I need a new midrange disc..

[jeverett]

Alright, my usual midrange disc is a Star San Marino Roc.. it's a good disc, but lately I've been finding it really doesn't have the characteristics I want for drives. I can now drive midranges out to roughly 280ft., but at that range my Roc just isn't performing well. It's solidly-stable, except in a headwind where it will turn over on me, but it also has too much fade. At a distance of ~260ft forward, I really want a midrange that doesn't fade ~30ft. off-line by the time it lands. I guess I'm really looking for a stable midrange (as stable as my Roc) with less fade, that can cut through a headwind better. Does such a disc exist, and can anyone recommend anything?

 

[Technohic]

Max weight, Z Buzzz

 

[jongoff09]

Max weight, Z Buzzz

This^^

 

[BACKhand13]

I'm a fan of the upper 170's gram X Buzzz

 

[RyanMJ333]

What they said ^^^

 

[shinypickle]

Max weight, Z Buzzz

:thmbup:

 

[bcr123psu]

Heavy Z Buzzz

 

[numbernine]

ditto on the Buzzz.

I prefer the Cryztal, but yeah, any of them will do.

 

[MikeR]

I've never had that problem with a Roc unless it was getting beat, and I drive em over 300' fairly often. Thrown properly, it goes pretty much dead straight with a bit of fade at the end. Throw it too much nose up and you get a shorter throw and more fade/dive at the end. That said, I'm also adding a Buzzz to my bag because it flies like a nicely beat in Roc. I'd think, however, that a Roc would be better for headwinds. If you are turning it over under 300', you might have some OAT.

 

[cbeckett22]

I have to agree with a heavy buzzz.. end of discussion.

 

[cbeckett22]

I've never had that problem with a Roc unless it was getting beat, and I drive em over 300' fairly often. Thrown properly, it goes pretty much dead straight with a bit of fade at the end. Throw it too much nose up and you get a shorter throw and more fade/dive at the end. That said, I'm also adding a Buzzz to my bag because it flies like a nicely beat in Roc. I'd think, however, that a Roc would be better for headwinds. If you are turning it over under 300', you might have some OAT.

I also agree with this.

 

[wolito]

Ok, I will say a heavy Buzzz too.

 

[prerube]

Has anyone mentioned getting a heavy buzz yet?

 

[jeverett]

Oh jeez.. that's a lot of votes for the Buzzz. I'd been meaning to get one just to try out anyway.. Alright heavy Z Buzzz it is. Thank you everyone.

 

[Technohic]

Technically, what MikeR says is correct, but for what you are describing, speaking on disc only, the Z Buzzz probably is your best bet.

 

[BrotherDave]

Qms, just to be different.

 

[WillACarpenter]

As everybody has said a really heavy Z BuZzz...or start DX Roc rotating like many people do.

those are really your best options.

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[sillybizz]

BUZZZ

 

[deadbody]

I'd use a Buzzz, in Z plastic. Heavy weight if possible.

 

[waynewf]

Just to be different I'm going to toss the Gator out there. I know that they're supposed to be overstable, but in my experience, these things drop like a stone the second they start to fade. If it makes a difference I've got a CFR Gator...although I don't think I could ever throw the Gator nearly as far as my Buzzz, Roc or Gremlin (GM), if you're looking to get rid of fade, this might work for you.