The Discraft Buzzz GT is a 5-speed stable midrange. With published flight numbers of 5 / 5 / 0 / 1, it is most often described as suited for straight midrange fairway shots, controlled soft-fade finishes.
Overview
The Buzzz GT is a Discraft midrange that adds a Groove Top, a groove track on the flight plate, to the Buzzz mold.[2][4] Infinite Discs and Shop Ledgestone list 5/5/0/1 and Infinite Discs calls it stable, while Marshall Street lists 5/4/-1/1.[2][3][4] The PDGA lists a 21.5 cm diameter, 1.7 cm height, 1.3 cm rim depth and 1.3 cm rim width, with a 178.5 g maximum weight.[1] Infinite Discs says it is said to fly the same as a regular Buzzz and describes a beadless design.[2]
Flight characteristics
Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.
Recommended uses
Infinite Discs lists the Buzzz GT as a midrange for everyone.[2] Marshall Street describes straight lines, a touch of turn and a soft, predictable fade, with the groove top adding grip and in-hand comfort.[3] Shop Ledgestone describes straight, predictable flight with a hint of fade at the end and an easy grip.[4]
Best for:
- Straight midrange fairway shots
- Controlled soft-fade finishes
- Throwers who want extra grip from the groove top
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Buzzz GT is available in the following plastic blends from Discraft:
CryZtal, ESP, ESP Swirl, Jawbreaker, Tour Series ESP, UV Glo Sparkle, UV Z Glo, Z Metallic
Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.
History
The PDGA approved the Buzzz-GT on February 21, 2008 under certification number 08-07.[1] Shop Ledgestone gives the same date approved.[4] Infinite Discs says it is available by special run only and lists ESP, ESP Swirl, Tour Series ESP, CryZtal, Jawbreaker, UV Z Glo, UV Glo Sparkle and Z Metallic among its plastics.[2] Marshall Street lists a 2026 Ledgestone Edition in ESP Swirl with a 70s-inspired stamp.[3] Infinite Discs lists a 177 g maximum weight against the PDGA's 178.5 g.[1][2] No source consulted names a designer.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Buzzz GT lines up against the discs players most often weigh it against, using each manufacturer's published flight numbers.
| Disc | Speed / Glide / Turn / Fade | Stability | Rim width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discraft Buzzz GT | 5 / 5 / 0 / 1 | Stable | 1.3 cm |
| Discraft Buzzz | 5 / 4 / -1 / 1 | Stable | 1.3 cm |
| Discraft Buzzz SS | 5 / 4 / -2 / 1 | Understable | 1.3 cm |
| Discmania MD3 | 5 / 5 / 0 / 1 | Stable | 1.4 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Buzzz GT" to find the Discraft Buzzz GT entry (PDGA-approved 2008)
- Discraft official site — manufacturer product page
Sources
Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.
- Buzzz-GT — PDGA Equipment Certification (approval date, dimensions, max weight)
- Discraft Buzzz GT — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, description)
- ESP Swirl 8-Hole Buzzz GT 2026 Ledgestone Edition — Marshall Street Disc Golf
- Discraft Buzzz GT — Shop Ledgestone
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