Ted Hegemann, Author at Infinite Discs Blog

Gummy C-Blend Aztec!

February 12, 2026 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

If you are like me and like your drivers with a lot of grip, the Gummy C-Blend Aztec is a disc you should consider. It feels amazing in the hand and has a nice flight that can be appreciated by people of all skill levels. (Check out Bodanza’s video below)

The plastic: Gummy C-Blend is a softer, grippier version of C-Blend. It is translucent like C-Blend (similar to Champion or Z Line), with a grip that is much softer. That softness makes the fade a little less pronounced.

The mold: The Aztec is a speed 10 driver that has a fairly straight flight. The smaller rim size makes this distance driver easy to grip and easy to control. In C-Blend, the Aztec has a little more fade at the end.

Check out the Gummy Aztec HERE, and check out Bodanza’s comparison throws below!

Anthony Bodanza – Gummy C-Blend Aztec

A Valentine’s Disc Golf Gift Guide

February 11, 2026 Ted Hegemann One comment

Why Disc Golfers Are Easy (and Hard) to Shop For

Shopping for a disc golfer for Valentine’s Day should be simple. After all, they talk a lot about their favorite hobby. You hear about discs, courses, good and bad shots, and that one tree that definitely moved.

And yet, somehow it is also incredibly easy to get gifts wrong.

Disc golfers are an interesting study. They are minimalists who also own 47 discs, picky about everything but somehow still willing to throw “just one more disc” into the bag. So if you’re staring down Valentine’s Day wondering what to buy the disc golfer in your life, don’t worry, we’re breaking it all down.

Why Disc Golfers Are Easy to Shop For

Let’s start with the good news.

They Always Want More Plastic

Disc golfers may say they have all the discs they need. They may even believe it. This is a lie they all tell themselves.

In reality, there is always:

A mold they want to try
A backup they “probably need”
A different plastic that “flies totally different”
A color they swear is easier to find

Buying a disc is never wrong in theory. It’s the execution where things can go sideways.

They Frequently Lose Small Stuff

Towels. Minis. Chalk bags. Another towel.

Disc golfers treat accessories like temporary companions. If you buy one of these, it will get used, and if it disappears, congratulations, you get to give them a gift again.

They Love Disc Golf Gear More Than You Think

Non-disc golfers often underestimate how exciting a simple piece of gear can be. A new mini marker? Delightful. A fresh towel with a cool design? Immediate bag upgrade. Apparel with their favorite brand’s logo? Perfection. Something small, useful, and disc golf specific shows you really do listen to them.

That counts for a lot.

Why Disc Golfers Are Hard to Shop For

Okay, here’s where things get tricky.

Weight Matters (A Lot)

To the untrained eye, a disc is a disc. To a disc golfer, the difference between 167g and 175g can make or break a disc.

Too light? “Flippy.”
Too heavy? “Too overstable.”
Just right? “Perfect, but only in that one run from 2019.”

If you don’t know what weight they throw, guessing can feel like defusing a bomb.

Plastic Preferences Are Basically Personal Beliefs

Some players swear by premium plastic. Others want baseline only. Some like stiff. Some like gummy. Some say they don’t care, but absolutely do.

This is why well-meaning gifts sometimes end up living permanently on the shelf.

Disc Golfers Are Creatures of Habit

That beat-in putter they’ve used for five years? Sacred. That driver they know exactly how to throw on hole 7? Untouchable.

Buying a disc too similar to their favorite can actually be riskier than buying something totally different. Disc golfers don’t always want a replacement, they want the exact same thing, which is nearly impossible to guarantee.

So, What’s the Safest Valentine’s Day Disc Golf Gift?

If you want to avoid accidentally buying “the wrong version of the right disc,” here are some Valentine’s Day–approved ideas that thread the needle.

Mystery Discs: Fun Without the Pressure

Mystery discs are great because:

There’s no expectation that it will replace a favorite
The surprise factor feels very Valentine’s-y
Disc golfers secretly love trying something new

Worst case? It becomes a field-work disc or a loaner. Best case? You accidentally introduce their new favorite mold. That’s a Valentine’s gift win.

