Updated September 2026.
At night, disc golf is played with glow discs that are charged with a UV light. If your favourite disc does not come in a glow version, you can tape a lightweight LED light to its underside or add glow stickers to the top. In winter, grip matters most: choose a soft, grippy plastic, dry the disc between throws and keep your hands warm. In snow, a disc is easiest to find when its colour is bright.
Autumn and winter evening rounds are among the most atmospheric of the season. In this guide we explain how glow discs work and how to charge them, which glow plastics each manufacturer offers, what to know about UV lights and disc lights, and how plastics, grip and players cope in freezing temperatures. Our product recommendations are based on our sales and stock data.
| Option | How it shows | What you need | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glow disc | The whole disc or part of it glows after charging; the glow gradually fades | UV light or a powerful torch | approx. €15–30 per disc |
| LED strip under the disc | Steady or flashing light for the whole round | Clear packing tape; shows best through a translucent disc | under €5 per strip |
| Glow stickers | Stickers glow after charging on any disc | UV light | approx. €5–10 per sheet |
| Head torch | Lights up the terrain, tee and fairway | Your own head torch | varies |
Prices are indicative and may vary.
Glow discs: how they work
Glow disc plastic is blended with a phosphorescent additive; Prodigy’s 400 Glow, for example, contains phosphorus. The additive stores light and releases it as a glow in the dark. The glow is brightest right after charging and fades gradually, so it is worth charging the disc before every throw. A regular torch will charge a disc too, but a UV light charges it more efficiently and gives a brighter glow. The glow also shows where the disc landed, so a glow disc is easy to find in the dark even in long grass or at the edge of the woods.
Glow plastic can change a disc’s flight slightly compared with the same mould in other plastics. Discmania’s Glow C-Line, for example, typically makes a mould somewhat more stable, and Innova’s Proto Glow Champion feels a little softer in the hand than regular Champion plastic. Check the flight numbers when you pick a glow version to replace a familiar disc.
How to charge a glow disc with a UV light
- Shine the UV light on the top and underside of the disc from close range, moving it evenly across the whole disc.
- Recharge the disc before every throw so the glow is at its brightest while the disc is flying and landing.
- Keep the light in a jacket pocket or an outer bag pocket so it is within reach on every throw.
- Never shine the UV light into anyone’s eyes.
Which glow plastics each manufacturer offers
Almost every major manufacturer has its own glow plastic. The table below lists the glow plastics in our range and their properties according to the manufacturers’ descriptions.
| Manufacturer | Glow plastics | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Axiom Discs, MVP Disc Sports, Streamline Discs | Eclipse, Eclipse 2.0, Total Eclipse, Eclipse Electron, Particle Glow Proton and Proton Soft | Eclipse glows extremely brightly once charged with UV light. In some models only the centre of the disc glows and the rim is coloured plastic. In Particle Glow the glowing particles sit inside Proton plastic, and Eclipse Electron combines glow plastic with a grippy base plastic. |
| Innova | Proto Glow Champion, Proto Glow Halo Star, Color Glow Champion | Proto Glow glows brighter and longer than Innova’s earlier glow blends. |
| Discmania | Glow C-Line, Color Glow C-Line, Glow Horizon C-Line and S-Line | A glowing version of the very durable C-Line. Typically makes a mould slightly more stable. |
| Prodigy Disc | 400 Glow, 500 Glow, Ace BaseGrip Glow, Ace DuraFlex Glow | 400 Glow is hard-wearing 400 plastic with added phosphorus. |
| Latitude 64, Westside Discs | Moonshine (e.g. Zero Medium Moonshine, Opto Moonshine, VIP Moonshine) | Moonshine glows greenish in the dark. |
| Kastaplast | K1 Glow, K1 Soft Glow | The durable, grippy K1 plastic in a glowing version. |
| Discraft | Mega Glo | Mega Glo glows brighter and longer than Discraft’s earlier glow blends. |
In our stores’ experience, the Eclipse plastics from MVP and Axiom and Kastaplast’s glow plastics glow the brightest. Axiom is also our best-selling glow disc manufacturer in 2026, followed by Innova, Discmania and MVP.
Our recommended glow putters
A putter makes a good first glow disc: it is the disc you throw most during a round, and short throws are easy to follow even in the dark. We selected putters from several manufacturers based on sales and availability.
