The 15 Best Disc Golf Putters For Beginners In 2024

by Denis Flaschner

Best Beginner Disc Golf Putters

Watching a perfect drive land on the green is a beautiful thing. But an air ball on the subsequent 20-foot putt is quite possibly the worst feeling in disc golf. Without a confident putting stroke, an easy birdie can quickly devolve into a disastrous bogey.

For new players, mastering the subtle art of the putting game is the first step towards lower scores, and choosing the best putter for your game is a tough decision. In this article, I'll break down the best disc golf putters for beginners.

If you don't have time to read our review, we recommend the Discmania P2 or Kastaplast Reko as the best options for beginners.

What Makes A Putter Good For Beginners?

The best disc golf putters will have the following characteristics:

  • Slow Speed Rating: Speed control is essential when tossing putts and approaches, and the putters on this list will all have a speed rating of 1 or 2.
  • Versatility: Beginners learning about the sport need a versatile putter to experiment and tinker with new shots and techniques.
  • Neutral Flight: Choosing a putter that is too overstable or understable may lead to developing bad habits that are difficult to correct, so the best putters for beginners will have neutral flight characteristics.

3 Things To Consider Before Buying A Putter

1. To Bead Or Not To bead?

The "bead" is a small ring of plastic that protrudes from the bottom of the rim of a disc. Since we use them for short finesse shots, the presence of a bead is more pronounced in putters. Some players like to rest their index finger against a bead, while others feel like the bead gets in the way and alters their grip.

Beaded Putter

In the image above, you can see that the putter on the left has a bead, whereas the putter on the right is beadless.

2. Putter, Thrower Or Both?

Many beginners underestimate the range and utility of putters. While it's exciting to grab the faster and more aggressive disc for a 250-foot drive, most new players would be better served by choosing the slow and reliable flight of the putter.

Your choice of putter should take into account how it flies off the tee just as much, if not more, than how it will perform inside the 10-meter range. The best putters for beginners will be versatile enough to use on the green and off the tee.

3. Spin Putt Or Push Putt?

A player's personal putting style will have an effect on which mold is best for them. The two dominant forms of putting are the spin and the push putt, and the most basic differences between the two are as follows:

  • A spin putter has a more stable lower body and relies on an active horizontal wrist flicking motion to generate forward momentum on a laser straight flight path
  • A push putter utilizes a lower body weight shift while maintaining a stable wrist and vertical swinging arm motion to generate forward momentum (think of a slow pitch softball throw). This motion puts the disc on an arcing path that dives down into the chains.

There is no right or wrong putting technique, and both styles have their pros and cons. Generally, the fade rating of a putter will have a greater effect on push putts, while the speed and glide numbers will have a greater effect on spin putts.

Keep in mind that these are all broad generalizations. The bottom line is getting the biscuit in the basket, by any means necessary. The following list of putters gives a wide variety of options for spinners, pushers, splushers, pitchers, turbo-ers, or whatever name you give your personal putting style.

Once you find the best putter disc golf becomes exponentially more fun, so let's get into it!

The Best Disc Golf Putters For Beginners

Discmania P2

Discmania P2 Putter

Flight Ratings

  • Speed: 2
  • Glide: 3
  • Turn: 0
  • Fade: 1

Dimensions

  • Diameter: 21.2cm
  • Height: 2.1cm
  • Rim Depth: 1.6cm
  • Rim Width: 1.1cm

Popular Plastics

  • D-line Flex 1
  • D-line Flex 2

The P2 is one of the most popular putters for pros, but that doesn't mean a beginner should avoid giving it a try. A fantastic putter for tee shots, the P2 has overstable flight characteristics but isn't so beefy as to become a utility disc.

The P2 flies on big hyzers and flex shots at slow and controllable speeds. This putter holds remarkable distance potential and could be a beginner's key to unlocking the wonders of long putter shots.

For short putts, the P2 is a very reliable option. It is very stable at slow speeds and will maintain a straight flight for aggressive spin putters and a consistent, slight hyzer fade for push putters who like to see the disc dive into the basket.

Since moving production to Europe, Discmania has released the P2 in a new D-Line Flex 1 and Flex 2 blends. This plastic has the comfortable feel of base-line plastic but is durable enough to hold up to heavy use. Watch an excited Simon Lizotte unbox and test out this new run of P2's in the video below.

Shop Discmania P2 putters here!

Kastaplast Reko

Kastaplast Reko Putter

Flight Numbers:

  • Speed: 3
  • Glide: 3
  • Turn: 0
  • Fade: 1

Popular Plastics:

  • K3
  • K3 Hard
  • K1
  • K1 Soft

The Kastaplast Reko is a superb choice for beginners due to its balanced flight characteristics and user-friendly design. Its moderate speed and glide make it ideal for controlled putts and approaches, providing consistent performance on the course. The Reko has a neutral flight path, which means it flies straight with minimal fade at the end, making it a reliable choice for straightforward shots.

