Best Midrange Disc Golf Discs 2026
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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 keeping the momentum going in our “Best Discs of 2026” series. Last time, we highlighted the top putters of the year. Now we’re shifting gears and diving into the best midrange discs for 2026.
Best Midrange Discs
Midrange discs are the workhorses of disc golf. They are used for control, consistency, and those crucial approach shots where placement is important. They come in a wide range of flight ratings, giving players options for almost any shot. While you can throw them off the tee, most players pull out their midranges for their second or third shots to set up an easy putt.
Before we break down this year’s standouts, let’s take a quick look back at last year’s midranges and which molds were on top.
Top Midrange Discs 2024
- Discraft Buzzz
- Axiom Hex
- Innova Mako3
- MVP Detour
- Axiom Balance
- Innova Pig
- Discraft Buzzz SS
- Axiom Pyro
- Infinite Discs Chariot
- Innova Rollo
It is never surprising to see that the Buzzz is at the top of the list. It’s really just a question of what percentage of total sales, and how close is second place. Discraft had an exceptional year with their flagship midrange, selling more three times as many Buzzz’s as the second place Axiom Hex! The Innova Mako3, MVP Detour, and Axiom Balance rounded out the top five.
Best Midrange Discs 2025
Now let’s take a look at the current numbers:
Although the Buzzz didn’t have the same market share as the previous year, it is still more than double the sales of the second place Axiom Hex. The Hex took the number two spot for the second time, and sold nearly twice as many discs as the third place Innova Mako3 and Innova Fox. The Discraft Buzzz SS was just a tick behind the Mako3 and Fox, and was fifth place overall.
The Buzzz has been a popular disc since it was released 22 years ago. It has a fairly neutral flight, having a touch of turn and a bit of fade. Those flight numbers make it easy to shape your shots. The beadless rim feels great in your hand and makes for a smooth release. It comes in a huge variety of plastic types.
Brands With the Most Molds in the Top 50
Innova had nine molds in the top 50, taking first place. Discraft was right on their Innova’s heels, with 8 molds. MVP and Infinite tied at five. Those four brands represent over half of all discs sold. There were nine brands that had one mold in the top 50, including Loop Discs and Doomsday Discs.
Highest Rated Midrange Discs
In addition to sales data, we also like to look at the highest rated midrange discs. This is made possible because of Infinite Discs Rewards Program, which rewards customers who leave reviews by giving them Infinite Points. Points can also be earned for other actions, like purchases and filling out profile information. Check out the Infinite Rewards Program HERE.
Highest Rated Midrange Discs
The Discraft Buzzz is highest rated midrange disc, with 587 reviews. That many ratings give us a high confidence that the rating reflects a consensus among a broad portion of disc golfers.
The second-highest mold is the Innova Mako3. The Innova Roc3 comes in third.
Check out all the Highest Rated Midrange discs here.
Highest Rated Very Overstable Midrange Discs
The Dynamic Discs Justice takes the top spot in this category. It is a great in a headwind and overall a strong utility disc. The Justice was just out of the top 50 molds.
In second place is the Innova Pig, while the Dynamic Discs Verdict took third.
Check out all the Highest Rated Very Overstable Midrange discs here.
Highest Rated Overstable Midrange Discs
There are numerous molds in this category with a perfect five-star rating. That is actually rather common when a disc doesn’t have very many reviews. But, we’ll run with it and list the top three with the most reviews.
Taking first is the relatively new Stokely Discs Cardinal. Not even two years old, this mold was one of the first to be produced by Scott Stokely in his line of discs. It holds it’s line well and delivers a solid fade at the end of flight. It is available in their Thermo plastic.
The Goliath Redemption and the Discmania Glacier took second and third respectively.
Check out all the Highest Rated Overstable Midrange discs here.
Highest Rated Stable Midrange Drivers
The Discmania FD is an shapable, straight-flying mold that can fill the needs of any player. Its low speed and high glide makes it great for newer players, and the stable flight can be utilized by the top pros. It takes the top spot for highest rated stable midrange.
The Infinite Discs Exodus took second place, while the Latitude 64 River took third.
Check out all the Highest Rated Stable Midrange discs here.
Highest Rated Understable Midrange Discs
Once again we have some of the highest rated discs that have five star ratings with few ratings. Here are the results:
The Doomsday Discs Scavenger is easy to throw midrange that is a great tailwind disc, or perfect for hyzer flips. The name is right on brand for Doomsday, which has an end-of-world vibe. It holds the first-place spot.
The Prodigy M5 is second, and X-Com Aqu is third.
Check out all the Highest Rated Understable Midrange discs here.
Let us know what you think!
Those are our lists of the top midrange discs with sales and ratings data. Now we want to hear from YOU!
