Top 5 Best Forehand Discs – [2023 Reviews & Guide]

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Are you interested in finding the best forehand disc to add to your bag?

Having a good forehand shot is a huge advantage in disc golf, and it all starts with finding a disc that fits your game and is able to be thrown sidearm. A lot of new disc golfers that have a background in baseball can pick up this skill quickly, but for a lot of us, it’s not so easy to learn proper forehand form.

With a forehand disc you’ll be able to:

• Improve your overall skills in disc golf
• Shape your throws on difficult holes

From long-distance throws to short upshots, there are many types of disc golf throws that are easier to do with a forehand. That’s why in this list I included the different types of discs and didn’t limit it to only distance drivers.

Quick Answer: The Best Forehand Discs Are:

• Discraft Zone
• Innova Wraith
• Westside Harp
• Discraft Buzzz
• Innova Destroyer

Key Points in this Buyer’s Guide:

• Disc Stability
• Disc Weight
• Comfort In Hand

Top 5 Best Forehand Discs

Image	Product	Disc Type	Price
	Discraft Paul McBeth Signature Elite Z Zone	Putter & Approach	Check Price
	Innova - Champion Discs Star Wraith Golf Disc	Distance Driver	Check Price
	Westside Discs VIP Harp	Putter & Approach	Check Price
	Discraft Buzzz Elite Z Golf Disc	Mid-Range	Check Price
	Innova Disc Golf Star Line Destroyer	Distance Driver	Check Price

1. Discraft Zone

One factor that’s important when throwing forehands is the stability of the disc. The Discraft Zone is one of the most overstable discs on the market, which makes it a great option to have in your bag when you need to rip on a disc.

I would recommend having some experience throwing forehands before picking this disc up. It requires decent form before you can really take advantage of all the benefits the Zone can add to your game.

The Zone has a rim that’s deep and thick, allowing you to get a strong grip on the disc and cut down on the amount it flutters in the air. It’s comfortable in the hand and is overstable enough to put all of your power into the throw.

There are many scenarios where the Zone is a perfect choice, including strong headwinds, tight shots that fade, forehand drives, and risky flick putts. Any time you’re throwing an approach shot, there’s a good chance this will be the disc to grab out of your bag.

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2. Innova Wraith

A lot of people struggle with the disc wobbling, so finding a distance driver that can be thrown forehand with a consistent flight is difficult. The Innova Wraith is my favorite go-to driver for any forehand shaped hole.

There’s a grippy feel to the Wraith, so holding it feels great for both forehand and backhand, and I appreciate that’s it’s such a versatile and easy to handle disc. For distances up to 350 feet, I’ll grab the Wraith, load the disc up, then let it rip and watch the reliable flight and fade.

For shot selection, any hole or shot that fades to the right at a medium to long-distance is what this disc was made for. It’s a good choice for any wind condition as it’s overstable and can still get great distance no matter the condition.

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3. Westside Harp

If you throw a lot of approach shots with a forehand then you’re missing out if you haven’t tried the Harp. The Westside Harp is another overstable putter that’s a dependable forehand disc and great for difficult shots on any course.

It doesn’t matter the arm speed as the disc will give you a reliable approach shot for players of all levels. The premium plastic helps the Harp keep its consistent flight characteristics and slight fade for many rounds.

With an ultra-flat top, no bead, and a very deep rim, any player should be able to hold this disc and feel like they can really rip it down the fairway. I seem to find myself reaching for the Harp whenever I need to quickly get through a tight window and have a good amount of fade once through.

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4. Discraft Buzzz

The Buzzz by Discraft might be the most popular mid-range disc ever created. From amateurs to pros, the Buzzz is thrown by all who want a straight-flying disc that can be thrown both backhand and forehand.

Made for all skill levels, this stable disc will hold whatever line it’s thrown on. If thrown hard, it has a consistent and reliable flight path and will continue going straight. For those players with less arm speed, you’ll get the same pattern but there will be more of a fade at the end of the flight.

For me, there isn’t a disc that’s as easy and comfortable to throw forehand as the Buzzz. If you need a get out of jail card, the disc makes navigating a wooded course or fairway very easy.

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5. Innova Destroyer

Having a Destroyer in your bag will enable to you compete on any hole that benefits from throwing a sidearm for distance. Made in champion plastic, even a beat in Destroyer will give you a consistent flight and fade.

Even though the disc is overstable and a great choice for new players, more experienced disc golfers can greatly improve their forehand game by using it. If you get a nice release then the speed and glide of the Destroyer will carry the disc fast, far, reliably.

The rim depth is important for a putter and mid-range, but less important for distance drivers. The shorter pocket of the disc might not feel as comfortable for forehands, but it lets the disc easily cut through the wind for further distance.

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How to Choose the Best Forehand Disc – Buyer’s Guide

• Disc Stability
• Disc Weight
• Comfort In Hand

When I was teaching my friend how to throw a forehand there were a few things that stood out as important to focus on. The three factors that make it difficult to get distance on forehand throws are stability, weight, and how comfortable the disc feels.

Disc Stability

In general, an understable disc will be more difficult to throw flat and far than an overstable disc. It’s possible to rip a forehand with an understable disc but it requires good form and technique.

That’s why I recommend choosing a stable to overstable disc if you plan on mainly using it for flicks. With an overstable disc, you’ll be able to cut down on the wobbling of the disc and can focus more on aiming and getting a clean release.

Disc Weight

A lighter disc is more likely to turn over during the flight if you don’t have the proper release and follow-through. I usually bag the max weight on all of my forehand discs as it means I can get more distance even if I don’t get the best release.

You should test out a couple of different weight classes to find the weight that lets you flick the disc without any flutter and chance of turning over.

Comfort In Hand

If the disc feels uncomfortable or doesn’t fit your hand, it’ll be difficult to throw a forehand without it turning over during the flight. Since the snap of the fingers is important to forehand form, the rim depth and overall feel is the number one feature to check.

Hold any disc from your bag with a forehand grip and you should be able to feel whether or not you’ll be able to snap the disc and have the proper sidearm follow through.