Getting more distance with a high rim weight discus

Finding the right high rim weight discus can honestly feel like a total game-changer once your technique starts to click. It's one of those upgrades that feels a bit intimidating at first, but the results usually speak for themselves when you finally nail that release. If you've been throwing for a while, you've probably noticed that the cheap, plastic-centered discs you started with in middle school just don't have the same "flight" that the pros get. That's because the magic is all in the distribution of the weight. ...

February 20, 2026 · 6 min · Tobi Mcelroy