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Hex vs Mako3: which midrange should you choose?
Start with the Mako3 if this is your first midrange and you want a low-fade practice disc. Choose the Hex if you want a little finishing fade in the same speed class. If you already like either one, you do not need the other just to complete your bag.
The useful difference
| Model | Speed / glide / turn / fade | Our selection advice |
|---|---|---|
| Mako3 | 5 / 5 / 0 / 0 | Start here for a low-fade first midrange |
| Hex | 5 / 5 / -1 / 1 | Choose it when a small finishing fade suits your line |
Sources: Innova's ratings table and Axiom's Hex page, checked September 10, 2026. These are model references, not a controlled head-to-head test.
The numbers suggest different shapes rather than a clear quality winner. The Hex's negative turn and positive fade do not cancel each other out. A disc can move during the flight and still finish close to the starting line; that is different from traveling along a narrow corridor.
Which would we buy first?
Our default first-bag recommendation is the Mako3. It gives you a straightforward low-fade reference while you learn how your release changes the shot. That is a buying judgment based on its intended role, not a claim that every beginner will throw it straight.
Choose the Hex first if you prefer its grip or already know that a little finishing movement fits your usual shots. A disc you enjoy holding and repeatedly throwing is a better practice purchase than a nominal winner that feels awkward.
Morten describes the Hex as an excellent midrange and also likes the Mako3. He uses his shorter-range discs around 60 metres and in. That supports a personal preference, not a measured comparison of these two models.
Should you carry both?
Only if your actual copies do different jobs. Try them toward the same safe target at comfortable effort. Note the usual start direction, the finish and the width of the landing group.
If both produce the same useful shot, carry the one you trust. If one gives you a useful curve the other does not, describe that difference in your bag notes. You do not need a numerical rule saying two speed-5 discs are either always redundant or always complementary.
Check the plastic before comparing prices
The exact plastic, weight and condition matter. A used disc and a new premium-plastic disc are not a clean mold-only comparison. Check the Mako3 reference and Hex reference for the scope of the documented specifications.
If the missing shot is a much stronger finish, compare the Roc3 instead. Buying another similar midrange will not necessarily solve that gap.