The Discraft Rattler is a 2-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 2 / 2 / -2 / 1, it is most often described as suited for putts and approaches from 100 to 150 feet, straight short-range approaches.
Overview
The Rattler is a beadless Discraft putter rated 2/2/-2/1.[2][3][4] Infinite Discs describes it as a tall putter with a super thin rim, built as a reliable short-range disc for putts and approaches.[3] Discraft describes it as "super straight for putts and approaches" that flies "slow, flat and ultra-stable."[1] Marshall Street lists PDGA measurements of a 21.2 cm diameter, 2.2 cm height, 1.6 cm rim depth and 0.6 cm rim width.[2] Sources disagree on stability: Discraft says ultra-stable, Infinite Discs and DiscMetrics say stable, and Marshall Street's listing says understable.[1][2][3][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
Discraft recommends the Rattler for putts and approaches from 100 to 150 feet.[1] Infinite Discs recommends it for beginners as a reliable short-range disc.[3] DiscMetrics lists circle work, straight approaches and clean releases, and says its flight does not get weird on you.[4] Infinite Discs lists the Rattler in Pro-D, ESP Swirl, CryZtal, Jawbreaker Swirl and Tour Series ESP plastics.[3]
Best for:
- Putts and approaches from 100 to 150 feet
- Straight short-range approaches
- Circle putting with a thin-rimmed, tall putter
- Beginner upshots
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Rattler is available in the following plastic blends from Discraft:[1]
Pro-D, ESP Swirl, CryZtal, Jawbreaker Swirl, Tour Series ESP
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
Marshall Street Disc Golf's PDGA data gives an approval date of August 25, 1994 for the Rattler.[2] DiscMetrics refers to it in its video titles as a 30-year-old disc, which is consistent with that date.[4] Discraft's page for the Pro-D version calls it "a fav of pro coach Mark Ellis."[1] Maximum weight differs between sources: Marshall Street lists 176 g, while Infinite Discs and DiscMetrics list 170 g.[2][3][4] Discraft ran a CryZtal Rattler in its 2024 Ledgestone Edition series.[2] No source consulted names a designer.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Rattler 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 Rattler | 2 / 2 / -2 / 1 | Stable | 0.6 cm |
| Discraft Magnet | 2 / 3 / -1 / 1 | Stable | 0.8 cm |
| Discraft Focus | 2 / 2 / -1 / 2 | Stable | 1 cm |
| Discraft APX | 2 / 2 / -1 / 1 | Stable | 0.9 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Rattler" to find the Discraft Rattler entry (PDGA-approved 1994)
- 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.
- Rattler Pro D Putter — Discraft (official product page)
- CryZtal Rattler, 2024 Ledgestone Edition (PDGA approval date and measurements) — Marshall Street Disc Golf
- Discraft Rattler — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, dimensions)
- Discraft Rattler — DiscMetrics
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