The Discraft Putt'r is a 2-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 2 / 3 / -1 / 1, it is most often described as suited for short approach shots, putts inside about 30 feet.
Overview
The Putt'r is a beadless Discraft putt and approach disc rated 2/3/-1/1, one of the tallest discs on the market.[2] The PDGA lists a 21.0 cm diameter, 2.4 cm height, 1.6 cm rim depth and 0.9 cm rim width, with a maximum weight of 174.3 g.[1] Infinite Discs lists it as stable, while Marshall Street and Discraft's own page describe it as understable, so treat it as a straight to slightly understable putter.[2][3][5] Ledgestone calls it one of the straightest-flying putters in the Discraft lineup.[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
Infinite Discs recommends the Putt'r for short approach shots and putts and for anhyzer lines, and rates it for beginner through advanced players.[2] Discraft's product page quotes Ron Convers Jr. calling it the best putter for downwind shots and saying he used it for putts of 30 feet and under.[5] Ledgestone compares its flight to the Innova Dart, Dynamic Discs Deputy and MVP Anode.[4]
Best for:
- Short approach shots
- Putts inside about 30 feet
- Downwind putts and approaches
- Anhyzer lines
- Straight low-speed touch shots
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Putt'r is available in the following plastic blends from Discraft:[5]
Pro-D, Rubber Blend, X Line, X Soft, Z Line, Z FLX Glow
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
The PDGA approved the Putt'r on March 16, 2002 under certification number 02-03 and now lists it in its Vintage Class.[1] Marshall Street and Ledgestone also give the March 16, 2002 date.[3][4] Discraft's product page quotes Ron Convers Jr., who says he shot 20-under at a tournament using it exclusively for putting.[5] Plastic offerings vary by retailer: Infinite Discs lists Pro-D, Rubber Blend, X Line, X Soft and Z GLO FLX runs, Discraft's page lists X Line and Z Line, and Marshall Street lists a 2024 Ledgestone Edition in Z FLX Glow.[2][3][5] Flight numbers also differ slightly: 2/3/-1/1 on Infinite Discs, 2/2/-1/1 at Ledgestone and 2/3/-2/1 at Marshall Street.[2][3][4] No source consulted names a designer.
Notable throwers
Ron Convers Jr.
How it compares
How the Putt'r 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discraft Putt'r | 2 / 3 / -1 / 1 | Stable | 0.9 cm |
| Innova Dart | 3 / 4 / 0 / 0 | Stable | 1.2 cm |
| Dynamic Discs Deputy | 3 / 4 / -1.5 / 0 | Understable | 1.1 cm |
| MVP Anode | 2.5 / 3 / 0 / 0.5 | Stable | 1.1 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Putt'r" to find the Discraft Putt'r entry (PDGA-approved 2002)
- Discraft 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.
- Putt'r — PDGA Equipment Certification (approval date, dimensions, max weight)
- Discraft Putt'r — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, description)
- Z FLX Glow Putt'r — Marshall Street Disc Golf
- Discraft Putt'r — Ledgestone Shop
- Putt'r X Line — Discraft
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