What Approach Disc Should YOU Throw?

[@beastmodegym4170]

I’m loving the 1950s instructional vibe with the narration.

[@morkas86]

i love my Järn from KastaPlast!

[@jasonfogel2780]

Anvil, Saviour, and Culprit are also great OS approach discs. I have too many. Currently bagging VIP Anvil, Elasto Anvil, and SockiSlammer.

[@danielbernier6172]

I bag the Anvil. As a predominantly forehand player, it gives me the feel of a fairway driver with the control and distance of a midrange.

[@seano1625]

I didn't believe in Innova's ability to make a zone, but the toro is really sick

[@emilkihlberg4236]

Wait til you order online and get a domey one😎 Straight back to z zones👌🏻

[@sammyboyyy]

I played a tournament in MN and a Toro was in my player pack. Love that disc!

[@marlinbriggs67]

Way more overs table on a backhand money on a forehand once u beat it in tho not sure i see the comparison with the zone besides its an approach disc

[@Para31mtl]

Love your calm and analytic way of talking about the discs, please continue to do so it is both informative and interesting.

[@LearyTheCablGiDiscGolf]

I personally rock with the tactic because I like the deeper rim for flicks and backhands. Os approach discs mostly come down to feel

[@tydumeproductions]

This made me want to try the harp. I love the zone too much to try the toro because I know I’d love it

[@JarhH3adM19]

I really like the A2 from prodigy. Super over stable disc and super reliable/predictable.

[@Sanfordtime]

A2 and A3 are my approach discs

[@markfranciscy4464]

A2 and A1. Absolutely love these disc. No other molds like them.

[@truce11]

like this format going over the nuances between each disc

[@coltonfritz]

Love A2 &3. Very shallow and comfortable for me. Very overstable and slow to beat in in 750g

[@j_menne]

A3 is goated

[@tckrb]

I love the toro! It feels a lot like a zone but with a pretty different fade “shape” and you can’t beat that Innova plastic imo. The extra stability makes it pair perfectly my A5 too

[@ApplesRgud]

I agree it has way less glide than a zone works better for my game.

[@paulebell]

The combination of the Kastaplast Jarn and Divergent Discs Golem has been my go to combo lately.

[@ianlisowski7001]

Jarn reminds me of the peppermint, would do you think?

[@paulebell]

Similar profile 🤷‍♂️ Imo the Peppermint is more Toro-like in flight, like it wants to get to the ground. Whereas, the Jarn is more Zone-like in flight, and I just prefer the feel of the Jarn and its wing-shape for its skip-potential.

[@MrSkill69]

Love my yarn!

[@powellwrestling]

Viking Discs.... I think is the best company that hardly anyone bags. They have 2 for this Category - Nordic Warrior (less over stable) and Loki (more over stable). I got both in a starter set a long time ago- and I still bag the Loki- despite how much I have wanted to replace it. I watched Robbie C and was convinced to try a Pig. I bagged both the Pig and the Loki for awhile and found that I went to both discs for the same shots- and found that the Loki consistently out performed the Pig. Also, 50% of my bag is trilogy- so I went and tried the Harp. Loki beat out the Harp as well. Did the same thing against the Zone. I know at this point I'm partial to the Loki- but it beat out arguably the 3 most popular discs in this category. Would love to see you guys in Foundation do a video reviewing the Loki and some of other Viking Discs.

[@nateh9347]

Thank you for the video. I prefer a combination of an entropy in this slot, and a caiman for longer distances. Definitely enjoy throwing both on forehand flex lines.

[@jasonokay]

I really liking the DD Culprit.

[@jeremyringulet5787]

Glow champ toro! One of the best discs I’ve ever bagged! It’s a super stable rat. SOOOOO GOOOOOD!

[@ToddsDiscGolf]

I was just throwing my moonshine harp today and it was doing beautifully for me. I picked the harp just because I’m a Ricky fan

[@dustmouret]

Surprised not to see one of the A series discs from Prodigy (A2/A3/A5 /Distortion) as well as the Justice. Feel like each of those are more popular than the Peppermint. Regardless this is a really cool video!