For short-range putts, the Reko demonstrates remarkable stability, maintaining a straight flight path, which is essential for building confidence in new players. Its gentle fade also makes it suitable for slight hyzer or anhyzer shots, offering versatility in various playing conditions.

The Reko is available in K1 Line plastic, known for its durability and comfortable grip, and K3 Line, which offers a softer feel and excellent grip, especially in colder conditions. These options allow players to choose based on their preference for grip and firmness.

The Kastaplast Reko, with its well-rounded performance and user-friendly characteristics, is an excellent putter for beginners and a solid choice for players of all skill levels looking to refine their putting game.

Shop all Kastaplast Reko putters here!

Axiom Proxy

Axiom Proxy

Flight Ratings

  • Speed: 3
  • Glide: 3
  • Turn: -1
  • Fade: 0.5

Popular Plastics

  • Electron
  • Neutron
  • Neutron Soft

The Axiom Proxy stands out as a superb choice for beginners, thanks to its forgiving flight characteristics and comfortable grip. The Proxy is known for its straight flying path with a subtle fade, making it a dependable and predictable putter for a variety of shots.

Its slight turn (-1) allows the disc to hold an anhyzer line, making it perfect for beginners to practice shaping shots. The gentle fade (0.5) ensures that the disc does not deviate too much from its intended path, providing consistency in the putting game.

The Proxy shines in its plastic options - the durable Neutron and Proton plastics offer a reliable feel in various weather conditions, while the Electron plastic provides a softer and grippier option, ideal for players who prefer a more tactile feel.

Overall, the Axiom Proxy is a versatile disc that can serve multiple roles on the course, from reliable putter to an approach disc for technical shots. Its balanced flight and range of plastics make it an excellent choice for players looking to improve their game.

We sell all Proxy plastics in our shop here!

MVP Watt

MVP Watt putter

Flight Numbers:

  • Speed: 2
  • Glide: 5
  • Turn: -0.5
  • Fade: 0.5

The MVP Watt is an excellent putter for players who prefer a bit more stability and control in their putting game. It's particularly suitable for beginners and intermediate players who are developing their technique and require a reliable disc that can handle a variety of shots.

This is one of the straightest flying discs on the market which makes is a great learning tool for anyone trying to learn how to throw different shot types and release angles.

Shop MVP Watt putters here!

Innova Aviar

Innova Aviar

Flight Ratings

  • Speed: 2
  • Glide: 3
  • Turn: 0
  • Fade: 1

Dimensions

  • Diameter: 21.2cm
  • Height: 2.0cm
  • Rim Depth: 1.5cm
  • Rim Width: 0.9cm

Popular Plastics

  • DX
  • Pro

The Aviar is quite simply the best-selling and most-thrown putter in the history of disc golf. A tentpole disc in the Innova empire, this classic putt and approach is a perfect introductory disc for any beginner. From tee to green, the Aviar is a perfectly neutral putter and one of the most versatile discs in the world.

The cheap and always-available beadless DX version is a solid choice, but there are also several popular variations of Aviar:

  • KC Pro - this stiff beaded version sits deeper in the hand and flies more overstable off the tee
  • Yeti Pro - made with a slightly grippier plastic, the Yeti is a puddle-topped cousin of the KC Pro that has a slightly lower profile
  • JK Pro - a soft beaded Aviar made with soft and flexible plastic

This is just the tip of the iceberg in the Aviar world. There is probably an Aviar out there that is perfect for your personal style. We recommend starting with the Nexus Aviar, a version of the standard beadless Aviar made in a durable yet grippy plastic blend. The durable Halo Star Aviar is a great putter disc golf players can throw off the tee.

Shop all Aviar putters here.

Discraft Roach

Big Z Roach

Flight Ratings

  • Speed: 2
  • Glide: 4
  • Turn: 0
  • Fade: 1

Dimensions

  • Diameter: 21.1cm
  • Height: 2.0cm
  • Rim Depth: 1.5cm
  • Rim Width: 1.1cm

    Popular Plastics

    • Pro D
    • Big Z
    • Jawbreaker

    Grab a Roach if you want a dead straight flying disc right out of the box. An extremely beginner-friendly disc, this beadless and slightly understable putter is fantastic for beginners who need to learn hyzer flip and turnover approach lines. Within the circle, it is a reliable option for all putting styles.

    With a generous 4 rating, the Roach has incredible glide. This is especially helpful in increasing putting range into the 30 to 60-foot range. Where a more overstable putter will hyzer out and drop to the ground, the Roach gets more forward-floating penetration towards the chains.

    However, the Roach's floaty and understable characteristics make it less reliable in windy conditions.

