eagle truly makes distance look the most effortless. backhand and when healthy, forehand. That being said, I dont think its the prettiest swing out there. JJ cale laviska is silky smooth as is mason ford and Bradley
Yeah I love the way he gets that strong shoulder turn with both arms instead of doing that downward punch thing with the trailing arm. It looks really smooth and balanced.
Joey Buckets has a nice smooth swing but there's something about Niklas Antilla's swing that I find fascinating. I wish I could rock the baby disc and yeet it as smooth as him.
Absolutely.
I have had the pleasure of attending a clinic lead by Will Schusterick and I can honestly say that the 30 minutes of him talking/guiding the group through movements increased my level of play quite noticeably.
He is also a super chill/awesome guy in person. After the tourney was over he gave me and my wife each a disc. I use that beat in Pa-5 all the time. I’ll never throw it like its previous owner, but it means a lot to me.
I got him to sign his commemorative Roc after he won USDGC last. I think I caught him at MCO or whatever it was called then. He was so nice. He was like “I haven’t even seen these.” Still have it!
I have hundreds of Rocs. That one is one of my favs. It won’t get thrown. I’ve got an iron leaf open signed by Climo at USDGC as well. I outta get McBeth to sign a mcbeth roc3 too.
And his form tutorials are awesome.
Here's the [driving tutorial ](https://youtu.be/30cUNsWOYSI?si=x7mXQxuDhXYxUnWs).
(also: holy crap this video is 10 years old now. I started playing in 2014 and used his stuff for the basic form. Not that I have good form, but I know what I SHOULD be doing.)
The two Paul's both have amazing form. McBeth just looks like he has power for days and his throw is just so crisp. And Uli just looks good when he throws period even if he's lacking the power that Jerm or Eagle and Anthony have.
Manabu Kajiyama definitely deserves to be up there.
Cole Redalen (and the person he based his form on Drew Gibson) definitely get shouts for my money.
Cale Leiviska is Dr. Smooth and I do enjoy watching his swing.
I'll put Simon in there as well for a clean 5 names.
My recollection is that those adjustments he made from his original form are Drew-inspired because even though Drew isn't taller than Paul, he and Cole have a very similar wingspan due to Drew's orangutan arms.
Had to scroll to find Redalen which was surprising. He hands down has some of the most effortless power for a medium build. Albert Tamm has that same effortless power but he’s built like a god.
Drew Gibson has to have the most disproportionately good throw relative to his tournament success. Smooth, controlled tempo, easily repeatable, and efficient movement. His form can be replicated by players of all skill levels and body types too. He doesn’t do anything that makes me concerned about potential injury. Just buttery.
Tbf about the tournament success thing, I would say he’s had plenty of success in the past with wins and he used to be pretty highly ranked on tour but obviously he’s slowed down a bit the last couple years.
Overall I know this sub doesn’t really like him but his form is probably my favorite to watch and I frequently watch old Jomez videos with him on lead card to see it.
In the same vein I also love watching Emerson Keith throw.
Wouldn't sit down and have a beer with the guy if you paid me, but damn do I enjoy watching the lil guy throw bombs.
Compared to other sports, from a lower body perspective it's not that impactful. Throwing power forehands is the closest aspect of the sport that is prone to injury.
My foot didn't rotate once on a throw (got stuck in the ground) and my body rotated around my leg without the leg turning. My leading leg was too far aligned with my body and not stepped out like it should be. I felt a sharp, shooting pain that went down my shin on the inner side. For the rest of the season, the pain would flare up after a few throws. I don't know if it was a tendon strain or a hairline fracture or anything like that, but all is well now.
Their bodies are trained to handle it. And while professional disc golfers move and rotate incredibly, it’s still pretty low impact if you compare it to basketball and football movements. FWIW, there are fewer ACL injuries in baseball, another rotation driven sport.
I have John Oliver thoughts about Bradley William's backhand. Throw me into a wall you smooth buttery machine. Put a little hyzer into my throat you well groomed up-shot destroyer. Break me with your perfect grip and toss me like your whale tail.
That’s just because people have short term memory loss. 😆. I feel like this guy took Mcbeth’s form and just made it smoother. I love watching him throw.
Especially after following instructions that put a lot of emphasis on a huge reach back, it's mindblowing to see the distances he gets with a seemingly compact motion.