Axiom Discs Particle Glow Proton Soft Proxy Silva Saarinen
Our best-selling glow disc in 2026. Team player Silva Saarinen’s straight-flying throwing putter, flight numbers 3 | 3 | -1 | 0.5 (speed, glide, turn, fade). Soft, grippy plastic with particles that shine under UV light. Price range approx. €25–30.
MVP Disc Sports Eclipse Electron Watt
A lot of glide for a full-weight putter, flight numbers 2 | 5 | -0.5 | 0.5. Eclipse Electron combines glow plastic with a grippy base plastic. Price range approx. €15–20.
Prodigy Disc 400 Glow PA-5
A low-profile understable putter that flies straight even with little power and suits hyzer flips. Flight numbers 3 | 4 | -2 | 0.5. Price range approx. €15–20.
Latitude 64 Zero Medium Moonshine Orbit Peak
A low-profile beaded putter based on the Pure, flight numbers 3 | 3 | 0 | 1. Moonshine glows greenish in the dark. Price range approx. €15–20.
Discmania Color Glow C-Line P2x
A straight to slightly overstable putter designed with Gannon Buhr for approaches and putting, flight numbers 2 | 2 | 0 | 2. Color Glow C-Line glows in colour. Price range about €20–25.
Our recommended glow midranges and drivers
Axiom Discs Eclipse Hex
A straight-flying, easy-to-control midrange, flight numbers 5 | 5 | -1 | 1. Eclipse glows extremely brightly once charged. Price range approx. €20–25.
Streamline Discs Eclipse Echo Silva Saarinen Halloween Team Series
A smooth-flying midrange, flight numbers 5 | 5 | -1.5 | 1. Eclipse 2.0 glows brighter and longer. Price range approx. €20–25.
Discraft Mega Glo Buzzz Halloween 2025
A classic midrange that holds the angle you give it, flight numbers 5 | 4 | -1 | 1. Price range approx. €25–30.
Innova Proto Glow Champion FireBird Nate Sexton
An overstable fairway driver for headwinds and forehand throws, flight numbers 9 | 3 | 0 | 4. Price range approx. €25–30.
Discmania Glow C-Line DD Special Edition
An understable distance driver that offers easy distance, flight numbers 11 | 6 | -3 | 2. On a right-handed backhand the disc turns right early in the flight and fades left at the end; on a forehand or for left-handers the flight is mirrored. Price range approx. €20–25.
UV lights and disc lights
A UV light is the most important piece of kit for a glow round. The more LEDs the light has, the faster and more evenly it charges the whole disc. A small light is enough for a putter and fits in a pocket; a larger one charges a driver or several discs at once. Batteries lose power in the cold, so keep the light in a warm pocket and carry spare batteries.
MVP Disc Sports UV Light
A pocket-sized UV light for charging glow discs. Includes 3 AAA batteries. Price range approx. €5–10.
MVP Disc Sports UV Light Large – 51 LEDs
A larger light whose 51 LEDs charge a disc efficiently. Price range approx. €15–20.
MVP Disc Sports UV Light Extra Large – 100 LEDs
Our most powerful light: 100 LEDs, includes 6 AA batteries. Price range approx. €25–30.
LED lights to tape under your disc
MVP’s TRI-LED Light is a lightweight LED strip of about 3 grams with three bright LEDs. Being so light, it has little effect on the disc’s flight. It has three modes: flashing, fast flashing and steady light, and it can be switched off and back on between rounds. Colours are blue, green, red and white.
In our experience, it is best to attach the strip indoors with clear packing tape to the underside of a clean, dry disc. The light shows best through a translucent disc. Each pack contains one LED strip. An LED light needs no charging, so it also suits discs that are not available in glow plastic.
MVP Disc Sports TRI-LED Light
An LED strip of about 3 grams for the underside of a disc, three light modes. Price range under €5.
Glow stickers and a glowing mini marker
If your favourite disc does not come in a glow version, Hive’s Firefly Glow Vinyl stickers add a glow to any disc. Each sheet has 46 stickers that can be removed and reapplied. In the dark, it also helps to mark your lie with a glowing mini marker.
MVP Disc Sports Hive Firefly Glow Vinyl Green Glow
Reapplicable glow stickers, 46 per sheet. Price range approx. €5–10.
Axiom Discs Total Eclipse Mini Lens Cap – Simon Line
A Total Eclipse mini marker that glows like the Eclipse discs. Price range approx. €5–10.
