As players soon realize when picking up the sport, disc golf is not as easy as it may look, and that the correct form is much more difficult to pick up on and become proficient at.
Sure, anyone can go out and play a round and have a lot of fun, but the challenge sets in when you really bear down to improve your form, accuracy, and throwing distance.
One of the best things a new player who is learning disc golf can buy to learn proper form, and aid them in getting better at release angles, is a straight flying disc.
Specifically, a straight flying putter, known as a stable putter.
Stable putters are not going to generate maximum distance for you compared to mid-ranges and drivers that you'll eventually pick up and throw.
Nor will they only be good for you when actually putting, as they're much more versatile than that.
Straight flying putters can be an excellent tool to have in your bag to use right off the tee, or from the fairway when you need a simple, straight approach to the basket.
These putters are also excellent choices when you need to put just a little bit of touch on the disc when close to the basket to prevent a big skip.
In previous articles, we've discussed the
that can be used for stout headwinds, situations requiring a lot of fade, or when a forehand approach is needed.
We've also discussed the
that can be used for situations that require just a little bit more distance than what a putter can accomplish.
So now we're going to take a look at some the best and most popular straight flying, stable putter options out there today that players are regularly using.
Why bag a stable putter?
Stable putters make for excellent beginner discs because they can often be described as "point and shoot", meaning that generally speaking, they're going to go where they are thrown in a nice straight line.
This requires a lot of accuracy as the discs are not going to fade back towards the basket if you slightly miss your line. So it teaches you accuracy in terms of both precision and power.
Additionally, stable putters are often very efficient at holding whatever line they're put on, whether it's hyzer, flat, or anhyzer. Which can help teach a player how to manipulate release angles.
More experienced players like using stable putters because they often are much more accurate than new players and desire a putter that they can simply, "point and shoot".
It's worth noting that we are describing these putters with their throwing qualities, but they can absolutely be used for putting as well if you so desired, and many players will bag the same disc in different plastics for that very reason.
Basic plastics may grip better for putting, but premium plastics may hold their flight ratings longer.
So experiment with different molds and plastics to figure out what you want!
Heavier weights will also be preferred to help fight the wind.
That all being said, let's finally take a look at the
10 Best Straight Flying, Stable Putters
that you should consider adding to your bag today!
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These discs are in no particular order as everyone finds comfort in different options and all of these discs are touted by players of all skill levels, but you will see some slight preference towards the top.
Let's get into our list!
1. Innova Aviar
Flight Ratings: 2, 3, 0, 1
When it comes to straight flying putters, there aren't too many choices out there that can be considered a "classic", but the Aviar by Innova is just that.
This tried and true stable putter has been around and trusted by players from all over for a very long time.
It makes for a great option regardless if using as your go to putting putter or looking for an ace run right off the tee.
Premium plastics will fly more consistently and will maintain flight ratings longer than DX plastic, but you cannot go wrong with giving the Aviar a chance!
2. Axiom Envy
Flight Ratings: 3, 3, -1, 2
Next on our list is a putter that very well could have the most fade out of all our straight flying options, the Envy by Axiom.
While the Envy was a fan favorite long before 2021 Worlds and the infamous throw in (VIEW HERE), this excellent putter has really taken off since and become a great option for players looking for a straight flying, yet versatile throwing putter.
While this disc may err on the side of overstable for slower arms, I find this disc to not only fly very straight when thrown with full power, but also wanting to hold any line that I put it on.
Try it when you can!
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Flight Ratings: 3, 4, 0, 1
Up next is the very glidey Tomb by Infinite Discs!
While the Tomb is a great putter option, its high glide of 4 and speed of 3 makes it a disc option that can almost bridge the gap up to the mid-range category.
So if you're looking for an option that will just go and go, go with the Tomb!
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Flight Ratings: 2, 4, 0, 1
If you like the excellent glide of a Tomb, but want something just a bit slower with the same flight characteristics, then you'll want to grab yourself a Roach!
With a speed of 2, the Roach will be manageable for all arm speeds without having too much fade at the end of it's flight path.
This putter also makes a great putting putter, so if you want something that will work for both throwing and putting extremely well, then grab yourself a Roach!
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Flight Ratings: 2, 4, 0, 1
Mirroring the flight ratings of the Roach, comes one of Dynamic Discs most popular discs of all time, the Judge.
The Judge is not only a super straight flying putter, but also one that you can effectively use with both forehand and backhand approaches equally well.
The low speed and high glide make for a deadly combination when making an approach to the basket, so try one today!
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SEE ALSO ---> 10 Best Discs Stable Mid-Ranges <---
Flight Ratings: 3, 3, -1, 1
The Pure, with its turn and fade of -1/1 is an excellent choice for beginners, as it will want to fly extremely straight, even if you do not have great arm speed yet.
More experienced players who are looking to throw some shots with a classic S shaped flight pattern will also love this disc, and can also throw it with some hyzer for a hyzer flip to achieve even more distance out.
Either way, if you're looking for an easy to throw, straight flyer, the Pure is your disc!
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7. Prodigy PA-3
Flight Ratings: 3, 4, 0, 1
Described as Prodigy's straightest flying putter, the PA-3 is definitely just that, extremely straight flying!
With its speed of 3 and glide of 4, you will be able to achieve a very long flight with this putter, creeping up on mid-range distances if you have the arm for it.
This disc will want to fade out at the very end of its flight path, especially right out of the box, but should beat in very nicely to become an even straighter flyer for you!
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Flight Ratings: 3, 3, 0, 1
Kastaplast has truly been making a name for itself in the disc golf world and the Reko is no exception!
This straight flying putter is everything that you're looking for in terms of speed and glide and will give you just the slightest bit of fade at the end of its flight as it slows down to a nice soft landing.
An added bonus is that Kastaplast plastic feels excellent in the hand and is of the highest quality, so try the Reko today!
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Flight Ratings: 2, 4, 0, 0.5
Coming in at number 9 on our list is a second disc offering supreme, stable flight in a putter mold is the Warden!
The Warden is very similar to the other Dynamic Discs putter on our list, the Judge, but is instead beadless, giving you a much different feel in the hand that some players simply prefer more.
Other than that, you can expect the same straight flight out of the Warden as you can every other disc on our list, so give it a try!
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10. Discmania Link
Flight Ratings: 2, 3, 0, 1
Last on our list of best stable putters comes the Link by Discmania!
The flight ratings for the Link are very consistent with other straight flying putters on our list, making this disc a very popular option for many many players!
In addition to favorable flight ratings is the excellent plastic, so give it a try today!
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And that completes our list!
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