Best Disc Golf Midrange Discs
This post was written in 2018. For a more updated post on the best midrange discs, be sure to read our 2020 article.
It’s time to keep naming the absolute best disc golf discs in the world! At least, the best in our opinion! Today we will be naming our nominees for the best disc golf midrange discs on the market today.
Before I list the nominees for The Infinite Discs Best Disc Golf Disc: Midrange Disc, lets break down what we are looking for when selecting these discs. Like with all of the discs in these posts, we are using two keywords for choosing our nominees: popularity and utility. We will choose popular midrange discs that can be utilized by disc golfers of all skill levels.
First, lets take a look at which midrange discs have been the best sellers so far in 2018.
Top sellers of 2018:
- Discraft Buzzz
- Innova Roc3
- Innova Mako3
- Innova Roc
- Dynamic Discs Emac Truth
- Discmania MD3
- Hyzerbomb Mortar
- Innova Gator
- Discraft Comet
- Innova Rat
It doesn’t look like there are too many surprises in the sales chart. The Innova Rat was released at the start of 2018, and it looks like it has been able to maintain positive sales numbers throughout the year. It will be interesting to see how this disc performs over the next few years as well.
Now, here are our nominees!
Discraft Buzzz
Far and away the most popular disc in the Discraft lineup, the Buzzz is a staple of the disc golf world. It has been part of the game since 2003. For many years disc golfers had two main choices for midranges, either the Buzzz or the Innova Roc. As the sales numbers show, both of these discs have proven to stand the test of time. The Buzzz offers a smooth, beadless profile that fits comfortably in the hand for all sizes and grips. It offers a very stable flight that can be used by disc golfers at all skill levels.
Discraft Comet
Another disc to show that age doesn’t matter, the Discraft Comet has been a part of the game for over 20 years. The Comet‘s mold is unique with a significant bead and more significant dome that offers a very understable flight with lots of glide. The Comet is great for beginners looking to get some distance out of their midrange, and perfect for more experienced throwers trying to navigate tight fairways.
Dynamic Discs Emac Truth
The Emac Truth is DD’s third effort at crafting a midrange with a “true” straight flight pattern after the disc now named the Verdict was too overstable and the original Truth was just a bit too understable. But the Emac Truth was worth the wait, as it is an excellent midrange disc for all skill levels. It offers a flight that is right in between a Buzzz and a Roc in stability. Faster armspeeds shouldn’t have to worry about turning it over, and newer players who find the Roc fades out more than they’d like, the Emac Truth should be just the right fix.
Innova Gator
The Innova Gator is one of the original “utility” midrange discs. The Gator is designed to fight stiff winds and dive around tight corners on the course. It is a great approach disc for more experienced throwers who can master its very overstable flight. The Gator is not a beginners disc by any means, but it has its purpose on the course.
Dynamic Discs Justice
The Dynamic Discs Justice brought an entirely new meaning to the term, “overstable” when it was released in 2015. Take everything I just said about the Gator and multiply it 2 or 3 times. The Justice is a true “Meathook” designed to hold up to any kind of wind out on the course. Try to turn it over, I dare you. Again, not for beginners, but still a great disc that fulfills a great purpose for those who have learned how to throw it.
Prodigy M4
The Prodigy M4 is a midrange that hasn’t gotten a lot of hype recently in the disc golf world, but that doesn’t mean it should be forgotten. The M4 is a straight flyer that is just a bit more understable than the Buzzz. Of all our nominees, it is one of the most beginner friendly midrange discs. It has a beadless rim design and is offered in a variety of Prodigy’s premium plastic blends.
Innova Mako3
The Innova Mako3 is another very beginner friendly midrange disc. More experienced throwers like to use the Mako3 for longer hyzer-flip shots and is great when you need a midrange to hold straight throughout the flight with very minimal fade.
Discmania MD3
The Discmania MD3 has grown in popularity as Discmania team members like Eagle McMahon have been throwing it all over the course. Probably the most comparable disc to the MD3 from this nominee list would be the Emac Truth. they both hit that sweet spot in stability that is right in between a Buzzz and a Roc.
Hyzerbomb Mortar
The Hyzerbomb Mortar is another utility midrange. It is very overstable, but not quite as much as the Gator. This is because of the only real difference between the two molds, which is that the Mortar is beadless. This makes the Mortar very popular for disc golfers who prefer to forehand their approach shots in the wind, as the beadless design allows for an easier and more consistent forehand grip and release.
Innova Roc
One of the original midranges in the game, the Roc has been flying around disc golf courses for now over 30 years. The Roc is a domey disc that has a comfortable beaded rim. This beaded rim makes the disc a bit more overstable than several of the other midranges on this list, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t beginner friendly. This disc flies straight for a long time and then has a reliable strong fade at the end.