Accessories That Always Get Used

You can’t go wrong with:

These are practical, low-risk, and won’t mess with the discs in anyone’s carefully curated bag.

Backups (If You Know the Mold)

If you do know the exact putter or disc they love, a backup is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give a disc golfer.

It says:
“I pay attention.”
“I support your obsession.”
“I know you’ll be devastated if you lose this.”

Talk about romantic!

Budget-Friendly vs. Go-Big Valentine’s Gifts

On a budget?

A mini + towel combo
A single mystery disc
An apparel item with a good logo

Going bigger?

Multiple mystery discs
A premium plastic disc paired with accessories
A small disc golf care package

You don’t need to spend a fortune, disc golfers genuinely appreciate thoughtful, useful gear.

The Real Secret to Shopping for a Disc Golfer

Here’s a pro tip: most disc golfers don’t expect perfection. They just love when someone supports the thing they care about most, which is being outside, throwing plastic, and doing that with people they like.

Even if the disc isn’t exactly right, the thought behind it matters. And hey, worst case scenario? They get another reason to say, “Well, I guess I get to buy another disc.”

What If I Don’t Have a Valentine to Buy Me a Gift

Don’t have someone to exchange Valentine’s with? No problem! Check out our annual Valentine’s stamp, It’s Okay to be Alone. They are available now on most of Infinite’s molds. Perfect for a solo round or playing with buddies on Valentine’s Day!

See what molds are available by clicking HERE to see our Advanced Search option, then click ‘Stamp’, then scroll down to ‘Valentine’s Day’.

Final Thoughts

Disc golfers are easy to shop for because they love the game.
They’re hard to shop for because they really love the game.

But with the right mix of fun, practicality, and a little surprise, you can’t go wrong. Whether it’s a mystery disc, a fresh accessory, or a just-right backup disc, Valentine’s Day is a perfect excuse to lean into their obsession.

Best Discs Golf Discs 2026

February 5, 2026 Ted Hegemann 17 comments

Throughout this series, we’ve been breaking down the top disc golf discs for 2026. We started with putters, moved into midranges, and then stepped up to the faster discs with fairway and distance drivers. Now, it’s time for the big finale: bringing all the winners together to see which mold truly stands above the rest.

Best Discs For 2024

Axiom Pixel	Putt & Approach
Innova Wraith	Distance Driver
Infinite Discs Emperor	Distance Driver
Infinite Discs Alpaca	Putt & Approach
Innova Destroyer	Distance Driver
Discraft Buzzz	Mid Range
Infinite Discs Pharaoh	Distance Driver
Infinite Discs Sphinx	Control Driver
Discraft Zone	Putt & Approach
Axiom Envy	Putt & Approach

The Axiom Pixel was the hot seller for 2024. The Pixel was released in 2023 and the first full year of sales was 2024. It is a straight-flying putter that is shapable off the tee and solid option as a putter. The Pixel is the second disc in the Simon Line, giving the putter a lot of exposure. A putt/approach disc took the top spot for the second time, following the MVP Glitch in 2023.

Let’s check out the top sellers for 2025:

The top two molds have been around, and popular, for decades. The Innova Wraith and the Discraft Buzzz have been best sellers since the early 2000’s. In third place is the slightly newer Infinite Discs Emperor. The Emperor is known for being a bomber of a driver, with many open-bag Infinite pros choosing it as their high-speed driver of choice.

The MVP Trail and the legendary driver, the Innova Destroyer were fourth and fifth in popularity. Completing the top ten are the Discraft Zone, Axiom Pixel, Innova Mamba, Gateway Wizard, and the Discraft Luna.

The Pixel went from first place in 2024 to 7th for 2025. 2023’s winner, the MVP Glitch, finished 44th place

Check out the complete list of the best selling discs at Infinite Discs:

Best Selling Disc Golf Discs

Brands in the Top 50

Innova was the easy winner of the number of molds in the top 50. They have 14 molds, and are six ahead of both Discraft and Infinite. Innova was started in 1983 by Dave Dunipace. Dave received a patent for the first bevel-edge disc, the forerunner to today’s modern discs. Innova has released dozens of molds over the years, giving players lot of options to choose from.

There were 13 brands that had at least one mold in the top 50. Six companies only had one mold.

