Joona Hirvinen

Joona Hirvinen: Emerging Talent in Disc Golf

I am Joona Hirvinen, a 17-year-old high school student living in Kokkola.

I began playing disc golf as a young child when my dad brought home a three-disc starter set from a trip, and we went to test them out in the park across the street. I started competing in weekly competitions at the end of 2020, and I participated in my first PDGA tournaments in 2021. In 2022, I began competing seriously, and my former main sport, orienteering, had to be set aside as I didn’t have time to seriously pursue two sports.

At the beginning of the last season, I started strong by winning four out of the first six PDGA tournaments of the season. However, I wouldn’t classify these victories as very significant since they were qualification tournaments for the national championship and a couple of local PDGA events, so my major achievements have been somewhat limited. I would say my best achievement might be my PDGA rating, which in one update last season jumped to 986, indicating consistency in my play.

My short-term goals are to succeed at a national level in major tournaments, play consistently, and win a somewhat larger tournament. I want to make a career out of disc golf and win tournaments worldwide. A big dream of mine is to someday win a World Championship gold.

It’s hard to choose a favorite disc, but I would say the Buzzz and Destroyer are quite strong contenders.

If I had to name a secret talent, let’s just say it’s hard to find a sport in which I am really bad.

My motto is, and will always be, “practice makes perfect.”

Current Bag Contents:

• Putting Putters: Pa3, 300 plastic.
• Understable Throwing Putter: Logic.
• Slightly more stable but understable putter: Link, both in standard plastic.
• Two straight throwing putters: Pa3 in 400 plastic and Envy in Prism Plasma Plastic.
• Stable throwing putters: Two slightly different stabilities of Zone.
• Midranges: Most understable M4 in old 400 plastic or Mako3, not sure which yet.
• Slightly more stable midrange: Buzzz, some Ledgestone edition, all Buzzzes are good, just need to find the right one as all plastics are probably good.
• Straight midrange: Big Z Buzzz and Star Rock3.
• More stable midrange: Metalflake Gator and very stable Mutant.
• Fairway drivers: Most understable Dynamic Disc’s Escape, possibly in Fusion plastic but heavily used.
• Slightly more stable fairway driver: Roadrunner.
• More stable fairway driver: Titanium Undertaker.
• Straight fairway driver: Standard FD.
• Overstable/straight fairway driver: PD.
• Stable fairway driver: Glow Firebird.
• Distance drivers: Most understable very worn D3 in old 400 plastic.
• Slightly more stable distance driver: D2 in 400 plastic.
• More stable distance driver: Bottom stamp Dessu.
• Straight distance driver: Standard Dessu.
• Straight/fade signature Eveliina Salonen Dessu.
• Overstable distance driver: Bottom stamp Dessu.
• Stable distance driver: Halo Dessu.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Benjamin

Benjamin has become a fixture on the local disc golf scene over the past few years, known for his meticulous and conservative approach to the game. He opts for precision over flamboyance, favoring well-practiced techniques and careful course management.

He embodies a philosophy of minimizing risks and capitalizing on opportunities. Benjamin's game is a testament to patience and consistency, where every throw is a calculated move towards a calculated goal.
While others may seek the thrill of experimentation, Benjamin finds satisfaction in the art of precision and strategy. He transforms each round into a deliberate and disciplined quest for that perfect, reliable throw, earning the respect of those who value finesse and reliability in the world of disc golf.

Favourite Discs: P1. C-line md3. Grand Grace. Glow Berg

Benjamin Dahlskog, FullFlight Co-founder

Latest posts by Benjamin (see all)

• Understanding Disc Golf Flight Numbers: A Comprehensive Guide - April 23, 2024
• Jonatan Svenfors - April 23, 2024
• Hannes Backlund - April 23, 2024