[Question] Best short approach disc?

[fusan]

Hi

Ive been wondering about this question for a long time and now I finally opted for some opinions on this.

What I mean by the best approach disc is one for those approaches that you cant really reach with a jumpputt and a full power throw (with a putter) is way to much. The touch shots that needs to be parked close for an easy putt.

Heres is how I see it...
I use a glideless, pretty overstable, very slow putter, not to stiff that doesent skip. The wind doesent lift it 30-40 FT past the basket or push it down way to early. It doesent have to much foreward fade to get away from the basket and it doesent get lifted (RHBH) by a R->L wind leaving me with an ugly headwind putt and mess with my head during the approach.
I know... sometimes you need an anhyzer to get arround an obstacle and thats what my Wizard is for.

What are you using for these shots and equally important... why?

 

[bradharris]

Hi

Ive been wondering about this question for a long time and now I finally opted for some opinions on this.

What I mean by the best approach disc is one for those approaches that you cant really reach with a jumpputt and a full power throw (with a putter) is way to much. The touch shots that needs to be parked close for an easy putt.

Heres is how I see it...
I use a glideless, pretty overstable, very slow putter, not to stiff that doesent skip. The wind doesent lift it 30-40 FT past the basket or push it down way to early. It doesent have to much foreward fade to get away from the basket and it doesent get lifted (RHBH) by a R->L wind leaving me with an ugly headwind putt and mess with my head during the approach.
I know... sometimes you need an anhyzer to get arround an obstacle and thats what my Wizard is for.

What are you using for these shots and equally important... why?

I use my normal putter (TM2 Pure). Essentially I line it up like a putt, but rather than aiming for chains, I'm aiming for a particular spot in mid air. If I hit that particular spot, I know I'm going to get the flight I want to take it right into easy putting range.

If I'm just beyond normal putting range, I know I'm not going to be overshooting anything, it should settle in on the ground just a little short of the pin.

 

[Kodachrome]

I will jump putt it as much as possible, don't care that I can't hit the putt as long as I am within 20'.

If that is not an option I will go for either a flick, a short tomahawk that slides up to the basket on its top, a finger roller or just a very soft backhand with my polecat. Forehand and overhand shots are the easiest to power down with great accuracy, IMO.

Despite that, I typically I roll with the polecat.

 

[Snaques]

Normally I use the soft Pure, but if there is any notable wind I will turn to soft Harp.

I think one key for these ranges is to use a bit of hyzer to make ranging the shots easier. Soft plastics tend to sit quite well even from hyzer finish.

On a very fast and sloped greens I like the tomahawk (like Koda mentioned) that lands on its' top. Very predictable and it will never stand up and roll away.

 

[PMantle]

Pure. I only use overstable on approaches when conditions force me to. I rarely have enough room to the right.

 

[grotto]

I have three I use, a G-Star Aviar driver for straight to annie approaches, An R-pro Pig for my meat hook hyzer and wind shots, but my most used disc is a Classic blend Suspect.

 

[kevdiv48]

I will jump putt it as much as possible, don't care that I can't hit the putt as long as I am within 20'.

If that is not an option I will go for either a flick, a short tomahawk that slides up to the basket on its top, a finger roller or just a very soft backhand with my polecat. Forehand and overhand shots are the easiest to power down with great accuracy, IMO.

Despite that, I typically I roll with the polecat.

About the same for me. I'll jump putt as far out as I can, but when I am farther out than that or have a low ceiling, I'll forehand a DX Aviar P&A or Zone. I agree that FH shots are easier to power down. Short range pancake tomahawks with an Aviar are also common if I have some vertical room.

 

[JTdisc]

What kind of discs are you using for tomahawk approaches? OS/US driver/mid? Do you give it some arcing height or throw a line drive?

I'm a primary forehand thrower, but I have a hard time with accuracy for the short shots (my FH doesn't like being powered down). So I was thinking about throwing tommys.

 

[ian.]

ever try a lid type mold? they can be deadly from 125-150ft in .. Sonic, Rattler, Polecat,etc. .. i normally use my zone for the shot you are describing .. FH or BH .. or just go easy with a Clozer.. I dont currently have my Sonic or Rattler in the bag but been debating on putting them back in just for the shot you are describing .. you can run it at the basket and even if you miss they love to sit down .. so much fun .. i havent thrown the Nova but it could prob work here as well

 

[zendragon]

I use my Envy with a fan grip for these shots.

 

[46YearOldSlinger]

Tangent on a mild hyzer arc. Money.

 

[metallicafreak121]

Nova is my workhorse approach putter. Good glide and the R-pro rim helps it stick where it hits for a nice easy putt.

 

[scotnt73]

I use my Envy with a fan grip for these shots.

Same. If I need it to stick I anheizer approach so that it just plops next to the basket if I have enough height to work with. If its a low ceiling I'll just laser beam a shot that slides up to the basket.

 

[randomatt]

I use a soft harp on almost all of my upshots because I can always rely on it's fade. I fh and bh it.

I love using overstate since there's so much more room for error...I know it'll always dump at the end.

 

[jivey311]

Polecat for 100-200 ft. You can rip it and it just goes exactly straight then sits at the basket without skip or roll. Easy to gauge distance without overthrowing.

For more finesse shots that need a bigger turn ill use a XD.

 

[Badger45]

I use a Firm Ridge or an ESP Buzzz for that shot. It really depends on what line I need and how windy it is, but it's almost always a Ridge. The rubber makes it stick pretty well.

 

[strive]

I'm using a Dagger in this slot... I find that the dagger floats similar to the DX condor I used to use but has a smaller diameter...

 

[TheBeav]

Same. If I need it to stick I anheizer approach so that it just plops next to the basket if I have enough height to work with. If its a low ceiling I'll just laser beam a shot that slides up to the basket.

Soft Envy! Little to no skip and just stops. It's also my go to inside of 200 feet for any shot.

 

[youdidwell]

Soft Credo. Predictable hyzer. Flops and stays where it lands nearly every time.

In general, I suspect a soft putter of some sort might be the way to go.

 

[zmannz1984]

Rhyno. Works really well in the wind, and just as well in still air. I had been using these for approach only for ages, but I have recently gone back to them as my primary putter too, away from the McPro Aviar.

Edit- XG rhynos, flattest ones I can find.