Most Popular Disc Types

Last year there were more distance drivers in the top 50 than any other type of disc. This year putt and approach discs take the lead. In the top 10, distance drivers are king. However, expand to the top 50 and putt/approach surpasses any other type.

Highest Rated Disc Golf Discs

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Infinite discs has pages which show the highest rated discs on a single page, to give you an overview of the top rated discs. Bookmark these pages and refer to them next time you are shopping, to help guide your purchases.

Highest Rated Disc Golf Discs

Best Putters 2025

Best Midrange Discs 2025

Best Fairway Driver 2025

Best Drivers 2025

More Best Disc Features

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Best Disc Golf Distance Drivers 2026

January 28, 2026 Ted Hegemann 21 comments

Check out the top distance drivers, and you could win a gift card!

Every year we like to look at the best sellers and the highest rated disc golf molds to see what it hot. We present this information in a series of blogs. This week we’re doing it again. We’ve covered the top putters, midrange discs, and fairway drivers. Now we’ll discuss the best distance drivers for 2026.

Best Distance Drivers

Distance drivers are a fun type of disc to throw. Typically, when we reach for our distance drivers we are trying to throw it as far as possible. Since they are in the air longer than other types of discs, we get to see them turn and fade in an aerial ballet.

Although a certain skill is required to throw high-speed discs properly, newer players can ‘cheat’ the system by picking up lighter discs that let them throw faster. That lets them throw higher speed discs than they normally would be able to throw.

Distance drivers are usually in the speed 10 and above range. They range in stability from flippy to beefy. If disc golfers can get a long throw with their drivers, it will set them up for an easier approach or even a putt.

Best Distance Drivers 2024

Before we look at the best distance drivers for last year, lets check out the best discs from the year before. Then we can see what has changed.

Innova’s Wraith and the Destroyer have been popular discs for decades. They have similar flights at different speeds. The Infinite Discs Emperor matches their flights and has been popular since it was released over half a decade ago. The Infinite Discs Pharaoh and Innova Mamba round out the top five best distance drivers for 2024. Now lets look at 2025.

The MVP Trail made a jump from 8th to 3rd place. I suspect it will have a place in the top ten for years. With a slight turn and a gentle fade the speed ten mold can be thrown well by people of all skill levels. Another MVP disc, the Wave, also moved up a bit. It went from 13th to 7th. The Wave has more turn (-2) than most of the molds in the top 10. Only the Innova Mamba (-5) and the Maya (-3) have more turn.

Besides the aforementioned Trail and Wave, the rest of the top 10 remain the same molds, only in different order. It’s a pretty tall order to break in to the top 10. In order to do that a mold would have to unseat some very popular discs.

How popular are the top molds? The sales of the top five discs on the list represent nearly 1 in every three distance drivers sold!

The Destroyer slipped off the podium for the first time in a while. I don’t think it will continue to slip. It has such a desirable flight and is available in a nearly every plastic type. Who knows, maybe if there are enough new molds that hit the disc golf scene, they can brute force the Destroyer off the charts. But, I doubt it.

Brands With the Most Molds in the Top 50

It isn’t a surprise to see Innova and Discraft with the most molds in the top 50. They are two of the oldest companies in disc golf and have more distance drivers than some brands have total molds.

Innova and Discraft may be the biggest in the business, but there are always a few smaller brands that manage to land in the top 50. This year Thought Space Athletics, Clash, and Doomsday Discs had at least one mold on the list. As more new brands roll out their offerings there might be more competition for those spots on the top 50. However, it is tough to unseat the big companies in the sport.

Highest Rated Disc Golf Distance Drivers

Shopping on the Infinite Discs website comes with a major advantage: you can browse authentic player reviews and check disc ratings before making a purchase. As more disc golfers share their experiences, those ratings become a valuable snapshot of how the community feels about each mold. The review system also connects with the Infinite Rewards program, where you can earn points for submitting reviews or making purchases. If you haven’t checked out Infinite Rewards yet, it’s definitely worth exploring (click HERE). Your feedback not only earns rewards but also helps expand our growing collection of disc reviews.

