The Best Sidearms in Disc Golf

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  • Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
  • The sidearm in disc golf is often overlooked in our day and age so I wanted to bring more of a spotlight onto that specific shot. Top ten disc golf sidearms that are currently playing right now. Whose in your Top Ten?
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    00:00 Intro
    01:25: Honorable Mention
    01:54 10
    02:28 9
    03:15 8
    03:53 7
    04:36 6
    05:30 5
    06:14 4
    07:15 3
    08:10 2
    09:20 1
    10:25 Outro
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  • @andrewmarwede2106
    @andrewmarwede2106 Рік тому +910

    Brb, calling my mom to tell her I made the Top 10

    • @caedmonster6336
      @caedmonster6336 Рік тому +4

      Haha nice

    • @Sandbass74
      @Sandbass74 Рік тому +7

      she chose a good name for you dawg

    • @MuddyPuttersDG
      @MuddyPuttersDG Рік тому +4

      This vid is dedicated to all the teachers that told you you’d never amount to nothin. To all the people that lived about the buildings you was hustlin from that called the pohlice on you while you was trying to make some money to feed your daughter.

    • @philldilone6942
      @philldilone6942 Рік тому +2

      You should start making videos on your channel.

    • @southbeachtalent
      @southbeachtalent Рік тому +2

      Andrew you throw with the same grip I do sidearm. There are so few of us! You are def an inspiration. I feel you've been throwing too much backhand lately tho lol

  • @onemileperhour
    @onemileperhour Рік тому +266

    Scott Stokely deserves an honorable mention. He's a former world record distance holder, and even though he's over 50 he's still playing at a competitive level. His forehand to win OTB Skins this year was one of the best shots ever

    • @sammyboyyy
      @sammyboyyy Рік тому +7

      I agree, that shot was sick.

    • @jo311
      @jo311 Рік тому +5

      It was an amazing shot. I'm half of Stokely's age but I hope I'm half as good as him when I get to his age, he's a freaking beast.

    • @sbleezy
      @sbleezy Рік тому +7

      In my opinion, I think he has the best forehand. He can touch 600' easily. 450'+ golf shots all day with accuracy. It's amazing to see.

    • @user-qv7fs6ut2f
      @user-qv7fs6ut2f Рік тому +5

      @@sbleezy I'm not sure about 600, (share the vid if you have it) but I've seen him go high 400s a bunch so I imagine he can go 500+ with ease. He's a freak.

    • @gumbilicious1
      @gumbilicious1 Рік тому +1

      He did mention at the beginning of the video that he was only going to consider active players relevant to pro disc golf

  • @temkef6124
    @temkef6124 Рік тому +129

    Honestly, Kramer needs to be on this list imo

    • @villep7907
      @villep7907 Рік тому +9

      Especially since he constantly says "but he isnt really sidearm dominant"... Kramer only throws them and is still up there 😂

    • @gsinghacg
      @gsinghacg Рік тому +7

      Too fresh

    • @carlholming4703
      @carlholming4703 Рік тому +5

      I came to say this, glad I wasn't alone in thinking that. I get that he's new to the tour and he hasn't really been consistently in the top but his sidearm is phenomenal, an honorable mention would have been in order because if he nurtures his body he will be top 3 on the list in no time.

    • @justsomedood67
      @justsomedood67 3 місяці тому

      @@gsinghacg Yeah, think that's it. Kramer is a great talent for sure, but he really hasn't done much yet. When he wins a couple events he will deserve, and get, more credit.

  • @jadonschwartz8598
    @jadonschwartz8598 Рік тому +13

    Didn't even show what I consider to be Eagle's best forehand. 2021 DGLO straddling the guardrail, 400+ circle hit. Absolute mastery of the forehand.

  • @sillyz9578
    @sillyz9578 Рік тому +18

    Big jerms side arm is literally beautiful to watch. It’s so effortless and just shapes beautifully.

  • @PixlatedDonut
    @PixlatedDonut Рік тому +39

    I have to disagree with the list, Kramer, Gossage, and Barella should be on the list. Kramer is Forehand only and plays amazing with his shot shaping. Gossage will throw a forehand zone inside 350 if he can. Barella has maybe the longest forehand on the world...

