Best Discus for High School Throwers

Top Discus Brands & Models by Rim Weight

Choosing the right discus for high school throwers is key to developing proper technique and timing. With a wide range of rim weights and materials available, it’s important to match the discus to the athlete’s experience level, strength, and throwing style.

Whether you're buying a discus for a beginner or an advanced competitor, understanding what makes a discus legal for high school meets and how spin ratings affect performance can help you make the best choice.

Throws Pro has an extensive selection of discuses for sale based on performance level and typical throwing distance.

1.6 Kilos High School Boys Discus

Best Discus for Beginners to Buy | Low Rim Weight Discuses (50–68%)

Under 120'

Great for beginners and developmental-level athletes

•  Gill S-Series: S6 and S7 

•  ~60-75% rim weight

•  Consistent flight

•  Thrower X Emerald 

•  ~68%

•  Easy to throw, best for beginning throwers

All of the discuses  listed are affordable discus options for practice and competition

Best Discus for Conference Level Throwers to Buy | Medium Rim Weight Discuses (65–75%)

120' to 165'

Good for emerging elite throwers developing technique

•  Gill S-Series: S7 

  •  75% rim weight

  •  Great for intermediate throwers

•  Thrower X Flame 

  •  ~75% rim weight

  •  Popular among high schoolers

Best Discus for State and National Throwers to Buy | High Rim Weight Discuses (75–85%+)

Over 160'

Preferred by advanced level throwers

•  Gill S-Series: S8 

•  ~80%

•  Excellent rotation and consistent flight

•  Polanik Carbon Gold 

•  80–85%

•  Smooth release, great rim balance

•  Thrower X Pearl 

•  ~82–85%

•  Very fast rotation, used in high level meets

•  Fibersport Storm and Pro Series 

•  80-85% rim weight

•  Made for distance with high velocity releases

1 Kilo Discus Options 

Top Brands & Models by Rim Weight

Best Discus for Beginners to Buy | Low Rim Weight Discuses (50–68%)

under 115'

Great for beginners and developmental-level athletes

•  Gill S-Series: S6 and S7 

•  ~60-75% rim weight

•  Stable flight

•  Thrower X Emerald 

•  ~68%

•  Easy to throw, best for beginning throwers

•  Thrower X Flame 

•  ~75% rim weight

•  Zinc coated steel rim for a firm grip

All of the 1.6k discuses listed are affordable discus options for practice and competition.

Best Discus for Conference Level Throwers to Buy | Medium Rim Weight Discuses (65–75%)

115' to 150'

Good for emerging elite throwers developing technique

•  Gill S-Series: S7 and S8 

  •  75-80% rim weight

  •  Great for intermediate throwers 

•  Thrower X Flame 

  •  ~75% rim weight

  •  Popular among high schoolers

•  Thrower X Pearl 

  •  ~82–85%

  •  Very fast rotation, used in high level meets

Best Discus for State and National Throwers to Buy | High Rim Weight Discuses (75–85%+)

Over 140'

Preferred by advanced-level throwers

•  Gill S-Series: S8 and G8 

•  ~80–85%

•  Excellent rotation with high velocity release

•  Polanik Carbon Gold 

•  80–85%

•  Smooth release, great rim balance

•  Nishi Super HM and Nishi Carbon 

•  Carbon fiber plates, made with precision

•  83-91% rim weight, the highest rim weight available

•  Thrower X Pearl 

•  ~82–85%

•  Very fast rotation, used in high level meets

•  Fibersport  Pro Series 

•  80-85% rim weight

•  Durable aluminum plates maximize weight distribution

• We offer various discus colors for visibility, with different rims for grip options available for purchase. You can buy a discus online with low shipping costs at Throws Pro.

Each thrower has a unique technique and release style, so the “best” discus isn’t the same for everyone. Experimenting with different rim weights and models is the key to finding the perfect fit.

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