Can somebody who knows what they are talking about describe the history of the buzzz/ differences between molds? I've tried searching but constantly run into differing opinions and recollections of what mold was produced when.
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[Discraft] Buzzz guide
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ratmloud
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Good thread I was wondering myself! :hfive:
I have seen wasp tooled buzzes, this and that tooled etc., whats up here?
I have a z buzz and love it. more info would be great.
I have seen wasp tooled buzzes, this and that tooled etc., whats up here?
I have a z buzz and love it. more info would be great.
Buzzz-Released in august 2004 as prototype. Production started in september 2004.
ESP Buzzz-Released August 2006. Retooled Wasp.
Buzzz SS-Released as a fundraiser disc in January 2007. Buzzz SS (= Super Straight) is a less stable version of the Buzzz.
FLX Buzzz-Essentially a retooled Wasp released first in the end of 2003 in Z-plastic, this is Discrafts most popular midrange driver since 2003. Released in the beginning of february 2007 in the super flexible plastic FLX, Discraft wrote: "Made from a highly flexible version of ESP plastic, the FLX discs are excellent in cold weather, and the added 'give' makes them easier to grip for more controlled releases in all weather conditions"
X Buzzz-Retooled Wasp, in X-plastic only available was it only available as fundraiser between dec 2003 and oct 2004, now its in the regular production line-up.
X Buzzz GT-Released in January 2006. Retooled Buzzz, with the groove top added. Approved by the PDGA retroactively in February 2008.
Z Buzzz-Released in October 2003. Retooled Wasp. First run says "Wasp" on the inside of the rim. The Buzzz was built from the Wasp and when they ran the first Buzzz's, the underside/inside of the mold was from the Wasp.
Z Buzzz SS-Buzzz SS (= Super Straight) is a less stable version of the Buzzz. Discraft Wrote: "The SS version has a straight edge that gives it a stability rating of 0.0". Only available as a fundraiser from January 2008 until December 2010 when it was released in the regular line-up.
Z Glow Buzzz-Released in 2009.Retooled Wasp.
Hope that helps
ESP Buzzz-Released August 2006. Retooled Wasp.
Buzzz SS-Released as a fundraiser disc in January 2007. Buzzz SS (= Super Straight) is a less stable version of the Buzzz.
FLX Buzzz-Essentially a retooled Wasp released first in the end of 2003 in Z-plastic, this is Discrafts most popular midrange driver since 2003. Released in the beginning of february 2007 in the super flexible plastic FLX, Discraft wrote: "Made from a highly flexible version of ESP plastic, the FLX discs are excellent in cold weather, and the added 'give' makes them easier to grip for more controlled releases in all weather conditions"
X Buzzz-Retooled Wasp, in X-plastic only available was it only available as fundraiser between dec 2003 and oct 2004, now its in the regular production line-up.
X Buzzz GT-Released in January 2006. Retooled Buzzz, with the groove top added. Approved by the PDGA retroactively in February 2008.
Z Buzzz-Released in October 2003. Retooled Wasp. First run says "Wasp" on the inside of the rim. The Buzzz was built from the Wasp and when they ran the first Buzzz's, the underside/inside of the mold was from the Wasp.
Z Buzzz SS-Buzzz SS (= Super Straight) is a less stable version of the Buzzz. Discraft Wrote: "The SS version has a straight edge that gives it a stability rating of 0.0". Only available as a fundraiser from January 2008 until December 2010 when it was released in the regular line-up.
Z Glow Buzzz-Released in 2009.Retooled Wasp.
Hope that helps
This is were the buzzz came from.
First run says "Wasp" on the inside of the rim. The Buzzz was built from the Wasp and when they ran the first Buzzz's, the underside/inside of the mold was from the Wasp. Buzzz has just a bit more dome on it.
First run says "Wasp" on the inside of the rim. The Buzzz was built from the Wasp and when they ran the first Buzzz's, the underside/inside of the mold was from the Wasp. Buzzz has just a bit more dome on it.
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boatman
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what about the crystal Z buzzz ,whats the 411?
TonyAPE12
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Only available for tournament stamping or from retailers. They are made in the cryztal Z plastic which is a more transparent form of elite-Z plastic. Not exactly sure when they were released...
Here is the info on the Wasp and Buzzz Mold
Wasp
Detailed information
Diameter 21,6 cm
Maximum weight 179,3 gram
Height 1,8 cm
Rim depth 1,3 cm
Inside rim diameter 19,2 cm
Rim thickness 1,2 cm
Rim depth/ Diameter ratio 6,0 %
Rim configuration ratio 37,00
Flexibility rating 8,39
Buzzz
Detailed information
Diameter 21,7 cm
Maximum weight 180,1 gram
Height 1,9 cm
Rim depth 1,3 cm
Inside rim diameter 19,3 cm
Rim thickness 1,2 cm
Rim depth/ Diameter ratio 6,0 %
Rim configuration ratio 44,00
Flexibility rating 6,24
Wasp
Detailed information
Diameter 21,6 cm
Maximum weight 179,3 gram
Height 1,8 cm
Rim depth 1,3 cm
Inside rim diameter 19,2 cm
Rim thickness 1,2 cm
Rim depth/ Diameter ratio 6,0 %
Rim configuration ratio 37,00
Flexibility rating 8,39
Buzzz
Detailed information
Diameter 21,7 cm
Maximum weight 180,1 gram
Height 1,9 cm
Rim depth 1,3 cm
Inside rim diameter 19,3 cm
Rim thickness 1,2 cm
Rim depth/ Diameter ratio 6,0 %
Rim configuration ratio 44,00
Flexibility rating 6,24
I think it is for the most part the same a Z but clear. I have heard some people say that it is a bit more overstable than Z but I can't tell the difference.
Also as far as the Flexibility rating goes it is different between plastic types.
Thanks Juju for filling in the blanks. We need to play a round what part of MN are you in? I work in St. Paul but live in Wisconsin.
boatman
Par Member
thanks!
No problem, need any more info?
juju
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West suburbs, but I play all over the Twin Cities. Always down for a round, just shoot me a PM and maybe we can get a round in sometime.
This is why when people say "I want a Buzzz OS" I just wanna hit them (theoretically of course
) cuz an OS Buzzz is a Wasp. Ive seen first run Buzzz's and they say super straight Wasp on them, at least the I saw did
This is why when people say "I want a Buzzz OS" I just wanna hit them (theoretically of course
LOL for sure
some people:wall:
