hyzer

A hyzer is a term used in disc golf to describe a specific type of throw. It refers to the angle of the disc in relation to the ground during flight. When a disc is thrown with a hyzer, the outside edge of the disc is tilted down towards the ground, while the inside edge is tilted up. The amount of hyzer can vary from a slight tilt to a severe angle.

The flight path of a hyzer throw depends on several factors, including the disc's stability, the amount of hyzer applied, and the power of the throw. For right-handed backhand throwers, a hyzer will typically cause the disc to curve to the left. Conversely, for left-handed backhand throwers or right-handed forehand throwers, a hyzer will cause the disc to curve to the right. This predictable curve makes the hyzer a fundamental shot in a disc golfer's arsenal, allowing for control and strategic placement of the disc on the course.

Discs are often designed with specific flight characteristics that are enhanced when thrown on a hyzer. For instance, overstable discs thrown on a hyzer will tend to "fight out" of the hyzer angle and straighten or even flip to an anhyzer angle. Understable discs thrown on a hyzer will often hold the hyzer angle throughout their flight, resulting in a significant curve. Mastering the hyzer shot is crucial for navigating obstacles, shaping shots around trees, and achieving accurate approaches to the basket.