Discraft Buzzz | Midrange Disc
The Buzzz is still the most popular midrange in the world! That raises the question, why? The Buzzz has the ideal midrange flight, straight with a moderate yet reliable fading finish! Discraft's consistency means that it's maintained these great characteristics through the years!
They can handle most players' full power and can be cycled through different stages of wear for multiple flight paths. Here at DGD, like everyone else, we're huge fans of the Discraft Buzzz.
The Buzzz brings consistency and accuracy to your game like only a true "workhorse midrange" can! Read on to learn what makes it so awesome!
Discraft Buzzz Review
The Buzzz flies very straight with the smallest touch of turn in the early stage of its flight. Then as it comes to the end it finishes with a moderate and dependable, forward-pushing fade! This makes it consistent, accurate, far-flying, and workable, everything you should be looking for in a go-to mid.
The Discraft Buzzz has enough glide to get it to where you want it. Any more and it would start to lose accuracy and wind resistance.
Backhands
The Buzzz is primarily a backhand disc. It's what players like to call a workhorse midrange. You can shape just about any shot with it, which helps your consistency even more as you're sticking to one mold, instead of using 3!
Players of all skill levels can use the Buzzz for backhand shots. It's a great disc to improve your backhand form with, and you're likely to stick with it after that!
Forehands
The Buzzz is a great disc for touchy and straight sidearm midrange shots! While many players do not have the form to sidearm midranges, the Buzzz is a great disc to learn with! It has the stability out of the box to handle a fair amount of torque and power. It's also slightly shallower than most mids, so it comes out of the hand nicely!
Feel
The Buzzz feels very similar to other stable midranges. It's very comfortable in the hand, whether you use a fan grip or a power grip! It's also not super deep, helping you to consistently achieve a clean release! On the flight plate, Buzzz's gently rise up to a flat top.
Discraft Buzzz Flight Numbers
Flight Numbers
Speed: 5
Glide: 4
Turn: -1
Fade: 1
In our experience, Discraft's flight numbers on the Buzzz are slightly off. We've consistently found it to be a little stabler than suggested! We take the turn down to -0.5 and put the fade up to a 2. If you want a straighter Buzzz get one in Jawbreaker. These beat in quickly to become very straight fliers!
Flight Path Chart
Here's a chart to give you an idea of the Discraft Buzzz's flight path.
Discraft Buzzz Plastics and Special Editions
Discraft ESP Buzzz: ESP has a great feel to it and is comparable to Innova Star. It tends to get gummier with age and beats in slowly and steadily. ESP Buzzz's are generally the most overstable, but this can vary from run to run.
Discraft Big Z Buzzz: Discraft Big Z is a blend of Z and ESP. Big Z Buzzz's offer you great grip, and a decent amount of flexibility!
Z Buzzz: Discraft's Z-line plastic is very durable and similar to most other translucent plastics. Z Buzzz's are stable, generally slightly stiffer, and retain these characteristics for a long time!
Jawbreaker Buzzz: Jawbreaker is such an awesome plastic throwing it almost feels like cheating! The grip is amazing and it beats in perfectly for disc cycling. If you love Buzzz's buy one in Jawbreaker and beat it in to be your understable version!
History
The Discraft Buzzz is an immovable piece of disc golf history! It's generally considered the most popular disc of all time, and is most certainly the most popular mid! It was PDGA-approved way back in 2003, and has since spawned, SS, OS, and GT versions!
See the PDGA-approved Buzzz here.
Manufacturer - Discraft
Discraft and their Buzzz have one major feature in common. Consistency. Discraft is one of the largest and oldest disc golf manufacturers to date! Their plastics are amazing, their pro team rocks and their disc lineup is comprehensive.
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Learn more about Discraft in this article.
Here's what Discraft has to say about the Buzzz:
More players agree: Buzzz™ is the best golf disc you can buy, period. It's an ultra-dependable, straight-flying midrange that you'll reach for again and again. Throw it hard and versatile Buzzz™ will hold any line you put it on. Discraft's 30-year reputation for consistency means that if you lose it, just pull out a new one and you're back in business.
Here are a couple of videos from Discraft's YouTube channel that highlight the Buzzz:
Skill Level Recommendations
Beginners - If you've just started playing disc golf do yourself a favor and get yourself a Buzzz. It's one of the best discs to learn to play with, and you'll keep using it as you progress!
Intermediate - Every intermediate player needs a midrange like the Buzzz! These discs bring consistency and accuracy to your drives and approaches like you've never known!
Advanced - Advanced players will love the Buzzz for how it's versatile, yet completely reliable! You can throw turnovers, short flexes, short sidearms, long straight lines, and accurate hyzers to tear apart the most challenging courses!
Pro - The majority of Discraft's pro team have bagged the Buzzz and cherished it! They all love it for its consistent, reliable, and workable flight path!
Pros Who Throw The Discraft Zone
As just mentioned a ton of Discraft pros have used the Buzzz through the years! When you talk about a world-class disc it's molds like the Buzzz that come to mind!
Here's a list of a few of the "best" who have hucked a Buzzz!
- Paul McBeth
- Chris Dickerson
- Nate Doss
- Paul Ulibarri
- Anthony Barela
- Chris Clemons
And many many more...
Dimensions
Here are the dimensions the Buzzz was registered with at the PDGA.
Max Weight: 180.1gr
Diameter: 21.7cm
Height: 1.9cm
Rim Depth: 1.3cm
Rim Thickness: 1.2cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 19.3cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 6.0%
Rim Configuration: 44.00
Flexibility: 6.24kg
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Ideal for any skill level
- Just the right amount of glide
- Holds various lines
- Reliable fade
- Can take full power shots
- Accurate
- Beats in to be very straight
- Is a great disc to perfect your form with
- Can be used for forehands
Cons
- Discraft's numbers can be a little deceiving.
Conclusion
It's hard to fault the Buzzz for anything! Its flight path and glide are just what every player needs as a go-to midrange disc!
Beginners can use it to perfect their form. Intermediate players will love the consistent flight that they can trust every time, and advanced players will enjoy the various shot shapes and how much power the Buzzz can take!
We highly recommend the Buzzz to any disc golfer looking for their go-to midrange!
Characteristics
Ratings are on a scale of 1-10.
Stability: 6
Consistency of Flight: 9
Consistency in Wind: 7
Beginner Friendliness: 9
Distance Potential: 8
Control: 9
Utility: 7
Fun Factor: 7
Comparable Discs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buzzz good in the wind?
Yes, the Buzzz has a relatively flat top, and slightly less glide than other mids, making it impressively wind resistant for a slower-speed disc! It is also a little more overstable out of the box than the flight numbers suggest. Get a max weight Buzzz for your windiest rounds!
Is the Buzzz good for backhand?
The Buzzz is the perfect midrange for backhand shots. It's comfortable in the hand for both fan and power grips. You can trust in its straight flight and reliable finish for pinpoint accuracy!
Is the Buzzz good for forehand?
The Buzzz is a great midrange disc for forehands! Its flat top, decent stability, and slightly shallower rim all contribute to this. Many players use it for touchy or straight forehand drives and approaches on wooded courses!
What are the Buzzz's flight numbers?
The Buzzz has a speed rating of 5, a glide rating of 4, a turn rating of -1, and a fade rating of 1.
