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

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    From $21.22

    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

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    Price range: $15.86 through $16.90

    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

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    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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  • Gill 2-Shot Carrier

    Gill 2-Shot Carrier

    $28.75

    Features a plastic handle and convenient shoulder strap Vinyl construction with snap top closure Holds 2 shot puts

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  • Gill Brass Shot

    Gill Brass Shot

    From $230.00

    Machine turned brass shots are unmatched in design and feel Meets NFHS, NCAA, and World Athletics specifications

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  • Gill Carbon Discus

    Gill Carbon Discus

    From $861.25

    Gill Athletics® high-moment G-series offers throwers precision-crafted, certified World Athletics discuses. Aluminum reinforced carbon side plates High-spin steel alloy rim Meets NFHS, NCAA and World Athletics specifications 1K and 2K World Athletics certified

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  • Gill Cast Iron Shot

    Gill Cast Iron Shot

    From $32.50

    Made of cast iron 4k and 12lb guaranteed legal weight and size Meets NFHS, NCAA and World Athletics specifications

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  • Gill Deluxe Universal Implement Carrier

    Gill Deluxe Universal Implement Carrier

    $66.25

    Stores and protects 1 shot put, 2 discus, or 1 hammer Polyester bag with shoulder strap adjustable from 26″ to 33″

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  • Gill Discus Carrier

    Gill Discus Carrier

    $27.50

    Heavy quality vinyl implement carrier Features a plastic handle and convenient shoulder strap Two sleeve openings plus one sleeve with a hook and loop enclosure Holds up to 3 discuses

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  • Gill Essentials Implement Scale

    Gill Essentials Implement Scale

    $162.50

    86lb/39kg capacity Weighing modes: g, oz, kg, lb, lb and oz Platform is 8″ x 6 1/4″ Scale dimensions: 9 1/2″ x 8″ x 1 1/4″ 2 AA Batteries (included) or 5v DC Digital auto calibration, tare function, Auto hold switch, auto turn-off, flip holder, screen backlight Includes digital scale, 2 AA batteries, AC adapter,…

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  • Gill G83 Discus

    Gill G83 Discus

    From $201.25

    Gill Athletics® high-moment G-series offers throwers precision-crafted discuses. High-spin steel alloy rim Guaranteed legal weight and size Meets NFHS, NCAA and World Athletics specifications

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  • Gill G85 Discus

    Gill G85 Discus

    From $241.25

    Gill Athletics® high-moment G-series offers throwers precision-crafted discuses. High-spin steel alloy rim Guaranteed legal weight and size Meets NFHS, NCAA and World Athletics specifications

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  • Gill Hammer Glove

    Gill Hammer Glove

    From $33.75

    Designed to endure the toughest hammer throwers Seamless outside finger design for unobtrusive fit High quality genuine leather

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  • Gill Hammer Wire

    Gill Hammer Wire

    From $16.25

    Hammer Wires from 20″ – 39.5″.

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  • Gill High School Implement Certification Kit

    Gill High School Implement Certification Kit

    $661.25

    Official-friendly Gill Implement Certification Kit, officials can be assured that each implement meets specifications. Labeled tabs help you quickly find the right sized gauge. Horizontally designed, ergonomical hammer gauge. Self-contained unit includes a scale and depending on model, checks the specifications for the discus, javelin, shot put, and hammer. The gauges and labels are laser…

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  • Gill Hollowood Star Discus

    Gill Hollowood Star Discus

    From $487.50

    Low- to mid-spin discus High quality steel rim Meets NFHS, NCAA specifications 313 and 300 are World Athletics certified

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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.