Discs used for disc golf are designed and shaped for control, speed, and accuracy, while general-purpose flying discs, such as those used for playing guts or ultimate, have a more traditional shape, similar to a catch disc. The degree to which a disc will fade depends on its pitch angle and design. Imagine a spinning top: a gentle nudge will knock it off its axis of rotation momentarily, but it will not topple over because spin adds gyroscopic stability. Spin (rotation) has little influence on lift and drag forces but impacts a disc's stability during flight. Stability is the measurement of a disc's tendency to bank laterally during its flight. Toward the end of a disc's flight, when the spin and velocity lines cross, a flying disc will predictably begin to fade. The type of plastic affects the feel of the disc's grip as well as its durability, which in turn affects its flight pattern as the disc becomes worn. Some courses also include Mandatories (also called "Mandos") which require the path of the disc to be above, below or to one side of a specific line indicated by a sign.

Most companies also offer a line of plastic that is much lighter than the maximum throwing weight (normally filled with air bubbles) which is conducive to beginners or players with less arm speed. Most players also follow a loose code of courtesy while playing, which includes norms such as standing out of the sight line of the throwing player and avoiding making distracting noises. Play is usually in groups of five or fewer, with each player taking turn at the tee box, then progressing with the player furthest from the hole throwing first, while the other players stand aside. For example, a disc with a turn of −5 and fade of 0 will fly to the right (for right handed, backhand throw) the majority of its flight then curl back minimally left at the end. There are also plastics that provide additional functionality, e.g. glow in the dark plastic and plastic that allows the disc to float in water. ­There certainly are safety issues to consider with an electric car, so we're going to take a look at the safety features that automakers have built in to electric and hybrid cars to prevent electricity-related injuries, and why it's unlikely that water could ever cause an electric car to deliver a shock.

Drivers are recognized by their sharp, beveled edge and have most of their mass concentrated on the outer rim of the disc rather than distributed equally throughout. Each course is unique, and so requires a different combination of throws to complete, with the best players aiming to shape the flight of the disc to account for distance, terrain, obstacles and weather. They are typically used for tight, controlled shots that are close to the basket, although some players use them for short drives where trees or other obstacles come into play. The Museum of the Rockies and Bridger Bowl Ski Area are major attractions. In addition to the basic navigation and map applications, parents can keep up with their children by tracking the Gizmondo and owners can set up a virtual fence around a geographic area (and get an automatic alert if the Gizmondo crosses the fence). Some courses include out-of-bounds areas with special rules requiring the player to resume play from a specified area called a drop zone or requiring the player to restart the hole from the tee. If the disc lands in these areas, the player is usually required to add a penalty throw onto their score and continue play from near where the disc entered the out-of-bounds zone.

Some disc brands further sub-divide their drivers into different categories. Discraft has three categories of drivers: Long Drivers, Extra Long Drivers, and Maximum Distance Drivers. They are optimized for aerodynamics and designed to travel maximum distances at high speeds. The stability ranges from 3 to −2 for Discraft discs; however Discraft's ratings are more of a combination of turn and fade with the predominance being fade. The stability rating of the discs differs depending on the manufacturer of the disc. In the same way, a flying disc resists rolling (flipping over) because spin adds gyroscopic stability. Innova Discs rate stability as "turn" and "fade". Discraft prints the stability rating on all discs and also provides this information on their web site. Use of mini marker discs is particularly prevalent in formal competitive play. Some players also carry a mini marker disc, used to accurately mark the throwing position before each throw. Professional players often carry multiple putters with varying flight characteristics. Only appearing on the Nintendo 3DS, "Mario Sports Superstars" was released in 2017. Featuring a host of Nintendo characters including Mario, "Mario Sports Superstars" sees players battling it out in five sports, namely soccer, baseball, tennis, golf and horse racing.