The Gateway Wizard is a 2-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 2 / 4 / -1 / 2, it is most often described as suited for putting, approaches.
Overview
The Gateway Wizard is a beloved putt-and-approach disc with a cult following among touch players. Its slightly understable, glidey flight gives it a distinct feel — the Wizard is often described as the most comfortable in-hand putter on the market.
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 Wizard handles putting, long approaches, and touch upshots. Suregrip and Soft Magic plastics are favored for putting; Hardy plastic stands up to more throwing wear. The Wizard's slight turn makes it excellent on right-finishing (RHBH) anhyzer approaches.
Best for:
- Putting
- Approaches
- Touch upshots
Plastics & variants
The Wizard is available in the following plastic blends from Gateway:
Suregrip, Hardy, Soft Magic, Evolution
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
Approved in 1999, the Wizard predates many modern putters and has remained a touch-player favorite for over two decades. Gateway's small-batch production gives Wizards a varied feel that fans appreciate.
Notable throwers
Barry Schultz, Various touch-oriented pros
Similar discs
- Innova Aviar · 2/3/0/1
- Dynamic Discs Judge · 2/4/0/1
- Gateway Wizard · 2/4/-1/2
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List entry: Gateway Wizard (1999)
- Manufacturer product page: Gateway official site
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