have wanted and I hope it helps!
Wait, What Makes YOU an Expert?
I won’t ever claim to be an expert!
However, I will say this: Very recently I have completed editing the entire website for Infinite Discs. That means I’ve looked at every disc and every plastic for every disc (as well as reviews).
While doing so, I took some notes and that’s where this post came from.
In addition, I have a whole lot more posts in the works that outline great discs for golfers that are looking for a specific traiit (glide, stability, speed, etc.) If this interests you, be sure to subscribe to my newsletter (No Spam. Usually one email every 2 months. Permanently enters you with a chance to win $50 gift cards to Infinite Discs.) Subscribe here.
But, despite having read up on every disc, I have not touched or thrown them all. So, I’m certain some these comparisons are imperfect. If you see anything that needs addressing, be sure to let me know in the comments!
Click & Go Table of Specific Manufacturers
Okay, now that we’ve laid the ground work, you can look through any number of ways. If you are looking to understand a specific disc golf manufacturer’s plastic, I suggest the table below.
It’s in ABC order.
Find the manufacturer you are looking for, click, go and compare!
The Actual Ordering of this Post
If you are just scrolling through and perusing, I tried to order these into 4 sections.
Figuring people would want to understand the plastics for the most popular disc golf companies first, I ranked each section, by perceived (by me) popularity.
The first section is what I deem to be the big 5 in popularity (including Innova) and each section trickles down in popularity to the fourth section which is just all the rest of the companies.
Each of the sections is still in ABC order and I hope you find it useful!
Let’s begin with “The Big 5!”
The Current Big 5 Manufacturers
Including Innova, these other 4 manufacturers in ABC order, Discraft, Dynamic Discs, Latitude 64, and MVP (including Axiom and Streamline) are probably the most used/purchased disc golf manufacturers.
For this reason, I will feature them first. Afterwards I will group disc manufacturers by their “popularity” in the disc golf industry, as perceived by me. If you disagree with my weighting system, feel free to contact me or let me know in the comments!
Discraft
The Discraft official plastics page can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discraft | Z-Line | ESP | Pro-D | Jawbreaker (for putting) |
Other Discraft Notes: Glo = Glow; FLX=Flexible; Midnight = black; CryZtal=clearer Z-line; BigZFLX is grippier Z-Line.
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Dynamic Discs
The Dynamic Discs official plastic page can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Discs | Lucid | Fuzion | Prime |
Other Dynamic Discs Notes: Moonshine = Glow; BioFuzion = Recycled Fuzion; Lucid Ice = Clearer Lucid; Classic = old school; Lucid Air=lighter Lucid with air bubbles; Dyemax = colorful image on a white background; Burst = Swirly Tie-Dye style.
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Latitude 64
Latitude 64’s official plastic page can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude 64 | Opto | Gold | Retro | Zero (good for putting) |
Other Latitude 64 Notes: Moonshine = Glow Frost Line; BioGold = Recycled Gold; Frost Line = Grippy in Cold Weather; Retro = old school; Dyemax = colorful image on a white background; Opto Air=lighter Opto with air bubbles; Zero comes in various hardness ranges.
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MVP/Axiom/Streamline
Special Note: These 3 Companies (MVP, Axiom and Streamline) are all made under the MVP umbrella. MVP and Axiom both use the patented GYRO technology with a the double mold for increased revolutions. Streamline, on the other hand, uses the classic single mold technology. Plastic Names are the same however.
The official MVP plastics page can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MVP, Axiom, and Streamline | Proton | Neutron | Electron (Durability+) | Electron (good for putting) |
Other MVP/Axiom/Streamline Notes: Fission uses microbubbles; Eclipse 2.0 = Glow; R2 Neutron = recycled Neutron; Plasma has a Neutron feel with extra shine and allows for varying amounts of dome; Electron comes in varying hardness blends.
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Disc Golf Manufacturer Major Players
This grouping features some seriously major manufactuers in the industry, but, in my estimation, are a small step down from the Big 5 above.
This group includes (in ABC order) Discmania, DGA, Gateway, Infinite Discs, Kastaplast, Lone Star, Prodigy and Westside!
