I use the Wasp from any distance between 150' and 330'.
The Wasp is Discraft's stable to overstable Midrange. It has a 1.5 rating, and very similar shape and flight to Innova's Roc. The flight is straight and true in any headwind that's not insane, and it will often finish with fade. The best thing about this disc is the range of speeds that it can be thrown at and maintain the same line. While many discs will fly differently when thrown harder or softer, this disc will simply fly shorter or longer. How is this possible? Well I'm glad you asked.
The Wasp, when brand new, is stable to the core, with aspects of overstability. While it has been produced in ESP Plastic, it is currently only in Z plastic. Both plastics produce an overstable disc. It will never flip over, and will fade out a little early when brand new. For players with less power (who throw mids at about 200') this is a great overstable disc to keep in the bag. It won't ever flip, but it will also have enough glide not to drop straight to the ground. For higher power players, this is a disc that is straight out of the bag with a decent fade at the end of every flight.
However, this disc will slowly beat in until it is a very straight flying disc. It may take a while to get to this point, but it is worth it. When beat in, it still resists flipping in any headwind. I've tried it at 20+mph and there is no flipping this disc. It will slowly slide to the right on a RHBH throw, but it will never really turn over. And, if given the height, it will have a slight fade at the end of its flight like it did when it was brand new. What's great about this disc is that it acts like a Roc in premium plastic, but you don't have to pay the premium price to get it. And just like a Roc, the power range is huge. Because of the bead and the flat top on this disc, it resists turning if you throw it downhill or fading if you throw it uphill. I've thrown this disc 420' downhill and it doesn't flip at all. I've also thrown it 250' uphill and it sat down flat without fading. This is why the disc is great for pros but also great for someone with low power-it flies on a very similar path regardless of power.
For myself, I use this disc for a number of shots, but the main one is a straight or hyzer approach shot. If I'm between 150' and 330' with a straight shot at the basket on flat ground, I'm grabbing the wasp. If I'm between 150' and 300' but I need to hyzer it in there, I'm reaching for the Wasp as well. The only thing I don't like about this disc is throwing it forehand. Maybe because of the bead, I'm not sure, but I have problems with throwing it smoothly on a consistent basis. Even though this is the only disc in my bag I don't throw forehand, it remains a staple because of how well I throw it backhand.
Ryan P. has been playing disc golf for just over 5 years. His background in ultimate frisbee helped him adapt to disc golf quickly. He lives in North Carolina, and he enjoys the wooded courses that the East Coast provides because of the accuracy they demand. He's also made a visit out to Colorado to play some mountain courses. However, the holes he enjoys the most are long holes that require some accuracy, and holes that have very difficult putting areas. He plans on playing more tournaments once he gets a real job and runs into some money.
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Basically a big bead Buzzz. The Wasp I use is a 178g ESP plastic. This disc had some inconsistencies, which is why it was discontinued in ESP plastic. Most flew exactly like a Buzzz, but this is a good one.
I use this for any situation I would use the Buzzz, but when the wind is blowing. It flies just as straight as a Buzzz would. It doesn’t seem to have as much glide as a Buzzz, but you can really rip this one and not have to worry about it turning over.
The 1.5 stability rating might seem a little intimidating, but this disc overall is pretty straight flying. At low speeds, it does have a pretty nice hook to it. However, the Wasp can handle big drives just as well as the Buzzz can.
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Over-stable Buzzz basically. Small bead along rim and nice for wind or hyzer approaches as well as ~300′ shorter holes.
“The overstable Wasp is my go-to for short holes. This disc flies perfect when thrown correctly, flat to hyzer. It definitely loves to park holes! I carry three Wasps, each one straighter than the next, and cycle them in and out of the bag as they wear.”
-Gregg Barsby
“I only carry a new one, and they’re pretty overstable for a midrange. I use it for a heavy hyzer finish, or to battle the wind on midrange shots and longer approaches. I like the way Wasps fly when they beat up, but I typically use the Buzzz for those shots.”
-Mike Randolph
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This is a great slightly overstable mid. Very predictable. Can handle moderate-strong headwinds. Great compliment for the buzzz(no wonder, since the buzzz was made from the wasp).
Thrown straight, the wasp will fade decently at the end. Thrown with anhyzer, it will hold the angle for a while, but will still flex out of it most of the time when given some height.
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