The 10 Best Disc Golf Driving Putters To Throw
Why drive with a putter? Simply put, it will save you strokes. Whether it's threading a tight gap off the tee or approaching a slick green, throwing the slow and methodical putter is often the best way to avoid bogies and card birdies.
The further you can extend your driving range with a putter, the lower your scores will be, and the smoother your throwing form will become. Putters also have less ground play on the landing, which is crucial in a game where every inch matters.
Throwing putters are also vital for saving par when a tee shot goes awry. Building an arsenal of putter approach shots will save countless strokes, and allow a more aggressive strategy off the tee. A good putter approach game will instill confidence to go for the green off every tee pad.
Throwing Putter Benefits
While there is always the option of keeping it simple and bagging just one putter, the dedicated throwing putter offers a number of advantages.
Speed
Slower putters are preferable on the green. The faster the putt, the more each tiny mistake is exaggerated, and the higher the likelihood of sliding through the chains, popping off the pole, or skidding an extra 10 on the landing. For a throwing putter, some extra juice is preferable. Where most inside-the-circle putters are 1 or 2 speeds, most discs on this list will be 3 or 4 speeds.
Stability
A more stable putter will allow a greater range of shot shapes off the tee. Throw a putter with minimal turn and aggressive fade for short flex lines, spikey approaches, and headwind upshots. Greater stability also means greater torque resistance on full-power backhands and high-spin forehands. All the discs on this list will have lower turn and stronger fade.
Rim Shape
We all grip the disc differently for putts vs. throws. A rim that feels comfortable for a 15-foot pitch-putt is likely not the same as one that feels good for a sidearm flex approach. To a large extent, this is an individual preference, but generally speaking the discs on this list will have a shallow rim and low profile.
Durability
The thin and fragile putter rim takes a lot of damage, especially in softer baseline plastics. Stiff premium plastics really shine off the tee and on the approach. Besides flying more stable in these plastics, they can also absorb a lot of punishment and still maintain their flight characteristics. We have all the discs on this list available in durable plastic blends.
Now that we've gone over the why, let's get into the what and the which. Here are the best throwing putters on the market, all available in our store now.
Axiom Envy
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 3
- Glide: 3
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 2
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.0cm
- Height: 1.8cm
- Rim Depth: 1.4cm
- Rim Width: 1.1cm
Popular Plastics
- Electron
- Plasma
- Neutron
- Eclipse
The Axiom Envy is famously the disc that James Conrad threw in from 250 feet to tie Paul McBeth on the final hole of the 2021 World Championships. The throw was nicknamed the "Holy Shot," making the Envy the "Holy Disc." Even before that moment, Conrad had long been the best putter thrower on tour. If the Envy is good enough for him, it is certainly worth a look.
While it doesn't have as strong of a hyzer fade as others on this list, the Envy can absorb plenty of torque out of the hand. Combine that with excellent glide and it has the most distance potential of any putter here, particularly from the backhand side. It has a very small bead on the bottom of the rim, but it's hardly noticeable in the hand.
Axiom has been pumping out the Envy in a wide variety of plastics. We have the baseline Electron blend that Conrad uses, as well as the Neutron, Plasma, and Proton versions. Check out the Eclipse blend for the brightest and longest lasting glow blend in the world.
Discraft Luna
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 3
- Glide: 3
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 3
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.1cm
- Height: 2.0cm
- Rim Depth: 1.4cm
- Rim Width: 1.1cm
Popular Plastics
- Z Line
- ESP
- Special Blend
The first of Paul McBeth's signature line of discs, the versatile Luna is one of the most widely used putters on the market today for both throwing and putting. A traditional putter, the Luna has a rounded nose and a moderate depth making for an accurate, controllable flight with a bit of extra speed.
The Discraft Luna will have a straight flight that finishes with a moderate hyzer from a flat release. The ability to point-and-shoot with this disc means a disc golfer of any skill level can pick the release angle, and trust the disc to hold that line throughout the flight path. In the premium plastic blends, the Luna can handle the maximum torque when thrown from the tee.
