Garrett Gurthie In The Bag: What Discs Does Double G Use?
Garrett Gurthie has been a mainstay on the pro tour for over two decades, and while we all wish we could replicate his power backhand drive, only a handful of players in the world can match his distance. That won't stop us from trying, of course. Let's take a look into his bag and see what this elite bomber throws.
Gurthie remains an Innova-sponsored player, though he moved from the Star Team (their top tier) to Team Champion for 2026. His 2026 Tour Series disc is a Halo Star Destroyer. With a current PDGA rating of 1017 and 47 career wins across 462 events, Double G is still competing at a high level on the DGPT.
This breakdown is based on Innova's official 2024 In The Bag feature for Gurthie. Here's what he's throwing.
Garrett Gurthie's Putters
Sonic
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 1
- Glide: 2
- Turn: -4
- Fade: 0
Popular Plastics
- DX
- Star
Gurthie may be the only pro on tour that consistently bags the Sonic, and it's a bit ironic that one of the biggest arms on tour also bags one of the slowest and most speed-sensitive discs on the market. This unique mold is oddly shaped and extremely understable.
With a high dome top and super thin outer rim, the Sonic is perfect for a pre-round game of catch. Gurthie uses it for approach duties where he needs a gentle landing with minimal chance of a roll-away.
With such a slow and lofty flight, it is perfect for controlled pitch-ups to the basket. Nobody else on tour throws this disc the way Gurthie does, and that's part of what makes his game so fun to watch.
AviarX3
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 3
- Glide: 2
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 3
Popular Plastics
- Star
- Champion
The very overstable AviarX3 is a variant on the classic Aviar mold with a recessed "puddle" top and a slightly thicker rim. It's the polar opposite of the Sonic and can absorb extra speed and torque without turning over.
With its ability to hold the hyzer angle and fly on baby flex lines, this is Gurthie's go-to throwing putter. He leans on it heavily for hyzer approaches and short tee shots, and it will effectively fight the wind on those gusty days.
The Innova AviarX3 in Halo Star plastic is available in our shop.
Double G's Midranges
Roc3
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 5
- Glide: 4
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 3
Popular Plastics
- Champion
- Pro
- DX
The Roc3 remains Gurthie's workhorse midrange. He throws it with a smooth, relaxed, and controlled release for shots in the 300-400 foot range with a soft, pillowy landing.
His elite power also allows Gurthie to throw the relatively overstable Roc3 on massive turnover lines. When his card mates are going power forehand, he often opts for the drifting anhyzer turnover with the Roc3.
Gurthie bags the Roc3 in Champion Color Glow plastic, one of the more overstable midrange blends available.
Roc
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 4
- Glide: 4
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 3
Popular Plastics
- DX
- KC Pro
- Champion
The original Roc is one of the most legendary discs in the history of the game. It's a tick slower than the Roc3 with a similar flight shape, and Gurthie uses it as a companion piece to the Roc3 for shots that need a bit less speed.
The Roc has been in production since the late 1980s and has won more World Championships than any other midrange. In Gurthie's hands, it's a precision tool for controlled approaches and shorter midrange shots where he wants a reliable fade without overshooting the green.
Rollo
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 5
- Glide: 4
- Turn: -1
- Fade: 2
Popular Plastics
- Star
- Halo Star
The Rollo is a newer addition to Innova's midrange lineup and to Gurthie's bag. It fills the slightly understable midrange slot that was previously occupied by the Mako3. With a touch of turn and moderate fade, it's a versatile disc that can hold straight lines and gentle turnovers.
For a big arm like Gurthie, the Rollo gives him access to flight shapes that the overstable Roc3 can't produce without being forced over. It's a disc that rewards smooth releases and clean form, both of which Gurthie has in spades.
Bulldog
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 4
- Glide: 3
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 2
Popular Plastics
- R-Pro
The Bulldog is a discontinued Innova midrange that Gurthie still keeps in his bag. It replaced the Gator as his overstable utility mid. With zero turn and a fade of 2, it's a predictable, wind-resistant disc that holds its line and sits down without much ground play.
The Bulldog excels in the 75-125 foot approach range where you need a disc to fly true and park. In R-Pro plastic, it has a grippy feel that helps with controlled releases. For Gurthie, it's a specialty tool for windy approach shots and situations where he needs a reliable fade without the extra distance that a faster disc would produce.