[@jessehenderson836]

I’ve had harps, pigs, a rhyno, A2’s, and an entropy. Once I went to the zone I quickly realized why there are so many attempts to recreate it. It’s plain and simple just the best approach disc there is. I also love that there are like 15 different plastics to pick from, gives you the option to find the perfect feel + stability combo. I love my ESP and Jawbreaker zones.

[@MegaLaban12345]

Subjective.

[@davidherlein6068]

I grabbed a zone and I have loved every bit of using it.

[@ericjepson3765]

Looked like the zone flew the same as the Harp. Both in the level 1 for this demonstration. Curious why the Pig wasn't included considering its the OG of this category. It's been the super beefy, throwing putter of choice for a decade and a half now. Admittedly I've switched to the Toro though bc of the plastic selection.

[@richardlawhorn3627]

Love the way you talked about the disc and then threw them multiple times. Awesome content. Keep up the great work. I’m very new and this is super helpful info. Really loving anything Foundation and Trevor. Yall rock!

[@mattrandall7836]

Harp hucker here. I got the discraft battle pack and I don't think either of them or the reg zone will replace it

[@ryanfolstad1697]

I'm loving the suspect now! I got a sick chameleon one. Flys like a zone!

[@stephencalcote]

LOVE this video format. Very insightful.

[@lilchungus98]

You gotta show love to the A2 from prodigy

[@DiscGolfAU]

Love the breakdown. Look forward to seeing fairways and drivers

[@jasonbutcher69]

great video, I would love to this become a series with all the different speed discs

[@cjosborn4796]

Love this video man, hoping for more that breakdown similar “genres” of discs

[@joshuacooper3301]

Love the in-depth study. More please.

[@patrickruszkowski9182]

Spitting hot fire Trev, thanks for the quality stuff.

[@shroder1]

Love to see a tactic and anvil in this mix! Good video

[@CoffeeonKorriban]

Harp has been a staple in my bag for years. Never tried the others, but the harp is just so dependable, i VERY rarely thrown a bad shot woth mine.

[@TheDrakmannen]

The harp is great, then I tried the zone. Flies pretty much the same but feels better in the hand especially for forehands.

[@derpderpin1568]

Zone is the best disc ever made so any mold shaped like it is gonna be pretty good.

[@georgesmith9025]

Toro is phenomenal I bag it, a zone and a zone OS. All for different shots Go for moderately overstable midranges next

[@MHFUL]

PYRO by Axiom! A wonderful feel for FH approaches!

[@Nirzil]

Hey just wanted to say that this video was excatly what I just needed because I finally have started enjoying throwing putters and now I'd love to level up my approach game in the bag so thank you for all your content and especially this video. I've been following you since covid time also nice form bro ✌🏻

[@ErikZangron]

I've thrown all these utility disc you mentioned. But honestly, the Cooperhead, Harpoon, Artemis, Horny Toad, and the Walker are the best for forehand approach shots, or short scramble shots. 100ft - 250ft. If you gotta carry over water, the Victor plastic in 166g - 174g will ensure you don't kiss your disc goodbye, as they all float in that V plastic (available for Cooperheads and Harpoons). I think LSD got it right on that front.

[@danielpenrodii2389]

I tend to bag one of my beat-in Harps or Tactics and then a Peppermint, since it’s even more beefy.

[@TheDrakmannen]

I think the A3 deserves a mention here. Flies like a harp or zone but has one of the greatest hand feels out there. I currently bag zones and bergs but I still love the A3

[@MegaLaban12345]

Hand feel is subjective, and something needs to be left out

[@learnwithmediscgolf]

Love the Toro! You should give the Goliath Discs Pillar a try.

[@jaydenling741]

I’m a big fan of the dga quake. Love how useful it is for me.

