Disks and Shots

Spartan Athletic Co. carries shot puts and discus for high school and collegiate track and field programs across all NFHS and NCAA competition weights and specifications. Our inventory covers the full range of implement types — turned iron, steel, brass, and rubber shot puts alongside rubber, wood, and composite discus — from established manufacturers including Nelco and BSN Sports. Gym chalk and implement carriers are also stocked for programs sourcing a complete throws inventory. Purchase orders and tax-exempt procurement are supported.

  • Black rubber discus molded to official NFHS competition specifications

    Black Rubber Discus – Official

    From $24.38

    Rubber discus molded to official NFHS weight and size specs. Available in 1 kg, 1.6 kg, and 2 kg for practice and competition.

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  • Practice rubber discus in black hard rubber for middle school and high school training

    Black Rubber Discus – Practice

    Price range: $17.51 through $18.55

    Affordable practice rubber discus in hard rubber construction. Available in 1 kg and 1.6 kg for middle school and high school training.

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  • Challenger discus with plastic plated construction and steel rim

    Challenger Discus

    Price range: $50.57 through $51.65

    Challenger discus with plastic plated construction, steel rim, and 73% rim weight. Available in 1K and 1.6K for practice and dual meets.

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  • Gold lo-spin discus with ABS plastic side plates and steel rim

    Gold Lo-Spin Discus

    Price range: $65.19 through $68.30

    Gold lo-spin discus with ABS plastic side plates, steel rim, and 75% rim weight. Available in 1K and 1.6K for youth and high school throwers.

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  • Olympic wood discus with steel rim for track and field competition

    Olympic Wood Discus

    Price range: $40.57 through $52.65

    Olympic wood discus with steel rim and 60-70% rim weight. Available in 1K, 1.6K, and 2K. Meets NFHS specifications.

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  • Poplar Wood Discus 1K

    Poplar Wood Discus 1K

    $38.44

    Poplar wood 1kg discus for youth and women’s competition. Traditional wood construction with smooth, balanced flight.

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  • Popular Wood Discus 1.6K

    Popular Wood Discus 1.6K

    $48.95

    Poplar wood 1.6kg discus for high school track competition. Quality wood construction with reliable performance.

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  • Scholastic Shot Put

    Scholastic Shot Put

    Price range: $30.81 through $41.95

    Cast iron scholastic shot put available in 6 lb, 8 lb, 4 kg, and 12 lb weights. Regulation-spec for high school and middle school track and field.

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  • Shot And Discus Carrier

    Shot And Discus Carrier

    $24.74

    Shot and discus carrier for track and field equipment transport. Organized storage for throwing implements.

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  • Steel shot put

    Steel Shot Put

    $126.75

    Steel shot put for track and field competition and practice. Regulation size with durable steel construction.

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  • Turned Iron Shot Put 104mm 4K track and field

    Turned Iron Shot Put 104mm 4K

    $63.71

    Turned iron 4kg shot put with 104mm diameter. Precision-machined for women’s regulation competition events.

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  • Turned Iron Shot Put 115 mm 12 lbs track and field

    Turned Iron Shot Put 115 mm 12 lbs

    $70.43

    Turned iron 12 lb shot put with 115mm diameter. Precision-machined iron for regulation competition throwing.

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Shot Put and Discus — Buyer's Guide

Shot Put Weight and Material Specifications

Shot put weight requirements vary by gender and competition level under NFHS and NCAA rules. The standard weights are 4K (girls high school and women's collegiate), 5.44K/12 lb (boys high school), and 7.26K/16 lb (men's collegiate). Confirm the correct weight for each division before ordering — mixing competition weights across a practice inventory creates confusion during competition preparation and can result in athletes training with an incorrect implement weight relative to their event.

Turned iron shot puts are the standard for outdoor competition at the high school level. Steel shot puts from Nelco provide a higher-density construction in a smaller diameter for the same weight — a consideration for athletes who prefer a more compact grip. Brass shot puts are a practice option that provides similar feel to competition iron at a lower cost per implement. Indoor rubber shot puts are required for indoor competition on gymnasium floors where hard iron or steel implements would cause surface damage.

Discus Specifications

Discus weight requirements are 1K for girls high school and women's collegiate competition and 1.6K for boys high school and men's collegiate competition. Rubber discus are the standard for outdoor competition and practice at the high school level — durable, weather-resistant, and appropriate for all standard throwing circle surfaces. Black rubber models are available in both official competition and practice grades; practice discus use a lower-cost rubber compound suited for high-volume training use where implement wear is expected.

Wood discus provide a different feel and flight characteristic than rubber models — the wood construction produces a slightly different grip texture and spin release that some athletes and coaches prefer for competition use. Olympic and Poplar wood discus are available in both 1K and 1.6K weights. The Gold Lo-Spin discus is designed for developing throwers who have not yet achieved consistent spin technique, providing a more stable and predictable flight path during the technical development phase. The Challenger discus is a mid-range composite option for programs that want a step above recreational rubber without the cost of a competition-grade wood implement.

Accessories

The shot and discus carrier bag from PORTaPIT provides a padded transport case for moving implements between storage and the throwing area without handling each implement individually — practical for programs managing multiple implements across different weight categories. BSN Sports gym chalk is available in 8-packs for programs that use magnesium carbonate for grip during shot put training and competition.