The Discraft Cicada in Z plastic is a hyzer flip machine, a fairway driver built to fly dead straight on a smooth release and carve out long, controlled turnovers when you put power behind it.

Flight Numbers: 7 / 6 / -1 / 1

Z is Discraft's premium translucent plastic, stiffer and glossier than ESP, with a slight give that grips well without feeling rubbery. It resists wear far longer than base plastics, so the sharp rim and crisp flight numbers on this Cicada stay close to factory fresh for years. It has just enough flex to feel comfortable on both forehand and backhand releases.

On a smooth, controlled release it wants to fly a straight line with very little lateral movement, which is why it doubles as a workable midrange for players who like throwing it with less than full power. Given real speed on a hyzer, it flips up to flat and rides a long, easy turnover, and it takes real force to make it flip past that into a roller. Newer and intermediate players get an approachable straight flyer, while advanced players use it for tight fairway shots that need to hold a specific line through trees.

Looking for the same flight with less fade? Try the Discraft ESP Cicada for a grippier, slightly more understable feel. Want it to last through more headwind rounds? The Discraft Big Z Cicada comes in a heavier max weight run. Browse our Cicada collection.

Speed 7, glide 6, turn -1, fade 1. Diameter 21.4 cm, rim width 1.7 cm, max weight 176 g.