    We recommend trying out the Roach in the grippy yet durable Jawbreaker plastic blend available in our store now, but this popular putter is also produced in premium Big Z and cheap baseline Pro D plastic as well.

    Shop all of our Discraft Roach putters here!

    Check out our review of the 9 best Discraft putters.

    Discraft Challenger

    Discraft Challenger Putter

    Flight Ratings

    • Speed: 2
    • Glide: 3
    • Turn: 0
    • Fade: 2

    Dimensions

    • Diameter: 21.0cm
    • Height: 2.2cm
    • Rim Depth: 1.6cm
    • Rim Width: 1.0cm

    Popular Plastics

    • Jawbreaker
    • Pro D

    The Challenger is a do-it-all putter that excels as an approach disc. It maintains enough stability to absorb moderate power and still fly straight and finish with a gentle hyzer fade, making it a useful tool off the tee on shorter holes. In terms of hand feel, the Challenger has a relatively tall profile and deep rim. It does not have a bead.

    A very popular mold, there are a wide variety of Challengers available in many different plastic blends. Discraft also offers variations on the Challenger, the "SS"(So Straight) and "OS" (Over Stable). This allows a newer player to fill out the putter slot in their bag with a variety of flight options with the same hand feel.

    We have several different Discraft Challengers in our shop.

    You can check out all of our Discraft discs here.

    Discmania Link

    Discmania Link

    Flight Ratings

    • Speed: 2
    • Glide: 3
    • Turn: 0
    • Fade: 1

    Dimensions

    • Diameter: 21.2cm
    • Height: 1.9cm
    • Rim Depth: 1.5cm
    • Rim Width: 1.0cm

    Popular Plastics

    • Exo 
    • Neo

    The Link is a flat-topped, stable putter. While it has a bead, its low profile and shallow rim keep it from feeling too deep in the hand. In comparison to Dismania's beadless P2 mold, the Link has a noticeably shallower rim, giving it a more comfortable grip for many players. Beginner players would be well advised to pair these two discs together to see what works best for them.

    In terms of plastics, the Exo blend will have a grippier texture that spin putters may appreciate, while the premium Neo blend has the extra stability and durability necessary for approaches and tee shots.

    For beginners looking for a putter that can do it all, the Link is an excellent option.

    Shop All Discmania Links here.

    Dynamic Discs Deputy

     Dynamic Discs Classic Deputy

    Flight Ratings

    • Speed: 3
    • Glide: 4
    • Turn: -1.5
    • Fade: 0

    Dimensions

    • Diameter: 21.2cm
    • Height: 2.0cm
    • Rim Depth: 1.5cm
    • Rim Width: 1.1cm

    Popular Plastics

    • Classic
    • Prime
    • Lucid 

    The Deputy is the most understable putter in the Dynamic Discs lineup. Its -1.5 turn rating allows for extra distance with less effort, a key quality for beginners who are learning how to throw finesse upshots. When released with a bit of hyzer, it will flip up to flat and glide for days. 

    This putter has a slim and beadless profile that fits comfortably in smaller hands. We have the Deputy available in the Dynamic's Classic blend. This soft and tacky plastic provides a fantastic grip in all weather conditions. For a more eye-catching option, check out the Classic Burst blend.

    Loft Hydrogen

    Loft Discs Hydrogen Putter

    Flight Ratings

    • Speed: 1
    • Glide: 2
    • Turn: 0
    • Fade: 0

    Dimensions

    • Diameter: 21.2cm
    • Height: 2.1cm
    • Rim Depth: 1.5cm
    • Rim Width: 0.7cm

      Popular Plastics

      • Alpha Solid
      • Beta Solid

      Loft is a new company in the disc golf world, and the Hydrogen is their inaugural release. This unique mold has a thin rim, a blunt edge, and a flat top.

      The design translates to a very slow and extremely straight flight with zero low-speed fade. Release this putter soft and level and watch it float straight ahead before running out of steam and landing flat on the ground.

      The Hydrogen is the best disc golf putter for beginners who have experience throwing a traditional catch frisbee. Former Ultimate players will find the Hydrogen's hand-feel very familiar.

      It is also a very safe choice, as its lack of hyzer fade will keep it from skipping or rolling away from the target. Both the firm Loft Alpha Hydrogen and grippier Beta Solid Hydrogen are available in our store now.

      MVP Nomad

      MVP Nomad

      Flight Ratings

      • Speed: 2
      • Glide: 4
      • Turn: 0
      • Fade: 1

      Dimensions

      • Height: 2.0cm
      • Diameter: 21.2cm
      • Rim Depth: 1.4cm
      • Rim Width: 1.1cm

      Popular Plastics

      • Electron Firm
      • Electron Soft

      Designed to the exact specifications of 2021 World Champion James Conrad, the Nomad is a great introduction to the MVP line of putters. Conrad has long history of cashing putts from all distances, and he uses the Nomad for his distinctive step-through push-putting style.