Innova Roc3
Normally we wouldn’t give discs like the Roc and Roc3 their own individual nominations, but the Roc3 has shown that it has its own following that is seperate from its predecessor. They Both have very similar beaded rims, but the Roc3 is a bit flatter, and it is rated to be just a bit faster than the Roc, which allows for a little more distance in the air. Both discs have proven to be staples of the midrange category.
And the 2018 choice for best Midrange Disc Golf Disc is…..
Best Midrange of 2018: Discraft Buzzz
If you have been following these posts, you should know by know that we aren’t picking upsets. The Buzzz is the old standard for midrange discs. It is a pure, straight flyer that disc golfers of every skill level love to use. The old debate of Roc v. Buzzz will never die, but we had to choose the Buzzz because of its friendlier stability for newer players and the comfortable beadless rim that allows for the occasional forehand throw. The Discraft Buzzz is our choice for the best midrange on the market today.
What are your favorite midrange discs? Share your opinion in the comments below.
Im a prodigy guy, but the Comet is the best disc ever made. Bar none.
I REALLY, REALLY wanted to put the Harp as my favorite midrange/putter as I use it strictly for midrange shots and it is by far my favorite disc. However, I’m constantly reminded by my friends that it’s technically a P&A disc. Thus, I would regret not giving the Bard some love!!! I throw a VIP Bard that I picked up from a local shop and instantly fell in love with the consistent straight/overstable flight path. When I put some torque on my throw the Bard flies super straight before fading back to the right (LHBH). I hope to snag another Bard in some sort of Tournament Burst plastic.
I’d have to say that the compass is my go to midrange. Very dependable. Great for all the wooded courses here. Any line I throw, the compass flies great.
Been throwing a buzzz almost as long as I’ve been playing, which isn’t really that long but still, it’s the best! If I had to pick one disc for the rest of my life, it would be a buzzz. I use it for straight shots, long arching hyzers, rollers, force annys, long approaches, hell it’s not even that bad a putter. The buzzz is by far the most useful and consistent disc I’ve come ever come across. Cant wait o get my hands on a McBuzzz!!
I would go with the opto compass. For me its a true straight flyer. fresh out the box it was a little overstable, a few tree hits later (who am i kidding its more than a few.) It has become my go to midrange. It holds my anhyzer line, it will flip up to flat with not alot of effort. I reach for this mid more than anything.
I’ve been a huge fan of the Roc3 and Shark3 for about 5 years now. In the last year or so, I’ve fallen in love with the Truth. Sometimes a flippy Fuzion Truth, sometimes a more stable Lucid or Emac variety. I like throwing the Fuzion Truth into a tail wind. I can get about 260′-270′ out of it that way and it fades back nicely. I’ve also very recently discovered the Harp, which Kyle mentioned above. I love it as a headwind small-rim mid.
I have only been playing for about 2 years now and I have not thrown very many disc… with that said I have thrown the BUZZ and THE ROC3 I am impressed with them both as they fly straight for me in any conditions. Enjoy the fell in my hands of them and if I had to choose between them as my go to midrange disc it would just depend on where I was shooting at and the type of shot I would be taking. Both of these disc should be in everyone bag I believe..
The Mako3 is one of the best discs on the market period. It has a perfect combination of stability and turn that make it a do-everything disc. This disc should be in every players bag no matter what. Beginners can get Excellant distance and learn how to balance control and power as well as get a feel for different release angles, while pros like McBeth use (well, he used to) it often too. I really love mine for that dead straight 250-300 foot tunnel shot where I can see the pure line that the Mako3 produces so effortlessly. Now, what if that hole ends slightly to the right or left? No problem, the Mako3 can do it with ease. All you have to do is put it on a tiny hyzer or anhyzer and watch it hit the gap everytime (as long as you don’t shank it of course). If you throw it with a small hyzer, it will hyzer out and if you throw it with an anhyzer it will hold the line and it usually ends up hitting the ground flat. Admittedly, if the hole ends to the right, there is a very high chance I will throw forehand, but there are many players who might feel more comfortable putting the mako3 on a flat to anhyzer release for those shots. I still remember when I first getting into disc golf and I was learning the meaning of the numbers on the discs and I really wanted something I could throw straight. I found the mako3 to be a 5 5 0 0 and when I got it, I wasn’t the best, but it most definitely aided me in my developing my technique. I would certainly recommend the Mako3 to any player that is trying to learn control, because much like the nova, it will expose what type of release you put on it and make it a learning experience. Ever since I got a Mako3, I’ve always had one in the bag. I’ve gone through many, but this recent one I’ve had for a couple years now and I can say it is one of my favorites. In conclusion, I would never try to replace my Mako3 with a different disc because it will be superior to anything it is pitted against because it is just that good.
