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Best Beginner-Friendly Discraft Midrange Discs
Best Beginner-Friendly Discraft Midrange Discs
Stratus
The Discraft Stratus is one of the best golf discs for beginners. This understable midrange will fly straight and far for players learning throwing techniques. For players with a little more power, the Stratus makes a good turnover disc that will curve towards the anhyzer side. The Stratus comes in Discraft’s mid grade Elite-X plastic. This is a super plastic that will withstand wear and tear much longer than Pro-D.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/4/-4/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 4.9/4.5/-3.3/1
Sol
The Discraft Sol is a 2018 Ace Race Disc. This thin rim, low profile midrange is perfect for touch approach shots.
The Sol is a great disc for players of all skill level, allowing them to shape shots, weave through trees, and hit those difficult lines.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 4/5/-3/0
Reviewer Flight Numbers 4/4.9/-2.9/0.2
Meteor
As one of the understable midrange discs in Discraft’s lineup, the Meteor is great for controlled turnover throws. If you are right handed, throw backhand, and need a disc that is going to fly to the right, this is the disc you’re looking for. The Meteor will turn and glide giving beginners more control and distance. The Meteor comes in premium ESP and Z plastics. This is one of the best golf disc plastics on the market, providing superior grip and durability. The Meteor is available in weights between 167-178 grams. Lighter weight discs will turnover more easily.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/5/-3/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 4.5/5/-2.7/1
Archer
The Discraft Archer is an understable midrange disc released during the 2016 Ace race. This is an excellent touch disc that with a very straight flight path with a hyzer flip. The Archer is a great all purpose disc for beginners that glides very well. It has a shallower hand feel with a microbead that smaller hands will love - perfect for women and younger players.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/4/-4/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5.6/4.7/-3.4/1
Buzzz
The Buzzz (3 z’s) is one of the most popular midrange discs in the world. This consistent, reliable, and stable disc will perform exactly how you want it to. With powerful throws the Buzzz will hold any line you put on it. With light, level throws, it will fade slightly. This super popular disc can be purchased in all of Discraft's plastics. In base line plastics it has a stability rating of 0. In premium plastic blends this disc is slightly overstable with a Discraft rating of .5.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/4/-1/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/4.2/-0.7/1
Comet
The Discraft Comet is a very popular straight-flying, slightly understable midrange disc. This is a versatile disc that can handle all kinds of shots and conditions. Discraft gives the Comet a stability rating of 0. The Comet is available in the highly durable, premium ESP and Z plastics.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 4/5/-2/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 4/5.1/-1.8/1
Buzzz SS
The Buzzz SS is a less stable verzion of the ultra-popular Discraft Buzzz. This midrange has a similar feel to the Buzzz, with a rounder, smoother feeling rim. Players that want that Buzzz flight but can't quite get it to fly straight, or players that love the rounded, convex rim shape will love the Buzzz SS. Don't be fooled, this is not an understable midrange, like the Meteor or Comet. This is a straight flyer meant to be workable for low to even moderately high powered shots.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/4/-2/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/4.1/-1.8/0.9
Malita
The Discraft Paul McBeth Malita is a small-diameter midrange designed for straight, workable flights with a touch of turn and high glide. Built for precision, it excels at touch shots, finesse approaches, standstills, and controlled lines in the woods. The beadless rim offers a clean release and comfortable feel for both backhand and forehand grips.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/5/-1/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/5/-1/1
Buzzz GT
This is your classic Buzzz mold... but with an awesome Groove Track! It's said to fly the same as a regular Buzzz, just with an added comfortable groove around the top. Think Banger GT, but on a Buzzz. The Buzzz GT is available by special run only.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/5/0/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/4.9/0/1.3
Nebula
The Discraft Nebula was the Ace Race disc for 2008. It is an overstable midrange that is now only available in this limited edition Elite Z run. In a lot of ways, the Nebula was the first Buzzz OS, as it is a very dependable overstable midrange that will hold strong in the wind.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/4/-0.5/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/4/-0.5/2
Buzzz OS
The most popular mid-range in the world now has a more overstable brother — the Buzzz OS. This new disc has the same great feel that disc golfers have grown to love, with additional stability. The Buzzz OS is that perfect beadless flat-topped, overstable-but-workable midrange for forehands you've been looking for. With the lineup of Buzzz OS, Buzzz, and Buzzz SS, all your midrange needs are met.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/4/0/3
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/3.9/0/3
Wasp
The Wasp is one of the more popular overstable midrange discs. This is a great disc for windy conditions and strategic fading shots. The Wasp has a Discraft stability rating of 1.5. The Wasp is only available in the ultra-durable Elite-Z and ultra-premium Titanium plastics.