    • @BOOGiNS
      @BOOGiNS Рік тому

      Barellas on the list. You're just blind and deaf.

    • @shrapnel77
      @shrapnel77 10 місяців тому +1

      I remember Barella's 400 foot shot on a Par 3. The disc was 3 feet off the ground the whole way.

  • @calebluvsvids
    @calebluvsvids Рік тому +52

    Good video! The biggest travesty is how low Chris Clemons is; based on this season alone, he should be top 5, maybe top 3 on this list with his consistent finishes and forehand dominance.
    I get that tour success played into this selection a lot, which you explained by not including Aaron Gossage, but he will break this top 10 eventually, and I think an honorable mention should be given to Chandler Kramer. He literally ONLY throws forehand and he finished so well at Europe, which is NOT a forehand heavy course (eagle won without one)

  • @Linky609
    @Linky609 Рік тому +27

    I don't have an issue leaving some of the younger guys like gossage off the list but Clemons definitely deserves to be higher up and honestly I'd drop eagle to maybe 5 or 6. Eagles sidearm distance is great but his shot shaping in the woods isn't that great. Most of his wins are open bomber courses. He doesn't have the flip up game that some of the older players have.

  • @mawage666
    @mawage666 Рік тому +25

    Back in the day NOBODY threw a sidearm except Scott Stokely. They actually called it a "trick shot". And he can still throw backhand and sidearm 550'.

    • @ccskiandrun
      @ccskiandrun Рік тому +2

      Same with spike hyzers but Scott was ahead of the time.

    • @derpincorperated8644
      @derpincorperated8644 Рік тому +2

      Absolutely it’s weird this video is phrased like sidearm is more rare now then it used to be…

  • @ryaninSartell
    @ryaninSartell Рік тому +12

    Honorable mention should be given to Scott Stokely. OG sidearm player that once held both the world's record for longest throws for backhand and forehand at the same time. He is the reason several people on this list throw sidearm they way they do (like Big Jerm)

  • @cglasford1
    @cglasford1 Рік тому +54

    How do you not have Chandler Kramer on this list or at least honorable mention? he's got to be one of if not the only all side arm player on tour and he has power and all the shots

    • @sammyboyyy
      @sammyboyyy Рік тому +10

      Yeah Kramer not being on this list is laughable

    • @jamesevans7537
      @jamesevans7537 Рік тому +1

      I thought this as well! He had an absolute smash at Jonesboro, that was amazing!

  • @derekbroekhoven5498
    @derekbroekhoven5498 Рік тому +33

    Always love the videos, and I think it's a solid list, but damn putting McBeth over Clemons feels criminal. Chris has a 500+ ft sidearm, plus the touch/flip up game. My only other issue is saying "Eagle has the best sidearm in disc golf right now" when he hasn't been throwing sidearms all year. I also think that if you put him and Jerm on a sidearm only competition, assuming he's at his peak, Jerm wins every time
    Love the list aside from that though, Jerm and Nate certainly belong up there

    • @nickheisler2559
      @nickheisler2559 Рік тому +1

      Agreed. Also it was my understanding that Eagle is just about done throwing forehands. Didn't he learn to throw lefty backhands just so he wouldn't have to use is forehand?

    • @mariusnilsen6540
      @mariusnilsen6540 Рік тому +2

      Yeah. McBeth has a more than serviceable sidearm, but Clemons' power and touch is on another level.

  • @undercoveroffduty4573
    @undercoveroffduty4573 Рік тому +12

    This is more of a favorite fronthand discer list... Eagle hasn't thrown a fronthand all year...

    • @justsomedood67
      @justsomedood67 3 місяці тому +1

      I dunno how you can make a list of best side-arms ever and not include Eagle. It's not best for a specific year - it's best side-arm in general.

  • @kevinhedlund4581
    @kevinhedlund4581 Рік тому +19

    Honestly, forget power, forget distance, Big Jerm has easily one of the smoothest forearms out there. It always looks so effortless with how he walks up/winds up. It's awesome to watch

    • @jakubfranek9995
      @jakubfranek9995 9 місяців тому

      I can't count how many times jomezpro comentary mentioned Eagle's sidearm literally totally effortless.

