The Dynamic Discs EMAC Judge is a 2-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 2 / 4 / 0 / 1, it is most often described as suited for tournament-style putting with a smooth, low-bead release, approach shots that need slightly less fade than a standard judge.
Overview
The EMAC Judge is a signature-adjacent putter Dynamic Discs released in late 2020 (PDGA-approved January 5, 2021) in collaboration with 2010 PDGA World Champion Eric McCabe.[1][2][4] McCabe worked with mold designer Jeremy Rusco to create a putter that sits between the classic Judge and the flatter Warden, trimming the Judge's bead and fade while keeping its dependable spin.[2][3] Its 2/4/0/1 flight numbers give it a neutral, low-fade flight with a smooth, microbead release.[2][3] McCabe has carried it in his own competitive bag since its release.[4]
Flight characteristics
Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.
Recommended uses
The EMAC Judge's reduced bead and lighter fade compared to the standard Judge make it well suited to putters who want a smoother release and a flatter finish in the circle.[2][3] Its slight fade still holds up on longer approach putts and upshots, making it a workable all-around option for both putting and approach work.[2] It's aimed more at intermediate and advanced players refining a tournament-style putting stroke than at total beginners.[3]
Best for:
- Tournament-style putting with a smooth, low-bead release
- Approach shots that need slightly less fade than a standard Judge
- Players transitioning from the Judge toward a flatter putter
- Confident, spin-driven putts in the circle
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The EMAC Judge is available in the following plastic blends from Dynamic Discs:[2]
Classic, Classic Blend, Classic Pro, Lucid, Fuzion, Prime
Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.
History
Eric McCabe — nicknamed 'EMAC' — turned professional in 2000 and won the 2010 PDGA World Championships, defeating David Feldberg by five strokes.[4] A Dynamic Discs sponsored player since 2013, McCabe already had two signature discs, the EMAC Truth and the Mercy, when he approached mold designer Jeremy Rusco and Latitude 64 about creating a putter that would sit between the Judge and the Warden.[2][4] The result, released by Dynamic Discs in 2020 and PDGA-approved on January 5, 2021, trimmed the Judge's bead and fade for a smoother, more neutral release.[1][2] McCabe has used the EMAC Judge in his own tournament disc selection since its release.[4]
Notable throwers
Eric McCabe
How it compares
How the EMAC Judge lines up against the discs players most often weigh it against, using each manufacturer's published flight numbers.
| Disc | Speed / Glide / Turn / Fade | Stability | Rim width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Discs EMAC Judge | 2 / 4 / 0 / 1 | Stable | 1.1 cm |
| Dynamic Discs Judge | 2 / 4 / 0 / 1 | Stable | 1 cm |
| Dynamic Discs Warden | 2 / 4 / 0 / 1 | Stable | 1 cm |
| Dynamic Discs EMAC Truth | 5 / 5 / 0 / 2 | Stable | 1.5 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "EMAC Judge" to find the Dynamic Discs EMAC Judge entry (PDGA-approved 2021)
- Dynamic Discs official site — manufacturer product page
Sources
Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.
- EMAC Judge from Dynamic Discs — PDGA approved-disc database (approved 2021-01-05)
- Classic EMac Judge — Dynamic Discs (official product page)
- Classic Pro EMac Judge — Dynamic Discs (official product page)
- Eric McCabe — Wikipedia
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