![]() Nate tends to gravitate toward more overstable discs and higher speeds instead of understable discs for his forehand throws and that’s a pretty common trend for most sidearm throwers. For max distance on his sidearms, however, Nate will still reach for one of his more stable Star Destroyers that he can throw for full power. ![]() He will also pack an Orc when he plays wooded disc golf courses because he likes the specific lines he can shape with it. Whether he needs max distance or he wants to shape a shot down a tight fairway, his backhand needs are covered.įor his forehand shots, Nate of course has his Signature Tour Series Firebird (aka the “Sexybird”), XCaliber and Rat. For his backhand shots, he bags multiple Destroyers, a Big Jerm Thunderbird, Dart, Mako3 and a few other molds that allow him to throw different distances and shot shapes. Innova Star Team Captain, Nate Sexton, is a good example of this. Then, there may be some discs that can be utilized both ways, depending on what they encounter on the golf course. They will have some disc golf discs that they only throw backhand and some that they only throw forehand. ![]() Most players who do throw a healthy balance of forehand and backhands are likely to carry different discs for each type of shot. Still, there are some general rules of thumb you can use to build a balanced bag. It’s all about getting out there and trying different discs to see which suit your skill level, arm speed and throwing form. What works for someone else may not work for you and vice versa. If you do throw both backhand throws and forehand throws regularly, then the question becomes what kind of discs should be in your bag? Of course, as we’ve said many times, disc selection will largely come down to personal preference. Whether it’s distance drives, carefully shaped fairway shots or touchy little upshots, it’s certainly beneficial to have different backhands and sidearm throws in your arsenal. Most players these days are looking to have the ability to throw both backhands and forehands.
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