Discmania
The official Discmania plastics page can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discmania | C-Line | S-Line | Active Baseline and D-Line | Exo and X-Line (good for putting) |
Other Discmania Notes: Active Premium Glow = High Durability Glow, D-Line comes in varying hardness and glow; X-line is a more durable D-Line. P-line is a midgrade similar to Innova Pro.
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DGA
DGA’s official information on their plastics can be found here (scroll down past the flight chart).
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGA | SP Line | Pro Line | D-Line | Signature Line (rubbery; for putting) |
Other DGA Notes: Stone is a durable midgrade that is still used on putters; Pro Line Flex is DGA’s all-weather Pro Line that offers more grip and flex. Midnight Glow is a durable blend that glows in the dark; Granite is a limited edition blend with colorful swirls good grip and good durability; Ice is a mix of durability and flexibility.
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Gateway
Gateway’s official plastics page can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway | Diamond | Platinum | Firm (Durable baseline) | Soft, SS, SSS and SSSS (for putting) |
Other Gateway Notes: Each ‘S’ in the Soft Series for putting gets softer up to SSSS (very soft); Sure Grip is for cold/wet conditions; Eraser is firm and feels like a pencil eraser; Cobalt is blue with usually more dome/glide; Hemp has hemp and recycled rubber additives for a more eco-friendly disc: Nylon, Lunar, Money and others all have additives for grip/durability and can be found on their official plastics page.
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Infinite Discs
Infinite Discs are produced by Innova, so they have many direct comparisons. However, if you would like to see how Infinite compares them, you can read about it here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinite Discs | C-Blend | S-Blend | D-Blend | I-Blend (durable, softer, affordable) |
Other Infinite Notes: G-Blend is like GStar and good for cold weather; Luster=Shinier C-Blend; Gummy = More flexible, grippier C-Blend; Concrete = mix of Metal flake and Luster C-Blend
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Kastaplast
Kastaplast has a reputation for high-quality plastics that don’t translate directly to some of the other manufacturers. Some say that you just have to experience Kastaplast to understand, but here is a link to their explanations.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kastaplast | No Equivalent | K1 (comes in glow) | K3 (More midgrade) | K3 (durable, grippy,) |
Other Kastaplast Notes: K1 Soft (formerly K2) is like more flexible, grippier K1; K3 Hard = Stiffer K3.
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Lone Star Disc
Lone Star is another company that doesn’t play exactly by the rules! I tried my best to put them in boxes but for a better explanation, go right to the source found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star | Charlie or Founders (not as common) | Alpha and Bravo (softer/grippier) | Victors 1 and 2 (grippy, grabs chains, floats!) | Delta 1 and Delta 2 (Delta 2 is stiffer) |
Other Lone Star Notes: The best comparison to Bravo I know is Discraft’s ESP FLX (Flexible+) Founders = Metal Flake + Supports Pros; Lima = Light-weight, flexible, grippy, and a touch less durable. Glow = Bravo that glows (basically).
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Prodigy
Prodigy’s explanation of their plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prodigy | 400 (Gummier Champ) 400G (durable+) | 750 + 750G (Each firmer than star, both durable) | 200 & 300 (300 often for putting) | 350 (affordable, grips in wet) |
Other Prodigy Notes: 350G = firmer 350 (both grip well in wet conditions); Prodigy Air = 400 with air bubbles; I see 500 Compared to GStar (It’s a nice balance of flex, grip and durability).
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Westside
A good explanation of Westside’s plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Discs | VIP | Tournament | Origio | BT (comes in hardness levels) |
Other Westside Notes: VIP Air = Light w/ bubbles; VIP Ice is more lustrous; Moonshine = Glow; Burst = Tie-Dye swirl; Hybrid is less common and blends Tournament and VIP.
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More Top Brands
The next brands are still big players in the disc golf world. They are either up and comers (at the time of this post) or firmly established in the disc golf world.
This grouping will include: Clash, Legacy, Mint, Prodiscus, RPM, Thought Space Athletics, and Yikun
Clash Discs
A good explanation of Clash’s plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clash Discs | Sunny | Steady | N/A | Hardy & Softy (For Putters) |
Other Clash Notes: These are premium plastics. Clash had me do a review of some of their discs that you can find here.
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Legacy
A good explanation of Legacy’s plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | Pinnacle | Icon | Excel | Protege & Gravity (Gravity is softer) |
Other Legacy Notes: Honey Bee Pinnacle is grippier, more durable, and more stable. Legend is slightly grippier, more durable and more lustrous than Pinnacle.