  • @NorthStateNate
    @NorthStateNate Рік тому +5

    Great video! Agree with Adam having one of the best forehand approaches and I’d put Calvin in there somewhere too. Gossage showed his forehand prowess with next level distance and accuracy.

  • @bill8939
    @bill8939 Рік тому

    Great list. That was a fun watch thx

  • @mosk11tto
    @mosk11tto Рік тому +4

    Great list, although missing the best forehand: Silver Lätt!

  • @robinmclean8779
    @robinmclean8779 Рік тому +1

    Just seeing this now. Would love to see a 2023 update. So Sadly the Eagle has landed, though a few sidearm upshots keep him on the list for now. Gossage now top 5, and Tattar now on the list. MIght be time for some old Stokely and new Kramer respect. Carry on.

  • @baldjustice393
    @baldjustice393 Рік тому +1

    Love the content! I would love to see the best or top ten lefties in disc golf! As one of the rare 10%
    Lefties on this planet I would absolutely love to see a spot light shinned on this one!
    Thank you for the entertainment!!!!

  • @marcusnava
    @marcusnava 4 місяці тому

    Nice. Great work

  • @therealmorganofficial
    @therealmorganofficial Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @aglassblowerscompanion
    @aglassblowerscompanion Рік тому

    Great list!

  • @mitchellphillips4691
    @mitchellphillips4691 Рік тому +2

    I think what Rick is able to do in the woods and in the open for sure gets him to top 3. Scrambling and putting is what makes Ricky elite. I would be curious to see where is BH would rank out of currently active pros.

  • @Act1onJonny
    @Act1onJonny Рік тому +9

    Confused as to the absence of Chandler Kramer. He's out here placing high with ONLY a sidearm

    • @jimmymccolpinify
      @jimmymccolpinify Рік тому +1

      He placed high at European Open. His average finish at Elite Series and Majors is 51.33. I wouldn't say he is consistently placing high.

  • @wingslikeairplanesTV
    @wingslikeairplanesTV Рік тому +2

    I definitely think Clemons and Marwede should be higher. But couldn’t agree more about the top 3!

  • @madmoose2303
    @madmoose2303 Рік тому

    Fantastic video. All lethal with side arm.

  • @datrucksdavea2080
    @datrucksdavea2080 Рік тому

    Cool, ty

  • @MeesterSquid
    @MeesterSquid Рік тому +1

    Ohn scoggins would have been a good honorable mention, but maybe you can do a women's forehand vid too!

  • @younttf
    @younttf Рік тому

    Cool stuff

  • @betajakob
    @betajakob Рік тому

    good stuff

  • @jonasd.6030
    @jonasd.6030 Рік тому +1

    Inspiring. Some friends say they are jealous of my natural talent with sidearm, but I barely use it. This makes me thinking of practicing it.

  • @andyjohnson3798
    @andyjohnson3798 Рік тому +7

    i think there’s an important distinction between best sidearm, and best sidearm-dominant player. pre injury eagle had definitely the best sidearm, but jerm and sexton dominate while avoiding backhands when possible

  • @stingagent221
    @stingagent221 Рік тому

    Great Video

  • @DavyMcFlurray
    @DavyMcFlurray Рік тому +1

    Great list, I’m a little surprised Arron Gossage isn’t on the list.

  • @williaminkley1587
    @williaminkley1587 Рік тому +2

    Tristan Tanner should be on the list
    IMO Eagle will never have the same side arm again. Dislocations when you're young can become very chronic and he threw his shoulder out on on the power side arm plane. If he is smart he will use it for up shots and relay on that cannon of a backhand

  • @tomiot3423
    @tomiot3423 Рік тому +2

    Dude how can you not include Silver Lätt?

  • @justsomedood67
    @justsomedood67 3 місяці тому

    I think you are right on point, although I might have moved Ricky up to #2. Too bad about Eagle's injury, but hopefully he can recover fully. Hell, he won the the European Open in an epic duel with Pablo without ever throwing a single RH side-arm. Good list though.

  • @csamplitude
    @csamplitude Рік тому +12

    Kevin Jones deserves a mention for sure.