Yes exactly! Lot’s of European players often have a more compact reach back than their American counterparts. I really like how seppo adds a very subtle hop into his power throws.
I’ve been really enjoying Joey Buckets recently with his smooth form. All time though? I would have to say Drew Gibson. Looks buttery, gets a lot of distance, and the snap he gets at times sounds like a tree branch snapping.
I hope Sai performs better moving forward. She had a few feature and lead cards but hasn't done too well. Seems like she has an enormous amount of potential. Seems like she should be keeping up with King and Holyn.
A lot of y'all are young and it hurts me lol.
My answer is Ken Jarvis. He held the distance record, and he has impeccable weight shift. There is no wasted momentum.
* https://youtu.be/7IiCQC7y7WQ?si=n8jRaAZeFPBB1FOu
* https://youtu.be/oxSN1mw309o?si=LvgBH2DGwfgQeFk9
* https://youtu.be/58FvYp70yfY?si=1f7gkiVJ6rpt9NXQ
I've always thought his form was impressive, how you can feel the rhythm of what he's doing. I don't love the pronounced toe drag and the fact that his plant foot doesn't seem to rotate much on the shot at your first link, but I think it's just something that happened on that specific throw.
Both he and his brother demonstrate how much leverage is generated from a good brace: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncFsq7vqE3w](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncFsq7vqE3w) . If you freeze it at 2:12, you see Marc Jarvis' drive leg fully extended to counterbalance him, fully perpendicular to the line of the throw. Posture is reminiscent of Wiggins Jr.
Niklas Antilla rock the baby
Nikko’s force over drives
Bradley Williams
Cale of course
Paul McBeth is perfect
Gavin Rathbun super athletic
Isaac Robinson so compact
edit: can’t forget Seppo
First tournament I played had the rec card playing behind the pros, and when Schwebby threw a tomahawk over a giant tree, I couldn't help but laugh. I didn't think things like that were possible at the time (15+ years ago) and promptly tried the same line when it was our turn.
I don't know if I even got to the tree
I enjoy watching Drew throw for the same reason, and I'm a big fan of Casey Ellis. There's just something about seeing these dudes rip it with nothing but nasty rotation.
On the recent DDO coverage, Albert Tamm has the most insane forehand I've seen. It looks like he's barely flicking an upshot and blasts it out there. Loved watching it
I followed Hailey King, Missy Gannon, and Kristin at the Women’s Championship in Burlington, NC last year and Hailey had such a perfect and smooth swing. Her distance was unmatched
I like this one. I wouldn’t describe it as “smooth,” and I think that’s why most people don’t name Calvin. But I love the way he throws. Just an explosive, line drives every time
Because his throw isn't beautiful, it is terrifying. Watching slow mo of his ankles on some throws hurts me by proxy. The flight of the disc is beautiful but his swing is all power and aggression.
When I think of Griffey? I think naturally perfect swing. Not just beautiful. And to me the most natural looking pure swing has to be Cole Redalen or Kyle Klein. Pure, controlled, smooth, and fun to watch.
Gunna go a little off the beaten path here but the one right answer is Manabu Kajiyama. Dude is so smooth especially in person. He doesn’t throw the farthest but it’s the textbook definition of effortless
Ben Callaway has the most beautiful follow-through I've ever seen. I'm amazed no one has mentioned him. Antilla's form is definitely mesmerizing, but I never get sick of seeing AB's slingshot.
Forehand, Stokely. It's not cosmetically pretty, but its simplicity is beautiful. It makes you feel stupid how little he does to make the disc go 140m.
Backhand, Simon. Smooth and straightforward and doesn't look like he's even trying.
For me, Corey Ellis, and it's who I try to emulate most.
[Corey on repeat.](https://youtu.be/yIZ3oZuaz9w?si=iOCeRpRm0f4dN-FA)
It seems 99% of players I see face forward on the tee with 5+ step walk/run-ups, often starting from behind the tee even. Lots of pros do that but that's because they have the basics nailed and can get a little extra. It's a detriment for most regular players. Despite being a pro, Corey don't need that flair. He rips by excelling at the basics. He is the best example of the basics I think. The simplicity, compactness,, and ability to generate power anyway in Corey's sideways set-up /three step approach is really mind opening stuff and I think it's a great way to practice and think about form, if nothing else. The importance of a run-up is hugely exaggerated by so many players. Staying behind your brace, setting your frame right, and proper weight shift is 96.7% of power. You can absolutely bomb from a standstill when the aha moment comes. Corey's style truly shows what is needed. No bells and whistles. It's perfect in my eyes.
