The Dynamic Discs Slammer is a 3-speed very overstable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 3 / 2 / 0 / 3, it is most often described as suited for overstable approaches that need to fade hard and stop (200–250ft), forehand utility upshots.
Overview
The Dynamic Discs Slammer is a very overstable putt-and-approach disc rated 3 / 2 / 0 / 3.[2][3] It has a thumbtrack on the top flight plate.[3] Disc Golf Puttheads describes it as a beefy putter and calls it 'one of the most robust overstable putters' it has thrown.[2] Infinite Discs says it flies like the Westside Harp and feels like the Latitude 64 Caltrop.[3]
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
Dynamic Discs built the Slammer for shots too long for a putt and too short for a full throw, and says it takes the power of a midrange without flipping over.[1] Disc Golf Puttheads rates it as a wind and driving putter that stays consistent in heavy headwinds.[2] It handles the snap of sidearm throws, though the thumbtrack can get in the way of a smooth release.[2] Its glide is too moderate for looping anhyzers, so throw anhyzers low and hard and expect it to pull out.[2]
Best for:
- Overstable approaches that need to fade hard and stop (200–250ft)
- Forehand utility upshots
- Headwind approach shots
- Driving putter for power throwers who need wind resistance
- Spike-hyzer and skip approach shots
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Slammer is available in the following plastic blends from Dynamic Discs:[1]
Classic, Classic Blend, Classic Burst, Classic Soft, Prime, Lucid, Fuzion, Lucid Moonshine
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 Slammer on January 28, 2017, with certification number 17-12.[4] The Sockibomb Slammer is a separate mold that the PDGA approved on April 4, 2022.[5] Infinite Discs lists the original Slammer as out of production and points buyers to the Sockibomb Slammer.[3]
Notable throwers
Currently no information
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dynamic Discs Slammer overstable?
Yes, the Slammer is very overstable, with 0 turn and 3 fade.[3] Dynamic Discs says you can throw it with the power and aggression of a midrange without it flipping over.[1]
Is the Slammer good for beginners?
Yes, as an overstable utility disc, according to Disc Golf Puttheads, which says it can improve a beginner's confidence.[2] Infinite Discs disagrees on the level and recommends it for intermediate and advanced players.[3]
What disc is the Slammer similar to?
The Slammer is closest to the Westside Harp in flight and the Latitude 64 Caltrop in feel, according to Infinite Discs.[3] Disc Golf Puttheads describes it as a sharper-nosed Rhyno or a beefier Caltrop.[2]
Is the Slammer out of production?
Infinite Discs lists the Slammer as out of production and suggests the Sockibomb Slammer instead.[3] Dynamic Discs still has a Classic Blend Slammer product page, so check there as well.[1]
How it compares
How the Slammer 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 Slammer | 3 / 2 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.1 cm |
| Discraft Zone | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.2 cm |
| Westside Harp | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.1 cm |
| Axiom Envy | 3 / 3 / 0 / 2 | Overstable | 1 cm |
| Discraft Drone | 4 / 3 / 0 / 4 | Very Overstable | 1.5 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Slammer" to find the Dynamic Discs Slammer entry (PDGA-approved 2017)
- 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.
- Slammer — Dynamic Discs (official manufacturer product page, Classic Blend)
- Dynamic Discs Slammer Review — Disc Golf Puttheads (flight, dimensions, PDGA date, plastics)
- Dynamic Discs Slammer — Infinite Discs product page (OOP status, plastics, dimensions)
- Slammer — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2017-01-28, cert 17-12)
- Sockibomb Slammer — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2022-04-04)
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