  • @nickbaker5296
    @nickbaker5296 Рік тому +2

    Saying Sexton isnt a top tier golfer is a molten hot take. Top 20 player rating, Top 40 DGPT standings, top 10 at worlds in 2022

    • @alightened
      @alightened Рік тому +2

      I think we all know what he means. When you put Eagle, Paul, wysocki, on the list they are top tier. Sexton is incredible, but he’s not finishing first in these tournaments.

  • @theyluvluth-9232
    @theyluvluth-9232 Рік тому

    I told you i had notifications on :)

  • @jerrymenzie
    @jerrymenzie Рік тому

    Nice video! Perhaps some dispute with the list... but good production value nonetheless.

  • @fynndickson7581
    @fynndickson7581 Рік тому +3

    Man your videos are so good

  • @deviationdiscgolf
    @deviationdiscgolf Рік тому +1

    I would put McBeth higher on the list. I think Ulibarri should be an honorable mention as he is extremely under rated on the forehand. Good list though overall!

    • @Dav963
      @Dav963 11 місяців тому

      no

  • @jii-ro7083
    @jii-ro7083 Рік тому +1

    Forehand is more of an accuracy shot than distance shot for many. Its just so raw shot which can hurt you

  • @SoloBattles
    @SoloBattles Рік тому

    Gotta give a shout to Sara Hokum. Nobody relies on forehand so totally, and dominates with it. If not in the top 10, she should have gotten an honorable mention. Othe than that, great list!

  • @ryanhalien8468
    @ryanhalien8468 Рік тому +13

    I think AB belongs on the list, he doesn’t have the touch dialed in quite yet, but his touch isn’t bad and his distance is top 2 in the world only him and eagle can throw that far

    • @lnmend
      @lnmend Рік тому +4

      Ryan Sheldon is the furthest thrower for sidearm but yea AB and eagle are disgusting too.

    • @alightened
      @alightened Рік тому

      @@lnmend who is that? Is he not well rounded and can just throw side arms?

    • @user-qv7fs6ut2f
      @user-qv7fs6ut2f Рік тому

      @@lnmend I think Clemons might be able to out-throw both.

    • @lnmend
      @lnmend Рік тому

      @@alightened ua-cam.com/video/xB6_U8aLxGc/v-deo.html used to be a pitcher, even eagle has admitted Sheldon is #1

    • @roaddog4007
      @roaddog4007 Рік тому +1

      @@user-qv7fs6ut2f absolutely not, AB crushing Sheldon and Clemons. AB is distance king

  • @rileymanderscheid9805
    @rileymanderscheid9805 11 місяців тому +1

    Cmon man. Sidearm and no mention of Scott Stokely? Not only is he one of the original O.G's from OG he's still playing the Pro division and he just placed 3rd at one of the Europe tour events!!! Did I mention how many world distance records he has had for sidearm?

  • @flashback123vt
    @flashback123vt Рік тому

    It would be cool if you could figure out the disc these guys depend and put in their bag
    I feel like my forehand is so strong they haven’t made a disc for it

  • @rivermungall6374
    @rivermungall6374 Рік тому

    I’m confused, Scott stoakley says you have to face straight. None of these guys do that. Do you have any good video tutorials recommendations for a beginner to get step by step form?

  • @NorthStateNate
    @NorthStateNate Рік тому +1

    Let’s go! Now the best putters??

  • @2na-phish
    @2na-phish Рік тому

    which is correct... forehand/backhand or sidearm/backarm....

  • @gromba
    @gromba Рік тому +1

    Kramer, Scott, even Oakley has a more well rounded sidearm game than alot of the people on this list. Scott Stokely is almost second to none when it comes to sidearm power, if you dont believe me watch the recreation he did of Eagles throw at DGLO. I dont know why Paul is on this list when he only has one type of throw with the sidearm, though its powerfull for sure.

  • @TheTeamdom
    @TheTeamdom 10 місяців тому

    Good ranking! Let's just wait for the young Finns (Anttila, Hyytiäinen etc.) climbing up...

