Discraft Buzzz vs Discmania MD3

A QUICK BREAKDOWN

Two of the most bagged mid range discs, with the Discraft Buzzz being the most popular in its class.

One is time tested, the other is closer to being the new kid on the block.

You can't go wrong with either, but chances are you will prefer one over the other.

Flight chart comparison

Discraft Buzzz

Discmania MD3

Purely looking at the flight charts, the MD3 appears to be more stable. But this is only one piece of the puzzle. Let's look at the flight numbers and some other factors.

Flight numbers

Discraft Buzzz

disc speed

SPEED

5
disc glide

GLIDE

4
disc turn

TURN

-1
disc fade

FADE

1

Discmania MD3

disc speed

SPEED

5
disc glide

GLIDE

5
disc turn

TURN

0
disc fade

FADE

1
These flight numbers support the MD3 being slightly more stable as well. The flight rating system is not an exact science. Use it as a starting point.Getting feedback from others and testing a disc yourself is always recommended. You can learn more about disc golf numbers below.

HOW THEY FEEL

The plastic you choose will greatly affect how a disc feels in your hand, but the mold itself will feel a certain way regardless.
How does the Discraft Buzzz feel in the hand?

It has a medium sized rim so it fits most hand sizes. It also has a very flat top. The Discraft Buzzz is beadless, which can be a deal breaker for some (whether you prefer one or not).

How does the Discmania MD3 feel in the hand?

The rim width is wider on the MD3 than it is on the Buzzz. The rim depth is also deeper, making it more attractive to those with bigger hands (in theory). In contrast to the beadless Buzzz, the MD3 has a microbead. Beads make discs more stable.

Because it only comes in C-Line plastic, it narrows down the feel even more. Although this newer C-Line plastic (Italian made) lives up to the hype.

BUZZZ Plastics vs Roc3 plastics

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Z

Discraft

High flex plastic and considered an all weather blend.

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ESP

Discraft

Pro-caliber, high performance plastic.

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Titanium

Discraft

The very best for both appearance and performance.

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Big Z

Discraft

Maximum durability plastic with reliable flight patterns and a wide range of colors.

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Pro D

Discraft

Great grip with wide array of colors at a low price point. The downside is low durability.

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X

Discraft

Highly durable plastic that also provides a good grip in a variety of conditions. Typically low cost which makes it a great value buy.

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Glo

Discraft

A basic plastic that glows in the dark.

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Z Flx

Discraft

A durable plastic with beautiful opaque colors. Made for good grip in all weather and will flex under pressure.

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C-Line

Discmania

Discmania's most durable plastic.

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Chroma

Discmania

The Chroma plastic is extremely durable and catches the eye with its distinct pearlescent look. The Iron Samurai 4 in the Chroma plastic feels firm and grippy in hand to give you the extra bit of confidence when you're preparing to slice it straight through the narrow fairway.

The Discraft Buzzz comes in significantly more plastics.

One reason this might be a benefit is different plastics will affect the flight path, meaning some plastics are more stable than others.

You could end up with multiple Buzzz's for different shot shapes; one for stable, and one that's less stable for shots that require turn.

On the other hand, the simplicity of the C-Line MD3 makes it more predictable and straightforward.

PROS THAT THROW

Here are some notable pro players that throw these discs. There are other notable players not mentioned here, but we don't like long lists. If you throw one of these, then you can be notable too.
Paul McBeth
Discraft
Chris Dickerson
Discraft
Corey Ellis
Discraft
Adam Hammes
Discraft
Aaron Gossage
Discraft
Eagle McMahon
MVP
Niklas Anttila
Discmania
Kyle Klein
Discmania
Casey White
Discmania

WHERE TO BUY

You can find both of these discs at any of these retailers.
Skyline Disc Golf
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Lucky Disc Golf
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Gorilla Disc Golf
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1010 Discs
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Reaper Discs
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