[Discraft] Difference between Elite Z and Crystal

[Rockyraccoon]

As the title says....I'm wondering what the differences are between Discraft's Elite Z and Crystal plastics?

I've gathered from folks around the course and online that Crystal is more sought after than Z....so I was hoping to find out what the big deal is.

 

[JoshEpoo]

CryZtal plastic has nice bright colors with clear translucent plastic. It feels like it might be just a tick softer, grippier, and less durable than Z, but the primary difference is the look of the disc.

 

[gregorvn]

I agree with all of what JoshEpoo says.

Another thing to think about is that CryZtal is a little harder to get. It's not generally a stock disc that merchants have on hand to sell; all of the Cryztal I have I won at tournaments. If it's more rare, it's often more sought after, regardless of its qualities.

 

[GripEnemy]

+ usually less stable than z.

 

[elevated plastic]

I agree with all the above.

 

[boatman]

cryztal is some nice plastic,softer than Z ,less stable foo shur! cryztal flex even softer,than cryztal Z, nice lookin disc, Im always looking for cryztal buzzzez

 

[pchitti]

Cryztal Z challenger is also a slightly different mold. The flight plate is thicker than the FLX, X, and pro D.

Usually is softer grippier but does vary same with the stablilty of the buzzz's.

 

[De Hermit]

How about a list of Crystal molds?

I have only had Crystal Z Challengers.

 

[steveo69]

The ones that I have seen are:
Challenger
Buzzz
Avenger and Avenger SS
and I belive I have heard of a stalker and nuke

The Challenger and Buzzz are the most common discs found in Cryztal.

 

[steveo69]

Well after looking at discraft's site they don't offer the Avenger, or nuke. Not saying that they never made them they just don't now.

So they currently offer:
Challenger
Buzzz
Avenger SS
Stalker

 

[nickc]

I know they made the Nuke in CryZtal FLX plastic. I'm not sure if it's still in production, but you can still get them.

 

[GripEnemy]

^^^they feel like you are throwing a giant gummy bear its awesome lol...not that i throw nukes:|

 

[Violets caddy]

Well after looking at discraft's site they don't offer the Avenger, or nuke. Not saying that they never made them they just don't now.

So they currently offer:
Challenger
Buzzz
Avenger SS
Stalker

I have a crystal nuke.
Crystal discs are passed out like candy at tournaments. I'm pretty sure every Michigan disc golfer has a box full of Crystal buzzz.

 

[craftsman]

The avenger ss' are the exception in stability in that they get a bump in stability.

I agree with vc though ive managed to sell/trade off all but one of mine.

 

[Plankeye]

my avenger SS is flippy. it is my backhand roller disc.

 

[craftsman]

As an avenger ss should be. I still feel its more overstable than a z or esp in the same weight range.

 

[JKP21]

meteor
drone
buzzz
buzzz ss
nuke
challenger
avenger ss

 

[Thomas437]

Crystal discs are passed out like candy at tournaments. I'm pretty sure every Michigan disc golfer has a box full of Crystal buzzz.

This. Any tournament Ive played if there was a players pack it usually included a cryztal disc. I see alot of them on the course too.

 

[JKP21]

oh and cryztal flx magnet

 

[Violets caddy]

They have Crystal sparkle nukes too. Seen a couple people selling them locally. SS, OS, and I don't remember if the regular nuke was one or not.