From high-speed games like Ultimate Frisbee to precision-focused sports like Disc Golf, every disc has unique features that make it perfect for its game.
Understanding the sizes, weights, and uses of these discs reveals how each one is optimized for its purpose—and sometimes, how they overlap between sports.
Flying Disc Dimensions and Their Sports
| Sport | Weight | Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Frisbee | 6.17 ounces (175 grams) | 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) |
| Disc Golf | 4.6–7.1 ounces (130–200 grams) | 8.3–8.7 inches (21–22 cm) |
| Freestyle Frisbee | 5.64 ounces (160 grams) | 10–10.5 inches (25.4–26.7 cm) |
| Guts | 3.88 ounces (110 grams) | 9–9.25 inches (22.9–23.5 cm) |
| Double Disc Court (DDC) | 3.88 ounces (110 grams) | 9–9.25 inches (22.9–23.5 cm) |
| Dog Disc | 3.17–4.58 ounces (90–130 grams) | 7–9.5 inches (17.8–24 cm) |
| Track & Field Discus | 2.2–4.4 pounds (1–2 kilograms) | 7–8.7 inches (17.8–22.1 cm) |
| KanJam | 5.93–6.17 ounces (168–175 grams) | 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) |
| Fricket (Cups) | 3.88–6.17 ounces (110–175 grams) | 9–11 inches (22.9–28 cm) |
| Durango Boot | 6.17 ounces (175 grams) | 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) |
| Frisbee Horseshoes | 3.88–6.17 ounces (110–175 grams) | 9–11 inches (22.9–28 cm) |
| Frisbee Tennis | 3.88–5.64 ounces (110–160 grams) | 10–11 inches (25.4–28 cm) |
| Goaltimate | 6.17 ounces (175 grams) | 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) |
| Discathon | 3.52–4.41 ounces (100–125 grams) | 8–10 inches (20.3–25.4 cm) |
| Hot Box | 6.17 ounces (175 grams) | 10.75 inches (27.3 cm) |
Ultimate Frisbee Disc
- Weight: 6.17 ounces (175 grams)
- Diameter: 10.75 inches (27.3 cm)
- Special Features: Made of durable plastic, these discs are designed for stability and grip, allowing for long, accurate throws and easy catching in fast-paced gameplay.
Disc Golf Discs
- Weight: 4.6–7.1 ounces (130–200 grams)
- Diameter: 8.3–8.7 inches (21–22 cm)
- Special Features: Smaller with a sharper rim compared to Ultimate discs, these discs are designed for control, speed, and accuracy. They come in three main types: drivers (for long distances), mid-range discs (for controlled shots), and putters (for short, precise throws).
Freestyle Frisbee Disc
- Weight: 5.64 ounces (160 grams)
- Diameter: 10–10.5 inches (25.4–26.7 cm)
- Special Features: Lighter and designed for tricks like spins and brushes. The slick surface helps reduce friction, making it ideal for freestyle maneuvers and advanced trick shots.
Guts Disc
- Weight: 3.88 ounces (110 grams)
- Diameter: 9–9.25 inches (22.9–23.5 cm)
- Special Features: Thin and light for high-speed throws, these discs are designed to fly fast and straight, making them perfect for the intense and fast-paced gameplay of Guts.
Double Disc Court (DDC) Disc
- Weight: 3.88 ounces (110 grams)
- Diameter: 9–9.25 inches (22.9–23.5 cm)
- Special Features: Similar to Guts discs, these discs are designed for speed and precision, making them ideal for the strategic and fast-paced gameplay of Double Disc Court.
Dog Disc
- Weight: 3.17–4.58 ounces (90–130 grams)
- Diameter: 7–9.5 inches (17.8–24 cm)
- Special Features: Made of soft plastic or rubber to protect dogs’ teeth and gums, these discs are durable, puncture-resistant, and designed for safe and fun play with dogs.
Track & Field Discus
- Weight: 2.2–4.4 pounds (1–2 kilograms)
- Diameter: 7–8.7 inches (17.8–22.1 cm)
- Special Features: Unlike flying discs, the discus is solid and features a metal rim. It is specifically designed for athletics competitions, focusing on power and precision during throws.
KanJam Disc
- Weight: 5.93–6.17 ounces (168–175 grams)
- Diameter: 10.5 inches (26.7 cm)
- Special Features: Similar to Ultimate discs, these discs are designed for stable flight and accuracy, making them ideal for both casual and competitive KanJam play.