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Mint Discs
A good explanation of Mint’s plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Discs | Eternal | Apex | N/A | Royal (Putter Plastic) |
Other Mint Discs Notes: Sublime is less common and typically used for tournaments, but is a good mix of grip, durability, and sheen. Nocturnal = Glow Eternal
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Prodiscus
A good explanation of Prodiscus’s plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prodiscus | Premium (but Gummier) | Ultrium | Basic (For Putters, Grip+) | N/A |
Other Prodiscus Notes: Basic Hard is slightly more durable and stiffer than Basic.
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RPM Discs
A good explanation of RPM’s plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM | Cosmic | Atomic | Strata | Magma (Varying Hardness) |
Other RPM Notes: RPM Glow is slightly softer than Atomic and has added grip and glow.
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Thought Space Athletics (TSA)
A good explanation of TSA’s plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSA | Ethos | Aura | N/A | Nerve (for putters) |
Other TSA Notes: UV Reactive turns from white to slightly purple in UV light; Ethereal is a premium blend of high durability and great grip; TSA Glow = Ethos that glows; Nebula describes a tie-dye-like burst of color.
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Yikun-Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yikun | Phoenix Line | Dragon Line | Tiger | Nature Line |
Other Yikun Notes: Phoenix Star has extra sparkles and is gummier. Nature Line is a midgrade with sawdust in it. Soflex is soft, grippy, flexible plastic that minimizes rolling.
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Plastics for All The Rest!
Enough of this “popularity contest” right?
Here are plastic comparisons for all the rest of the discs in ABC Order starting with, well, ABC!
ABC Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC | Gold | Platinum | Bronze (for putters) | N/A |
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Above Ground Level (AGL)
A great explanation of AGL’s plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Level (AGL) | Alpine | N/A | Woodland (for putters) | N/A |
Other AGL Notes: Metal Flake Alpine or Lichen has shiny metal flakes in it; Woodland Glow is available in some discs; Hemp has hemp; Tundra has nylon; Polar is very grippy; Boreal is very flexible; Cobalt is blue with usually more dome/glide.
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Alfa Discs
A great explanation of Alfa’s plastics can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alfa Discs | Crystal Durable & Grippy | Chrome | N/A | Copper (for putters) |
Other Alfa Notes: Signature Chrome is like Crystal but opaque; Alfa Glow is closest to Champion feel but obviously glows.
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Birdie Disc Golf Supply
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdie | “Infinity” | Premium | Base Blend (comes in soft) | N/A |
Other Birdie Notes: Premium comes in “swirly” as well; Color Glow is their Premium that glows; Color Glow TS is the same as Color Glow but is a signature series and supports a pro.
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Black Zombie
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Zombie | BZ Diamond | Toxic | N/A | N/A |
Other Black Zombie Notes: At the time of this post (8/23) Black Zombie did not yet have a putter available on Infinite. When this occurs there will probably be a base plastic available.
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Cheengz
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheengz | N/A | Cheengz Premium | N/A | I-Plaztic |
Other Cheengz Notes: The I-Plaztic has a “subtle ripple pattern for texture on the flight plate” according to Infinite. Cheengz Lite is a light-weight plastic at a lower cost.
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Crosslap Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosslap Discs | Maximum | Platinum | Advanced (comes in soft) | N/A |
Other Crosslap Notes: Advanded Grip is the base plastic with higher grip; Platinum Plus is marketed as a special blend of Maximum and Platinum that’s perfect for distance drivers.
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Daredevil
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daredevil | High Performance | Ultra Performance | N/A | Grip Performance (all weather grip) |
Other Daredevil Notes: Flex Performance is a grippy, opaque plastic that is flexible and also comparable to Star. Elastic performance is so flexible it bends and reduces roll-aways; Extra Grip Performance is a firmer rubber blend for higher grip and good durability.
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Dino Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dino Discs (most are light and float in water) | Volcanic | Egg Shell | Feather | Ancient (soft,grippy, egg shell for putting) |
Other Dino Discs Notes: Color Shift Glow turns purple in the sun & glows in the dark! Moss is a grippy blend that is good in wet weather.
