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Doomsday DiscsDespairMidrange5/4/-1/1
DiscraftBuzzzMidrange5/4/-1/1

Despair vs Buzzz

These 2 midranges share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Diameter21.4 vs 21.7 cm (-0.3)Height2.1 vs 1.9 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.3 vs 1.2 cm (+0.1)PlasticsBuzzz 40 vs Despair 10AvailabilityBuzzz is on Amazon; Despair is notPriceDespair is cheaper ($0.04 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Doomsday DiscsDespairMidrange
DiscraftBuzzzMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Despair
5
Buzzz
5
GlideStays aloft
Despair
4
Buzzz
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Despair
-1
Buzzz
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Despair
1
Buzzz
1
Specifications
Spec
Doomsday Discs
Despair
Discraft
Buzzz
Flight rating
5/4/-1/1
5/4/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
55/100
55/100
Est. carry
282 ft
282 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.4 cm
21.7 cm
Height
2.1 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.3 cm
1.2 cm
Max weight
178 g
180.1 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Yes
Price from
$11.95
$11.99
The Verdict

Despair or Buzzz?

The Despair and Buzzz fly almost identically (5/4/-1/1). Choose the Buzzz for far more plastic and weight options (40 blends) and easier availability; choose the Despair to spend less.

Despair: StableBuzzz: Stable
Where to buy
Best price
Despair
$11.95
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Buzzz
$11.99

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FAQ

Is the Despair or Buzzz more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -1/-1, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Despair or Buzzz?

Both rate the same for beginners (55/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Despair and Buzzz?

The Despair and Buzzz fly almost identically (5/4/-1/1). Choose the Buzzz for far more plastic and weight options (40 blends) and easier availability; choose the Despair to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Despair or Buzzz?

The Despair is cheaper, starting around $11.95 vs $11.99.

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