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hyzer
 n.— «As precision and confidence increase, expand your arsenal to discs that angle right (in the lingo, a “hyzer” for a right-handed thrower) and left, and a putter.» —“Disc Golf Tries To Put A Spin On Leisure Time” by David Oberhelman Chicago Tribune Aug. 20, 1993. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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