This is a very durable disc and has lasted well over a year playing with 2 hard biting dogs. After a year there were no punctures or rim cracks. They do after repeated use show bite marks. Only the Super Hero is more durable. I wanted a disc that was opaque white for contrast with dark backgrounds like trees and grass. I switch to the black when throwing against a pale sky. I have noticed that my fingers tuck in pretty tightly inside the rim giving the throw lots of distance because of the great snap I get off my fingers. I use the Super Star Swirl for shows because how colorful and unusual they are. This is a heavy disc so maybe not the best choice for strong tailwinds. I own 30 of these discs - 10 white-10 black-10 swirl.