MD4

4.7(73)
Mid Range
The MD4 is the overstable brother of the MD3, rated 5/4/0/3: a midrange that refuses to turn over yet keeps enough glide to push forward before its reliable fade. It holds the controlled-overstable slot in Discmania's mid family, between the straight MD3 and the meathook MD5. That glide is what separates it from blunter utility mids: Discmania's own release notes emphasized how it carries farther before fading, so it works as a real midrange and not just a wind tool. The blunt nose and the MD3-family micro-bead give it a familiar feel for Discmania throwers, and it shrugs off full-power backhands and forehands alike, making it a headwind mid and a dependable approach disc in one. It debuted on September 1, 2017 with first-run and stock editions landing together, picked up a Stiff P-Line release for the 2018 Pro Worlds and a Metal Flake C-Line special edition that fall, and carried through the brand's move to in-house production. It remains in the current lineup. C-Line and S-Line are the premium staples, with D-Line as the grippy base option. Reach for the MD4 when the MD3 turns more than you want and the MD5 fades harder than you need.

The MD4 is the overstable brother of the MD3, rated 5/4/0/3: a midrange that refuses to turn over yet keeps enough glide to push forward before its reliable fade. It holds the controlled-overstable slot in Discmania's mid family, between the straight MD3 and the meathook MD5.

That glide is what separates it from blunter utility mids: Discmania's own release notes emphasized how it carries farther before fading, so it works as a real midrange and not just a wind tool. The blunt nose and the MD3-family micro-bead give it a familiar feel for Discmania throwers, and it shrugs off full-power backhands and forehands alike, making it a headwind mid and a dependable approach disc in one.

It debuted on September 1, 2017 with first-run and stock editions landing together, picked up a Stiff P-Line release for the 2018 Pro Worlds and a Metal Flake C-Line special edition that fall, and carried through the brand's move to in-house production. It remains in the current lineup.

C-Line and S-Line are the premium staples, with D-Line as the grippy base option. Reach for the MD4 when the MD3 turns more than you want and the MD5 fades harder than you need.

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Flight

Source: Discmania

Arm speed

NoviceIntermediatePro
SpeedHow hard the disc must be thrown to fly as designed. Putters are 1 to 3, the fastest drivers 14 and up.
5
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
4
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
0
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
3
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
3

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.7 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.9 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.3 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.3 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
19 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
6%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
51.25
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
Yes

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Questions

  • What is the difference between the MD4 and MD3?
    The MD4 is the more overstable of the two. It shares the MD3 shape and feel but adds a micro-bead and a blunter nose for extra stability and a stronger fade, while still keeping good glide. Choose the MD4 when you want a more wind-resistant, forehand-friendly midrange.
    TryDiscs ·July 17, 2026
  • Is the MD4 good for beginners?
    It is approachable for its class, but the MD4 is an overstable midrange that rewards some arm speed. Beginners will find it fades reliably; players who want a straighter midrange might prefer the MD3 or MD1. It is an excellent utility and forehand midrange as your power grows.
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