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Buzzz SS vs Hex: turn, fade and the choice that matters
Choose the Buzzz SS for a turning midrange shot. Choose the Hex as a starting point for your everyday midrange throws. Do not confuse the SS with the regular Buzzz: they are different molds.
Compare the correct discs
| Reference | Speed | Glide | Turn | Fade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paige Shue Z Buzzz SS | 5 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
| Hex | 5 | 5 | -1 | 1 |
| Z Buzzz | 5 | 4 | -1 | 1 |
Sources: Discraft's Paige Shue Z Buzzz SS listing, Z Buzzz listing and Axiom's Hex page, checked September 10, 2026.
The SS has the most negative turn of these three, so it is the first one to look at for a turning line. Do not choose the Hex just because its glide number is higher: that alone will not tell you which disc you throw farther. All three list a gentle fade, but plastic, wear and your release can change the finish.
Buy for the shot you are missing
If your current midrange covers your ordinary line but you want to explore a turning shot, the SS is the more purposeful addition from this pair. Learn the difference between an intentional turning flight and accidentally releasing the disc on a different angle before attributing every result to the mold.
If you want one main midrange and do not have a specific turning-shot requirement, our starting choice between these two is the Hex. Then let grip and the version available to you decide whether that choice holds up in practice.
For a very low-fade option, also look at the Fuse. That is a separate choice about the ending of the shot, not a reason to buy all three.
What Morten can actually say
Morten names a Paige Shue Buzzz SS as a favorite and also loves the Hex. He uses these shorter-range discs around 60 metres and in. We have not identified his exact SS edition, plastic or weight, so we do not present the sourced Z listing as a verified match to his disc.
The preference is real. A claim that one of his discs turns a particular amount more than the other would need additional observations.
A useful comparison session
Use a clear practice area and the same target. Throw several comfortable shots with each disc, keeping track of intended release and actual starting direction. Compare typical outcomes rather than the longest attempt.
If the SS consistently provides a turning line you use and the Hex supplies your ordinary midrange shot, there is a reason to carry both. If you cannot explain the difference in your own results, pick one for several rounds before buying another similar mold.