I play a lot of disc and fetch with my dog but since I live at a high latitude it can sometimes be pitch black by 5:30-6p these days. I still get my dog out for exercise and he has no problem sniffing out a toy in the dark. But he has problems tracking it as it's thrown when it's a really dark night. I guess the problem is more the disc (silent, can't track it, flies far) rather than the ball (can hear it bounce, no issues).
I've never owned a glowing or light-up toy. If you've tried them, do dogs actually see them better? And if you have any recommended toys, please let me know! My dog is a super strong jawed Dutch shepherd who is intense about his toys, so anything with cheap plastic or rubber won't hold up. We typically play with competition grade discs, Chuck-it balls, and ball-on-a-rope toys that the 'police and protection dog' community love. I use Chuckit discs sometimes (the foamy ones) but they will last a couple months with regular use.
I've never owned a glowing or light-up toy. If you've tried them, do dogs actually see them better? And if you have any recommended toys, please let me know! My dog is a super strong jawed Dutch shepherd who is intense about his toys, so anything with cheap plastic or rubber won't hold up. We typically play with competition grade discs, Chuck-it balls, and ball-on-a-rope toys that the 'police and protection dog' community love. I use Chuckit discs sometimes (the foamy ones) but they will last a couple months with regular use.