Best Mid-Range Discs – Sales Comparison
We’re big fans of data here at Infinite Discs. We enjoy looking at sales trends and comparing what is moving in the disc golf market. One of the best ways to evaluate which discs are most loved by players is to look at which discs sell the most, because honestly, people purchase discs that they use and love. Sometimes the sales figures get a bump from special editions or new releases. But as the sales figures are measured over the long-term, we can see which discs enjoy momentary spikes, and which ones are always near the top.
Keep in mind that these sales figures are from Infinite Discs, and as one of the largest online disc retailers, we feel that they reflect the tastes of the most avid disc golfers. But they do not represent the entire market. If a brand has their own retail store, it is likely that they draw some of those avid fans directly to their own store and that would have some effect on our totals. We also don’t know about sales trends at big box stores which cater to casual or new players.
Consistently On the Charts
Discraft BUZZZThe Buzzz is always riding at or near the top position when it comes to sales, with the Roc3 and Mako3 coming close behind. Other consistently charting mid-range discs are the Roc, the Emac Truth, and the MD3. There are other popular mid-range discs that sell more in waves, depending on special editions, pro support stamps, etc.
Breaking Down the Sales in 6-Month Increments
We’re going to take a look at four charts, each representing a different period. We’ll start with the most recent and go backward to see which mid-range discs have had momentary spikes, and which ones have held strong for the long term.
This more recent data (red chart) shows that the Discraft Buzzz has a strong lead as the number one, best-selling mid-range disc. The Roc3 and Mako3 by Innova are also consistent contenders. The MVP Deflector has a strong showing on this chart because it was a new release during this 6-month sales period, and it really was the overstable mid-range that MVP fans had been waiting for. The Anubis by Infinite Discs was also a new release during this period, so it made a strong showing in the 10th position.
Going back six months to late 2017 and early 2018 (blue chart), we can see the that top three were strong in that period as well. The Buzzz, Roc3, and Mako3 sold well, with the HyzerBomb Mortar coming in a strong 4th as it had a much anticipated restock run and fans were able to get their hands on it again. The Emac Truth holds a steady position in the middle of the pack as it did in the more recent chart. The Innova Rat came out as a new release and jumped in at the #9 spot.
Now let’s go back a full year to summer and fall of 2017 (green chart) and we can see that the Roc3 had outsold the Buzzz during that period. Again, the Emac Truth was holding strongly in the middle of the pack. The Discraft Comet made a good showing. The Innova Stingray had a good showing, primarily as a popular pro signature disc that year, and the Innova RocX3 was a new disc that made a good splash.
Let’s go all the way back to late 2016 and early 2017 (orange chart). The Buzzz was still the top-seller. We can tell by the longer term track record that the Buzzz, Roc3, Mako3, and Roc have always been handing on to the top spots. The MD3 and MD4 by Discmania have popped in a couple of times. The Emac Truth has been hanging out in the middle the entire time. It is also interesting to see that two years ago, the Verdict, Justice, and Truth by Dynamic Discs joined the Emac Truth to take four spots out of the top 10, with Latitude 64 making a showing with the Compass.
I throw RHFH. Even though I have multiple aces with a Buzz. And even though I make incredible upshots with a Buzz, I was not satisfied with the turn. I asked a player at the Rocky Mountain Championship a few years back (new owners closed the course) about the Pure and he recommended a Truth. A good reason to play in tournaments- quality advise. I currently bag a Truth and a EMac Truth. I use them for different shots. Only had an ace with Truth. I would never bag a Stinkray. Used a Mako 3 for awhile. Good accurate disc for slow speed throws. But I use a Ringer or Zone for those shots now because they handle higher speed throws. I don’t have to gear down from a drive to a mid-range shot with those discs. But ever once in awhile I think about putting Buzz back in bag because it is a good trick shot disc fir forehand shots.
I’m a discraft guy, the only non discraft I throw is a vroc which just got in my bag last week and so far it’s been good, firebirds which honestly I prefer the predator to, but I keep losing my damn predators and firebirds are easy to come by, and I got my first ace with one, and a legacy cannon that I love to throw. All that said, i think my buzzz comes out of my bag more than any other disc. Its consistent, its shapable, and it feels great in the hand. If I could only choose one disc to throw, it would most likely be the buzzz, with my zone being a very close second. My other go to midranges are a buzzz OS for my forehand mostly, and an archer for rollers mostly
For all of you Buzzz lovers, I highly suggest that you check out the Chariot by Infinite. You won’t be disappointed.