Discus Selection Guide

Best Discus To Buy

Pick the best discus to buy based on skill level and rim weight. The Throws Pro Discus Selection Guide will help you select the best competition discus.

Discus options for beginning to elite throwers with fast shipping.

Discus Rim Weight Explained

Rim Weight %	Flight Characteristics	Ideal For
60–69%	Slower spin, consistent throws	Developmental throwers
70–79%	Balanced spin rate with stability	Conference-level throwers
80–92%	Faster spin velocity, less stable	Advanced & elite competitors

What Is the Best Discus?

It Depends on the Thrower.

A developmental discus thrower would need a lower rim weight discus, such as the Thrower X Emerald 68% rim weight discus.

A more experienced discus thrower benefits from a higher rim weight discus, like the Polanik Carbon Gold.

There’s a common misconception that the most expensive discus or the one with the highest rim weight will automatically result in the farthest throw. That’s simply not true.

For Developmental Discus Throwers

What is the best discus for a high school thrower?

Lower rim weight discuses are ideal.

Why? Because beginners typically don’t have the release speed to generate enough spin on high-rim implements. A low rim weight discus spins slower, but is more stable and easier to control, leading to more consistent throws and better technique development.

The best discus for beginners is usually a low rim weight model, not the highest-end option.

Throws Pro has a great selection where you can buy a regulation discus for competition for beginning throwers. We offer throwing implements that are available now for quick delivery.

Best Discus Options 1 Kilo For Developmental Throwers

Best Discus Options High School Boys 1.6k For Developmental Throwers

Best Discus Options 2K For Developmental Throwers

For Advanced Discus Throwers

As technique, strength, and release speed improve, athletes can benefit from higher rim weight discuses. These discuses spin faster and maximize distance potential—but they demand a clean, confident release.

The best discus for advanced throwers typically features a higher rim weight to take advantage of faster rotational speed and a longer flight path.

At Throws Pro, you can buy a discus online with low shipping costs.

Best Discus Options 1 Kilo For Experienced Thrower

Best Discus Options High School Boys 1.6k For Experienced Throwers

Best Discus Options 2K For Experienced Throwers

We offer various discus colors for visibility, with different rims for grip options available for purchase. You can buy a discus online with low shipping costs at Throws Pro.

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