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Buzzz vs Hex (and Buzzz SS): which midrange to choose
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.
Buzzz vs Hex: the regular Buzzz
If you are comparing the Hex with the regular Z Buzzz, the listed numbers are close. Discraft rates the Z Buzzz 5 / 4 / -1 / 1 and Axiom rates the Hex 5 / 5 / -1 / 1, so turn and fade match and the Hex lists one more glide. Discraft and Axiom do not rate on a shared scale, so those numbers cannot tell you which disc flies straighter or farther for you. Choose the rim and grip you like, then compare the Buzzz and Hex side by side. If you want a midrange that turns more than either of them, look at the Buzzz SS, and read Buzzz vs Buzzz SS for how the two Buzzz versions differ.
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.
From our rounds
The Paige Shue Buzzz SS and the Hex are both favorites of ours. We use these shorter-range discs around 60 metres and in. We have not recorded the SS disc's exact edition, plastic or weight, so the linked Z listing is a reference rather than a verified match for our disc. We also need more observations before we can compare how much our own copies turn.
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.