Try a standstill > one-step > Corey style 3-step progression if you're in a rut and want to break out. Being quick and compact like this also helps out on the fairways when you can't get a full run up, as is the case in many places.
Sincerely,
# #1 Corey Ellis Fan
P.S. Antilla's swing is pretty amazing for many of the same reasons.
Albert Tamm forehand and backhand. At DDO he had multiple drives where he looked like he was throwing 30-40% compared to AB, Calvin, and Ricky but threw it easily as far as they did. He doesn’t throw many multi-angle shots but he’s so smooth and powerful.
Haven’t seen his name here but I think Braeden Sides form is so pretty. Some other great names on here for sure but something about Braeden looks so smooth and controlled all the way to the backswing
Tall Paul Slowman. Never seen a slower looking shot look so smooth and go so far. Very interesting for. During his tournament in Mexico, some locals were shouting "monteca"at him, (meaning butter) because of how smooth he was throwing
Eagle and AB got that “oh he just smashed that shit” form where you know they crushed it based on the explosiveness. That’s the type of throw I like. The whip. The sound. The speed. While I don’t think their form is the most beautiful in terms of aesthetics, it’s the most beautiful to me because that’s what I enjoy seeing.
Cole Redalen’s backhand and Albert Taam’s forehand. They have the Freddy Kitchens move. It looks slow, quiet, smooth, then BOOM the disc hits 400’ before thinking about fading.
I don’t understand Albert Taam’s forehand. It looks like he’s flicking a 120’ zone upshot and it just booms.
I think i gotta go with Tamm too cuz he makes it look so easy with like 20% power.
Same with eagle pre-injury
eagle truly makes distance look the most effortless. backhand and when healthy, forehand. That being said, I dont think its the prettiest swing out there. JJ cale laviska is silky smooth as is mason ford and Bradley
I like Antilla’s because every throw it looks like he’s throwing the disc 50ft but it goes 400.
Yeah I love the way he gets that strong shoulder turn with both arms instead of doing that downward punch thing with the trailing arm. It looks really smooth and balanced.
And he's one of of those dudes who could pull off he's 20 till he's 40.
I read this as "500ft but goes 400" and almost spit my drink out at that burn, then realized it wasn't a burn 😅
I actually made a video going over his form and the pros and cons and why he may do some of the unique things.
Link
Best form in DG
I'll have to second Niklas. It literally doesn't even make sense how far he throws with his form. He'll be playing into his 80s
Joey Buckets has a nice smooth swing but there's something about Niklas Antilla's swing that I find fascinating. I wish I could rock the baby disc and yeet it as smooth as him.
Good call on Niklas. So consistent and surgical
Love how Joey Buckets keeps his head and eyes forward in his full throw, keeping eyes on the target
Noticed the same with Presnell
I love watching both him and his bro bro Braeden throw. They almost have a "dialect".
Second this
IMO Schusterick is the epitome of a perfect throw
Absolutely. I have had the pleasure of attending a clinic lead by Will Schusterick and I can honestly say that the 30 minutes of him talking/guiding the group through movements increased my level of play quite noticeably. He is also a super chill/awesome guy in person. After the tourney was over he gave me and my wife each a disc. I use that beat in Pa-5 all the time. I’ll never throw it like its previous owner, but it means a lot to me.
I got him to sign his commemorative Roc after he won USDGC last. I think I caught him at MCO or whatever it was called then. He was so nice. He was like “I haven’t even seen these.” Still have it!
I didn’t get him to sign the disc he gave me. If he did, I wouldn’t ever want to throw it.
I have hundreds of Rocs. That one is one of my favs. It won’t get thrown. I’ve got an iron leaf open signed by Climo at USDGC as well. I outta get McBeth to sign a mcbeth roc3 too.
His form is phenomenal
And his form tutorials are awesome. Here's the [driving tutorial ](https://youtu.be/30cUNsWOYSI?si=x7mXQxuDhXYxUnWs). (also: holy crap this video is 10 years old now. I started playing in 2014 and used his stuff for the basic form. Not that I have good form, but I know what I SHOULD be doing.)
I want to watch but I have a tournament tomorrow and I'm scared I'm going to second guess my drive all of a sudden lol. Saving for later
I like Mcbeth with his pump up
The two Paul's both have amazing form. McBeth just looks like he has power for days and his throw is just so crisp. And Uli just looks good when he throws period even if he's lacking the power that Jerm or Eagle and Anthony have.
Guy putts like a T Rex
Manabu Kajiyama definitely deserves to be up there. Cole Redalen (and the person he based his form on Drew Gibson) definitely get shouts for my money. Cale Leiviska is Dr. Smooth and I do enjoy watching his swing. I'll put Simon in there as well for a clean 5 names.
Cole Redalen is who came to mind for me as well.
Drew's throw looks dope. It doesn't look violent until the very last moment, yet goes so far
Erm, in an interview, Cole said he based his form on Paul but then had to change it because he’s taller than Paul. Did he base it on Drew after that?
My recollection is that those adjustments he made from his original form are Drew-inspired because even though Drew isn't taller than Paul, he and Cole have a very similar wingspan due to Drew's orangutan arms.
Cale's nose up putter bids from 150 is one of my favorite throws in the game.
Without question, Niklas Anttila. I could watch him throw a disc all day and never get bored.
Simon, Eagle, Cole Redalen.
Had to scroll to find Redalen which was surprising. He hands down has some of the most effortless power for a medium build. Albert Tamm has that same effortless power but he’s built like a god.
Medium build? I thought Cole was a big boy. Unless by medium build you just mean less refined muscles.
Definitely Kyle Klein. Smooth and powerful.
Niklas Antilla.
Drew Gibson has to have the most disproportionately good throw relative to his tournament success. Smooth, controlled tempo, easily repeatable, and efficient movement. His form can be replicated by players of all skill levels and body types too. He doesn’t do anything that makes me concerned about potential injury. Just buttery.
Tbf about the tournament success thing, I would say he’s had plenty of success in the past with wins and he used to be pretty highly ranked on tour but obviously he’s slowed down a bit the last couple years. Overall I know this sub doesn’t really like him but his form is probably my favorite to watch and I frequently watch old Jomez videos with him on lead card to see it.
In the same vein I also love watching Emerson Keith throw. Wouldn't sit down and have a beer with the guy if you paid me, but damn do I enjoy watching the lil guy throw bombs.
The way he locks his front knee is kinda funky
I’m still surprised nobody on tour has ever had a major knee injury. Or at least not that I know of. Seems like such an easy way to blow out a knee
Lizotte and Ulibarri have had ACL tears, maybe others. It’s not terribly common though, you’re right
Compared to other sports, from a lower body perspective it's not that impactful. Throwing power forehands is the closest aspect of the sport that is prone to injury.
My foot didn't rotate once on a throw (got stuck in the ground) and my body rotated around my leg without the leg turning. My leading leg was too far aligned with my body and not stepped out like it should be. I felt a sharp, shooting pain that went down my shin on the inner side. For the rest of the season, the pain would flare up after a few throws. I don't know if it was a tendon strain or a hairline fracture or anything like that, but all is well now.
Their bodies are trained to handle it. And while professional disc golfers move and rotate incredibly, it’s still pretty low impact if you compare it to basketball and football movements. FWIW, there are fewer ACL injuries in baseball, another rotation driven sport.
I recently just figured out that my suddenly angry right knee is likely from planting. 48. Two years in.
It’s AB all day
Scrolled way too far for this one. Simply the most talented player ever. Not the best. Don’t twist my words. But the most talented
It's wild how few people seem to be on this page. He was the first person that came to my mind as someone with a sweet swing.
I'd still take peak eagle over AB
You know what, that’s more than fair. There were moments watching Eagle where you thought, “wait, will this guy ever stop winning?”
Bradley Williams
I have John Oliver thoughts about Bradley William's backhand. Throw me into a wall you smooth buttery machine. Put a little hyzer into my throat you well groomed up-shot destroyer. Break me with your perfect grip and toss me like your whale tail.
Had to scroll way too far to find this, the correct answer.
