It's hard to beat a Comet, Buzzz, Wasp rotation.

I'd go X Comet, ESP (or FLX) Buzzz, and Z Wasp.

Consider the Gateway E plastic "Element" for a straight flying midrange and the Gateway E plastic "Sabre" for an overstable midrange.
I will be at the Boone CCS on Saturday if you want to try them.
They are both very durable, long lasting discs.
The S-Element is a slightly understabe midrange, similar to a "Comet".

Sounds like a true lefty!!!

What's the difference between roc, classic roc, KC roc, and super roc?

Essentially the difference lies in the plastic.

Roc = DX.
Classic Roc = not really a Roc, more of a slightly flippy small mid range disc.
KC = stiff plastic, each run is pretty different 11x, 10x, 12x, 0x, etc....
Super = a pro plastic blend, usually pretty soft and tacky, made in limited numbers as a fundraiser for worlds.

Never liked the roc myself. I'd have to agree with keith and go with the comet, buzz, wasp theory. The firebird is my favorite midrange, nice short easy hyzer, forehand or backhand.

I am a fairly new player and I quickly bought into the KC Pro Roc (thanks Fred). I liked it for awhile but then I started trying discraft plastic and realized that it was a little more consistent (especially when I lost one and had to get a new one). I have since figured out that it fits better in my big 'ol hand. Just find what feels the best. Ask other players if you can throw theirs (like Sat @ Big Boone). You can find me and I'll let you throw anything in the bag... I'll even bring one of my old KCProRocs to let you feel it out.

Cheers

Part of my biggest concern is that i'm looking for something really strong in the hyzer department. When it gets windy (especially at Harbin) I find myself without any really good discs to throw that won't get beaten by the wind on windy days. I guess I could try a firebird midrange, but then I don't like the rolling possibilities on slanted greens.

For very powerful winds, I would prefer a drone even if it's really, really overstable. I don't want to get a wasp and then realize that it still can't hold up to 40 mph winds.

Hey Jonathan S.,
It is hard for "any" disc to hold up to a 40 m.p.h. headwind, unless it is thrown with a smooth release, no wobble, and a fair amount of spin. Do you have much experience throwing a BIG, FAT FRISBEE, Apple, or equivalent.
If you can throw and control one of these big babies into a headwind, you will be able to handle throwing "any" disc into a headwind.

Discs definitely (note the 2 "i"'s in that word) have different characteristics, but a smooth, non wobbling "snap" out of the hand is your saving grace when it comes to fierce headwinds. When you acquire this "snap" with a Frisbee and can execute it with confidence, you will discover and appreciate the different nuances of the aforementioned "discs".

So, get yourself an old-school Frisbee, a friend, and do some passing on a strong windy day. Throw it hard.
When you get that down pat, under control, and you are not throwing rollers, move up to an Aviar (or equivalent, like a Wizard - {Dave McCormack has been good to me}) and see if you can control it when you throw it really hard.

Your angle of release will have to be more of a hyser the stronger the headwind. Do not get discouraged if you do throw a few rollers - keep trying - it will make "ALL" of your golf shots, with "ALL" discs fly better!

-"Sorry" or "your welcome" for the mini-article.

I'm just trying to minimize wind interference any way I can. As far as driving, getting something overstable helped immensely. I figured the same principle would apply to putting, but I guess not. I think, all things considered, I will get a KC roc because I understand what you're saying. If I get a very overstable disc, it's not going to perform well if I don't, and I'm not so great at approach hyzers.

For Bob, do you have any ideas on why I flip over an aviar throwing it forcefully backhand, but I can really whip it forehand and keep it straight?

Let me watch you throw sometime - such as Saturday at Boone. Are you are going to be there?

If you're playing in that strong of a headwind, just throw an overstable driver (ie/ Monster, predator, Max, etc). Much more predictable and accurate for both drives and upshots in high wind situations.

My $0.02.