Disc golf in winter and freezing weather
Plastics in the cold
In the cold, all plastics stiffen and grip weakens. Softer, grippier blends such as Soft and Medium versions or base plastics usually keep their grip better in freezing temperatures than hard, slick premium plastics. Keep your discs somewhere warm before the round and dry them between throws so ice cannot form on the surface. Throw a hard, frozen disc carefully near trees and rocks, as plastic stiffened by frost can be damaged more easily.
Grip in wet and cold conditions
Snow and moisture make a disc’s surface slippery. Dry the disc and your hands with a towel before each throw, and use a grip towel if needed to improve your hold even in wet weather.
Gorilla Gold All-Sport Grip Towel
A grip towel containing natural beeswax that repels moisture and leaves no residue. Approx. 45 x 24 cm. Price range approx. €5–10.
Bright colours and ribbon in the snow
Choose brightly coloured discs that stand out in the snow, such as pink, orange, red or yellow. White and pale discs easily disappear in a snowdrift. You can attach a thin ribbon, like the kind used for gift wrapping, to a disc so it is easier to locate even if it sinks into the snow. Tape a brightly coloured ribbon about 30–50 cm long to the centre of the underside: it stays visible on top of the snow and barely affects the flight. Watch where every throw lands and fix the spot in your mind using a landmark.
Clothing and warm hands
- Dress in layers so you can shed clothing while walking and add it while waiting.
- Choose a jacket and mid-layer that do not restrict your throwing arm.
- A beanie and neck warmer keep the heat in, and waterproof socks keep your feet dry in wet snow.
- Many players wear thin gloves and take off the glove on their throwing hand for the throw. A hand warmer in your pocket keeps your fingers supple between throws.
- On slippery courses, make sure your shoes have good grip. Many players wear studded shoes in midwinter.
Nevercold Hand Warmer
An air-activated heat pad that stays warm for 9–10 hours. Two warmers per pack. Price range under €5.
Dexshell Ultra thin crew socks
Waterproof, breathable socks with a Porelle membrane, 7000 mm water column. Price range approx. €30–35.
Powergrip Beanie PG
A comfortable beanie branded with a PG leather patch, one size. Made in the Czech Republic. Price range approx. €15–20.
Courses and practice in winter
In winter, course maintenance may be reduced and some courses may even be closed. Some areas, however, have courses adapted for winter conditions where play can continue through the cold months. You can also keep your touch through indoor practice or winter tournaments. To find courses near you, UDisc is the best place to start, and for courses in Finland you can also use Frisbeegolfradat.fi.
Putting practice works best with identical discs, and a set costs less than buying the discs individually. If you cannot find a set that suits you, contact us for a quote.
Discmania Active Base Sensei 10-Disc Set
Ten identical Sensei putters for putting practice. Straight flight and a gentle fade. Price range approx. €70–80.
Staying safe on a dark course
- Wear a head torch so you can see the terrain, the tee and tree roots. It also helps others notice you.
- Only throw when the fairway is clear. Walkers and other players are hard to see in the dark, so check the fairway with your light before throwing.
- Play in a group if you can and tell someone where you are playing. Keep your phone in a warm pocket, as the cold drains the battery quickly.
- Watch out for slippery tees, rocks and boardwalks. On an icy tee it is safer to throw from a standstill.
- Check the course rules and opening hours, as not every course allows play after dark.
Frequently asked questions
How do you charge a glow disc?
Shine a UV light on the disc from close range for a moment so the light covers the whole disc, and recharge it before every throw.
How long does a glow disc glow?
The glow is brightest right after charging and fades gradually. How long it lasts depends on the plastic, the power of the light and the charging time, which is why it is worth recharging the disc before every throw.
Does a glow disc fly differently from a regular one?
Glow plastic can change the flight slightly. Discmania’s Glow C-Line, for example, typically makes a mould more stable than the same mould in other plastics. Check the flight numbers on the product page.
Which is better, a glow disc or an LED light?
A glow disc is a neat, lightweight solution but needs charging on every throw. An LED strip stays lit for the whole round without charging and fits any disc, ideally a translucent one. Many players use both: a glow putter and an LED light on their driver.
Which plastic is best in freezing weather?
Soft, grippy blends keep their hold in the cold better than hard premium plastics. Keep your discs warm before the round and dry them between throws.
You can find glow discs, UV lights and winter accessories in our online shop and in our five stores in Finland in Oulu, Turku, Tampere, Helsinki and Kuopio. We also ship orders abroad.