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Divergent Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divergent Discs | MaxLife | MaxFlex | MaxValue | StayPut (soft, flexible, low ground play) |
Other Divergent Notes: Stayput comes in Glow (glows in dark) and UV (changes color in sun); MaxFlex also provides minimal ground play and added grip in cold/wet weather.
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Doomsday Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doomsday Discs | Toxic Waste | Survival | Ration | N/A |
Other Doomsday Plastic Notes: Biohazard Radioactive = Glow Toxic Waste; Abduction is higher grip and flexibility used for drivers and mids; Collapse is durable yet flexible and “collapses” on impact; Weapons Grade is a base putter plastic; Ignition is another durable, opaque plastic with good grip.
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Eurodisc
Eurodisc specializes in bio-plastics and has info on their plastics that can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurodisc | N/A | Selection | SQU | N/A |
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EV-7
EV-7 specializes in putters and has info on their plastics that can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV-7 | N/A | OG Premium | N/A | OG Base,Soft, Medium, & Firm |
Other EV-7 Notes: OG Glow is Premium plastic that glows; OG Signature supports pros.
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Finish Line Discs
Finish Line gives info on their plastics that can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finish Line | Composite | Forged | N/A | N/A |
Other Finish Line Notes: Signature supports the pros.
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Fourth Circle Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Circle | Iron | Ekka | N/A | N/A |
Other Fourth Circle Notes: Ex is similar to Ekka as well and a touch less durable.
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Full Turn
Full Turn gives info on their plastics that can be found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Turn | Priority | Express | Ground | N/A |
Other Full Turn Notes: N/A
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Goliath Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliath | Oasis | N/A | OT | N/A |
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Guru / Sune Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru/Sune | Glacier Line or C-Plastic | Polar Line* | S-Plastic or D-Plastic | Icicle (for all weather) |
Other Guru/Sune Notes: Safety line is designed for children. It’s light and soft and floats in water; Aurora Line comes with metal flakes. *Polar line is not as durable as Star and is only available for the disc “Flow Motion.”
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Hooligan Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooligan | N/A | Alpha + Alpha Flex | N/A | Putters come in Hard and Soft |
Other Hooligan Notes: Alpha Flex is a more flexible version of Alpha (Sometimes called “Beta”)
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Jester Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jester | N/A | Taffy & Radiant Taffy | N/A | Touch Plastic (for putting) |
Other Jester Notes: Radiant Taffy, sometimes called “Shimmer,” is slightly more lustrous and durable.
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Kestrel
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kestrel | Kestrel Premium | N/A | Kestrel Basic | N/A |
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Launch Disc Golf
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | N/A | Alpha | Omega (putters/midranges) | N/A |
Other Launch Disc Golf Notes: Launch Safefly is a floppy, soft blend that limits roll-aways; Omega Glow is their base Omega plastic that glows in the dark. Alpha Glow is the Alpha blend that glows.
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Loft Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft | N/A | Alpha-Solid | N/A | Beta-Solid (For Putters) |
Other Loft Disc Golf Notes: Supernova is alpha-solid with a decorative design; Gamma-Solid, also just called “Glow”, is their premium alpha-solid plastic that glows in the dark.
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Millenium
Millenium gives info on their plastics that can be found here. Note: You can also find Hyzerbomb plastic information on the same page.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millenium | Quantum | Sirius | Delta (DT) | Standard |
Other Millenium Notes: Quantum Zero-G = Quantum with air bubbles; Lunar = Glow; Supersoft is a soft chain-grabbing putter blend. ET stands for “Extra Tough” and is a grippy midgrade.
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Momentum Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Momentum | N/A | Prominent Line | N/A | Eminent Stiff (for putters) |
Other Momentum Notes: This Company has changed ownership and the plastics above represent their new line. The Prominent Medium is from the old ownership and more closely resembled Champion.
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Obsidian Discs
Obsidian has a page of discs that also explains their plastics (click on the disc) found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | N/A | H9 | N/A | G7 |
Other Obsidian Notes: H9, Obsidian notes, is a great plastic for dyeing.
