Best Throwing Putters for 2026
In disc golf, a disc is sorted into types based on it’s dimensions. A disc with a rim width of .8-1.1mm is considered a putter. However, many molds that fall into that rim size are rarely used for putting. Many of them are considered approach or driving discs. Those are the molds we want to focus on today.
In this blog we will check out sales data and reviews to find the best throwing putters for 2026. Yes, we do see some people putt with these molds. But we see these mostly used off the tee or as approach discs. Let’s find the best!
Discraft Zone
If you look at the top of nearly every ‘best throwing putter’ list, you’ll find the Zone. It has the overstability to handle power shots and headwinds. Used by people of all skill levels, the Zone is a reliable option for pros, and a great workhorse utility disc for lesser-skilled players. Check out the Zone today to see why it has become so popular.
Discraft Luna
The Luna is likely tops on the list of throwing putters that are also used for putting. The Luna is the first Paul McBeth putter for Discraft. This beadless putter is great for putting and can also be used as a driver, with the stability needed for the big arm throwers. There is a reason Paul bags the Luna!
Innova Aviar
Easily the oldest mold on the list, the Aviar is likely the most-copied. It is a classic putter that is older than most people reading this. This beadless and available in most plastic types. It doesn’t have the overstability of other discs, but it is still a good, shapable mold that has stood the test of time.
Infinite Discs Tomb
With a loyal fan following, the Tomb is flat topped, beaded disc that sports a low profile. It has a perfect flight for tight woods and open fairways. It isn’t the best mold for strong headwinds. However, it is great for technical shots, putting, and works well for backhand and for hand shots. Pick one up today and join the Tomb Gang!
MVP Envy
Once James Conrad threw an Envy into the basket at the 2021 World Championship, the Envy became one of the hottest disc on the market. Don’t get me wrong, the Envy has been a hot seller from the beginning. This stable disc can be ripped with tons of power, and fly beautifully. Over time you can get a good flip-to-flat flight that makes precision approach shots a lot easier.
Gateway Wizard
While not quite as old-school as the Aviar, the Wizard has been a Gateway staple for over two decades. It consistently ranks among the best throwing putters and putting putters. You may not reach for the Wizard for extra-long drives. But you will love it for technical shots. The beaded putter can be used in as many situations as it has plastic types. It is a legendary putter that outsells every other Gateway mold by a long shot.
Kastaplast Berg
The Berg’s thumbtrack might be a deal breaker for you. But if you’re comfortable with the feel, you’ll fall in love with its deadly-accurate throws. The Berg has both a speed and glide of one, making it excel at shorter, accurate shots that sit where they land. The secret is out and more players are discovering the reliability of the Berg.
Latitude 64 Pure
The straight-flying Pure is another mold that is just as comfortable inside circle one as with long approach shots. It is beadless and feels great in the hand. The flight numbers make it great for shaping your lines. It has a touch of turn and a mild fade. The Pure is available in lots of plastics, so you’re sure to find it in your favorite type.
MVP Glitch
The Glitch has been around for a few years, and quickly became a popular mold. It has a low speed and an insanely high glide. Not only can you get impressively long flights, you can shape those flights to make the Glitch do what you want. Things can get a little tricky throwing it on a really windy day, due to the Glitch’s light weight. Personally, I only reach for my Glitch if I have a shorter, technical shots that my mid’s just can’t pull off. Under those circumstances, the Glitch shines.
Infinite Discs Alpaca
Another disc that has been popular since its release is the Alpaca. It is popular as a putting putter among Infinite’s pros. Whether you are crushing long drives, tossing technical approach shots, or putting from 10 meters, you can rely on the Alpaca. It flies accurately for a variety of shots. The beadless putter comes in lots of plastics.
So, which one is the best?
If you look at the number of discs sold, the Zone comes out on top. If you look at the nearly perfect rating, once again you’ll find the Zone. Pros love it, ams love it. Power throwers and noodle arms can bag the Zone. With all that said, the winner is the Discraft Zone.
Which Putter Do You Drive And Approach With?
There is our list. Now we want to hear from you! What is your go-to putter for drives and approaches? If you have more than one, which one do you throw the most?
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We’ll see how YOUR favorite driving putter compares to our out list.
Ted Hegemann
Ted is the Chief Writer at Infinite Discs. He is responsible for the State of Disc Golf Survey articles and most of the "best discs" posts. Ted runs all kinds of local disc golf leagues and tournaments and tournaments in Northern Utah.
I’m a real fan of the Streamline Range. Easy to FH easy to BH and flies straight as an arrow.
Hi Ted!
There’s no disputing how useful a Zone (or something similar) can be for approach shots. Off the tee, however, the putter I use most often is a Discraft Fierce. Since my forehand skills are still a work in progress, a Fierce provides a reliable turn when I need my disc to go to the right. On top of that, it makes a pretty good putting putter, too!
