Reddit mentions: The best disc golf targets

I bought a Disc Golf basket for my friend that was visiting. He lives out of state, and once a year he'll come down after visiting family for the holidays. Usually around the first couple weeks of January.

I bought a basket for myself in December and he mentioned he was going to try and save for a few months and hopefully buy one in the summer. I make pretty good money working in IT so I bought him one too.

He's back home now and sends me pics of it in the snow in his backyard super happy. It's always a good feeling to make someone feel happy.

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My Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is this disc golf goal

I want it because I would love to set up disc golf in my back yard or when I want to go out with friends.

If I never got it I would not be surprised. Its really just a fun item with no real requirement of ownership.

Thanks for the fun contest :)

• Bug spray
  
• drink coozy
  
• towel that clips onto his bag
  
• socks that let your feet breathe but keep your ankles protected
  
• make him a shirt that says something about disc golf
  
• a new mini disc is always fun
  
• if he doesn't have a basket at home, this link and this link are good places to start
  
  Or the next time you two are out on a date, ask him to show you some discs at a sporting goods store that he has his eye on. Or try these websites:
  
  
• Marshall Street
  
• Gotta Go Gotta Throw
  
• Disc Golf World
  
• Innova
  
• Flywood Discs
  
  Marshall Street is where you're going to get the most bang for your buck. I added Flywood there on the end because that's one of my dream discs to own, just because the idea of a wooden frisbee gives me shivers and tingles.
  

They are showing pictures of two different baskets. As each basket has different chain configurations. One just has 24 outer chains, while the other has a set of inner chains.

The one with inner chains, has heavier/beefier chains. Looks identical to an MVP Black Hole Pro. They retail for about $140.

The basket with just the outer chains look like the baskets sold under the name Yaheetech. They retail at Amazon for about $100 each.

I'm not sure I'd order 10 or more of these baskets directly from China. For 10 baskets, I'd expect shipping to cost $300 to $500, more than what the baskets are worth. Maybe if I owned an import business, where I had my own shipping containers being shipped regularly. Maybe then it would be worth the hassle and the wait.

Anyways, you could probably get the Yaheetech on sale for about $85. Black Hole Pros are sometimes on sale for about $120. These aren't very heavy duty baskets though, and probably won't do well, if you keep them outside in the elements. Guess that's why they are considered portable.

If you search and asked around locally, maybe you could find some good USED baskets. It just matters where you are located. If it's a popular disc golf area, you may be in luck, as some courses get new baskets every 10 years or so, and they sell the old used ones for a nice discount.

I got this one: https://www.amazon.com/Innova-DISCatcher-Traveler-Target-Colors/dp/B008FL7CQG?th=1&psc=1

I absolutely love it. It folds up nicely and fits into the bag it comes with for very easy storage and/or transport. One thing to keep in mind though is that this basket is more forgiving than a normal/regulation basket, i.e some putts that went in on the practice basket didn't go in on a normal basket. That's not a big deal though.

Titan Disc Golf Basket Double Chains Portable Practice Target Steel frisbee hole https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014S0NZ4K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_055SBbG3VDHJE

The gaps between chains are too big but it's a good target and it's pretty cheap. It has survived being in my backyard for over a year with minimal rust.

It is all over Northern New England. I'd say there are about 8 courses within an hour of me and two I would consider to be "in" my town (one is just outside but really close). My neighbors actually have one of these in their back yard for practice.

I played Ultimate in college so we overlapped a fair amount with disc golf players, so maybe I am just more aware of it than other people. It is a wildly popular sport but plenty of people up here play it.

https://www.amazon.com/Innova-Champion-Discs-DISCatcher-Traveler/dp/B000GA9974/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=innova%2Bdisc%2Bcatcher%2Btraveler&qid=1574114482&sr=8-4&th=1

is the one i use. I enjoy it. It's great for putting practice and folds up nicely for easy storage, and travel.

Haha thanks! It's pretty simple inside - I used this amp and this battery to power the speakers, which were basically car speakers. I probably could've saved some money by being a bit more savvy with what I bought, but it was a fun project.

How did you land on that basket? I've got that one and it's the lightest weight basket available, but it's not my favorite. I also have THIS ONE and prefer it more for a travelling basket. It's just a little bit bulkier, but works a lot better and is more durable. If the basket is intended to be LEFT outside and not moved around very much I would recommend moving up to an all metal basket like THIS or THIS

The DGA Mach Lite is a great basket for under 150 bucks.. I have one and it's awesome!

I really like the DGA Mach Lite I have seen it for as cheap as 125. It is really easy to take where ever you want and does a good job of holding in discs.

Don't forget to mention how cheap it is. A basket is like $250 including the theft-proof lock system. You only need a few baskets to make a satisfying course. Not even 9, but people might get mad at me for saying that because they be like "nah man you need at least a half course" I found just three baskets to be enough in a triangle formation. Of course it would be easy to jam pack the course in that condition. I'm just listing some ideas that may be helpful to consider. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HXM48Y2/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1426781635&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=disc+golf+basket

Is that the Black Hole PRO? Let me know what you think of that basket. I've been shopping around and that one's at the top of my list so far.

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Edit: This basket is the other one that I'm looking at. Similar price points and appear to be the exact same assembly. Anybody have any input on either? Seems like I at least get to pick a cool color with the Axiom and it has slightly better reviews.

Portable like a fold up one? If not the Axiom/MVP Pro is great. It seems to regularly go on sale. I got mine around xmas for under $100. https://www.amazon.com/Axiom-Discs-24-Chain-Disc-Basket/dp/B072XX4XBV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=axiom+basket&qid=1566217739&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQVZRT0hDOFA0QklDJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDA5ODAzMVhINzlMQ044NFE5QiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDMzNjA1M1ZEWVhNOFY5UTJWRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Mach II by DGA is a good middle of the road model that will withstand being left outside for years.

I have one and I love it.
https://www.amazon.com/DGA-Mach-Disc-Golf-Basket/dp/B00HXM48Y2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525268210&sr=8-1&keywords=mach+II+dga&dpID=411wqW4CPJL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

My disc golf present from my wife didn't fit in a stocking, but I love it!

Get a basket and practice. Start close and move out as you make them, closer as you miss them. As long as you have solid fundamentals, it's just a confidence thing and you need to get your mojo back.

Edit: I got this basket a few weeks ago, it's cheap and 'close enough' to the real thing for me to notice improvement already.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L0GGSNK/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1484894792&sr=1-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
This is the one I got, I think it's pretty sweet.

I bought one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Innova-Champion-Discs-DISCatcher-Traveler/dp/B008RU1UV8/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=innova+disc+golf+basket&qid=1566831074&s=gateway&sr=8-4

It doesn't catch as well as a normal basket but it's fairly obvious when you would have nailed a put on a normal basket and when you wouldn't have.

I like it because it folds up into just bigger than a camping chair. I like to take it camping or on family vacations where there is a lot of space so it fits easily into my van.

Well, thanks! Not sure I've ever been someone's hero.
I use these. Basically they've been my father's day, birthday, and Christmas presents for years now. I still have two holes I'm using lobster buoys for targets, but the end is in sight!

Edit: in the picture on Amazon, they're set up wrong, which is funny. You can set the basket so that it's below the chains

I keep the blue one in my car (actually threw on my lunch break for the first time just a bit ago), other is portable but requires more space and few more steps to assemble. I keep the red one assembled out back, and hide it in the trees when I'm done. Innova is s more narrow shot, the chains on The Pacific Outdoors' unit below throws discs out every once in a while, but is great for practice.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ASG0DI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apap_qKi1rxgRknJOl

I've got one of these and it's great.

https://www.amazon.com/MVP-Practice-24-Chain-Portable-Disc/dp/B01A7H8FJI/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2KSCYXI33RT9N&keywords=mvp+disc+golf+basket&qid=1555462969&s=gateway&sprefix=mvp+disc+%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-4

These work great

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XXIN2OM

this one is awesome
http://www.amazon.com/DGA-Mach-Portable-Practice-Basket/dp/B0015O6QSA/ref=sr_1_12/177-3292147-3078165?ie=UTF8&qid=1457040145&sr=8-12&keywords=innova+disc+golf+baskets

Hands down, the [DGA Mach Lite] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015O6QSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sUm7BbDBPYWB2) takes the cake. I’ve had mine for 4 years and it gets used almost every day. I’ve taken it to countless putting, indoor, outdoor, whatever type of leagues/rounds. Still in great condition. Also not that loud for practicing at night while my wife/kids are sleeping.

I was in the same dilemma and after long debate on which one I should buy I ended up going with the Innova Discatcher Traveler for $122 on Amazon and don't regret it for a second.

The quality is so much better than the Franklin Sports and it has real chains. Folds up nicely and includes a carrier bag and all accessories needed to set it up. Spend a little more, you won't regret it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008RU1UV8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Innova Champion Discs DISCatcher Traveler, Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RU1UV8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_y5rbAb90DZ42V

This is the one I'm gonna buy.