Fricket (Cups) Disc
- Weight: 3.88–6.17 ounces (110–175 grams)
- Diameter: 9–11 inches (22.9–28 cm)
- Special Features: Adaptable to various disc types, Fricket often utilizes Ultimate or Guts-style discs, allowing flexibility in gameplay depending on player preference.
Durango Boot Disc
- Weight: 6.17 ounces (175 grams)
- Diameter: 10.75 inches (27.3 cm)
- Special Features: Typically uses standard Ultimate discs, making it a convenient and familiar choice for players of this informal and fun sport.
Frisbee Horseshoes Disc
- Weight: 3.88–6.17 ounces (110–175 grams)
- Diameter: 9–11 inches (22.9–28 cm)
- Special Features: A stable and balanced disc is ideal for accurately aiming at stakes, making this sport a fun and competitive variation of traditional horseshoes.
Frisbee Tennis Disc
- Weight: 3.88–5.64 ounces (110–160 grams)
- Diameter: 10–11 inches (25.4–28 cm)
- Special Features: Lighter and softer discs are designed to mimic the motion and rhythm of tennis volleys while ensuring safety and minimizing the risk of injury during play.
Goaltimate Disc
- Weight: 6.17 ounces (175 grams)
- Diameter: 10.75 inches (27.3 cm)
- Special Features: Goaltimate utilizes standard Ultimate discs, making them perfect for the fast-paced and dynamic goal-scoring action of this sport.
Discathon Disc
- Weight: 3.52–4.41 ounces (100–125 grams)
- Diameter: 8–10 inches (20.3–25.4 cm)
- Special Features: Designed to be lightweight and maneuverable, these discs excel in fast and accurate navigation through obstacle courses, making them ideal for the unique challenges of Discathon.
Hot Box Disc
- Weight: 6.17 ounces (175 grams)
- Diameter: 10.75 inches (27.3 cm)
- Special Features: Hot Box is played using standard Ultimate discs, but on a smaller field, offering a condensed and fast-paced version of the game.
Discs Compatible Across Sports
- Ultimate Frisbee and KanJam: Identical specifications; fully interchangeable.
- Guts and DDC: Both use 3.88 oz (110 g) discs and are interchangeable.
- Fricket, Frisbee Horseshoes, and Durango Boot: Adaptable to multiple disc types.
- Freestyle: Usable for casual Ultimate or light games but not ideal for competitive play.
Weight and Diameter Comparison
- Guts discs are the lightest, weighing just 3.88 oz (110 g), making them 2.29 oz (65 g) lighter than Ultimate discs.
- The Track & Field Discus (4.4 pounds or 70.55 ounces) is 66.67 ounces (1.89 kilograms) heavier than the Guts disc (3.88 ounces or 110 grams).
- The Ultimate Frisbee disc weighs 6.17 ounces (175 grams), while the Disc Golf disc can range between 4.6–7.1 ounces (130–200 grams). This means a Disc Golf disc can be up to 1.59 ounces (45 grams) lighter or 0.88 ounces (25 grams) heavier than an Ultimate Frisbee disc, depending on the type of Disc Golf disc used.
- The Guts disc and the Double Disc Court (DDC) disc are identical in weight, both measuring 3.88 ounces (110 grams).
- The Freestyle Frisbee disc weighs 5.64 ounces (160 grams), making it 0.53 ounces (15 grams) lighter than the Ultimate Frisbee disc, which weighs 6.17 ounces (175 grams).
- The Disc Golf discs have the smallest diameter, ranging from 8.3 to 8.7 inches (21 to 22 cm).
- The Ultimate Frisbee disc, Hot Box disc, Freestyle Frisbee disc, and Goaltimate disc are among the largest in diameter, with sizes up to 10.75 inches (27.3 cm).
- The Disc Golf disc is smaller by 2.45 inches (6.3 cm) in diameter than the Ultimate Frisbee disc.
- The Hot Box disc and the Ultimate Frisbee disc share the same diameter of 10.75 inches (27.3 cm).
- The Goaltimate disc, with a diameter of 10.75 inches (27.3 cm), is 1.5–1.75 inches (3.8–4.4 cm) larger than the Double Disc Court (DDC) disc.
Disc-based sports offer endless variety, whether you prefer tricks, precision, or competition. The right disc makes all the difference, but many can double up for casual play across sports.