Fairway Drivers
Firebird
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 9
- Glide: 3
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 4
Popular Plastics
- Champion
- Star
The Firebird remains a staple in Gurthie's bag. He carries very overstable flat top versions for their reliable fade in all wind conditions.
High-power pros can get enough spin and speed on the Firebird to stretch out its glide phase and open up flight lines that casual players can only dream about. Where the best players at your local club might reach for the glidier Teebird, pros like Gurthie can get the same action on the more reliable Firebird.
He can push it out straight for a good 300 feet before the fade takes over, finishing on hyzer with a few aggressive skips. Put high enough in the air, and the Firebird will spike into the ground and stick exactly where it lands.
Most Innova-sponsored pros bag the Firebird, and it is a particular favorite among forehand-dominant players. When Gurthie needs to go to his forehand, the Firebird is often his first choice.
Roadrunner
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 9
- Glide: 5
- Turn: -4
- Fade: 1
Popular Plastics
- Star
- Halo Star
The Roadrunner fills the understable utility driver slot in Gurthie's bag. High-power players use this disc's extreme -4 turn to throw down massive rollers. Snap it off flat or with a bit of anhyzer, and it will easily roll over and hit the ground running.
The Roadrunner is also a perfect introduction to the fairway driver category for beginners and low-power players.
In lighter weights, this disc can be used by juniors. Between the Sonic, Rollo, and Roadrunner, any average player could build a bag that resembles Gurthie's. That's a fun fact that doesn't apply to most professional bags.
TL3
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 8
- Glide: 4
- Turn: -1
- Fade: 1
Popular Plastics
- Star
- Champion
The TL3 is Gurthie's straight-flying fairway driver, filling the slot that the Teebird previously occupied. With a touch of turn and minimal fade, it flies on reliable and predictable lines. For Gurthie, it's a go-to for wooded fairway shots where he needs to thread tight gaps with controlled distance.
The TL3 has a slightly lower profile than the Teebird with a touch more speed. In Gurthie's hands, it holds a straight line for 350-400 feet with just enough turn to fight off early fade. It's the kind of disc that rewards clean, smooth releases and punishes off-axis torque.
Distance Drivers
Wraith
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 11
- Glide: 5
- Turn: -1
- Fade: 3
Popular Plastics
- Star
- Halo Star (GG Signature)
Gurthie bags his tour series Halo Star Wraiths for a good reason: these discs can bomb with a lot of accuracy. The standard Star Wraith is an excellent all-around distance driver that combines premium speed with maximum glide. Think of it as an easier-to-throw version of the more popular Destroyer.
The Gurthie Tour Series Halo Wraith is a different animal. It is significantly more overstable than other runs and requires more speed to activate the subtle turn and extra glide. It also has a bit more dome on top.
My Gurthie Halo Star is by far the furthest flying Wraith I have owned, though it takes a bit more juice and a bit of forced anhyzer to get there.
Destroyer
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 12
- Glide: 5
- Turn: -1
- Fade: 3
Popular Plastics
- Star
- Halo Star
The Destroyer is Gurthie's bread-and-butter distance driver, and it's fitting that the Halo Star Destroyer is his 2026 Tour Series disc. This mold is both famous and infamous for its variations between runs and plastics. These things are like snowflakes, each unique in their own way.
The Halo Star Destroyer that Gurthie bags is popular among Innova pros and is regarded as the most consistently overstable version of the Destroyer.
Equally effective for both backhand and forehand shots, the Destroyer's perfect combination of slight high-speed turn and strong low-speed fade has made it the best-selling distance driver of all time.
Katana
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 13
- Glide: 5
- Turn: -3
- Fade: 3
Popular Plastics
- Star
- Champion
The Katana is the highest speed disc in Gurthie's bag at speed 13. With a significant turn of -3, this is a disc designed to be flipped up from a hyzer angle and ride a long S-curve for maximum distance.
In the hands of a player with Gurthie's arm speed, the Katana can cover absurd distances. He likely uses it for max distance drives on wide open holes where he can let it turn and glide for every last foot of distance. In lighter weights, the Katana becomes even more flippy and is capable of producing massive rollers.
For the average player, the Katana can be a fun disc to throw downwind, but it requires a lot of arm speed to get the most out of it. If you can throw a Destroyer on a flat line, the Katana is a natural next step for chasing extra distance.
Watch Gurthie In Action
Gurthie threw his Emperor on one of his most famous shots, this epic ace on a par 4 at the 2020 Las Vegas Challenge: