Disc golf has become a worldwide sport and that is illustrated by disc manufacturers adding to the equipment available to players in a number of countries.
Among the companies is Aotearoa Flying Discs from New Zealand.
Aotearoa has produced a substantial line of discs, including the unique TE Moko.
The Moko disc is one of the most interesting and unique discs I have thrown. Aotearoa has produced the Moko as a transitional-style disc which is geared toward helping people used to tossing a disc around the backyard, or beach, get into disc golf. As a result the Moko is larger in diametre at 235 mm, than the more familiar golf discs, and weighs in at a beefy 185 grams. It also has a very deep rim, more like a casual flying disc.
I was never one to throw a flying disc for fun more than a few times, so the Moko was an anomaly for me. I never have gotten it to do much for me at Patrick Park Disc Golf Course.
That said, a tall bud of mine has used the Moko a few times, and he gets good results with very few games under his belt. He likes that it throws more like a play disc, something he is simply more familiar with.
For those who actively throw a disc for casual recreation, and are just starting disc golf the TE Moko might be an option to look at.
Also from Aotearoa are the Arcturus and Tui. Both these discs arrived with identical 169 gram weights.
The company website states the Arcturus is "an excellent fairway driver. Good for controlled up-shots and maintained anhyzer flight. (The) best choice for straight fairway shots and accurate turnover shots."
This is another disc which hasn't performed well for me, but it is the driver my wife uses exclusively. She likes that it stays straight. She doesn't get big distance with any disc, so wants it straight, rather than having it fade, which usually adds distance and tougher angles to her fairway shot. For a beginner the Arcturus is a definite consideration based on its flight pattern.
The Tui follows that first-time golfer theme. "Good first golf disc for players still developing their arms.
This disc can be used off the tee and to putt with as well.
(The) best choice for someone just starting out in Disc Golf," states the company website.
My wife would whole-heartedly agree. She uses the Tui as her fairway driver, the final shot laying up to the basket. It works pretty well for her.
In a pairing with the Arcturus the Tui can be a solid beginner disc.
Check out these discs in more detail at www.discgolf.co.nz
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