If you’re looking for a quality midrange disc that will last, these plastics will do the job. For a more colorful option, consider a dyed Wasp in Elite Z plastic.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/3/0/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/3.9/-0.1/2.3
Glide
Are you looking for a golf disc that will actually turn to the right on backhand throws? There are few slicing understable discs better than the Discraft Glide. While this is considered a fairway driver, new players will see maximum distance when throwing the Glide. The Glide is available in the the highly durable “Z” plastic. Discraft gives the Glide a stability rating of -.5. Players who really want to see an understable turn should purchase it in lower weights, between 164-169 grams.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 6/5/-3/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 6/5.1/-3/1.8
Drone
The Drone is not like it’s stable cousin the Buzzz, but is actually one of the most overstable midrange discs on the market. Discraft gives the drone a stability rating of 2.5, making it a good midrange choice for advanced players and strategic hyzer throws. This is a disc that isn’t going to turn over in a headwind.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/3/1/4
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/3.4/0.5/3.8
Impact
Are you looking for a drastic impact on your midrange game? The stable Discraft Impact is sure to get you where you want to be – next to the pin. The rim of the Impact was engineered to keep it flying flat, and minimize low speed fade. The Discraft Impact is available in premium ESP plastic. This mold is durable, comfortable, and allows for a smooth, consistent release.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 6/6/-3/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5.6/5.4/-2.1/1.3
Malta
The Malta, an overstable midrange, is Paul McBeth's 4th disc. The Malta has a strong and controllable flight. It has a similar feel and flight to the Zone, but with the distance and trustworthiness of a Buzzz. The Diameter is slightly bigger than a Zone, but not as wide as a full size wide-diameter midrange.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/4/1/3
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/4/0.4/2.8
Hornet
The Hornet is the moderately overstable midrange disc in the Discraft bee-themed lineup. It is substantially more overstable than the Buzzz, but not as insanely overstable as the Drone. This disc will fade hard, but it glides far as well. This is a great midrange for power throwers who don’t want to turn their disc over. The Hornet is available in the highly durable Z plastic. This is the best plastic for maintaining consistent overstable flight paths over time.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/5/0/4
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/4.9/0/3.7
Swarm
The Discraft Swarm is the newest midrange addition to Discraft's lineup, known for its exceptional stability and reliability. Designed to handle any wind conditions, this disc boasts impressive torque resistance and a dependable fade. Positioned perfectly between the Zone and Captain's Raptor, the Swarm works wonders as a utility disc, ideal for approach shots under 250 feet.7TV6U?//O;Experience the performance of this test flight disc and discover its impressive flight capabilities for yourself.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 5/3/0/4
Reviewer Flight Numbers 5/2.9/0/4
At InfiniteDiscs.com, every reviewer is asked how beginner-friendly a disc felt—so this list is built from the ground up using real feedback from players. These are the Discraft midrange discs most often recommended to beginners for their straight flights, controllability, and forgiving nature. If you're just starting out, or helping someone else get into the game, these discs offer confidence from the first throw.
This list of Best Beginner-Friendly Discraft Midrange Discs covers a range of flight styles and plastics. Understable favorites like the Stratus, Sol, Meteor, Archer, and Comet are known for their smooth, easy-turning flights, perfect for learning form and control. For players wanting more versatility, the Buzzz, Buzzz SS, Buzzz GT, and Wasp provide straighter lines and reliable fade. From touchy turnovers to point-and-shoot accuracy, these Discraft mids are proven favorites for newer players learning the ropes.
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