The goal is composed of a lower basket and a chain ring which will be attached to the center post. It will not be welded because it will allow them to rotate and adjust quickly once installed in an uneven disc golf course. The 4 pieces of metal conduit must fit into the bottom of the fence post once cut and bent. Step 2: Disc Golf Basket Legs Assembly and Bendingįor the disc golf basket legs, the metal conduit will be cut into 4 pieces and bent using the conduit bender into 90 degrees angle. Once you already have the measurements, cut the round steel bar (supports for basket & chain ring), flat steel (outer band for basket and chain ring), and the fence post accordingly (center post).
You can follow the dimensions that I’ve mentioned earlier in this article as your basis for the height of the center post. The exact measurements for the center post will all depend on your preference. I’m not sharing my exact measurements so that you can chose what those are, also I didn’t make it according to the sanctioned baskets. This is the list of materials that I had used to make my basket. 1 Enamel black fence post (center post).4 Flat steel (band for chain ring and basket).8 Round steel bar (basket and chain ring supports).When making a DIY disc golf basket, you need the following materials and tools: This action is to ensure that the foundation is stable when installed on the course. The PDGA does not have a standard weight for the disc golf basket but advises that the basket should weigh from 18 to 25 kilos. However, there are many varieties and sizes for the width, especially with the DIY type. The upper ring for the chains is 21.3 inches wide, while the lower basket must be at 25.7 inches. The tournament director can also add obstacles along the course if desired. Although, during competition, tournament rules may change depending on the preference of the organizers. If you stray too far from what is typical it may change your putting and affect your strokes in tournament play.Īs per the PDGA, a disc golf basket should be 52 inches above the ground, and the distance from the floor towards the lower basket is 25.7 inches. Always remember that the quality of the chain will impact your experience during gameplay. The governing body has not set any standard for its size and thickness of the chain, but the choice is up to you. But I have seen as high as 24 chains for a disc golf basket. For PDGA approved baskets, the minimum number is 12 pcs. Where you are making a DIY type, you can have the option of putting as many or little chains as you would like. How long are the chains on a disc golf basket? As per the PDGA, the minimum chain length is 9 inches. They have similar measurements and dimensions as the inferior type but use high-quality materials. Meanwhile, the champion level basket that is used by top-tier tournaments and approved by the PDGA. This disc golf basket also uses durable materials in its foundation. Also, a basic disc golf basket will have less the 18 chains installed.įor the standard disc golf basket, the measurement and dimension are are the same as a basic one but contains more than 18 chains. The lower basket should be 25.7 inches wide with a height of 6.7 inches. Disc Golf Basket Dimensionsįor a basic disc golf basket, the rim must be around 21 ⅓ inches wide, and the chain must not be lower than the 22 inches below the rim. Each of these parts have different dimensions that you need to follow to fit the standard measurement of the PDGA. The last part is the frame and the lower basket.
The first one is the pole and the main basket, while the second part is the chain. There are three main parts to every disc golf basket. We will provide information to make disc golfers equipped with the proper knowledge to create a disc golf basket the right way. You can also practice at home by buying or building your own disc golf basket and using it to improve your form and overall skills.īut how do you make your own disc golf basket? What are the materials you need to do-it-yourself disc golf basket right in the comforts of your home? These two questions and other queries on building a disc golf basket will be answered in this article. But to do that consistently, you must improve your ability and overall skills through spending time on the course and practicing on the field regularly. One of the most enjoyable parts of playing disc golf is getting the disc into the basket and scoring the way you want to.
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