We have a special stamped 6x ESP Luna to commemorate Paul's 2023 title. To highlight the Luna's versatility from everywhere on the course, just watch McBeast can the clutch 70-footer that won him the World Championships:
Dynamic Discs Slammer
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 3
- Glide: 1
- Turn: 0.5
- Fade: 4
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.1cm
- Height: 1.9cm
- Rim Depth: 1.5cm
- Rim Width: 1.2cm
Popular Plastics
- Classic Supreme
- Classic Supreme Orbit
As we continue down the list of World Champions, we come to the Slammer. Two-time winner Ricky Wysocki is the best scramble player in disc golf history, and he's always leaned heavily on his overstable throwing putter to get up and down to save par. When he was sponsored by Latitude 64, he used the Harp. At Innova, it was the Pig. Now with Dynamic Discs, the Sockibomb Slammer fills his throwing putter slot.
Dynamic has made the Slammer since 2017, but the Sockibomb version is a totally new mold. They made the rim thicker and deeper, giving it a stronger fade and less glide. This disc has the kind of extreme stability necessary to hold up to Ricky's power from both the forehand and backhand sides. When it hits the ground around the basket, it stays put.
We have the Sockibomb Slammer available with a very cool "Raptor Eye" stamp in the grippy Classic Supreme plastic. Wysocki shows off the versatility of this disc by throwing it on every hole in this fun video:
Discmania Tactic
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 4
- Glide: 2
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 3
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.4cm
- Height: 1.8cm
- Rim Depth: 1.4cm
- Rim Width: 1.1cm
Popular Plastics
- Exo Hard
- Exo Soft
- Meta
Discmania asked for a true wind-fighting overstable putter, and company delivered with the Tactic. Eagle McMahon, one of the furthest throwing players on tour, chose the Tactic as one of his tour series discs and is a staple in his bag.
With a flat top, shallow rim and beadless design, the Tactic feels fast out of the hand, and offers enough overstability and torque resistance to always find a hyzer finish. In softer plastics like Exo, the Tactic will beat in to get straighter flight patterns.
We have the Tactic available in baseline Exo Soft and Exo Hard blends. Discmania released an even more overstable version of this mold, the Razor Claw Tactic in premium Meta plastic. The Razor Claw is meant for advanced arms and has a bit stronger fade than the regular Tactic.
Innova AviarX3
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 3
- Glide: 2
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 3
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.3cm
- Height: 1.8cm
- Rim Depth: 1.6cm
- Rim Width: 1.0cm
Popular Plastics
- Star
- Halo Star
- Champion
I bag the AviarX3 in the throwing putter slot, and it has saved countless strokes over the years. If you prefer gripping on the traditional rounded putter rim, then this is the disc to buy. The rim is quite deep, but the flat top keeps it from feeling too tall in the hand. That said, it does not have the low profile many players prefer.
The AviarX3 provides a slow and controllable flight with a reliable, but not extreme, hyzer finish. My favorite shot with it is a slight anhyzer that glides out for 200 feet before finishing with a good 30 feet of hyzer drift. This slow motion baby flex shot is lethal on short holes. Put it on a spike hyzer and it will hold the line and get to the ground quickly.
I prefer it in Champion plastic, but the Star and Halo Star blends are great options that will start off overstable before slowly breaking in to achieve more glide and distance.
Dynamic Discs Suspect
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 4
- Glide: 3
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 3
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.3cm
- Height: 1.6cm
- Rim Depth: 1.2cm
- Rim Width: 1.2cm
Popular Plastics
- Lucid
- Lucid Ice
For a super low profle and shallow rim, look no further than the Suspect. This throwing putter has driver-like height and rim depth, but with slow, steady, and stable flight characteristics. Players with smaller hands will appreciate an easy grip for both forehand and backhand.
The Suspect is the most beginner-friendly overstable driving putter listed here. This underrated mold is not in heavy production, but we happen to have a number of limited edition Suspects in stock now in durable Lucid Ice plastic. Check out both the classy Gavin Rathbun and Ricky Wysocki stamps.
