Discraft Archer

Discraft Archer – Beginner-Friendly Understable Midrange with Excellent Glide

The Discraft Archer is a highly understable midrange disc designed for smooth hyzer flips, touch shots, and effortless control. With flight ratings of 5 | 4 | -4 | 1, this disc shines in tight fairways and finesse situations where you need to shape creative lines or get easy distance with minimal effort. Originally released during the 2016 Ace Race, the Archer quickly earned its place as a go-to disc for new and seasoned players alike.

This disc offers a shallow rim with a subtle microbead, making it comfortable for smaller hands and ideal for women, juniors, and players with a preference for a low-profile grip. It holds anhyzer angles beautifully and has just enough fade to finish predictably without dumping. The Archer is often compared to the Discraft Buzzz in terms of glide but offers a more flippy flight path—great for learning turnover lines and touch approaches.

Why Choose the Archer?

• Super Understable: Perfect for hyzer flips, soft turnovers, and controlled finesse shots.
• Great for Beginners: Easy to throw with minimal power, ideal for learning release angles.
• Shallow Rim Design: Comfortable feel with a microbead—especially good for smaller hands.
• All-Purpose Midrange: Excellent glide and line-shaping potential for backhand throws.
• Ace Race Pedigree: Built to offer consistency and excitement right out of the box.

Flight Ratings:

• Speed: 5
• Glide: 4
• Turn: -4
• Fade: 1

Who Should Throw the Archer?

• New Players: Learn touch throws, turnovers, and angle control with ease.
• Youth and Women: Shallow grip and understable flight makes it perfect for smaller hands.
• Finesse Throwers: Ideal for shaping lines in the woods or technical upshots.
• Fans of Touch Discs: Excellent for hyzer flips and straight floaty approaches.

If you want a disc that teaches you form and gives immediate feedback with satisfying glide, the Archer is a superb choice. For a slightly more stable option, consider the Discraft Buzzz SS or step up to the Discraft Comet for glide and neutral stability.

FAQs

Q: What plastic is the Archer available in?

A: The Archer is typically released in Z Line plastic, offering excellent durability and grip.

Q: Is the Archer good for forehand throws?

A: While it can be used forehand by some players, the shallow profile and understable nature make it better suited for backhand touch shots.

Touch shots, turnovers, and effortless glide—unlock your finesse game with the Discraft Archer today.