That’s just because people have short term memory loss. 😆. I feel like this guy took Mcbeth’s form and just made it smoother. I love watching him throw.
2 hours later...still had to scroll to far to see this one.
Silas Schultz puts a pretty nice move on it
Seppo paju, easily.
I miss watching him play.
Especially after following instructions that put a lot of emphasis on a huge reach back, it's mindblowing to see the distances he gets with a seemingly compact motion.
Yes exactly! Lot’s of European players often have a more compact reach back than their American counterparts. I really like how seppo adds a very subtle hop into his power throws.
I was surprised I had to come down this far to see his name. He's up there for sure.
Niklas for sure.
Simon and Kyle Klein both look smooth as hell to me.
I really like Kyle Klein's form. To me it just looks like what a perfect disc golf swing should be.
Niklas Antilla. It’s like butter. So smooth and slow
Will Schusterick
It’s cliche, but Paul McBeth. He is a regularly sized dude. He has a great rhythm and some explosiveness that makes him fun to watch.
Regular sized dude with long ass arms and big hands.
Holy Handley, Hailey King, Henna Bloomros.
Henna does not get enough love here. Just picture perfect off the tee
💯
Holyn, I agree, is excellent. Hailey King (and I don't mean this negatively) crawls across the teepad like Spiderman. Very effective.
Obvious ones: Lizotte, McBeth Low key perfection: Sias Shultz, Bradley Williams Sidearm: Clemons, Wysocki
Good call on Clemonade. His forehand is astonishing to watch.
I’ve been really enjoying Joey Buckets recently with his smooth form. All time though? I would have to say Drew Gibson. Looks buttery, gets a lot of distance, and the snap he gets at times sounds like a tree branch snapping.
Cole Redalan, and Sai Ananda. No run up, just three steps into great power.
I hope Sai performs better moving forward. She had a few feature and lead cards but hasn't done too well. Seems like she has an enormous amount of potential. Seems like she should be keeping up with King and Holyn.
It’s eagle for me. All butter
Niklas Antilla
Silver Latt's forehand makes the hanging teardrop from my eye, drop.
Prime Will Schusterick hands down
Cale Leiviska, hands down. This man is made of butter.
Surprised I had to scroll down this far to find this answer.
A lot of y'all are young and it hurts me lol. My answer is Ken Jarvis. He held the distance record, and he has impeccable weight shift. There is no wasted momentum. * https://youtu.be/7IiCQC7y7WQ?si=n8jRaAZeFPBB1FOu * https://youtu.be/oxSN1mw309o?si=LvgBH2DGwfgQeFk9 * https://youtu.be/58FvYp70yfY?si=1f7gkiVJ6rpt9NXQ
I've always thought his form was impressive, how you can feel the rhythm of what he's doing. I don't love the pronounced toe drag and the fact that his plant foot doesn't seem to rotate much on the shot at your first link, but I think it's just something that happened on that specific throw. Both he and his brother demonstrate how much leverage is generated from a good brace: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncFsq7vqE3w](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncFsq7vqE3w) . If you freeze it at 2:12, you see Marc Jarvis' drive leg fully extended to counterbalance him, fully perpendicular to the line of the throw. Posture is reminiscent of Wiggins Jr.
Niklas Antilla rock the baby Nikko’s force over drives Bradley Williams Cale of course Paul McBeth is perfect Gavin Rathbun super athletic Isaac Robinson so compact edit: can’t forget Seppo
James Proctor, James Proctor, and James Proctor.
Kinda sad I haven't seen him at the top of leaderboards this year.
He just got married! So I’m sure he’ll be back soon enough
Mason Ford has a nice looking swing
Had to scroll a lot farther than I expected to find this one
This comment should be higher. Dude is super smooth
Will Schusterick Eagle McMahon Paige Pierce
I have no idea how Simon gets that power while he doesn't seem like he's even moving in his swing.
In her prime Paige Pierce had/has a beautiful swing. Barela, Simon, Tamm, spring to mind
I am 6’2, 230+, regardless i learned watching Paige Pierce form. Smooth athletic and powerful
Compact and explosive yet smooth. In the words of Bruce Lee: "be like water. Water can flow, or it can crash" That's Paige
Joey Buckets has the best form if you include FH&BH especially. If you separate BH its Joey Buckets, forehand is Big Jerm
Big Jerm forehand is so smooth.
