Catch Discs - Best ones...most popular?

I've been trying to get my girlfriend to throw straight and consistent.  She has problems grip locking and throwing the disc 90 degrees left, she has even thrown it behind herself.  I bought a couple of rattlers thinking that would help, but she has issues with that disc sometimes as well.

 

What is your opinion on using catch discs to help with form, technique, and the smooth fluidity of throw and how well do you think it'll transfer to throwing discs?  I've pretty much killed her bag of any drivers and all she has now is Rocs, Buzzzs, Comets, FLX Challengers, and Glides...and of course putters.

 

I was hoping to get some catch discs even if it doesn’t seem to help her.  I’ve seen sooooo many on the market and have no idea what to get, what are you favorite(s) and the most popular.  Also, any tips or differences with ultimate discs?

 

[Longneck]

Zephyr

okay I throw forehand before I got a zephyr 300-350. I was pretty good at that.

Backhand I threw some mids that way but it was more a desperation shot for me. I played a tourney last weekend and won the whole thing. the reason was my backhand. I had been practicing my backhand with a zephyr a lot the past couple weeks. I threw 8 backhand to 10 forehand. It was usually 17-1. I shot a 51 and won my division. I went from going 200- 250 on a good throw to pushing out there to my backhand if not further on a good throw. I am still inconsistent but if I throw a good I am happy.

[Rescue]

How many grams are they? I still use 150g to practice, because imo. It tends to highlight my throwing flaws. Maybe have her try a 150 roc or Teebird?

[AK Discer]

she has both actually, I just wanted something that we just throw back and forth all the time without having to go get discs or buy 50 of the sames ones. This way we can volley back and forth and constantly correct when we throw.

[Rescue]

Gotcha, heck why not just use your putters? I play warm up catch with my putter.

[Tony Hall]

I second the putter notion!

I throw catch with my aviars all the time to work on bending shots for approaches. I think a Rattler will be counter-effective because it wont teach proper grip or wrist motion....just my opinion

[Socsavvy]

I will second the Zephyr. I don't have much experience throwing/comparing catch discs, but I have a heavy Zephyr that I love to play catch with. And, as it is PDGA approved, it's great for golf too! It's significantly more stable than most ultimate discs, which allows it to hold a very straight line when thrown with a bit more speed. And yes, its nice not having to walk back and forth so many times...

[Chris Goodrich]

If you're looking for an actual catch disc, the good old fashioned Frisbee Ultimate Disc, or a Discraft Ultrastar won't let you down. Both throw well, great for Ultimate. I have a friend who swears by the Patagonia Recycled flyer as well.

[AK Discer]

Thanks for the heads up Chris, I'll take a look at your suggestions and others, maybe i'll just get all of them and see how they fair. Plus, it'll be nice to have one that is PDGA approved to break out during tourneys :P

[Chris Goodrich]

If you have any questions on approved discs:
http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/PDGA_approved_discs_12309.pdf

I like playing catch with my Ultimate discs and you will rarely find me without one in my car, but I'm not sure I'd play with them in tourneys. That's just me though.

[AK Discer]

You're full of info and let downs Chris, you're killing me bro :*(

You coming to Edan's doubles tourney in a few weeks?

[Chris Goodrich]

I don't know about the let down, I'm up for a game of catch with a disc almost anytime (the job causes problems every now and then) I just don't use them on the course, they aren't as well designed for tree strikes, and I have this habit of hitting trees.

As for the tourney, I think I will be there. About 70% right now.

[Chris Goodrich]

Even newer approved discs list - all still on there:
http://www.pdga.com/files/documents/PDGA_approved_discs_40410.pdf