We are going to look at some of the highest rated distance drivers and see which molds are on top. For our ratings system, we weight molds that have more reviews heavier than those with fewer reviews. We’re going to tweak our weighing system soon. With that in minds, let’s start with the highest rated distance drivers.

Highest Rated Distance Drivers

The Destroyer is a perennial best seller, and it seems logical that it would be among the highest rated. And you can’t discuss the Destroyer without mentioning its little brother, the Wraith, which took second place. Taking third is the Infinite Discs Pharaoh finished as the third highest-rated distance driver overall.

Check out all the Highest Rated Distance Drivers here.

Highest Rated Very Overstable Distance Drivers

For this category, you won’t find many molds in the top 50. These are utility discs that have a definite place in many people’s bags, but aren’t going to be sought after by the masses. They are high-speed AND beefy. They are not beginner discs, but it is still interesting to see who is on top in the category.

Taking first place is the speed 11 Infinite Discs Slab. The Slab has a flat top and is perfect for people with big arms. Experience players can utilize the overstability with forehands, headwind shots, or spike hyzers. As a utility disc, it can be used for carving tight corners to avoid obstacles. Check it out and see why people love the Slab.

Taking second place is the Discraft Force. Loved by pros and ams alike, the Force is a speed 12 beefcake that is available in premium and base plastics. Taking third place is one of the beefiest molds in the Dynamic Discs lineup, the Enforcer.

Check out all the Highest Rated Very Overstable Distance Drivers here.

Highest Rated Overstable Distance Drivers

The Innova Destroyer is a perennial best seller and is also the highest rated distance driver. And how can we mention the Destroyer without mentioning its little brother, the Wraith. Since the Wraith has a similar flight to the Destroyer, but a tad slower, it is easy to see why people like it. Taking third is the Infinite Discs Emperor. It is one of the best selling drivers in the Infinite line.

Check out all the Highest Rated Overstable Distance Drivers here.

Highest Rated Stable Distance Drivers

I glad to see the Infinite Discs Pharaoh taking first place, since some of my longest throws have been with a lighter Pharaoh. It has a good amount of turn to give it a nice S-curve, and a reliable fade. It is a bomber mold!

The second highest rated disc is the Beast. It has a similar flight to the Pharaoh and is a little slower speed. It has been part of Innova since 2002. Taking third place is the glidey Shryke. It is a speed 13 disc that can deliver some long drives.

Check out all the Highest Rated Stable Distance Drivers here.

Highest Rated Understable Distance Drivers

This category favors intermediate-level players. Since distance drivers have higher speed levels than other categories, many molds are beyond the ability of less experienced players. Discs that are understable help them get a straight flight. These are the highest rated of the understable drivers.

The Innova Tern has been a popular mold for a long time. As mentioned, newer players can appreciate the flippy flight numbers, while more experienced players can use the Tern for huge flex shots. Plus, it has a lot of glide to aid in long shots.

The second highest rated Infinite Discs Maya hasn’t been around as long as the Tern, but it has a huge fan base. The speed 12 mold is a tad more understable than the Tern, but not nearly as flippy as the third place Innova Mamba.

Many people reach for the Mamba as an easy roller disc. It is so understable that even newer players can find a little turn in their throw.

Check out all the Highest Rated Understable Distance Drivers here.

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What is your favorite/go-to throwing distance driver?

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Introducing Team Infinite 2026

January 26, 2026 Ted Hegemann One comment

Team Infinite was initially created as a way to spread the word about Infinite while supporting players from around the country. We’ve enjoyed seeing the variety of players that represent our brand, and have been happy to give discs and swag to the people willing to do that. We plan to continue the Team in the future.

Before we announce the team members for 2026 we want to thank everyone who applied. It’s a challenge to decide which players will make it on the team when there are so many good applicants. Thank you all for your interest in representing Infinite. We hope you all have a great disc golf year!

