What’s in Paul McBeth’s Bag?

Paul McBeth has been a man on a mission since switching his main sponsorship to Discraft two years ago. He won a World Championship in 2019, signed the most lucrative contract in disc golf history worth $10 million over 10 years, started the Paul McBeth Foundation, and released multiple signature discs through Discraft. He has done extensive research with Discraft to release discs that suit his game. As a result, McBeth has had many discs in and out of his bag.

Below is a breakdown of discs in McBeth’s bag. The information that’s included is the disc name, plastic type, flight numbers, disc description from RogueDiscs.com or the manufacturer website, and an explanation from McBeth himself in quotes. Much of the information for this blog was gathered from McBeth’s In The Bag video on Youtube.

Putters

Luna (Proto) 3 / 3 / 0 / 3 – The Luna is a beadless, neutral-flying putter co-designed by Paul McBeth, which serves as his primary putter. It’s great for heavily wooded and open-style courses with its low glide making it great for those who putt with confidence.

Zone (Z) 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 – The Zone is Paul McBeth’s go-to approach disc. While technically a putter, the Zone is a dependable overstable thrower that is great for advanced players. The thickness of the rim makes it very comfortable in the hand. The Zone is also highly dependable in headwinds due to its overstability.

“I really like the overstability of ‘em for a forehand. I’m noticing too when it gets really windy out on the course I’m liking them for a backhand.”

Midranges

Buzzz (Titanium or ESP) 5 / 4 / -1 / 1 – Quite possibly the perfect midrange disc. The Buzzz is a straight flyer with a predictable gentle fade at the end of flight. It is a straight flyer when thrown flat and will hold a variety of lines when thrown at different angles. The Buzzz is one of the all-time best-selling discs. Great for all players.

Wasp (Jawbreaker or Z) 5 / 3 / 0 / 2 – The Wasp is an overstable midrange built to withstand windy conditions and hyzer finishes. It has consistent flight patterns within the 250 to 300-foot range.

“Very overstable and predictable… If I put it hard on a hyzer it’s just gonna hold that angle the whole way from start to finish which is something I really like.”

Drone (ESP) 5 / 3 / 1 / 4 – The Drone is not like its stable cousin the Buzzz, but is actually one of the most overstable midrange discs on the market. Discraft gives the drone a stability rating of 2.5, making it a good midrange choice for advanced players and strategic hyzer throws. This is a disc that isn’t going to turn over in a headwind.

“The comfort of the Drone is something I really like. It’s a similar flight to the Zone but with this edge, it’s a little faster.”

Fairway Drivers

Undertaker (Crystal Sparkle or Titanium) 9 / 5 / -1 / 2 – The Undertaker is a moderately overstable driver that’s built to take on headwinds when necessary. It has a small bit of turn but finishes with a reliable fade.

“Probably the furthest throwing fairway driver I’ve ever thrown.”

Tracker (Z or Z Fly Dyed) 8 / 5 / -1 / 3 – The Discraft Tracker is an overstable (Discraft Stability Rating 1.8) long-range driver with a thin rim. This disc is said to have flight characteristics similar to the Buzzz, only longer. It is able to deliver straight flights with a consistent fading finish. The Tracker is available in the ultra-consistent and durable Z-Line plastic.

“I can just crush on it and get it to fly straight with a little bit of overstable finish.”

Predator (Z) 9 / 4 / 1 / 4 – The Predator is our most predictable overstable driver. It holds a line in the wind or turns a hyzer corner at medium speed. Very fast and consistent. Check a top pro’s bag, and chances are good you’ll find a Pred!

“My most overstable fairway driver. This is a disc that’s just really comfortable in my hand. I’m surprised with how far it goes for being so overstable.”

Heat (ESP) 9 / 6 / -3 / 1 – The Heat debuted as the 2014 Ace Race proto and quickly caught fire with players for its control, glide, and distance at slower arm speeds. It has a smaller rim for easier grip and is being hailed as a breakthrough in delivering improved distance for new and developing players.

“I really like it for the roller. I can rip on it really hard and get it to flip over naturally… A very smooth roller.”

Distance Drivers

Zeus (ESP) 12 / 5 / -1 / 3 – This Paul McBeth signature disc is similar to the popular Innova Destroyer in flight and feel. The Zeus is a go-to driver for power throwers looking for max distance and consistency. The Zeus has a fairly wide rim with a 2.3 cm wing length. This is an excellent disc for both forehand and backhand throws for players who can handle the stability. The Zeus is currently available in Discraft’s Swirly ESP plastic.

“These are so fast and they’re a different feel than the Force. The Force is a little bit taller feeling disc and this is a little bit shallower.”

Force (ESP or Z) 12 / 5 / 0 / 3 – The Force is a high-speed overstable driver meant for big arms to have predictable fade at the end of flight. The Force is Discraft’s fastest flying overstable driver. This is a highly torque-resistant disc that is similar to Innova’s Destroyer. Beginners beware! This is an advanced disc due to its overstability.

“What I really like them for is that I can rip them on an anhyzer and trust that they are gonna fight out of it to finish left.”

Bringing It All Together

Paul McBeth may be on the rear end of the prime of his career but he is still leaving an indelible mark on disc golf. He came to Discraft in November of 2018 and began working on prototype discs to fill gaps in the Discraft lineup. They have since released many of these discs and have filled a spot in his bag. As a result, McBeth has a brand new handpicked arsenal to work with since making the switch to Discraft. What an opportunity for McBeth as well as all disc golfers to throw these newly crafted molds! Head over to RogueDiscs.com and check out the discs in McBeth’s bag.