There are substantial differences between the different plastic grades used for golf disc manufacturing.But how do these plastics really compare between the different brands? Is Discraft Pro-D better than Innova DX? What about Latitude 64 Opto versus Innova Champion or Discraft Z?
To answer this question we've started a series of tests aimed at finding the most durable plastic. We have test discs consisting of nearly every plastic type and are throwing all the discs an equal amount.
We have both mid range discs and fairway drivers set aside for this experiment. After approximately 50 throws on rocky/wooded terrain, there are a few plastics that have stuck out as inferior thus far. Prodiscus Basic and Latitude 64 Zero Line are clearly not very durable. These plastics are soft and grippy, but if you're looking for a disc that is going to hold its flight path over time, these are not the plastics to choose.
It will take a lot more time to weed out the most durable discs, but after the first 50 throws, it clearly looks like Vibram Rubber holds its form best. The Obex we are testing has almost no noticeable dings or nicks. Stay tuned for more results testing disc durability.