Welcome Team Infinite Members

We’ll start by listing all of the team members who are returning from last year. We appreciate how you represented Infinite in 2025. We’re confident that you will continue to do the same this year. Here are the returning team members:

Adam Helpingstine
Addison Swapp
Alex Jonte
Allison Haggett
Andrew Bradley
Andrew Leahy
Austin Fonk
Austin Taylor
Ben Llena
Braden Hadfield
Bryan Jungling
Calvin Delamere
Carter Pearson
Chad Rose
Chris Eads
Chris Paetz
Cody Essler
Cody McAllister
Colby Christophersen
Conor Alexander
Conrad Norwood
Cooper Siebers
Dakota Henderson
Daniel Schnabel
Dave Adamson
David Allen
David Turner
Dustin Mouret
Emily Rouse
Eric Dunton
Felix Vega
Finn Sullivan
Garrett Colwell
Houston Finch
Ian Yurcisin
Isaac Ferreira
Jacob Canfield
Jacob Joron
Jacob Manke
Jacob Rusch
Jaron Gold
Jason Connatser
Jasper Tyll
Jasper Zimmerman
Jebediah Anderson
Jody Dixon
Jon Hellwig
Jordan Infield
Jordan Whisler
Josh Moen
Joshua Martin
Kaden Mecham
Kaden Voeller
Kaidan Leeper
Kaleb Caplin
Kenny Brown
Kevan Greunke
Kevin White
Kris Humphreys
Kyle Serres
Landon Knight
Lindsey Anderson
Lydia Grimmer
Mathew Burdett
McCarther Mitchell
Mitchell Rainey
Nate Dale
Nathan Doyle
Nathan Hough
Nick Champ
Nick Nielson
Riley McFarland
Robert Buckley
Ron Tiley
Ryan Amaya
Ryan and Sean Hancock
Ryan Dehart
Ryan Flahive
Ryan Tracy
Sally West
Sam Hockenberry
Sam Russ
Samantha Bonacci
Sean Dungan
Seth Lindeman
Shawn Christophersen
Shawn Swapp
Sofia Campbell
Taylor Coulam
Thor Blankenship
Tiffany Ralston
Timothy Van Tassel
Tomas Jeronimo
Travis Anderson
Tucker Gamble
Tyler Berg
Tyler Gannon
Wendy Magee
Wes Bennett
Wes Burris

New Team Members

We also chose a few more people to be on the team for 2026. Welcome new team members:

Austin Lott
Blake Wargo
Bradley Hendrick
Cameron Hoffman
Chandler Reigh
Christopher Morrow
Clayton Strayer
Cody Gardner
Dylan Van’t Hul
Earl Taylor
Emmanuele Lizama
Jared Shillingburg
Jeremy Herr
Jill Norwick
Joleigh Miller
Jordan Cadena
Kelby Nielson
McGuire Diehl
Paul Trautman
Phillipe Jennings
Sean Mcdonough
Tara Tracy
Taylor Aubuchon
TJ Mscisz
Wes Perrett

Best Fairway Drivers 2026

January 21, 2026 Ted Hegemann 31 comments

Every year we like to look at the best sellers and the highest rated disc golf molds to see what it hot. We present this information in a series of blogs. This week we’re doing it again. We’ve already covered the top putters and midrange discs. Now we’ll take a mid-year look at the best fairway drivers 2026. Let’s start with the best fairway drivers, often called control drivers, for last year

Why Fairway Drivers

Fairway drivers fit the gap between midrange discs and distance drivers. With a more narrow rim than distance drivers, many people with small hand prefer them. They are often referred to as ‘control drivers’ because they are easier to control the shape than distance drivers.

Control drivers typically range from speed 6 to speed 9. Like all discs, they come in a variety of stabilities. They can be used to fight through thick woods or thrown on an open fairway. Approach shots are also in the control driver wheelhouse. They will skip farther than mids or putters, so that needs to be taken into consideration.

Best Fairway Drivers 2025

My beloved Sphinx took the number one spot! I recommend everyone give the Sphinx a try. If you are a more advanced player, look for more overstable plastics, like glow metal flake C-Blend or Halo S-Blend. Or a more flippy plastic if you’re looking for a roller or big turnover shot.

The Crave moved up several spots to take second place. It is a straight-flying mold that works great with a backhand or forehand throw. For MVP fans, the Crave is compared to a seasoned Servo.

Completing the podium is the Innova Teebird. Most of us would consider the Teebird an ‘old-school’ disc. It was approved in 1999, and has been popular since it was released. It is a speed 7 disc that has a bit of overstability to give it a reliable fade.

