The Gateway Voodoo is a 2-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 2 / 3 / 0 / 0, it is most often described as suited for straight-line putts with a soft, minimal-turnover release, short-to-mid approach shots that hold their line.
Overview
The Gateway Voodoo is a straight-flying, stable putter built on the same rim family as Gateway's iconic Wizard but with a noticeably smaller bead.[2][3] Its neutral 2/3/0/0 flight numbers give it a dependable, true flight in the hand — Gateway describes it as flying 'like a broken-in Wizard' right out of the box.[2] PDGA-approved on March 31, 2009,[1] the Voodoo followed the Wizard as part of Gateway's putt-and-approach lineup and has remained a steady, if lower-profile, release from the Missouri-based manufacturer for over fifteen years.[1][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 Voodoo's low speed and neutral turn/fade make it a reliable straight-line putter for the circle and a workable upshot disc from the fairway.[2][3] Because it holds its line without turning over or fading off at the end, it suits players who want predictability over shape-shot versatility.[2] Its smaller bead compared to the Wizard makes it a comfortable option for players who find beaded putters awkward in the hand.[2]
Best for:
- Straight-line putts with a soft, minimal-turnover release
- Short-to-mid approach shots that hold their line
- Layup shots that need to stop near the target
- Beginners learning a consistent putting motion
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Voodoo is available in the following plastic blends from Gateway:[2]
Suregrip, Diamond, Eraser, Lunar
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
Gateway Disc Sports was founded in 1994 by David McCormack, who released the company's first molded disc, the Sabre, in 1999.[4] Gateway's breakthrough product was the Wizard putter, released in 2002 and now considered one of the most influential putter molds in disc golf.[4] The Voodoo arrived several years later, PDGA-approved on March 31, 2009, as a companion putt-and-approach disc built on a similar rim to the Wizard but with a smaller bead for a different in-hand feel.[1][2] Gateway markets it as flying like a 'broken-in Wizard,' aimed at players who want the Wizard's dependable straight flight without its more pronounced bead.[2] The company has since molded more than 50 PDGA-approved disc designs from its Maryland Heights, Missouri headquarters, with the Voodoo remaining part of its core putt-and-approach lineup.[3][4]
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Voodoo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Voodoo | 2 / 3 / 0 / 0 | Stable | 1 cm |
| Gateway Wizard | 2 / 4 / -1 / 2 | Stable | 1 cm |
| Innova Aviar | 2 / 3 / 0 / 1 | Stable | 1 cm |
| Gateway Magic | 2 / 3 / -1 / 0 | Understable | 1 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Voodoo" to find the Gateway Voodoo entry (PDGA-approved 2009)
- Gateway 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.
- Voodoo from Gateway Disc Sports — PDGA approved-disc database (approved 2009-03-31)
- Voodoo — Gateway Disc Sports (official product collection)
- Gateway Voodoo — Infinite Discs
- About GDS — Gateway Disc Sports (company history)
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