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hyzer vs anhyzer

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Olivia Hensley

Updated on June 22, 2026

Anhyzer. An angle of release where the outside edge or left edge of the disc is tilted upward for a RHBH thrower.

Why is it called Anhyzer?

Unfortunately, the precise origin of the word “anhyzer” is currently obscure. Clearly, it was created by someone as a logical opposite to Johnson’s “hyzer,” but even Johnson admitted in a 2020 interview that he didn’t know who had done it.

What is a Anhyzer flip?

By definition, an anhyzer throw begins reaching right immediately, just as a hyzer shot reaches left. A disc which flips to the right from a flat throw, or a hyzer throw is called a “hyzer flip”, “flip shot”, or just plain “flip”.

What discs are good for Anhyzer?

The 11 Best Anhyzer/Turnover Disc Golf Discs
Innova Beast – My #1 Distance Driver (10, 5, -2, 2) Discraft Avenger SS – Distance Driver (10, 5, -3, 1) Innova Wraith – Distance Driver (11, 5, -1, 3) Infinite Discs Sphinx – Distance Driver (9, 6, -3, 1) Innova Leopard – My #1 Control Driver (6, 5, -2, 1)

Who was hyzer?

The hyzer angle was named after H.R. “Fling” Hyzer, who was a disc sports guru back when disc golf was in its infancy. Now in disc golf we call a shot that flies opposite to the arm swing a “hyzer shot” which is a bit of a misnomer as hyzer was intended to only mean the angle at release rather than the whole shot.

How do I know if my disc is Understable?

UNDERSTABLE – An understable disc has a High Speed Turn number that is greater than its Fade number. For example, a disc with flight numbers 13/5/-3/1 would be considered understable.

Why does a disc hyzer?

In summary, a hyzer in disc golf simply refers to the angle you release the disc from your hand when the disc takes it natural flight. You can always changed the degree of your angle with either your backhand or forehand throws. The larger the angle, the more of a hook you’re going to get out of your disc.

Can you hyzer flip an Overstable disc?

It has to be understable enough so that it will flip up and glide without turning all the way over and burning. If you pick a disc that is too overstable, it will never flip up for you and will just follow a hyzer line off target.

What is the most Understable disc?

What is this? The Mamba is one of the most understable disc golf discs ever made and sports a ridiculous -5 turn rating (turn ranges from 1 to -5, with -5 being the most turn).

What does Understable mean in disc golf?

Understable means a flight that turns right ( RHBH throw). Stable is a flight that doesn’t turn. Overstable refers to a flight that turns left ( RHBH throw). Spike/Spike Hyzer is a shot that lands almost vertically and doesn’t skip.