Even though I have multiple aces with a Buzz I now prefer the EMac Truth. It is a straight flyer. The Buzz would turn to quickly then fade. I asked another player at a tournament about the Pure. He recommended a Truth. It worked great and I still bag one. But the EMac Truth fit my throwing style. I use a regular Truth when I need a slight turn for my shot.
My vote goes hands down to the Comet. I have been playing disc golf for 28 years, and the Comet has been in my bag for at least 20 of those years. It goes where you throw it. Period. For me, it is the ultimate in control and accuracy. Short tunnel shot? No problem. Dog leg? Release with hyzer. CTP contest? Take home the prize. I bag three Comets and it will NEVER leave my bag. Heck, I may have one buried with me when I die!
I also want to vote for the Harp, which I only recently acquired, but I am like 70% forehand dominant and it has already been so useful for control mid range shots that it makes me want to try out a Gator real soon, because they seem to have similar applications at different speeds.
I guess I really prefer an overstable mid-range, because my choice in this speed range is the Verdict, cousin of the Truth. I found one with no name on it, Lucid-176g, early in the summer. It will definitely fade a good deal from the backhand side, but it can really be straightened out with some torque from forehand, and will skip and stop. But you can also roll it over a bit, or get some wider hyzer curve on it. Awesome disc for the forehand midrange!
Buzzz. Still having my first ESP FLX plastic one in the bag. Solid.
I really enjoy my Lucid Justice and use it to its full potential. I use it for the obvious big hyzer and headwind shots, but I really enjoy putting a good forehand flex shot on it and see it navigate around trees. I can throw it as hard as I want on any anhyzer and not worry about it not fading back. I also strategically use it for skip shots, and I have skipped my Justice into the basket on occasion. It gives me a safe run to the basket from distance. My favorite use for it by far is a forehand roller. I use it to get out of the woods and for any shot where I am pinched in a tight spot. I trust my Justice to go about 200 feet on a roller, which has helped me save many strokes.
Dynamic Discs Lucid Truth has been my favorite mid for a while now. For me it flies on whatever line I put it on which is huge for improving my mind range game on the course.
I also really like the infinite discs Chariot. A little less stable than a roc3 and feels super good in the hand!
In my opinion, the best disc golf mid-range is the Comet. I have been playing disc golf for over 28 years, and the Comet has been in my bag for nearly 20 of those years. For me, this disc is the most reliable mid-range in my bag, and is my go to disc if I need an accurate shot or avoid trouble. It goes where you throw it. Period. Tunnel shot? It’s money. Dog leg? Release on hyzer and watch it hold the line. CTP? Get ready to take home the prize. I carry 3 Comets in my bag, and they will NEVER be anywhere else. Heck, I may have one buried with me when I die!
HARD QUESTION. There really is no best midrange disc as there are so many factors that go into choosing which one you need depending on the line, wind, and distance.
The champion Mako3 is by far the best midrange for most shots that are not into a headwind and less than 300 feet. The mako can be thrown on all types of lines with little effort. It has a soft hyzer line. It is great for anhyzer flex shots (I am not as confident in my forehand so I use it often for holes that finish to the right). You can hyzer flip it with ease to get it 300-320 feet dead straight. It stays pure to the line you put it on while exposing anything wrong in your form and release.
The rim is especially smooth and rounded making it feels great in your hand. It is the perfect level of deepness and thickness. It is also generally flatter, which is also a preference of mine. 180 Gram champion Mako3 is hands down the best feeling and flying disc I have ever thrown. I have had mine in my bag for three years and no amount of beating in has affected its flight.
The Mako3 has been an important disc to both my brother and I throughout our journey to become experienced and successful players. This disc is hands down the best midrange for all levels of play on all levels and types of courses.
Over the past summer I changed midranges from Innova Roc3 or the wombat3 to the Westside Warship and I haven’t looked back! What an amazing disc if you don’t have one in your bag you definitely should!
It’s the Buzzz all day for me. I’ve thrown most of the mids on this list and I really like them, but regardless of whichever new mid I try out I just can’t resist reaching for the Buzzz. I think that’s because it’s not a one trick pony. I can throw an anny, hyzer, or dead straight shot with it and feel good about my disc choice. I’d put the Emac Truth as my 2nd choice, but I traded mine away for another Buzzz
Star or Champion Atlas all day! So unloved and misunderstood by fellow golfers until I chuck it like a laser through a tight, wooded fairway. While their discs ricochet crazily off the trees, my trusty Atlas goes “Bonk!” and drops straight to the ground. The Atlas is the perfect discs for me and I love it!
I love the MF gator for approach shots, shorter drivers, and for putting on windy days.