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  1. For the strongest disc golf throws, it’s all in the thumbs

    Oct 23, 2024 · When Zachary Lindsey, a physicist at Berry College in Georgia, decided to run an experiment on how to get the best speed and torque while playing disc golf (aka Frisbee golf), he …

  2. In order to explain the physics of flying discs, we will first review some basics that we will need in our discussions. The two major ideas are (using terms from popular science) “Gyroscopic Inertia” and …

  3. The Science of Disc Golf: Understanding Disc Dynamics

    Sep 8, 2023 · From the forces of lift, drag, and spin to unique disc shapes and materials, we cover it all. Arm yourself with this knowledge, and you won't just play the game; you'll understand it on a whole …

  4. In disc golf, there are three main categories of discs: putters, mid-range, and drivers. They are all meant to be thrown at different speeds and are designed aerodynamically to do so.

  5. Disc golf trajectory modelling combining computational fluid …

    Nov 16, 2022 · A methodology is presented that combines computational fluid dynamics to obtain the aerodynamic coefficients for a given disc shape, with rigid body dynamics to simulate the disc golf flight.

  6. Disc Golf Guide: The Science of Flight

    Nov 10, 2023 · It covers everything you need to know about the basics—and a few not-so-basics—of disc golf. We’ve covered the history of disc golf, the anatomy of disc golf discs, flight numbers, …

  7. The Physics of Disc Golf | Understanding the Forces at Play

    May 27, 2023 · Explore the physics of all of the disc golf discs and learn how to utilize these principles to enhance your game.

  8. How Physics Applies to Disc Golf - Off the Chains · Disc Store

    Feb 11, 2025 · Their flexibility allows them to absorb and redistribute the disc's energy efficiently, while their weight prevents excessive swinging that could cause a disc to escape. Once the chains absorb …

  9. The Surprising Mathematics of Disc Golf Flight Paths

    Jul 28, 2025 · The flight path of your disc golf throws is shaped by fascinating mathematics involving aerodynamics, physics, and geometry. When you throw, forces like lift, drag, and spin interact based …

  10. Flight School: Mastering the Physics of Disc Golf

    Dec 2, 2023 · Learn the aerodynamics secrets that govern disc golf flight. Master spin, lift, drag, disc materials, and environmental factors to unlock precise control over your shots.