The Doomsday Discs Chemtrail made the list last year. It was released in 2024, so it had its first full year of sales in 2025. It proved to be a popular mold!

The Latitude 64 River moved up a bit from the previous year, breaking into the top five.

Best Fairway Drivers 2026

The Axiom Bokeh will have its first full year of sales this year, and it is off to a great start. The Bokeh takes the top spot so far, with about 4% of all fairway driver sales.

Another Axiom mold will take second place. The Crave has a decade head start over Bokeh, and has been a popular fairway driver, took the bridesmaid position last year, too.

The Sphinx slipped a little, moving from first place last year, to third this year. Still a good showing for the understable fairway driver from Infinite Discs.

A perennial favorite, the Innova TeeBird, comes in fourth so far this year. It will likely be on the list forever.

Doomsday Discs has their Chemtrail, which made the top five list for 2026. It has turn, but not too much, and a mild fade. The Chemtrail can be found in the bags of newer players and veterans alike.

Brands With the Most Molds in the Top 50

Highest Rated Disc Golf Fairway Drivers

One of the biggest perks of shopping on the Infinite Discs website is the ability to browse real player reviews and see how each disc is rated before you buy. As more players share their experiences, those ratings become an incredibly useful snapshot of how the disc golf community feels about specific molds. The rating system also ties into the Infinite Rewards program, which lets you earn points for leaving reviews or making purchases. If you haven’t explored Infinite Rewards yet, it’s worth a look (click HERE). Your feedback not only earns rewards but also helps strengthen our growing library of disc reviews.

With that in mind, we decided to dig into several disc categories to highlight the molds that rise to the top. With our ratings system, we weight molds that have more reviews heavier than those with fewer reviews. Let’s kick things off with the highest‑rated disc golf fairway drivers of all time.

Highest Rated Fairway Drivers

The Firebird and Teebird tied for first place with 4.74 stars out of 5. The Firebird is a reliable overstable driver that can still be thrown by newer players, because of its lower speed. It is excellent for headwind shots and spike hyzers.

The third highest rated control driver is the Thunderbird. It is like a faster Teebird. Less overstable than the Firebird, you can get more distance with the Thunderbird.

You could bag all three of these molds and cover a big variety of shots.

Click to see the highest rated fairway drivers.

Highest Rated Very Overstable Fairway Drivers

The Innova Firebird takes first, of course, with the Dynamic Discs Felon coming in second place. The popular Felon was created to battle the Kansas winds, and it does a great job. If you’re looking for a disc that will not turn and give you a beefy fade, check out the Felon in Lucid plastic.

The Goliath Discs Chainbreaker is the third highest rated very overstable fairway driver. It lives up to its name, and will not back down from the fiercest wind on its way to the chains.

Click to see the highest rated very overstable fairway drivers.

Highest Rated Overstable Fairway Drivers

Obviously, the Champion Teebird and Champion Thunderbird will podium with this category, since they were the highest rated overall. Taking third place is the Discraft Undertaker. The Undertaker has a little more turn than the top two discs, but still has the reliable fade. The Undertaker will be celebrating its tenth birthday this year, having been released in 2016.

Click to see the highest rated overstable fairway drivers.

Highest Rated Understable Fairway Drivers

People are not only buying a lot of Sphinx’s, they are liking them a lot! The flippy I-Blend Sphinx is the highest rated understable fairway driver with 4.87 out of 5 stars. I have several Sphinx in I-Blend (and other plastic types for different situations.)

Taking second place is the Thought Space Athletics Mantra. This popular mold has a good amount of turn and very little fade. It flies straight for newer players, and a great shapable tool for more experienced players.

Rounding out the top three is the Axiom Insanity. It was Axiom’s first distance/control driver. Like the Mantra, the Insanity works fine for an intermediate player, giving them a straight flight. Advanced players will unlock its understability, and can use the Insanity for turnover shots.

Click to see the highest rated understable fairway drivers.

Let us know what you think, and you could win a gift card!

Those are our lists of the top fairway drivers using sales and ratings data. Now we want to hear from YOU!

What is your favorite/go-to fairway driver?

We’ll pick a few random commenters and give them an Infinite Discs gift card!

