NorthWest WaInnova
Formed in 1983; co-founder Dave Dunipace designed the Eagle, which Innova calls the world’s first disc made specifically for disc golf.
Blurb source: innovadiscs.com
Disc golf · Day kit
🥏 Day kit: disc golf, hiking & hacky sack
One bag, a whole day outside. Throw a round of disc golf, walk a trail, then kick a footbag around while the sun goes down.
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Disc golf starter bag
Most courses in Alberta and BC are free to play. Three discs is plenty to start.
- Putter — The first disc to buy; flies straight and slow.Find on Amazon.ca
- Midrange — Controlled throws from 50–90 m.Find on Amazon.ca
- Fairway driver — Easier distance than a full driver.Find on Amazon.ca
- Small disc bag — Holds 3–8 discs, water and a towel.Find on Amazon.ca
- Starter 3-disc set — Putter, mid and driver in one box.Find on Amazon.ca
Day-hike pack
Check Parks Canada or provincial park notices for trail conditions before you go.
- Daypack — 20–30 L for layers, water and lunch.Find on Amazon.ca
- Water — Bottles or a reservoir.Find on Amazon.ca
- Layers and rain shell — Mountain weather changes fast.Find on Amazon.ca
- Headlamp — For short autumn days.Find on Amazon.ca
- Map and offline app battery — Bring a power bank too.Find on Amazon.ca
Hacky sack
- Crocheted footbag — The classic hacky sack.Find on Amazon.ca
- Sand-filled footbag — Softer, easier to stall.Find on Amazon.ca
- Footbag set for groups — Spares for a circle of friends.Find on Amazon.ca
Disc golf brands
Thirteen brands you will see in Canadian shops. Each one-liner comes from the brand’s own website (checked 2026-10-15); the beginner pick is our suggestion of an easy first disc from that brand. Disc links open Amazon.ca search results, so compare sellers and check that the listing is genuine.
Discraft
Launched in 1978 to make performance discs, and says it manufactures its discs in the USA.
Blurb source: discraft.com · pick not confirmed on brand site
Dynamic Discs
Started in Emporia, Kansas in 2005 as an online disc shop and began making its own discs with Latitude 64 in 2012.
Blurb source: dynamicdiscs.com
Latitude 64
Founded in Skellefteå, Sweden, where it still develops and manufactures its disc golf products.
Blurb source: latitude64.se
Westside Discs
Began in Finland importing discs for Finnish players and has made its own line with Latitude 64 since 2009; designs draw on the Kalevala.
Blurb source: westsidediscs.com
MVP / Axiom / Streamline
MVP Disc Sports was founded in 2010 and is known for its patented GYRO overmold, with a heavier rim than the core.
Blurb source: mvpdiscsports.com
Discmania
Says its mission is to accelerate the evolution of disc golf with high-quality products and experiences.
Blurb source: discmania.net
Prodigy Disc
Founded by disc golf world champions; introduced its first line of discs in 2013 after two years of testing.
Blurb source: prodigydisc.com
Kastaplast
A maker whose stated mission is to create discs of the highest quality, without shortcuts.
Blurb source: kastaplast.se
Gateway Disc Sports
Founded in 1994 by David McCormack; makes the Wizard putter and has designed and built more than 100 courses.
Blurb source: gatewaydiscsports.com
Clash Discs
Describes its focus as the feeling of the throw and the sound of the disc hitting the target.
Blurb source: clashdiscs.com · pick not confirmed on brand site
Thought Space Athletics
Began in 2012 as an apparel project and moved into disc manufacturing in 2019, with an emphasis on design and consistency.
Blurb source: thoughtspaceathletics.com
Lone Star Discs
Based in Conroe, Texas; says it is the only disc golf maker that produces, stamps and ships its own discs from Texas.
Blurb source: lonestardiscs.com
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