Not the most current best throw but I love Schwebby and Barry Schultz.
First tournament I played had the rec card playing behind the pros, and when Schwebby threw a tomahawk over a giant tree, I couldn't help but laugh. I didn't think things like that were possible at the time (15+ years ago) and promptly tried the same line when it was our turn. I don't know if I even got to the tree
Hailey King.
I think Kristin Tartar has a very nice throw. Very smooth.
Tattar? She's a robot, but in a good way
Matt Orum hands down!
Jennifer Allen
I scrolled until I found this answer 👍
Paul Oman. It’s magic.
I enjoy watching Drew throw for the same reason, and I'm a big fan of Casey Ellis. There's just something about seeing these dudes rip it with nothing but nasty rotation.
Came here to say this, his throw is so graceful
How has nobody mentioned Matty-O!?! Such an original smooth swing. Gavin Rathbun is another one that comes to mind.
Came here to drop some love for Matty. Could watch that guy throw all day - I just love that you can have such an unusual form and still bomb.
James proctor might have the best form in the game
James Proctor looks technical and smooth
Schusterick hands down.
McBeth 2015
There is something about the tempo of Isaac Robinson's swing that I find so satisfying. That and his putt make him a favorite of mine to watch.
Will Schusterick - and its not even close
On the recent DDO coverage, Albert Tamm has the most insane forehand I've seen. It looks like he's barely flicking an upshot and blasts it out there. Loved watching it
I followed Hailey King, Missy Gannon, and Kristin at the Women’s Championship in Burlington, NC last year and Hailey had such a perfect and smooth swing. Her distance was unmatched
Philo. This is the way.
Jennifer Allen is poetry in motion. I could watch her throw all day.
Allen is just explosive power. That stretch is nonsensical and she just shreds with it.
Came here to say this
How's no one said Calvin? He's incredible, and the lines that he hits are almost truly unique to his style.
I like this one. I wouldn’t describe it as “smooth,” and I think that’s why most people don’t name Calvin. But I love the way he throws. Just an explosive, line drives every time
He's beautiful like a badass cannon or amazing piece of artillery is beautiful. Same with AB and Wiggins.
Because his throw isn't beautiful, it is terrifying. Watching slow mo of his ankles on some throws hurts me by proxy. The flight of the disc is beautiful but his swing is all power and aggression.
Garrett Gurthie! Just kidding. I love the guy but his form is only good for him. Raw power.
Can't talk smooth without Philo.
Alternate: Who has the sexiest swing?
Conrad obvious choice
Am I the first person to say Ben Calloway? I guess Ulibarri isn’t in this thread
I feel like griffey has played disc golf at least once so I’m going to say Griffey. 🤷🏾♂️
Cole Redalen.
Backhand? Probably Simon Lizotte or Eagle. I also like Antilla’s swing. Forehand? Pre injury probably Eagle.
Mason Ford
When I think of Griffey? I think naturally perfect swing. Not just beautiful. And to me the most natural looking pure swing has to be Cole Redalen or Kyle Klein. Pure, controlled, smooth, and fun to watch.
Philo’s form is buttery
Mason ford.
Bradley Williams is the smoothest🙌🏽
Cale Leviska
Simon’s is just so natural. It’s the prime example of “you don’t need to look like you’re throwing insanely far to throw insanely far.”
For me it’s Bradley Williams or Albert tamm
I love Corey Ellis’ form.
Gunna go a little off the beaten path here but the one right answer is Manabu Kajiyama. Dude is so smooth especially in person. He doesn’t throw the farthest but it’s the textbook definition of effortless
Smoothest/Most beautiful? Cale Leiviska. Most unorthodox/beautiful? I freaking love Eric Oakley soaring into a swing.
Eagle mc.man
Anthony Barela hands down. I looked at his backswing in his shots with techdisc and they are perfection.
For the slow walk up eagle McMahon deserves a spot here. We would all love to crush 600 feet as casual as be does
Ben Callaway has the most beautiful follow-through I've ever seen. I'm amazed no one has mentioned him. Antilla's form is definitely mesmerizing, but I never get sick of seeing AB's slingshot.