Kastaplast Berg
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 1
- Glide: 1
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 2
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.1cm
- Height: 2.0cm
- Rim Depth: 1.4cm
- Rim Width: 0.9cm
Popular Plastics
- K1
- K3
- K1 Glow
The Kastablast Berg is just built different. With an extremely blunted rim shape and next to no glide, the Berg drops out the sky the moment it loses speed and sticks exactly where it lands. It allows for full shot commitment without danger of excess glide or skip. This is the ideal approach disc for hard packed greens and small landing zones.
I was lucky to grab one of these in K1 Glow plastic and have been pleasantly surprised. This disc is just fun to throw. It's not exactly overstable, rather it just slams the breaks and lands on whatever angle it was released on. It has a tall rim, but the recessed top allows for a nice grip against the thumb in both the forehand and backhand grips.
I'm bagging the Berg as a niche disc for certain situations, as quite literally nothing else has the same flight shape as this disc. I also really admire Kastaplast's simple stamp designs. Check out the Berg in K1, K1 Soft, K3, and K3 Hard plastics.
Discraft Zone
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 4
- Glide: 3
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 4
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.1cm
- Height: 2.0cm
- Rim Depth: 1.3cm
- Rim Width: 1.2cm
Popular Plastics
- Z Line
- ESP
- Jawbreaker
I'm going to go out on a limb and say the Zone is the most popular throwing putter in the world. There is no way to prove that, but folks are tossing this disc everywhere, from nearly every Discraft pro to a huge chunk of players at your local course. It is the overstable utility putter that every player finds a use for.
What sets this disc apart is the rim shape and flight plate. The Zone has a board flat top, a thick and beadless rim, and a less rounded and more squared-off shoulder. It fits perfectly in the forehand grip, and has inspired several imitators from other companies.
On windy days, the Zone is an excellent security blanket. It is very predictable and has the stability to hold up in stiff headwinds. It absorbs pro-level power with ease, and is considered the best throwing putter for forehand distance.
We have a dozen different versions of the Discraft Zone in our store available now, including the new Zone OS ("Over Stable"). The OS takes an already overstable mold and supercharges it to where it has zero glide.
Innova Toro
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 4
- Glide: 2
- Turn: 1
- Fade: 3
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.2cm
- Height: 1.7cm
- Rim Depth: 1.4cm
- Rim Width: 1.3cm
Popular Plastics
- Star
- Champion
The Toro is Innova's Zone clone. It has a similar rim shape and the same flat top. In fact, the Toro is so flat that many runs have a distinct inverted "puddle top" that makes for a super low profile that is great for the forehand grip. Top pro Calvin Heimburg bags the Toro as one of his signature discs.
While it looks and feels like a Zone, the Toro flies a bit more overstable, meaning it has a tad less glide and a more aggressive fade. It is a true putter/midrange hybrid and is only an option on the green in extremely windy conditions. We have a limited number of these pretty Color Glow Champion Toros left in stock.
Westside Harp
Flight Ratings
- Speed: 4
- Glide: 3
- Turn: 0
- Fade: 3
Dimensions
- Diameter: 21.2cm
- Height: 1.6cm
- Rim Depth: 1.4cm
- Rim Width: 1.1cm
Popular Plastics
- BT Hard
- BT Soft
- VIP
Westside's overstable throwing putter the Harp features a beadless design, a slightly shallow feel in the hand, and a super flat top regardless of the different plastic blends. Ricky Wysocki uses the aforementioned Sockibomb Slammer for approaches, he also bags a Harp for more distance and glide.
When thrown hard, the Harp will hold a hyzer line even in the wind, and the rim shape helps it stay where it hits. Released on anhyzer, it will hold the turnover for a short time before fighting back and finishing on hyzer.
Westside's BT Hard and BT Soft plastics have a nice tack and grip, while the premium VIP and VIP Moonshine Glow are slick, stiff, and very durable.
