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It’s finally spring, and time to get back to some good old disc golf reviews. There are a handful of new disc golf brands popping up, and today I’m breaking down one of the lucky newcomers from Europe—Lucky Discs. (Not to be confused with Lucky Disc Golf, the retailer out of Las Vegas.)
Lucky Discs is a disc golf brand based in Finland. While they’re new to the scene, they’ve teamed up with the established manufacturer Prodiscus to produce their unique molds. The folks behind Lucky are clearly passionate about their brand. In their eyes, these are the best disc golf molds ever, made with the best (and most beautiful) plastic. It’s a traditional TPU blend that reminds me a lot of Lone Star plastic in both look and feel. Even though these are made by Prodiscus, the plastic blends seem a bit different from the older Prodiscus runs I’ve thrown.
For branding, Lucky Discs leans into a fun “money theme” with disc names like Money Shot, Bank Robber, and Treasure Hunt. Just like with money, in disc golf, you’re gonna want to get Lucky.
So far, they’ve got three discs on the market—a distance driver, a fairway driver, and an approach disc. That’s basically a perfect 3-disc set for my game, so naturally, I took them out for a three-disc-only round at one of my local courses. And hey, they worked pretty well! I ended up shooting ten under par with just those three discs, which is a solid score for me on that course.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the molds:
Lucky Discs
Treasure Hunt – This overstable distance driver flies like a mix between an Innova Destroyer and a Wraith. I’d say it lands right in the sweet spot between the two. It’s a bit too overstable for my standard backhand in calm conditions, but it’s perfect for my forehand drives. I tried the Treasure Hunt in 170g in the Ultrium plastic.
Bank Robber – A super solid, neutral-flying fairway driver. It’s fast and pretty straight. I’d compare it to the Infinite Discs Dynasty or Finish Line Era. It’s a workhorse disc for arms like mine—great for straight shots with a smooth fade and very usable for control forehands too. For my review, I used the Bank Robber in Ultrium plastic.
Money Shot – The Money Shot is more of an approach disc than a putting putter, kind of like a Zone. It has a soft, grippy feel—softer than I typically like for putting—but it works well for spin putts in the wind and approach shots where you want to park it close to the basket.
All in all, these three discs are great for three-disc-only rounds, especially since I don’t throw a lot of mids anyway. They were perfectly adequate for the short course I tested them on.
Should You Try Lucky Discs?
The downside? Since Lucky Discs is both a European brand and not owned by its manufacturer, they can be a bit on the pricey side. But if you’re into smaller brands, underdogs, and companies building disc golf from the ground up, Lucky Discs is a fun brand to try. Hopefully, they’ll expand their lineup soon.
Support the little guys—go get yourself a Lucky Disc today.
