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Nova Politte

"2X"

I am the FP50 (pro women aged 50+) World Champion as of August 7th, 2021, and successfully defended that title in 2022.

I’m a year-round competitive disc golf player, podcast co-host and segment contributor on The Ladies of the Chains women’s disc golf podcast, (on extended hiatus, but it could be coming back soon) YouTube commentator, and “content creator.” (Which is a fancy way to say “I make videos and put them on the internet.”)

Check out my YouTube channel here: YouTube channel.

I keep a public archive of Coach Nova’s Red-Hot Tip-Top Tips (as featured on the Ladies of the Chains Podcast) here: CNRHTTT archive.

I’m a life-long athlete, and have always been involved in some organized competitive sport or another, including baseball, basketball, track (mile and two mile), cross-country running (5k), fencing (where I obtained USFA certification as a coach), road running, USMS swimming, and tennis.

Most recently I set aside competitive tennis playing and started playing disc golf in the spring of 2015. From the start, previously-learned athletic skills paid big dividends in disc golf. I hit the ground running, already fit, and armed with a good understanding of graceful and explosive footwork, the backhand throwing motion, and the importance of following through.

  • PUTTING PUTTER: Electron Anode
  • THROWING PUTTERS: Neutron Stabilizer, Neutron Particle, Neutron Proxy, and Electron Atom.
  • MIDRANGES: Neutron Matrix, Neutron Hex, Neutron Uplink, and Neutron Paradox
  • FAIRWAY: Proton Crave, Fission Crave, Neutron Servo, Neutron Resistor, Neutron Ascend
  • DRIVER: Fission Wave, Neutron Trace, and Fission Octane
  • ROLLERS: Plasma Catalyst
  • YOLO MAXIMUM YEET DRIVER: Plasma Octane
  • OTHER GREAT DISCS: Deflector (utility), Neutron Lift, Neutron Tesla

  • First Name Nova
  • Last Name Politte
  • PDGA Number 74995
  • Player Division FPO/FP50
  • Handedness Right
  • Throwing Styles Backhand, Forehand, Roller, Thumber
  • Job Title n/a
  • Year Started in Disc Golf 2015
  • Year Started Throwing GYRO 2015
  • Max Golf Distance (ft) 375
  • Max Field Distance (ft) 420
  • Favorite Course Sunset Hills CC, Pekin, Il.
  • Favorite Event Emporia Ladies Open
  • Shoe Size US 14 (EUR 46.5, 30.5 cm)
  • Favorite Pizza Imo's
  • True Story: I can make as many of these as I want.
Forcefield Pro Rainfly

This is my usual bag line-up. I bag multiple Octanes (2), Traces (3), and Craves (2), because they are the backbone of my game in many situations.

Most Used For Winning.
Color Blue

Discs

  • Anode
    2.5
    3
    0
    0.5
    Weight 175g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 0-66'
    Shots Putt
  • Atom
    3
    3
    0
    1
    Weight 175g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-225'
    Shots Drive, Approach, Sky Anny
  • Proxy
    3
    3
    -1
    0.5
    Weight 173g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-225'
    Shots Drive, Approach
  • Particle
    3
    3
    0
    2.5
    Weight 175g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-200'
    Shots Drive, Approach
  • Stabilizer
    3
    3.5
    0
    3
    Weight 166g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-250'
    Shots Approach, Utility
  • Paradox
    5
    4
    -4
    0
    Weight 174g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-300'
    Shots Drive, Approach, Forehand, Tunnel Shot, Turnover
  • Hex
    5
    5
    -1
    1
    Weight 177g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-300'
    Shots Drive, Approach, Tunnel Shot
  • Matrix
    5
    4
    -1
    2
    Weight 175g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-300'
    Shots Drive, Tunnel Shot
  • Deflector
    5
    3.5
    0
    4
    Weight 176g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-200'
    Shots Approach, Utility, Thumber
  • Crave
    6.5
    5
    -1
    1
    Weight 165g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-350'
    Shots Drive
  • Crave
    6.5
    5
    -1
    1
    Weight 167g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-350'
    Shots Drive
  • Servo
    6.5
    5
    -1
    2
    Weight 165g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-350'
    Shots Drive
  • Resistor
    6.5
    4
    0
    3.5
    Weight 165g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-350'
    Shots Drive, Sky Hyzer
  • Lift
    9
    5
    -2
    1.5
    Weight 166g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-375'
    Shots Drive, Sky Anny, Turnover
  • Tesla
    9
    5
    -1
    2
    Weight 165g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 350'
    Shots Drive
  • Flare
    9
    4
    0
    3.5
    Weight 166g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-250'
    Shots Utility
  • Wave
    11
    5
    -2
    2
    Weight 165g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-400'
    Shots Drive
  • Trace
    11
    5
    -1
    2
    Weight 165g
    Condition New
    Optimal Range 1-375'
    Shots Drive, Forehand
  • Trace
    11
    5
    -1
    2
    Weight 167g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-375'
    Shots Drive, Forehand
  • Trace
    11
    5
    -1
    2
    Weight 167g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-375'
    Shots Drive, Forehand
  • Catalyst
    13
    5.5
    -2
    2
    Weight 165g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-425'
    Shots Roller
  • Octane
    13
    5
    -1
    2
    Weight 167g
    Condition Seasoned
    Optimal Range 1-425'
    Shots Drive, Max Distance