[@joeloreilly2953]

This man is doing god's work

[@cwfinlayson]

Had a tournament one day and lost my Zone while practicing before the first round. Went over to the retailer who had a table set up and asked if he had any Zones, as it's a staple for me, and all he had was a Jarn, so I bought it, and boy did it perform well. If I wasn't such a Zone lover, I'd have kept it I my bag. It's nearly identical. Maybe a tad less stable, so I was able to push it put before the predictable fade.

[@nolancampbell2527]

No prodigy A2 is wild coming from u

[@i2Shea]

A2/3 are goated. Best approach besides Zone.

[@kevinhop7505]

The Axiom Tempo went into my bag as my goto approach immediately after my MVP Cicuit Challenge event. The MVP Entropy now is a utility for when I need that extra OS to get out of a pinch.

[@PWheat23]

I bet this was a fun video so shoot. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Trevor.

[@ErnoAlias]

A2 and A5 from Prodigy. Those two are a perfect couple.

[@johnstratton6207]

I use the zone OS way more than the regular zone. I have a hard time with touch flicks, so the zone OS makes it easier for me not to blast it past the basket.

[@SamS.-hk3of]

Enjoyed this one. Would be curious to have heard how the Kastaplast Jarn fit into this conversation.

[@mikethomas5451]

I did like this comparison video and will now go watch the throwing putters one- which i meant to watch anyway.

[@dennisblack6042]

Big zone OS thrower but also like the Harp, which is newer for me. Trying out more Dynamic these days. The Savior is xlnt feeling on the FH, where I still struggle. It was the first disc that felt comfortable throwing FH.

[@jonnyb1898]

Distortion is also great

[@Iensded]

I may get hate but the ring/zone is by far my favorite approach disc.

[@bigmacc882]

My go to used to be the Harp but once I felt the Wild Discs Angler everything changed. I'd say it's just a bit more overstable than the Harp but not quite as overstable as a zone. It's defnitely been a staple in my bag

[@joshbaker1639]

I throw Harps, they are super comfortable and trustworthy for my arm speed and skill level. A word of warning for those looking at the Slammer though, get a stock stamped one. Anything that says Sockibomb on it is not the same disc. The Sockibomb Slammer is much more over stable. But you could bag a stock Slammer and a Sockibomb Slammer to get the best of both worlds.

[@rileemiller]

You should definitely make more of these videos 🔥🔥

[@mindlander]

Rpm kea is the most underrated disc, maybe ever. If you like the a4, get one. Feels the same but flies like an a2.

[@bosoxdanc1]

If you like approach discs, I highly recommend a 500 A2. Mine has been in my bag for ~4 years and it hasn't broken in at all. Just beef. It's great.

[@gwsmallwood]

I’m settling on the A2 as well. I’ve been playing with this category a lot this year and the A2 now spends the most time in my bag.

[@danielpenrodii2389]

Harp and Tactic. Those two are my ride or dies!

[@ADamItalian1173]

Thought space temple is worth a look. Not in a premium plastic yet, but has held its overstableness even after getting beat in. Plus being soft it sits well.

[@lcjs-sh4cx]

This was so helpful! I’ve been needing a new approach disc since my tactic is really beat in. Sounds like I need a toro and a zone maybe?

[@ellisj98]

Axiom tempo is the best shallow overstable approach disc. Basically a very stable envy.

[@pjlenz55]

Professor Trev getting serious today in The Lab™️

[@ErikGDiscGolf]

Temple from thought space athletics. It's slightly more OS than the Zone out of the box, rubbery base plastic, and amazing hand feel. Hits and sits where it lands

[@loganpatterson2197]

You need to bag the Toro! You threw it very well consistently.

[@lawrencetchen]

Agreed! Stable mids for the next lab episode

[@chriswolniewicz9576]

A2 gang represent

[@10GritSandpaper]

It'd be really cool if you mentioned other discs that were similar to the ones that you tested. It'll be really cool to see all of the major approach discs categorized into your three categories. You could even offer a spreadsheet or a Google doc as a lead generator. Obviously people can look at flight numbers, but that doesn't really tell the whole story. Coming from somebody with a ton of experience in different discs, I think that you could provide a lot of value this way.

