For The Strongest Disc Golf Throws, It’s All In The Thumbs

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica
Wed, 10/23/2024 - 2:15pm

When Zachary Lindsey, a physicist at Berry College in Georgia, decided to run an experiment on how to get the best speed and torque while playing disc golf (aka Frisbee golf), he had no trouble recruiting 24 eager participants keen on finding science-based tips on how to improve their game.

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