>This

I picked this one up that was recently linked in this sub. Quite impressed with it. Same construction as the MVP / Axiom, just unbranded. ~99$ + 5% discount you can apply. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SSHXYTX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BBRO3HQ?psc=1

this is what i have. its essentially the same basket. obviously it doesnt catch as well as a legit basket, but its way better at catching than the innova traveler baskets. takes probably 2 minutes to take apart.

This one on Amazon is pretty decent and comes in at $100!

These defy the purpose of practicing with a hanging chain. The idea is that if you're able to focus on the chain and hit it when you practice putting, then when you get out on the course and it's time to lay in a put, you'll feel more confident hitting a larger target.

70 Bucks here, looks like Amazon upped the price 2 dollars because the title of the post said $68 too.

Link to thread

Upper end price wise but will last 25 years indoor or outdoor. Amazon Mach 2. 255 shipped prime at least in the US. https://www.amazon.com/DGA-Mach-Disc-Golf-Basket/dp/B00HXM48Y2

Got both of them as an early birthday gift from my GF so not entirely sure where she got them from. Here's some Amazon links though

• LED Lights
  
• MVP Black Hole Practice Basket

I've ordered a couple Pacific Outdoors practice targets. Main advantages are the low cost ($100) relative to other baskets and they're closer to PDGA dimensions than a lot of other practice baskets. Downside is they only come in on color (red), only have one set of chains and while they are portable they're completely metal so more difficult to move around than something like a Skillshot. You can find it on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Outdoors-Disc-Golf-Goal/dp/B000ASG0DI/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1450128100&sr=1-1&keywords=pacific+outdoors+disc+golf+goal

You can get Insteps for $100 or less or any variation of a portable basket for just over a hundred... I have a skill shot and though its smaller than a regular basket after practicing 35 footers on that I feel like I could park a bus in a regular basket.

Also calling the disc a frisbee is considered a totally noob thing. But like wook said you are aiming for a basket with chains

Made by Titan fitness, here is a terribly formatted link. Very easy to put together and take apart!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014S0NZ4K/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482374118&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=disc+golf+basket+titan&dpPl=1&dpID=419lEdASUtL&ref=plSrch

Not sure if this is the same one but this is on Amazon for $82 currently.

Titan Disc Golf Basket Double Chains Portable Practice Target Steel frisbee hole https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014S0NZ4K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_txBkzb31T21M5

I've got this in my backyard. I don't particularly need it to be super portable - I prefer it stand up to weather. For $100 shipped, I'd say it's a steal.

It's a 12v DC input, so it would just be a matter of finding a matching plug (which appears to be a common type) and connecting it to a 12v battery or battery pack. The amp-hours rating of the battery will determine how long it will run the LED strip.

Have you seen these?

Here you go. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ASG0DI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XXIN2OM/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For under 200$ and lookin for portable get a DG Mach lite

Yaheetech Disc Golf Basket... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SSHXYTX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HXM48Y2/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?qid=1426781635&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=disc+golf+basket

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GlowCity Set of 2 LED Lights for... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XXIN2OM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here ya go!

MVP Black Hole Practice 24-Chain Portable Disc Golf Basket Target https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A7H8FJI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OJe0DbA30Q338

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A7H8FJI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_43kNDbDVP780F

$118.55

Link

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BBRO3HQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_wyo5wb8VNP8Q2

Up to $72 now.

You can use these LED lights to illuminate the basket at night and it has a remote!


https://www.amazon.com/Lights-Colored-Controlled-Waterproof-Included/dp/B00XXIN2OM

The Topeakmart version is $2 cheaper...

https://www.amazon.com/Topeakmart-Portable-Practice-Basket-Frisbee/dp/B01BBRO3HQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_200_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=4109mjQJQQL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=414WJ6YHAQH3B3ASP15K

[Driftsun] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BE98B74/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_GeUtxb61P0R4Y)

Pacific Outdoors Disc Golf Goal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ASG0DI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_5YyGpyk3gYSFE

I have the [Mach Lite] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015O6QSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RDlaCbCXRG8PK) and it's so great. I can fold it up and take it with me for practice very easily. It was a bit pricier than I had intended, but I have zero regrets. Being able to fold it up compared to most rigid frame baskets is a huge plus. It's sturdy as hell and I can see it lasting for a long time since I always keep it stored in the folded configuration. Seriously give this a thought.