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Osuma Disc
Osuma has a page of discs that also explains their plastics (click on the disc) found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osuma | Pure-Premium | Sleek-Ultrium | Bare-Basic | N/A |
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Pie Pan Discs
Pie Pan has a page of discs that also explains their plastics (go to “discs” section) found here.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pie Pan | Cherry | Baker’s Blend* | N/A | Butter Line (for putters) |
Other Pie Pan Notes: Glow Butter Line is their midgrade putter plastic that glows in the dark; Eggs Out refers to their X-out discs; *Baker’s Blend is less durable than typical Star plastic.
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Premier Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier | N/A | Alpha Premier | Base Echo | N/A |
Other Premier Notes: “NO-GOES” are what they call their x-outs.
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Reptilian Disc Golf
Reptilian has a page that explains their plastics and can be found here. *Reptilian is under the Gateway umbrella.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reptilian | Amber | Armor | Tarpit (for putting) | Fossil (also for putting) |
Other Reptilian Notes: RDG Armor is durable, translucent and grippy for all weather conditions; Fossil comes in different levels of flexibility. Chalk RFF is a putter plastic that is “Really Freakin’ Flexible”! Tarpit Superglow is their base plastic that glows in the dark.
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Skyquest
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyquest | N/A | Skyquest Premium | N/A | N/A |
Other Skyquest Notes: As far as I could tell, Skyquest’s discs only come in their Skyquest Premium plastic which is an extremely durable but also grippy blend.
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Storm Disc Golf
Storm Discs is also under the Gateway umbrella and uses similar plastics.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm | Category 3 (Gway Diamond) | Category 2 (Gway Evolution) | N/A | Category 1 (for putting) |
Other Storm Notes: Category 3X is an even more durable version of Category 3. Category 1 comes in different firmness levels (firm, medium, soft) as well as Hemp and Glow.
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Terminal Velocity Discs
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal Velocity | Glass | Mica | N/A | Granite ( for putting) |
Other Terminal Velocity Notes: Calcite Glow is a premium blend with good grip that glows; Granite Glow is the midgrade putter blend that glows. Note: I don’t see a glow-free Granite.
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Trash Panda
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trash Panda | N/A | Premium | Basic (for putting) | N/A |
Other Trash Panda Notes: Both plastic blends are made from 100% recycled plastic!
I wrote a post on them for your reading pleasure named The Making of Trash Panda Disc Golf!
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Viking Discs
On Viking’s homepage, under the “discs” section of the menu, if you look all the way to the right you will see links to the various plastics.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking | Storm | Armor | Ground | Ground (for putting) |
Other Viking Notes: Fire has built-in LED lights for night golf; Viking Air is Storm with air bubbles for lighter weights; Warpaint describes an Armor disc with an image on it. Ground is good for all weather conditions.
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Wild Discs
On Wild’s Discs’ page, you can click on each disc in a specific plastic and scroll down on the page to read more about each plastic.
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Discs | Ozone | Lava | Quicksand (for putting) | Landslide |
Other Wild Discs Notes: Nuclear is their premium plastic that glows in the dark. Meteor blend is ozone with metal flakes. Lava Flare is decorative Lava with swirls.
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Wing It Disc Golf
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing It | Lift * (a mix of both) | Lift * (a mix of both) | N/A | N/A |
Other Wing It Notes: Lift appears to be a grippy mixture of both Champion and Star. If pressed, I would say it’s closer to Star. Note: Lava is the only blend I found for Wing It so far…
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XCom
| Innova | Champion (clear, durable+) | Star (durable, grippy) | Dx (Baseline, least $) | Midgrade (slightly durable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XCom | U-Line Durable | XCom Premium * | XCom Basic | N/A |
Other XCom Notes: XCom Premium appears to come only in Glow making it grippier and more flexible than their Durable Blend.
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Disc Golf Plastic Comparisons-In Summary!
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As we’ve already stated, not all plastics are the same. But I find it helpful to at least be in the same ballpark when it comes to comparing.
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Is this a continuously updated post? It’s great information, and I appreciate this links to the manufacturer databases for plastic, but this information is so often changing and being added to, and this is the easiest place I’ve found to get relevant plastic type data.
Hi Drew,
We’re glad you found it helpful. That’s what we aim to do! In terms of continual updating, we tried to do it in one fell swoop and knock out all of the relevant plastics at once and have not updated it since. However, if you or others find any must-adds please feel free to pass them along and we’ll update. We’ll also be on the lookout! Thanks for checking in and be well!