      View a detailed breakdown of his thought process when designing the Nomad in this video.

      A shallow 1.4cm rim and small bead give this disc a sleek feel that will fit comfortably in any hand. With neutral flight numbers and a high glide rating, this putter is ideal for learning flat and straight drives and approach shots. MVP's base line Electron Firm Nomad and Electron Soft Nomad plastic blends are very affordable and available from our store.

      You can shop all available MVP Nomad putters here!

      MVP Spin

      MVP R2 Neutron Spin

      Flight Ratings

      • Speed: 2.5
      • Glide: 4
      • Turn: -2
      • Fade: 0

      Dimensions

      • Diameter: 21.0cm
      • Height: 1.9cm
      • Rim Depth: 1.5cm
      • Rim Width: 1.1cm

      Popular Plastics

      • Neutron
      • Electron

      The MVP Spin is the most understable putter in the MVP lineup. With a generous -2 turn and minimal fade, it doesn't take much power to get the Spin gliding towards the chains. Even brand new players will be able to throw it straight. More advanced arms can find finesse turnover lines with the Spin. 

      MVP's Electron plastic is widely celebrated as the most durable baseline blend in the business. We got our hands on a batch of Spins recently released in the new R2 Neutron plastic, a recycled blend that is eco-friendly and flies a bit more stable than Electron.

      Shop all Spin plastics here!

      Discraft Fierce

      Discraft Fierce

      Flight Ratings

      • Speed: 3
      • Glide: 4
      • Turn: -2
      • Fade: 0

      Dimensions

      • Diameter: 21.1cm
      • Height: 1.9cm
      • Rim Depth: 1.5cm
      • Rim Width: 1.0cm

      Popular Plastics

      • Jawbreaker
      • Z Line

      The only three-speed putter on this list, the Fierce is a great beginner putter because of its high glide and extra turn. This beadless putter excels from 30 feet and beyond. When other putters hyzer out early, the Fierce stays aloft and floats into the chains.

      Designed by long-putt assassin Paige Pierce, the Fierce has very forgiving flight characteristics that allow players to point and shoot. Its consistently understable flight path makes it a fantastic hyzer flip approach disc for low-power players.

      The Fierce is produced in a variety of plastics. The durable Metallic Z Fierce is perfect for long putts and approach shots, while the grippier Jawbreaker Rubber Fierce variety could be your all-around workhorse.

      We sell the Fierce in all available plastics here!

      Innova Nova

      Flight Ratings

      • Speed: 2
      • Glide: 3
      • Turn: 0
      • Fade: 0

      Dimensions

      • Diameter: 21.3cm
      • Height: 2.7cm
      • Rim Depth: 1.5cm
      • Rim Width: 1.1cm

      Popular Plastics

      • XT

      The Nova is ideal for practicing clean and smooth throwing techniques. The turn and fade of 0 indicate that the Nova is a perfectly neutral flyer. As such, it does not have enough stability to correct an errant release or absorb excess torque. This putter makes form issues immediately apparent, allowing a beginner to self-diagnose bad habits and correct their technique.

      The Nova is designed with an "overmold," meaning the rim and flight plate are two separate plastics fused together. It also has a very tall and domey profile. These qualities give it a very unique hand feel that may take some getting used to.

      Not many players utilize the Nova as their primary putter, and beginners looking for an everyday workhorse should try something else. But for aspiring pros who want to drill perfect fundamentals from day one, the Nova is an excellent teacher.

      Innova Sonic

      Innova Halo Star Sonic

      Flight Ratings

      • Speed: 1
      • Glide: 2
      • Turn: -4
      • Fade: 0

      Dimensions

      • Height: 2.3cm
      • Diameter: 21.6cm
      • Rim Depth: 1.6cm
      • Rim Width: 0.6cm

      Popular Plastics

      • DX
      • Halo Star

        It's odd shape and flippy flight lead many players to dismiss the Sonic as a novelty more akin to a toy catch disc than a serious disc golf weapon. When Garrett Gurthie won the 2019 Master's Cup while using the Sonic as his primary putter, he proved that wrong.

        The most important part of putting is comfort, and Gurthie's history of playing catch with the slow and floaty Sonic built his confidence up with the disc. Innova released a special Halo Star Sonic in his honor. 

        This disc simply will not fly on hyzer. Released at a steep angle, it will immediately flip up to flat and turn over. You really need to dial down the power to toss this disc, making it perfect for beginners and juniors who are brand new to disc sports. Advanced disc golfers may like keeping the Sonic in the bag for a game of pre-round catch.

        Shop all Innova Sonics here!

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