Discus Throwing is one of the most popular games in events. A discus a heavy lenticular disc is needed to play this sport. Participants of this game have to throw the discus far away from their competitor. Discus weights vary based upon the gender and age of the participants. As choices are different, you have to choose the right weighing discus to throw because it will always help you to learn better and improve your performance. However women always throw a 1 Kg discus which is approximately 2.2lb.

Followings are some important guidelines to help you how to choose the right discus to play: As an athlete you have to know your weight because based upon your age and sex, the overall weight of the discus will vary. Men players have surplus of choices such as when they are in the age of 14 or below, they will throw a 1Kg disc, whereas 1.6Kg will be used by age of 15 to 18 and matured people will throw 2Kg weight. For women there is no plethora of choices, they will always throw the discus of 1Kg weight. At the time of purchasing this playing instrument always select the right stuff.

Wood, rubber, or composite synthetic are some of the materials usually used to manufacture discus. Rubber is generally used by beginners and it is good for training or practice purposes. Wooden material is good for medium level player but composite plastic material includes highly developed level. More experienced discus throwers will generally use heavier rim. Overall weight of the discus is not the only heaviness relating to a thrower but rim weight also influences the whole rotation of the discus. Hence, if the discus thrower is more advanced, more weight should be transmitted to the rim. Now let us see how to choose the proper shoes because the discus throwing game is nothing but rotation & spin process and appropriate shoes will reduce the abrasion between the hard ring surface and shoes. Therefore, right kinds of Athletic Training Accessories are also required to win this game..

When you are going to pick up shoes, remember some of the following points: First of all you should know your level of playing. Beginners will have various requirements compared to advanced discus throwers. Beginners, who are still learning spin techniques will not be benefitted if they spin more quickly, thus they can use a normal rubber shoes in the training stage. Shoes size is very important so check the size properly whenever you go to buy them. However, most of the stores often provide shoes in male sizes only so ensure to ask your size if you are a female player. Length of the shoes is not the only thing you need to check but you should also check the width. Some discus shoes have narrow space and they can cause pain if foot is wider. Hence it is better to check the width to ensure comfort.

Happy discus throwing!