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It’s Not Too Late For an E-Gift Card!

December 23, 2025 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

Have you been procrastinating your gift buying? Did you forget to get a gift for someone? Do you want to get a last-minute stocking stuffer for the disc golfer in your life?

We’ve got you covered!

An Infinite Discs E-Gift Card is the perfect solution. Available in a variety of denominations, or a custom amount. Your disc golfer will love the freedom to choose their own disc, accessories, apparel, what ever we have on our massive website.

Click the link below to check out our E-Gift Card options.

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Hyzer vs Anhyzer

December 22, 2025 Ted Hegemann Leave a comment

Understanding Hyzer and Anhyzer in Disc Golf

Disc golf borrows plenty of language from ball golf, but some terms are uniquely our own, especially when it comes to describing how discs actually fly. Two good examples are hyzer and anhyzer. If you’ve spent any time on the course, you’ve almost certainly heard players use these words to explain different shot shapes. In this post, we’ll break down what each term means, why they matter, and how they are used in disc golf.

Hyzer vs. Anhyzer: What’s the Difference?

Hyzer and anhyzer refer to the angle of the disc at the moment it leaves your hand. For a right‑hand backhand (RHBH) thrower, a disc released perfectly flat (parallel to the ground) doesn’t qualify as either. But once that disc is tilted on release, it becomes a hyzer or anhyzer angle. Let’s break down what each one means and how to use them effectively on the course.

What is Hyzer?

A professional disc golfer throwing a hyzer shot

photo courtesy DGPT

A hyzer describes a release angle where the far edge of the disc sits lower than the edge closest to the thrower. For a right‑hand backhand (RHBH) player, this means the disc is tilted downward and to the left at release. Hyzer angles open the door to several useful shot shapes:

Shaping a Curve

A hyzer shot is great for navigating around obstacles and achieving a hard left finish. Since the disc is already angled, it naturally curves in that direction.

Hyzer-Flipping

By throwing an understable disc on a hyzer angle, the disc can “flip” to flat during its flight, resulting in a long, straight path before fading. This is known as a hyzer-flip and is a popular technique for gaining extra distance.

Spike Hyzer

For situations requiring hitting a technical target, a steep hyzer angle creates a vertical descent upon landing, minimizing skips. Conversely, a less steep hyzer can produce intentional skips, especially when using an overstable disc.

Wind Considerations

Wind greatly impacts hyzer shots. A right-to-left wind can amplify the hyzer angle, pushing the disc farther left. Conversely, a left-to-right wind can force the disc downward more quickly, limiting its distance.

Pro Tip: For beginners, practicing a hyzer shot involves bending slightly at the hips and maintaining a consistent release angle.

What Is Anhyzer?

An anhyzer, often called an “anny”, is the opposite of a hyzer release. It’s when the far edge of the disc sits higher than the near edge as it leaves your hand. For right‑hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, this release angle sends the disc turning to the right before anything else happens. Anhyzer angles open up several valuable shot options:

A professional disc golfer throwing an anhyzer shot

Photo courtesy DGPT

Flex Shots

Releasing a stable disc on an anhyzer angle forces it to turn right early, then “flex” back left as it fights to regain stability. This is a go‑to technique for carving complex fairways or squeezing out extra distance.

Tailwind Control

Anhyzers pair well with tailwinds. The wind helps steady the disc, allowing it to finish its natural fade to the left. In headwinds, though, be careful, an anhyzer release can turn too hard and dive into the ground.

Roller Shots

For rollers, an anhyzer release helps the disc land on its edge and transition smoothly into a controlled roll. The disc’s spin keeps it upright and moving down the fairway for maximum ground distance.

Conclusion

Developing a solid understanding of hyzer and anhyzer angles is important for helping you choose your shots. Once you can control these release angles, you’ll be able to shape lines more consistently, work around obstacles, and handle a variety of wind conditions with confidence.
A great way to build that control is to head to an open field and experiment with different release angles. Watching how each disc reacts in the air will help you learn when, and why, to choose a hyzer or anhyzer shot.
For more info, be sure to check out the video below. With consistent practice, these techniques will quickly become powerful tools in your disc golf toolkit.

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