Big fan of the ESP GT Zone, and Luster Invader. Invaders are definitely my favorite putter in general, both for throwing and putting
Great article. I’m an Envy thrower but still recognize the Zone is unique for the number of uses and versions. In addition to a TON of different plastics and uses (utility + approach + putter + throwing putter), if you like the Zone, chances are you will also like the understable version (Zone SS), very overstable version (Zone OS), and/or the groove-track version (Zone GT). Aviar has a few versions but they don’t have as much coverage.
There’s a lot of good ones. My go to has always been the A4. It just clicks with me so well.
This is a fantastic list. I use two that are on the list, the Pure and Zone both for throwing. I use Judges for putting.
I’m A 72-year-old slow-arm who’s been down-weighting over the last decade. That means 130/140-class drivers & mid-150s mids, but still using 170g putting putters out to 25-30 feet. Now, however, find 150-class throwing putters very useful outside the circle and for midrange-in approaches. Thus, this might be most useful to the similarly slow-armed.
Discraft Ringer.
My first thin, light throwing putter (10 years ago), a 157g, 4/4/0/2 (I’d put it at a 3 glide), Discraft X Ringer (compare “X” mid-grade plastic to Innova Pro). Flattop with a thin bead (NOT Ringer GT’s thumbtrack), I have two: the now seasoned-dead-straight original, and a 154g I keep in my minimalist 7-disc bag because it makes a good mid-range/approach putter hybrid (paired with a 169g Elevation Koi putting putter). Can’t find it in 150-class any more and don’t use the minimalist bag all that often, so perhaps it’ll do me out. Full-weight Ringers are still available but wish Discraft would add some light-weights to its next pressing.
Axiom Envy.
First got it because it’s an always available, thin, lightweight overstable putter. 155g Fission, 3/3/0/2, throws a lot like the new Ringer but after a couple years of moderately heavy use, seems more durable. It’s in my regular rota, and keep one in my 12-disc travel/general use bag of bright color, easily replaceable discs (usually use it for first rounds on unfamiliar courses), and another paired with a 170g Electron Nomad putter in an 8-disc bag of hard to find ultra-light MVP overmolds.
Gateway Chief.
Popped up on ‘thin lightweight putter’ search, bought the only two 150-class I’ve ever found. 155g Platinum (Star-like) & 154g Lunar SS (grippy rubber blend), thinner bead than Wizard, 3/3/0/1 seems correct on both (a little softer/later fade than the Ringer and Envy). Right now using the Platinum in my 22-disc daily driver cart, paired with a 170g Lunar SSS Wizard putter. Would like to try the OS version (I’m told it has the Wizard’s larger bead) but, again, have never found that one in 150-Class.
I like all these at 150-Class because I can still get a good spin rate on them, with a straight or slight-turn initial flight, but a consistent sudden hard fade when the RPM drops below gyroscope-hold level. Of everything, get the cleanest release and a pretty flight on the Chief but it is, alas, irreplaceable. Envy is good, and available, but slightly higher profile and I remain more inconsistent on its release than I’d like. But I’m glad it’s there.
But of all, I still like the original Ringer the best. Might call it the old man’s Zone—just wish I could get replacements to season and cycle.
btw, I typically play four times a week (my back won’t let me play more often), walking to my local course on a college campus. Use the cart for three of those and, liking variety, one of five prepacked shoulder bags (the three mentioned, plus an eight-disc all-Prodigy & 14 Disc all-Vibram) for the remaining one. Leaving in a few minutes for a couple rounds, carrying the minimalist bag because it’s graduation day and the walk through campus is likely to be crowded, so traveling light!
The Gateway Magic is also an underrated throwing putter!
Need to start using my putters on drives! I’m really liking the streamline pilot and PA5 for approach shots. Very predictable flight when doing a stand still throw with a nice and easy backhand!
For about a year I’ve been throwing more and more shots with the Trash Panda Inner Core. It’s surprisingly stable for such a straight flying disc. I can rip it a good 300 ft without rolling it over due to the high glide. I’ve been getting more comfortable actually putting with it as well. It’s such a solid all-around disc.
I can agree on the Zone but more of an approach disc. Putter wise I love the Praxis. Similar to the Pure. Maybe I need to try it.
As a new player I came across the Glitch and quickly bought two to repeat all of my putts and most approaches within 100 feet or so… it does struggle quite a bit in the wind
I absolutely love the Thought Space Praxis. It is a slightly less stable Envy but it is in premium plastic. It is perfect for dead straight nose-up shots that touch down softly!
I have 2 putters I use. Glitch for technical tight putts. I use my aviar for windy days. 40 years ago I used a XD. It was great for driving with and it was great for my smaller hands.
I recently started bagging the Berg. Very few discs give you a chance to run the chains while keeping you in range for a not-so-stressful comebacker. A lot of people I play with run the basket with a glidier disc or play super safe and lay it up This gives me throw in potential advantage and a safe putt for birdie. Who doesn’t love an advantage on the course.