[@KoletheCotter]

Awesome video Trevor

[@SHIZZLER__]

Lone Star has the Copperhead and Artemis. I carry both.

[@danielbarrett6026]

Nice upgrade to the lab!

[@cootervr4]

Would love to see you toss in the Mint Profit.

[@emcb1390]

I bag an entropy by mvp, similar to the harp but i like the handfeel better Do a second part Trevor. Entropy justice mutant etc 😁

[@kevintroyer1750]

A2 ALL THE WAY!! 😃

[@christopherbrown222]

My OS approach lineup is an eclipse Envy, Latitude Savior, and a Zone OS. I’ve only been playing 1 1/2 years, so I consider myself a beginner..but the Zone OS has COMPLETELY changed my upshot game. I’ve made 4 70+ ft wooded upshots on a heavy anny FH or BH that had to wrap around trees and then fall flat into the basket. It’s predictable in any wind. It’s impossible to turn over.

[@Llamabreathe]

I like the jawbreaker zone personally but really want to try some clash discs. I can just never find them in stock anywhere.

[@patrickcarrigan6901]

Shame you didnt have the razor claw 3 in here

[@masonewbank5813]

Zone and slammer has been some of my most reliable approach discs in my bag. I do toy with the OS but boy is she dumpy!

[@RaleighRich]

I bag a pig, Gator 3 & I recently acquired a Calvin Heimburg Champion Toro. I haven't thrown it a lot, but it's definitely beefy! 🐂🐮

[@kendallboersma6790]

The Toro really is just so reliable. It’s flown the same much longer than my Zone🤷🏽‍♂️

[@tunitcstm03]

Should point out that the og slammer and socki slammer are different molds

[@dautissmith7596]

Duuudde! What about the TSA Temple? DD lucid x Culprit is incredible as well?

[@DnBGolf]

A2. It's ultra beef that will beat into the stability of a Zone (a good Z zone is probably #2)

[@jaredtucker7817]

I have had a zone in the bag since day 1 and hasn’t left the bag since

[@eoghana315]

It's crazy how many of these there are now. I'm old enough to remember when pros thought Zone type discs were clunky and useless. Maybe a future vid with Tactic, Jarn, Horny Toad, A2, A3, Stego, Baobab, Pig, etc?

[@adamcapet5800]

Great series

[@RaleighRich]

Also, I threw a Justice one round and that thing deserves to be in your lab tryouts. It's totally a beefy mid. Similar to the Toro.

[@solidghus4799]

Also, being able to enjoy Trevor without needing to tolerate Hunter is wonderful. Thank you for the extra content.

[@reality316]

That desk looks a little wobbly, my man. LoL. Great information in this video.

[@wisherb1]

I would love a breakdown of the hand feel. As a Harp thrower I am struggling to trust this disc in headwinds and the zone is just too shallow. Any suggestions?

[@glennriser4834]

Good choices, I would’ve liked to see you throw the Pig too.

[@redsleaves]

I’ve been trying to make the zone work but I early release it so often. Hoping my hands will get used to it.

[@calebdyer6332]

I'm a big fan of the culprit. It's slightly shallower than the zone. it also has a super slight dome. I can't stand puddle tops. Also having no prodigy in this video is a crime

[@ianlisowski7001]

Culprit x I found super similar to the Toro, (based on this video)

[@stephencalcote]

Graphics are great too

[@huntergross5476]

Not sure why but your voice sounds a little higher pitch then normal, maybe somethings up with the mixer your using. But as always great video Trevor, hope you can add a lasso in there next since mint just released them :)!

[@nicholasnoah6529]

a2

[@JavierMelchez]

RPM Kea needs more love! Best 4303 and I’ve tried them all