1. Drivers are either over-stable (fade left harder for a right-handed thrower) or under-stable (fade right for a right-handed thrower). These same principles apply to a south-paw but are reversed. Also when throwing side-arm, whatever direction the disc normally turns will be reversed as well.
2. Mid-range and putter discs are completely subjective as to how you will enjoy them and whether or not they will help your game. I recommend a putter with a 0,0 rating on the fade, draw characteristics unless you notice your disc is regularly going in one direction, at which point you can get a disc that counters that tendency.
3. Sometimes it is best to learn how to throw one driver well, no matter the shot. A skilled player can get even the most over-stable disc to draw right and then fade left back in towards the basket. We think the best disc for any beginner is Innova's Valkyrie. The specs on the Valkyrie are -2,2 meaning it will want to go right and then left. Some discs are catered more towards those of you whom throw side-arm but as a starter disc, We think people should look into getting anything with a speed of 9 or less (The valkyrie is a 9).
4. We recommend staying away from fairway drivers because it is a step down from a driver or an ultra-long distance driver. When you become proficient, all you will need (ideally) is a putter, mid-range, and driver. A skilled player can throw a mid-range near 300ft. A skilled player can throw a driver 350-400ft. Once a player is proficient, they can finesse the driver down to what a fairway driver would be.
5. Ultimately, it comes down to just purchasing a disc and seeing how you throw with it. Even if you throw it terribly, with enough practice, that disc will start to feel good. As with anything, the longer you stay at it, the better you will get.
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