{"product_id":"discus-polanik-steel-carbon-1-6k","title":"Polanik Steel Carbon Discus | Steel Rim | Elite Competition | 1.6k","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolanik Steel Carbon Discus | Steel Rim | Elite Competition | 1.6k\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePolanik Steel Carbon Discus\u003c\/strong\u003e is elite competition equipment built for high school boys throwing at the state and national level. Built with \u003cstrong\u003ethin, rigid carbon fiber side plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003egalvanized steel rim\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel central plate\u003c\/strong\u003e for maximum weight concentration at the edge, with rim weights ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e83% to 85%\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeets NFHS specifications. Fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Discus Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Carbon 1.6k ($375):\u003c\/strong\u003e High school boys elite competition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother 1.6k option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefer a brass rim? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/discus-polanik-carbon-gold\"\u003ePolanik Gold Carbon 1.6k discus\u003c\/a\u003e. Same 83% to 85% rim weight and same $375 price, with a brass rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f7fb; border-left: 4px solid #1a73e8; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoach Cappos Recommends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Polanik Steel Carbon gives a high school boy the same 83% to 85% rim weight you get from Polanik's top carbon discus, with a galvanized steel rim that stands up to daily throwing. The carbon plates are thin and stiff, so more of the 1.6 kilos sits out at the rim where it belongs. For an athlete with a fast, clean release, this discus rewards good technique with real distance.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%; vertical-align: middle; padding-right: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8753\/5661\/files\/cappos-recommends.png\" alt=\"Coach Scott Cappos\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; object-fit: cover; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoach Scott Cappos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Ten Coach for 25 Years\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of Iowa\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of Nebraska\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8f0; border-left: 4px solid #d4862e; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 6px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat customers are saying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Incredible selection of equipment. Scott is helpful, responsive, knowledgeable and more importantly honest!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555;\"\u003e— K.K., verified ThrowsPro customer (one of 300+ five-star reviews)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscus Key Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galvanized steel. Corrosion resistant and durable for daily training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRim Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83% to 85%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight carbon fiber, very rigid and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, 52.7 mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 kilos (tolerance +5 g to +25 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210 mm (±1 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets NFHS specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships in 1 to 2 business days from U.S. warehouse when in stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscus FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the Steel Carbon compare to the Polanik Gold Carbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Both use carbon fiber plates and both carry 83% to 85% rim weight. The difference is feel. The Steel Carbon's galvanized steel rim has a traditional firm feel. The Gold Carbon's brass rim has an excellent feel with a secure grip right out of the box. Pick the feel your thrower prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Who should throw a 1.6k discus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 1.6 kilo discus is the standard competition weight for high school boys in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fast does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: In-stock orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from our U.S. warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polanik","offers":[{"title":"Steel Carbon 1.6k","offer_id":67517677797421,"sku":"Polanik-Steel-Carbon-Discus-1.6k","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8753\/5661\/files\/500_500_productGfx_5190.jpg?v=1789145753","url":"https:\/\/www.throwspro.com\/products\/discus-polanik-steel-carbon-1-6k","provider":"Throws Pro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}