  • @michaelmccullough7309
    @michaelmccullough7309 2 місяці тому

    When I think of sidearm throwers . Ohn is on my list . Not a dude but definitely a sidearm dominant top tier player .

  • @gsinghacg
    @gsinghacg Рік тому +1

    Amazing video. I disagree. But amazing video 😂

  • @franztriana363
    @franztriana363 Рік тому +1

    Silver Latt?

  • @jackeddemon
    @jackeddemon Рік тому +1

    I was expecting a Nathan Queen compilation video 😂

  • @nicholashernandez1494
    @nicholashernandez1494 Рік тому

    What about Chandler Kramer? European Open? What about Kevin Jones? Scott Stockley?

  • @andreashoppe1969
    @andreashoppe1969 Рік тому +1

    Clemons should be ranked higher in my opinion. His sidearm is a sick weapon!

  • @jonathonschott
    @jonathonschott Рік тому

    I am a rightnsidearm player, it is very underrated and I love going out on a course and destroying backhand players that look down on me. Seeing the look on their face when I pull off an anhyser on a lefthand dogleg parking it..... I play this sport for fun but sometimes......😉

  • @jameslminix6428
    @jameslminix6428 Рік тому +1

    Scott Stokely got not even a mention...SMH...he's the OG!

  • @HaikesXO
    @HaikesXO Рік тому +1

    Not having Scott stokley is criminal. Have you seen him flick under his legs at maple hill with Simon over the water ? Or his 600+ forehand? Smh

  • @xM4DD0Gx
    @xM4DD0Gx Рік тому +3

    Eagles forehand is very good when he is physically able to use it but he is not a forehand dominant player which, by the explanation given in the video, should not have him in the #1 spot.

    • @Dav963
      @Dav963 11 місяців тому

      no

  • @sawyerrego2693
    @sawyerrego2693 Рік тому

    Was fun to watch this especially since I’m a sidearm dominant player. Aside from a Stokely honorable mention I don’t think you missed any of the top guys and the list is virtually flawless, well done!

    • @pigs6486
      @pigs6486 Рік тому +2

      It's absolutely flawed.

  • @connorwilliams574
    @connorwilliams574 Рік тому

    Physically you generate more force by pulling an object rather than pushing it, that's why backhand will always out drive a forehand

  • @youmebornfree
    @youmebornfree Місяць тому

    This list needs a yearly update. Eagle will probably never throw side arm as far as he used to. Ohn, Tamm, Latt, Stokley, and others people comment about. Maybe have a distance, accuracy, shot shaping, and a side arm that wins events categories. For instance Cramer less know but has a dominant side arm game but you don't see him on top often so would not make the list.

  • @modgmodg6987
    @modgmodg6987 Рік тому

    Modg. Nuff said.😊

  • @Robertkasela1993
    @Robertkasela1993 Рік тому +1

    Albert Tamm should be in top 7 no cap

  • @steveolie985
    @steveolie985 Рік тому +5

    Couple of names I thought I would see and desere mention: Gossage, Barela, and Scott Stokely who might have been the OG of OGs on the sidearm.

    • @jakemiller663
      @jakemiller663 Рік тому

      Well Gossage and Barela were both honorable mentions (#12 and #11). So they were in the video, just not given "top 10" spots.

  • @TheRealtallwolf
    @TheRealtallwolf Рік тому

    I can't disagree with your analysis. The Top 5 especially.

  • @brekkoh
    @brekkoh 10 місяців тому

    I dont think many people are going to have success imitating hanum, that disc goes all sorts of different places behind his body before it is released, and would just give people trying to get a reliable forehand even more problems with the dreaded off axis torque wobble

  • @michaelmarrah511
    @michaelmarrah511 Рік тому

    🤙🤙

  • @FalloutboyGreenDay22
    @FalloutboyGreenDay22 Рік тому

    Kramer a huge snub but Albert Tamm also needs an HM

  • @joosepjosstammann
    @joosepjosstammann Рік тому +1

    Silver Lätt??

