Quick Picks
Innova Aviar
Editor's Pick2 / 3 / 0 / 1 · Neutral · 4.9/5
Best putter ever made
The Aviar has been in bags since the 1970s and it's still the first disc most coaches recommend. Dead straight, slow enough to fly from any arm speed, and comfortable in the hand. Nearly every professional still carries one. There's no better first putter — and for most players it never becomes obsolete.
Best for: Every skill level — seriously, everyone
Dynamic Discs Judge
Best for Beginners2 / 4 / 0 / 1 · Neutral · 4.8/5
Best straight putter for beginners
The Judge has extra glide over the Aviar — meaning it carries further with less power, which beginners love. The rounded bead feels natural in any grip and it forgives off-centre releases better than almost anything else at this speed. If the Aviar feels too firm, the Judge is the answer.
Best for: Beginners and players wanting maximum glide
Discraft Luna
3 / 3 / 0 / 1 · Neutral · 4.7/5
Best feel putter in the game
Paul McBeth's signature putter and one of the best-feeling discs Discraft makes. Soft, comfortable grip, straight flight, reliable finish. The Luna rewards a smooth, consistent putting stroke and is the choice for players who put serious practice time into their putting game.
Best for: Players who prioritise feel and soft hands
Discraft Challenger SS
2 / 3 / -1 / 0 · Understable · 4.6/5
Best understable approach putter
Zero fade makes the Challenger SS one of the most forgiving approach discs ever made. It goes where you aim it — no last-second left kick, no surprise behaviour. Beginners who struggle with unintentional hyzer releases will find this disc corrects their flight naturally. The best disc for learning approach shots.
Best for: Beginners and approach shot specialists
Prodigy PA-3
2 / 3 / 0 / 2 · Overstable · 4.7/5
Best overstable approach putter
The PA-3 is slightly overstable — the 2 fade gives it a reliable left finish that doesn't get pushed around in wind. It's the putter you reach for when conditions are rough and you need the disc to fight through a headwind and still land where you aimed. A versatile short-game weapon.
Best for: Players wanting a reliable headwind putter
How Many Putters Should You Carry?
Most experienced players carry two or three putters. One dedicated putting putter (Aviar, Judge, Luna) that you practice with religiously and never throw into trees. One approach putter (Challenger SS, PA-3) for shots from 30–70m where you want controlled flight and a soft landing.
Beginners: start with one. The Aviar or Judge. Get comfortable with the flight and the feel before adding more. Adding discs before you understand your first one slows development down, not up.
Common Questions
Should a beginner use an overstable or understable putter?
Neutral to slightly understable. Overstable putters fade left before reaching the basket on straight putts for most beginners. The Aviar and Judge are neutral — they go where you aim them without fighting your stroke.
Can I use a putter for approach shots too?
Absolutely — and you should. A putter thrown on approach flies straight, lands softly, and doesn't roll away. The Challenger SS is specifically designed for approach shots. Most experienced players carry 2–3 putters: one for putting, one for approaches.
Does plastic type matter for putters?
Yes, but differently to drivers. Many players prefer base plastic (DX, Pro-D, Retro) for putters because it's tackier and grips better in damp conditions. Premium plastics (Champion, ESP) last longer but can feel slippery. Try both and see what feels better in your putting stroke.