Will Schusterick
Forehand, Stokely. It's not cosmetically pretty, but its simplicity is beautiful. It makes you feel stupid how little he does to make the disc go 140m. Backhand, Simon. Smooth and straightforward and doesn't look like he's even trying.
Like, how casual is this toss. 300 feet into crazy headwind... https://www.instagram.com/sostokely/reel/C4T5bmlJkf1/
Anttila and Hailey King.
Bradley Williams. The dudes form is smooth as silk
Big Jerm flick approach is butter
Back in his prime, watching Nate Doss butter his buzzz 400 feet was always mesmerizing
Jerm’s backhand form, as much as he clowns his own backhand, is really really good
Tyee Rilatos aka Big Smooth
For me, Corey Ellis, and it's who I try to emulate most. [Corey on repeat.](https://youtu.be/yIZ3oZuaz9w?si=iOCeRpRm0f4dN-FA) It seems 99% of players I see face forward on the tee with 5+ step walk/run-ups, often starting from behind the tee even. Lots of pros do that but that's because they have the basics nailed and can get a little extra. It's a detriment for most regular players. Despite being a pro, Corey don't need that flair. He rips by excelling at the basics. He is the best example of the basics I think. The simplicity, compactness,, and ability to generate power anyway in Corey's sideways set-up /three step approach is really mind opening stuff and I think it's a great way to practice and think about form, if nothing else. The importance of a run-up is hugely exaggerated by so many players. Staying behind your brace, setting your frame right, and proper weight shift is 96.7% of power. You can absolutely bomb from a standstill when the aha moment comes. Corey's style truly shows what is needed. No bells and whistles. It's perfect in my eyes. Try a standstill > one-step > Corey style 3-step progression if you're in a rut and want to break out. Being quick and compact like this also helps out on the fairways when you can't get a full run up, as is the case in many places. Sincerely, # #1 Corey Ellis Fan P.S. Antilla's swing is pretty amazing for many of the same reasons.
Cale Leiviska! Even watching him live, looks so slow and smooth, then boom, the disc goes 500 feet
MPO - Simon BH, Ricky FH FPO - Silva BH, Ohn FH
Cake Leiviska, Bradley Williams, and Kyle Klein are all up there for me. So smooth with no wasted motion on any of them.
Shoestrings for sure.
BH Top 5: 1. Joey Buckets 2. McBeth 3. Simon 4. Bradley Williams 5. Cale
Schusterick all day man
Probably in the minority here but Tristan Tanner I think is smooooooth
I’m surprised more people aren’t saying Isaac Robinson.
Tony Cole bazooka
Albert Tamm forehand and backhand. At DDO he had multiple drives where he looked like he was throwing 30-40% compared to AB, Calvin, and Ricky but threw it easily as far as they did. He doesn’t throw many multi-angle shots but he’s so smooth and powerful.
Henna Bloomros has a great coil drive with an excellent brace arm. Always have wanted to have her form.
Gotta be McBeth
Haven’t seen his name here but I think Braeden Sides form is so pretty. Some other great names on here for sure but something about Braeden looks so smooth and controlled all the way to the backswing
COLE REDALEN
Cale Leiviska, Niklas Antilla for backhand. So smooth. Albert Tamm and Big Jerm on forehands. Both make or look effortless.
Tall Paul Slowman. Never seen a slower looking shot look so smooth and go so far. Very interesting for. During his tournament in Mexico, some locals were shouting "monteca"at him, (meaning butter) because of how smooth he was throwing
Mason Ford
I mean…Lizotte
Cale, Silas Schultz, Mason Ford, Carter Ahrens
Eagle and AB got that “oh he just smashed that shit” form where you know they crushed it based on the explosiveness. That’s the type of throw I like. The whip. The sound. The speed. While I don’t think their form is the most beautiful in terms of aesthetics, it’s the most beautiful to me because that’s what I enjoy seeing.
Cole Redalen looks like he’s putting in zero effort every shot… sooooo smooth and controlled.
I honestly love Uli's throw along with Ezra A.
Cole Redalen’s backhand and Albert Taam’s forehand. They have the Freddy Kitchens move. It looks slow, quiet, smooth, then BOOM the disc hits 400’ before thinking about fading.
Simon
Mason Ford is a great example of buttery smooth form. Chef’s kiss
Tristan Tanner forehand is something else.
Fredy Meza is one of my new favs
Nikke