"Hyzer" - The Disc Golf Term Defined + 4 Great Tips to Improve Your Game

A lot of disc golfers have heard the word "hyzer" being thrown around. If you're still a new disc golfer, chances are you don't know exactly what it means and how to execute the shot. Check out this article for a breakdown of the word, what it means, and how to throw it.

Origin

The word was officially introduced to the disc golf vocabulary by Dr. Stancil Johnson, who mentioned the term in his work - Frisbee: A Practitioner’s Manual and Definitive Treatise. Dr. Johnson was a hall Disc Golf Hall of Famer and was among the early members of the Professional Disc Golf Association.

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“This is the angle the Frisbee makes at release in relation to the ground. Hyzer problems are the bane of the beginning player. Rule: the unheld (9 o'clock) side (wing) of the Frisbee is lower at release than the held side. The angle will vary for curve throws and cross and against winds.”

What Does a Hyzer Mean in Disc Golf?

Hyzer is a disc’s angle at the point it is released. If the disc’s ungripped edge is nearer to the ground than the edge in your hand, then the disc is said to be on a hyzer angle. This term also applies when throwing forehands. 

What is a Hyzer Shot?

A throw that maintains its release angle (hyzer) all through the flight.

Spike Hyzer

This is a throw that is released at an extreme hyzer angle, and the disc maintains the same angle all through the flight.

Hyzer flip

A throw is released at a hyzer angle, but the disc turns up and becomes flat. 

What Does Anhyzer Mean in Disc Golf?

An anhyzer is the opposite of a hyzer. It’s when the player throws the disc with the disc’s gripped edge nearer to the ground than the ungripped edge during release. The definition of an anhyzer shot stays the same for a backhand and forehand throw.

4 Tips For Better Powerful Throws with Hyzer

• Make sure that you have a good grip on the disc. A good grip will help you to control the disc and keep it from slipping out of your hand during your throw.

• It is also important to make sure that you are using your entire body when you throw the disc. Use your legs, hips, and core to generate power for your throw.

• Focus on your release point. When you release the disc, make sure that you snap that wrist so that the disc will spin. This will help to increase the distance of your throw.

• Finally, practice makes perfect! The more you practice, the better you will become at throwing with hyzer. Just remember to focus on form and technique and you will see your skills improve in no time.

Conclusion

Disc golf is a great sport for all ages and abilities. If you're looking to improve your game, remember to focus on your form, practice often, and use the right discs for your skill level. And don't forget to have fun! With a little effort, you'll be throwing hyzers in no time.