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Bestsellers: A Retailer's Buying Guide
The basics of ordering golf discs

If you are ordering golf discs for your retail business but aren't familiar with disc golf, you might be feeling like a freshman in a quantum physics class. No worries, we're here to help.

The important thing to understand is that golf discs are like clubs to a ball golfer: each is intended for different shots and course challenges. Therefore you will appeal to more players when you are able to offer them a wider selection to choose from.

RELATED LEARNING: If you would like to learn about stability ratings and other player concerns, head over to our guide to disc selection for new players, then come back here. Otherwise, read on.


Three classes of golf disc: driver, midrange and putter

Regardless of how large or small your inventory plans are, you'll want to offer options in each of these categories: Driver, Midrange and Putter.

Hot tip: Have plenty of drivers in stock! These discs fly the farthest, and are therefore the easiest to lose and need replacing.


Plastic variations

In addition to classes and models, you'll need to think about plastic lines. Sometimes a particular model is only available in one plastic, but others may have as many as six plastic variations to choose from. How to pick?

Once again, the wider your selection, the wider your customer appeal. Some buyers want the lowest price, others look for the best quality, still others will choose based solely on visual appeal and will snap up Glo and Fly Dye models. Give them a good mix for best results.


The no brainer: pre packaged sets

If you're in a general retail environment with no disc golf courses nearby, your best seller will likely be one of our retail sets.

The standard set includes a driver, a midrange and a putter.

The deluxe set includes two drivers, one midrange and one putter, plus a disc golf carry bag.

Disc models, colors and plastics vary in each, but will always be appropriate for beginners.


Must have accessories: UltraStar, Bags

When planning a wholesale disc golf purchase, buyers often forget about Discraft's best seller of all time: the 175 gram UltraStar ultimate disc. Lots of customers will grab one to use for Ultimate or as a recreational catch disc, and give your store disc sports cred. Disc golf bags are the number one disc golf accessory.


hall of fame bestsellers
If you are limiting your number of models, these are your top choices, in order.
Disc: Class: Comments:
Buzzz midrange World's most popular golf disc. Hugely popular with all skill levels.
Nuke driver The fastest selling disc in Discraft history. Best distance.
Challenger putter The top putter for experienced players.
Soft Magnet putter Our flagship putter. Excellent grip.
Nuke SS driver Nuke distance, but easier to throw. For less experienced players.
Avenger SS driver Very popular with new players. For long distance and trick shots.
     
bestselling drivers
Disc: Class: Comments:
Nuke driver The fastest selling disc in Discraft history. Best distance.
Crank driver Hot driver released in 2013, easy to throw for most players.
Mantis driver Huge distance for the average player.
Nuke SS driver Nuke distance, but easier to throw. For less experienced players.
Avenger SS driver Very popular with new players. For long distances and trick shots.
Stalker driver 2009 driver of the year.
Surge driver Experienced players love Surge.
Zombee driver Like a Buzzz that flies farther.
XL driver Former world distance record holder.
Predator driver Most popular driver for windy conditions.
     
bestselling midrange discs
Disc: Class: Comments:
Buzzz midrange World's most popular golf disc. Hugely popular with all skill levels.
Comet midrange Extremely versitile golf disc.
Wasp midrange Good in the wind.
Meteor midrange Understable midrange.
Hornet midrange Part of the Killer Bee family of discs.
Buzzz SS midrange Easier-to-throw companion to Buzzz.
Drone midrange Can tackle high winds.
     
bestselling putters
A note on putters: The top four models come in two different versions: standard (aka 'hard') and soft. A mix of each is highly recommended.
Disc: Class: Comments:
Challenger putter The top putter for experienced players.
Magnet putter Our flagship putter.
Banger-GT putter A unique look and feel.
Focus putter Solid performance and grip.
Soft APX putter Popular with newer players.
Zone putter For windy conditions.
Ringer putter Popular with experienced players.
     


If you have additional questions, we've got answers! We can also make recommendations based on your individual needs.


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