The Discraft Archer (5 | 4 | -4 | 1) is a very understable midrange built to fly like the Stratus in durable plastic. Shop Z Line, Big Z Swirl Ledgestone and Austin Turner Tour Series Archers.
The Discraft Archer is a very understable midrange built to fly like the Stratus in durable plastics. It's slow, glides a long way and turns over easily, so it's perfect for hyzer flips, anhyzers and rollers, and for newer players and slower arm speeds. Browse our live inventory below, shop the rest of our midrange collection, and explore the full Discraft Discs Collection to complete your bag.
Understanding the Flight Dynamics
At 5 | 4 | -4 | 1, the Archer is one of Discraft's most understable midranges. The -4 turn means it turns over easily, even at slower arm speeds, the 4 glide keeps it floating a long way for a midrange, and the 1 fade gives it a soft finish instead of a hard fade. It's 21.5 cm across and 1.8 cm tall with a shallow 1.1 cm rim depth, a 1.5 cm rim width and a microbead, and it was PDGA approved on December 7, 2016, after debuting as the 2016 Ace Race disc.
Speed
Glide
Turn
Fade
5
4
-4
1
What the Archer brings to your bag:
Easy Turnovers: It turns over without having to throw it hard, so anhyzers and turnover lines are easy to hit.
Hyzer Flips: Throw it on a hyzer and it flips up flat and glides straight down the fairway.
Soft Finish: The 1 fade means it finishes gently instead of fading hard at the end.
Choose the Right Archer Plastic
Different Archer plastics change the grip, durability and look of the disc. Compare your options:
Z Line Archer: Firm, durable premium plastic that holds the Archer's flight the longest.
Big Z Swirl Archer: Premium Big Z Swirl plastic from the 2026 Ledgestone Edition, with one-of-a-kind swirls.
Titanium x Big Z Archer: Austin Turner's 2026 Tour Series run in Special Blend Titanium x Big Z plastic.
How the Archer Plays on the Course
The Archer fills the very understable midrange slot. It's not built to fight the wind or fade hard. Throw it flat and it turns right (for right-handed backhand throwers), throw it on a hyzer and it flips up and glides straight, and put it on edge and it rolls. If you want a straighter midrange with less turn, grab the Discraft Buzzz SS. For the same easy flight with a lot more distance, step up to the Discraft Heat.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Discraft Archer
Who is the Archer for?
Newer players and slower arm speeds who want straight flights and easy distance, plus anyone who needs a dependable turnover, hyzer flip or roller disc.
Which Archer plastic should I get?
Z Line is the durable stock run that holds its flight the longest. Big Z Swirl and Titanium x Big Z are limited Ledgestone and Tour Series runs in premium plastic with standout looks.
Is the Archer the same as the Stratus?
It was made to fly like the Stratus, Discraft's understable midrange that couldn't be made in premium plastic. The Archer gives you that same easy, flippy flight in durable plastics like Z Line.
Ready to shape some turnovers? Pick your exact weight, color and plastic from our live inventory below, or explore the full Discraft Discs Collection and our midrange collection to round out your bag.
