jtbingster
* Ace Member *
I'm sick of the Roc vs. Buzzz war. :\ There just isn't any comparison between the discs. So, I thought maybe we could start a debate about two discs that are actually comparable. I threw the Buzzz for a while, then threw the Roc, and now I'm throwing a Core. Here is my amateur comparison of the Core vs. the Buzzz, and those of you who have thrown both of them can say which you like better. Keep in mind, I'm comparing the Z Buzzz to the Opto Core.
In the hand:
The Core and Buzzz feel very similar. The Core is about 1/5 of a centimeter wider (diameter), but it's almost unnoticeable. The rim of the Core is a little more slanted, while the Buzzz has more of a pronounced curve. I do like the grip of Opto plastic way better than that of Z.
In flight:
The slanted rim of the Core causes it to be a little faster than the Buzzz. Not much, but there is a slight speed difference. The big thing I noticed about the Core is its glide. I'd heard of Lat64's glide, but this was the thing that first caught my interest with the Core. The Buzzz is great on low lines, but the Core is even better because it will just keep on flying.
At low speeds, the discs are pretty similar. The Core and Buzzz both have reliable fade at low speeds, and it's at higher speeds that the differences become a little more pronounced.
At high speeds the Core really shines, in my opinion. For one thing, it has the great controllability that anyone who has thrown a Buzzz will know about. The Core can be thrown on a laser line and trusted to keep whatever line you throw it on. With the added glide, the Core is a fearsome straight-flying midrange. One thing I really like about the Core is the fact that at high speeds it has slightly more fade and slightly more turn than the Buzzz. It isn't understable, but it is much better at holding an anhyzer line than the Buzzz.
In wind:
I have not had the opportunity to test the Core in heavy wind. I did throw it for a little while in light/medium wind, and as far as I could tell is performed well, comparable to the Buzzz. Anyone who has thrown it in wind more than I have is welcome to chime in with his thoughts.
That's what I have to say! Let's have some good discussion! opcorn:
In the hand:
The Core and Buzzz feel very similar. The Core is about 1/5 of a centimeter wider (diameter), but it's almost unnoticeable. The rim of the Core is a little more slanted, while the Buzzz has more of a pronounced curve. I do like the grip of Opto plastic way better than that of Z.
In flight:
The slanted rim of the Core causes it to be a little faster than the Buzzz. Not much, but there is a slight speed difference. The big thing I noticed about the Core is its glide. I'd heard of Lat64's glide, but this was the thing that first caught my interest with the Core. The Buzzz is great on low lines, but the Core is even better because it will just keep on flying.
At low speeds, the discs are pretty similar. The Core and Buzzz both have reliable fade at low speeds, and it's at higher speeds that the differences become a little more pronounced.
At high speeds the Core really shines, in my opinion. For one thing, it has the great controllability that anyone who has thrown a Buzzz will know about. The Core can be thrown on a laser line and trusted to keep whatever line you throw it on. With the added glide, the Core is a fearsome straight-flying midrange. One thing I really like about the Core is the fact that at high speeds it has slightly more fade and slightly more turn than the Buzzz. It isn't understable, but it is much better at holding an anhyzer line than the Buzzz.
In wind:
I have not had the opportunity to test the Core in heavy wind. I did throw it for a little while in light/medium wind, and as far as I could tell is performed well, comparable to the Buzzz. Anyone who has thrown it in wind more than I have is welcome to chime in with his thoughts.
That's what I have to say! Let's have some good discussion! opcorn: