Discraft Wasp - Overstable Midrange

Does your Buzzz not have that overstable sting when you need it most? Try the Discraft Wasp from Disc Golf Deals USA! The Wasp is an overstable beaded midrange that is trusty in the wind and dependable, preferred by a number of pros like Paul McBeth, Chris Dickerson, and Adam Hammes.

While not as overstable as the Discraft Drone, Buzzz OS, or Swarm, the Wasp has enough stability to be trustworthy in nearly all wind conditions. This midrange sports the flight numbers of 5/3/0/2, giving it a high speed coupled with low-glide and zero turn, making it essentially a point-and-shoot disc when a putter won’t get you far enough.

 Here’s what Discraft has to say about the Wasp:

The Wasp™ is our most popular overstable midrange. Superbly consistent flight characteristics for shots in the 250-350 foot range, you'll want one for windy days or hyzer finishes.

This video from Discraft is a great review of the wasp. Thanks Adam!

 

 

Discraft Wasp Flight Numbers 

Speed: 5

Glide: 3

Turn: 0

Fade: 2

Discraft Stability Rating: 1.5

The Wasp falls right in between the stability of a Buzzz and Malta, adding to Discraft’s already superb stable midrange line-up. 

Thrown on a hyzer, the Discraft Wasp will seek out its target on a consistent line every time. Players with higher speed and spin will find that there is no reason to worry about the Wasp burning out of its flight, even when thrown with extra juice.

On a flat release, the Wasp will push straight for a bit before exiting into a mellow fade at the end of its flight. Thrown with anhyzer, the Wasp gently holds the line while panning back to flat. If given enough air space and thrown with enough spin, the Wasp can completely fight out of a turnover and land flat or even with some fade. 

Wasp Flight Path Chart 

Here's a Discraft Wasp flight chart to give you a basic idea of how it's going to fly!

 

 

Plastics for the Wasp

The Discraft Wasp comes in a variety of plastics - take a look below to read our description of a handful of these runs and find the perfect Wasp for your bag!

Z: The Z Wasp is synonymous with Wasp throwers. It is essentially the foundation for how all Wasps should be judged (aside from Jawbreaker.) In testing, we found this version of the wasp to be very true to its flight numbers. 

ESP Swirl: Seeking a softer feel than Z plastic with a similar flight path? Try the ESP Swirl Wasp! For starters, the ESP Swirl plastic is beautiful, and each disc, no matter the blend will come out gorgeous. Second, the flight of these Wasps is similar to Z, but can beat in faster so players can cycle them in their rotation!

Jawbreaker Glo: Numerous versions of the Wasp have been released in a mixture of Jawbreaker and Jawbreaker Glo. The Wasps in Jawbreaker are highly grippy and very soft, making them great for colder weather conditions. Players looking to beat in their Wasps to understable should look at the Jawbreaker Wasp, as these runs tend to get flippy fast!

CT Blend: Need an understable Wasp but don’t like the feel of Jawbreaker? The CT Blend Wasps are stiff and incredibly easy to beat into flippy discs. Over time, you can expect this run of Wasp to achieve more glide and turn the more you throw it. 

Discraft Wasp Skill level recommendations 

Beginner: Players who don’t have huge amounts of arm speed but prefer the feel of a beaded midrange should try the Discraft Wasp! If you don’t have a huge amount of arm speed be warned that the Z or ESP Wasp runs may not fly as far or straight as a Buzzz or Buzzz SS. Consider trying a CT or Jawbreaker Wasp!

Intermediate: The Discraft Wasp is a must for players seeking more control out of their drives and fairway shots. The Wasp is also a great choice for skilled players with low arm speed who need to approach the green with tons of control. Try out the Z or ESP Wasp for overstable shots and beat in a Jawbreaker or CT Wasp to fill the understable slot in your bag. 

Advanced: There is good reason why so many pros trust the Wasp on tour. From Adam Hammes bagging multiple stable runs of the Wasp, Chris Dickerson trusting his Buzzz and Wasp combo and Paul Mcbeth always carrying at least one Jawbreaker Wasp, this disc is truly great. Try each run out for yourself!

Wasp Dimensions 

These are the dimensions listed for the Discraft Wasp on the PDGA website.

Reasons to Buy a Discraft Wasp

• Paul McBeth bags one
• Ultimate Control
• Dependability in Windy Conditions
• Beaded rim for those that prefer it
• Able to be cycled 

If you need a midrange with a bead that flies true in any condition, try the Discraft Wasp. Players who struggle with distance or getting their midranges to fly straight should consider using the Wasp for utility shots while complimenting it with a Buzzz or Buzzz SS. 

Wasp Characteristics

Ratings are on a scale of 1-10.

Stability: 7

Consistency of Flight: 7

Consistency in Wind: 7

Beginner Friendliness: 7

Distance Potential: 5

Control: 7

Utility: 5

Fun Factor: 7

Similar discs to the Discraft Wasp

There are many overstable midranges in the disc golf market right now. While some of these options don’t have a beaded rim like the Wasp, they can help you find your target out on the course just as well!

• Axiom Pyro
• Innova Roc3
• Kastaplast Nord
• Mint Discs Taco
• Prodigy Isaac Robinson Archive
• Discraft Nebula
• Latitude 64 Trust
• Westside Discs Pine
• TSA Crux