New player, putter question.

[SlothsLair]

As a new player I have been playing a lot lately and have chewed up my DX Dart pretty quickly. My question is what to get to replace it. I want something that is very similar. I'm thinking of getting the Champion Dart to replace it but am looking for options under $15.
The Titanic I use once in a while but don't really care for it as well.

 

[bholy08]

get several dx and have two set apart for putting only, one for drives, and one for mids.

 

[SlothsLair]

That is definitely an option but I was hoping for other different suggestions. I would like to buy from my local shop and support them instead of buying online. So if I have a few options I'm more likely to find one of them. Last time I was there they didn't have any Dart discs that I could find which is why I started this thread.

 

[bholy08]

well a dx dart is very similar to a dx dart so I thought I would start there. I know that a wedge has the same type of rim. Both feel odd to me.

 

[SlothsLair]

This is very true. lol. Who makes the wedge and is it a straight flyer?

 

[bholy08]

by Innova as well...yes advertised as straight.

 

[Titanic_Sinks]

Hey...you wanna trade that Titanic to me?


You could try a Star Dart...

 

[Oklahyzer]

Try out an XD if they have those....it's closer to both feel and flight of the Dart than the Wedge is. Skeeter is also very close to the Dart but a step up in speed...actually still makes a decent putter if that's what you're using your Dart for. I actually would personally prefer the XD and Skeeter over the Dart...both are more workable. Dart is still a nice disc, I just don't care for it as much now. If you're interested, I still have a green echo-star Dart that's hardly used (171g, I think) - be happy to sell or trade it if you want.

 

[steve a]

They will probably have aviars and wizards. Pick the one that feels best at the store and get two.

 

[OTGSMan]

I am a dedicated Dart maniac, IMO the best dart is in R-Pro, super grippy, super fast, super straight. I putt my darts from 55-60 on in and use them for air bounce ups and even drives on occasion. R-Pro can usually be had for around 12-13 $ retail. Darts are hard to master but give you the ability to out-put lots of people....or maybe its just me...lol..Anyhooo good luck

 

[notapro]

If durability is a major concern, you can always try a Vibram putter (Ridge, Summit, Sole, etc.).

Definitely pricier, but it will last forever.

 

[plastic cannon]

If durability is a major concern, you can always try a Vibram putter (Ridge, Summit, Sole, etc.).

Definitely pricier, but it will last forever.

This^^ They are good in all weather conditions too.

 

[StarFirebird]

Get you a R-Pro Dart.These things are indestructable.

I never putted with mine,but I used it as a driver and I have hit my fair share of trees with it.To my amazement the thing is pretty much ding free.

 

[rootofthechord]

I recently made the switch to the R-Pro Dart as well. Unlike the DX, which flew straight for me, the R-Pro has a small but consistent fade on it. I haven't been able to replicate the "long putt" success I used to have with my DX, but I think the R-Pro is a much better driving putter/approach shot disc.

 

[SlothsLair]

Thanks for the response, you guys gave me a bunch of great options. I've tried the Aviar and not sure if it was just me or not but it faded off to the left quite a bit. Haven't come across any Vibram discs at my local shops so those are out at least until I get to see one firsthand. Have a Skeeter, and I like it but not for putting under about 50ft, if you still call that a putt anyway. I will look into the R-Pro I know I can pick that up locally. Thanks again.:thmbup:

 

[dashiellx]

You could also ask you local shop if they can order the discs you want.

 

[Murderous Monkey]

Take a look at the Rhyno, from Innova. I have a Star Dart and I recently replaced it with a DX Rhyno (for now) and I also have a Soft Ion from MVP that I'm starting to really enjoy as well. Those are some options for you as well.

 

[McFer]

R-Pro Dart. I got an X-out at PIAS for 4.99 about a month ago, they had a full bin of them, all new and all mis-stamped.

 

[SlothsLair]

Went into the shop this morning and the owner talked me into a Latitude 64 Pure disc. It flies straight and the rim has a good feel to it.

 

[Dan Ensor]

Discraft APX, Magnet, possibly Focus
Gateway Magic

They have dart-like flights. I don't know about the feel.