What is your favorite/go-to midrange disc?
We chose several random comments and awarded the author a $25 gift card. Here are the winners:
Austin P – He loves his Chariot, and really likes his DGA Rift
Ryan – As a Doomsday team member he throws a Desolation
Spencer B – Favors his Hex
Alex – Also throws a DGA Rift
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Ted Hegemann
Ted is the Chief Writer at Infinite Discs. He is responsible for the State of Disc Golf Survey articles and most of the "best discs" posts. Ted runs all kinds of local disc golf leagues and tournaments and tournaments in Northern Utah.
What great read. I’m excited to take a look at the other top mids others are throwing. I love the hex, mako3 and of course buzzz. I’m looking forward to trying the detour balance and chariot
1.) My favorite throwing mid has to be my champion Roc3
2.) My go to putting mid is the fuzed line buzzz also know has the buzzsaw
Throwing mid- Champion Roc3
Putting mid- fuzed line buzzz also know as the buzzsaw
My favorite mid range is a beat-in Roc in DX glow plastic. It’s very flippy and when I need an approach with some turn on it, this is what I grab every time.
Favorite throwing mid is either the hex or pyro. I love the various angles I can throw the hex on, and it glides so well. Pyro is so dang consistent, and it also glides more than I expect each time.
I putt with the pig if it’s really windy. That thing feels so great in the hand, and it is just a little brick. Such a great disc
1 – What is your favorite/go-to throwing mid? I’m amazed that no Gateway molds show up anywhere in this article! The Gateway Element is my favorite mid, maybe even my favorite disc! As much as I love my Toro and my Mako3, I tried a mid lineup of Prophecy, Element, and Mystic and it worked so well I stuck with these three for the whole of last season.
2 – What is your favorite/go-to putting mid? Good question, and not one that is often asked! During a windy round my usual putter just wasn’t cutting it, so I started putting with a dx Shark. It worked great! To this day it remains my go-to when the wind picks up.
1. The Innova Fox has quickly become my favorite mid to throw. It’s practically a baby fairway driver!
2. I’ve also taken to using my Star Mako3 as a putter to reward it for performing well on an approach or if I need some extra oomph to finish a hole.
I find it a bit shocking the DGA Rift is nowhere to be seen. That disc booted the Buzzz from the bag and I don’t think it will be replaced anytime soon.
Gagree the Rift is a great disc, and more comfy than the Buzzz.
My go to driving mid is a good Fission Reactor. Nice and torque resistant, predictable but not beefy.
I don’t putt with a mid often. If I’m running a long putt I pull out my Star Mirage, which considering how far it can fly I think could easily be classified as a mid.
As far as my favorite/go-to throwing mid – I’m surprised the Mint Mustang isn’t on the list (Sublime is my preferred plastic) – it’s more trustworthy than the Lobster. Right now though, I’ve pulled the Mustang and put a Neutron Hex (178g) in my bag to fill the stable midrange slot. Over the past year, I’ve use the Nebula, Mustang, Hex, and Truth for this slot. It’s still a toss-up between the Mustang and the Hex.
For the putting mid – I don’t putt with a mid very often, but I suppose that would have to be my Nocturnal Mustang due to it’s extra grip.
1 – What is your favorite/go-to throwing mid? Fission Hex
2 – What is your favorite/go-to putting mid? Hex
I’ma keep it simple
1 – What is your favorite/go-to throwing mid?
Wonder
Flys great understable, more like a -2, 1 mid but what ever, and being an Australian I know the guys running the place and there a great bunch
2 – What is your favorite/go-to putting mid?
Also the wonder, for all the reasons stated and it is place grippy and gummy, plus because it is so understable it is not that fadey (when I do a run up like Silas Shultz)
Favorite throwing mid, probably a Neo Method. As far as putting, maybe a Roc3
Go to midrange right now is the Hex, it just took the place of my Roc3
My favorite mid-range disc would have to be the one from PGA tour that comes in their starter set, I don’t know why, but I love it.
Since I’m a part of Team Doomsday, I decided recently to put a Desolation in my bag. The mold has a hand feel that might take some getting used to, but I truly love it!
Infinite Chariot is my one disc round choice. I am also really liking the DGA Rift at the moment.
My favorite mid recently has been the Pyro. I’m trying out the MVP trilogy for the first time, and I’m relying heavily on the Pyro for reliable shots.
For me, the Mako3 is probably my go to midrange.
However, the BuzzSS is working its way up.
Honorable mentions include the Hex, the uplink, and the Prodigy M5.
Gotta go with the Discraft Buzzz. It’s just that disc I always end up reaching for. Super straight, feels good in the hand, and I know what it’s gonna do every time. Hard to take it out of the bag when it just works.