Driving the Putter

[Monocacy]

So now I have to ask, what's the advantage of driving with a putter? Why not use a disc designed to be a driver?

Putters have a unique combination of stability, controllability, and lack of fade. A good driving putter will hold the same line over a remarkably wide range of speeds. Putters are also much easier to range over shorter distances compared with drivers.

Just so you know, when the Aviar came out many years ago it was a high-speed driver. Standards have changed somewhat over the years.

 

[discflinger]

Aron, I will just say whatever you choose to stick with it for a while. It's usually not the disc, but user error. Aviar is a tried and true disc, but you may have more luck off the tee with something a bit more stable to hold up to the snap and power of a tee shot. In time, you will learn how to finesse those less stable discs. Wizard is great off the tee, but I'd stick with the Aviar for true putts.

PS The Pure is everything an Aviar wishes it was.

 

[Stardoggy]

Play it Again Sports, here, sells the SuperSoft Wizard for 20 bucks. I have never paid that much for a disc. Maybe I can trade that price down.

I started with a Pro-D Challenger and then got addicted to disc buying and picked up the Aviar Classic. I liked the feel better so the Challenger went in the trunk. I later tried the Polecat. I immediately hated it. It could have been my mistake for getting 150G, but I didn't like the deep dish of it, either. It sucked other discs into it, in my bag. So, I'm just rolling with the Aviar Classic.

The PIAS nearest me has some SS and SSS Wizard misprints for $5-$8 a piece. I've already picked up a few, and am contemplating cleaning them out at some point in the future.

 

[joecoin]

Putters have a unique combination of stability, controllability, and lack of fade. A good driving putter will hold the same line over a remarkably wide range of speeds. Putters are also much easier to range over shorter distances compared with drivers.

Just so you know, when the Aviar came out many years ago it was a high-speed driver. Standards have changed somewhat over the years.

Is the Aviar made today the same disc that was called a driver way back when?

 

[mashnut]

Yup, our current putters were the drivers back when everyone was throwing what we now call lids. There have been some minor tweaks to the mold, but it's essential shape is unchanged.

 

[elmexdela]

Yup, our current putters were the drivers back when everyone was throwing what we now call lids. There have been some minor tweaks to the mold, but it's essential shape is unchanged.

that makes perfect sense.

also the pure is a great driving putter. think someone somewhere called it a mini buzz? i personally drive with kc pro aviars and use them as windy day putters. the pure never clicked for putting though for me. also the wizard and ion are popular ones. one of my favorite drives to watch is a nice floater for over 250 with a putter.

 

[Kenny53691]

You might want to see what the McPro feels like in you hand.

 

[aron_w]

http://www.marshallstreetdiscgolf.com/product/ST-1606/Super-Soft-Wizard/

$10 on Marshall street any color or weight you want

Thanks for the link! Seems like good prices all around!

 

[aron_w]

Aron, I will just say whatever you choose to stick with it for a while. It's usually not the disc, but user error. Aviar is a tried and true disc, but you may have more luck off the tee with something a bit more stable to hold up to the snap and power of a tee shot. In time, you will learn how to finesse those less stable discs. Wizard is great off the tee, but I'd stick with the Aviar for true putts.

PS The Pure is everything an Aviar wishes it was.

Thanks! I really like the feel of my Aviar Classic. It might be why I feel uninspired to look at putters when I go shopping. I am thinking of up grading the weight to 175g, though. That might fix some of my problems at actual putting. Especially with the wind snatching it and throwing it far away for some cussing and a double bogey.

that makes perfect sense.

also the pure is a great driving putter. think someone somewhere called it a mini buzz? i personally drive with kc pro aviars and use them as windy day putters. the pure never clicked for putting though for me. also the wizard and ion are popular ones. one of my favorite drives to watch is a nice floater for over 250 with a putter.

I have also been eyeballing the KC Pro.

You might want to see what the McPro feels like in you hand.

I have thought about trying the McPro, but they don't sell them locally and I'm a little nervous about buying an unfamilar disc without giving it a good feel.

 

[DiscgolfZen]

When i first came back to the sport in June I used a classic aviar, then a kc pro and then a jk pro. I started driving with them and hated all of them. Inconsistent, and ridiculous. I would putt with star big beads and, kc pros and jk pros while practicing, then I saw Mike C throw his ion 300+ feet and decided to give it a try and made a rule that I was only going to buy it if it is all I used. Now I can drive 220 some feet with my ions and I putt with one ion and drive and approach with various others. The moral, take one and throw it in every condition make sure it is right for your arm speed, your snap, and your style.

 

[Mike C]

If you have any interest in trying an Ion or an Anode PM me and I can send you one to test out. If not I hope you find one that works for you, because everyone needs a go to driving putter!

 

[GLong]

PS The Pure is everything an Aviar wishes it was.

last time i checked, the aviar has a bunch of world titles on its mantle and the pure has zero. give it 20 years and i think the aviar will still be ahead

 

[ndole]

I'd go pa aviar for drives for sure. My favorite approach and drive disc until it got too beat.

 

[hendryxdisc]

I like to putt with voodoos but I love to drive with my vibram med. ridge and med. summit! the ridge will hold a 250ft laserbeam with a late fade. The summit will hyzer flip up to flat then finish either straight or late right turn depending on hyzer angle/arm speed etc. Its a setup that works for me, it's worth a shot. The summit is more beginner friendly it's shallower and on the understable side and the ridge is a bit beefier but makes a nice stable compliment to the summit.

 

[discflinger]

last time i checked, the aviar has a bunch of world titles on its mantle and the pure has zero. give it 20 years and i think the aviar will still be ahead

You speak truth, but having thrown both for years, I'd say I have some experience in what I wrote.:|

 

[aron_w]

Now, for true putting, the KC Pro Aviars are good for fighting wind?

 

[Midnightbiker]

Can't believe nobody has mentioned the Pro D Magnet. Its a great driving putter , and a great regular putter as well, from Discraft. Been the flagship putter for Discraft for a long time.

I put with a Vibram putter, but anything outside of 60ft, I use a Legacy Clutch, which is very close to a Magnet. I throw it for anything under 225ft to 60-50ft, then I switch to my Vibram. Right now I putt with the Ridge, but it gets a little overstable over 30ft, so I am looking at trying out the Summit . Don't limit yourself to just Innova, because there are all kinds of putters out there. You just gotta find the one that works best for you. I threw Magnets for years, but I just like the feel and the wear of the Vibram putters.

 

[Midnightbiker]

Now, for true putting, the KC Pro Aviars are good for fighting wind?

I don't think they would be. Not with a 0-1 flight rating

 

[Homeslice]

Have you tried a Sole its very Magnetic. (see what i did there) It has a very similar shape and I feel like I can really power down on their Rubber. Im currently testing out Ions and really like them for off the tee.

 

[aron_w]

No. Everybody is suggesting a ton of stuff I've never heard of or considered. This place is broadening my horizons. :thumbup: