Give your fairway game a little more runway
When the landing zone is out there but you still want to shape the drive, the Discraft Anax Big Z makes a compelling case for the power-driver slot. This Paul McBeth signature mold pairs generous glide with resistance to turn and a pronounced finish, offering a different approach from simply reaching for your fastest disc.
Think committed throws, room to carry, and a fade you account for before you step onto the tee. Its 10 / 6 / 0 / 3 ratings describe a disc with plenty of flight to explore, but enough finishing movement that choosing your landing angle matters.
Carry first. Finish with intention.
For players who can bring it up to speed, the Anax suits long placement drives and sweeping hyzers where forward travel and a strong finish both belong in the plan. Give it an open lane and space to fade rather than asking it to hold a gentle turnover to the ground.
That makes it an interesting companion to a straighter or more turn-prone driver: a contrasting option when you want to commit to the throw without deliberately building early turn into the shot. Lower-power players should expect an earlier fade, not assume speed 10 means beginner-friendly distance.
Big Z brings staying power
Big Z combines Z-line durability with a modest pearly quality. The practical benefit is a plastic built for repeated use, while the pearly character gives this version its own visual personality.
For a disc you plan to learn over field sessions and familiar rounds, durability matters. You have time to get acquainted with the release and finish without choosing a blend designed primarily for quick wear. Big Z is a reason to consider this edition, not a promise that every run or weight flies identically.
A useful middle ground in the bag
Picture a long hole where your everyday fairway feels short, but you do not want to jump straight to a maximum-speed driver. The Anax gives you a power-driver option to test there, especially when the line welcomes a substantial finish.
Learn its carry on a few open-field throws, then take that knowledge to the tee. Its place in the bag comes from the lines you can repeat, not just the distance number at the end of one great throw.
- Brand: Discraft
- Mold: Anax
- Signature series: Paul McBeth
- Plastic: Big Z
- Flight numbers: Speed 10 / Glide 6 / Turn 0 / Fade 3
Select your preferred available color and weight. Actual flight depends on throwing speed, release angle, wind, weight, and wear.