  • @tyeerilatosdiscgolf
    @tyeerilatosdiscgolf Рік тому

    Bruh….Chandler Kramer, Albert Tamm, RYAN SHELDON!!! 😢 Thats tough…

  • @sokay.
    @sokay. Рік тому

    should have shown the eagle standstill forehand clip

  • @DMC1412
    @DMC1412 Рік тому

    Paul ulibarri is forever crying about this video

  • @travisplank947
    @travisplank947 Рік тому +1

    Tristin tanner is top 10

  • @OjaiBonsai
    @OjaiBonsai Рік тому +1

    No C Kramer? You must have made this before the European tournament

  • @GobbleGobble571
    @GobbleGobble571 Рік тому +6

    If we're talking winning with a side arm then get Eagle out of there. He never had the accuracy of Sexton or the shot shaping of Jerm. He needed a lot more than his forehand to win. #1 Jerm #2 Sexton no question

    • @joshhill5932
      @joshhill5932 Рік тому +2

      I agree. I would have to put Jerm in first. The guy annoys me but got to give credit. He is the only one to get enough spin on the disc to mimic backhand flights. No one else can get a flip to flat with slow drift on the disc. I still think he would of been a better player if he developed his backhand more but I can see with the sidearm control he has why he never did.

    • @brekkoh
      @brekkoh Рік тому

      If were talking winning, look at how many NT tournies rick has finished off by parking a forehand putter shot to cement the victory

    • @evanmatocha8706
      @evanmatocha8706 Рік тому

      Nah. Jerm at #2 and Ricky at #1.

  • @henrymanahan2764
    @henrymanahan2764 Рік тому

    Gossage and Barela

  • @alesgrochal7423
    @alesgrochal7423 Рік тому

    Dude, where is Scott? Above them all? ;)

  • @jorgennorstrom
    @jorgennorstrom Рік тому

    i use sidearm 79% of the time, it just feels better than backhand ngl

  • @qedyt
    @qedyt Рік тому

    Chandler Kramer!

  • @lindstromniklas
    @lindstromniklas Рік тому

    Im a bit shoked that chandler kramer isn’t in this list

  • @gabemetcalf728
    @gabemetcalf728 6 місяців тому

    Cramer not on the list is crazy he only throws sidearm and had made the final card a few times.

  • @TheEsmies
    @TheEsmies Рік тому +1

    Jesse Monni Nieminen 👑

  • @jonahschwenk3135
    @jonahschwenk3135 Рік тому +1

    We all knew who was going to be #1 😂

  • @nickharn9340
    @nickharn9340 Рік тому

    Chandler Kramer should have been on this list. But yeah nice vid though.

  • @matthewwilson3399
    @matthewwilson3399 Рік тому

    I made top 10 sidearms in the town I'm from... But there's only four people that throw side-arm 😳😂

  • @user-qv7fs6ut2f
    @user-qv7fs6ut2f Рік тому

    With all due respect, I think the majority of the commenters would have made a better list. Like everyone has said, Kramer is the biggest omission and Clemons should be in the top 5. Gossage and Barela should be on the list.

  • @ryansmifh
    @ryansmifh Рік тому

    R for Ryan?

  • @8Photoman_
    @8Photoman_ Рік тому

    Chandler Kramer??

  • @DiscgolfJerry
    @DiscgolfJerry Рік тому

    Joel Freeman?

  • @MikeyOnetwofour
    @MikeyOnetwofour 10 місяців тому

    No love for Sarah hokum? I dunno if I’ve seen her throw anything other than forehands

  • @wyattvillanti3016
    @wyattvillanti3016 Рік тому +1

    How can eagle be #1 if he’s not really in the pro scene this year? He played a few events, and has been hurt 90% of szn. And his backhand is better than top 5 guys on this list.

  • @steveolie985
    @steveolie985 Рік тому

    Whats the difference between a sidearm and forehand ?

    • @zahughes2756
      @zahughes2756 Рік тому +5

      They’re the same

    • @TK20009
      @TK20009 Рік тому +1

      One is horrible and the other is the best. I cannot remember which one is which though

  • @sampyla1050
    @sampyla1050 Рік тому

    Just check out Jesse Nieminen from finland

  • @nmanmanma
    @nmanmanma Рік тому

    Nathan Michael Allton

  • @adambizzell7572
    @adambizzell7572 Рік тому

    Clemons has got to be higher!