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[Putters] Help me pick a driving putter
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slowplastic
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If that's the case then Anode is a better choice from MVP than the Envy for sure. Anode has straight HSS but it will hold anhyzers easily, it has little fade, and significantly more glide than the Envy. Not that the Envy doesn't have glide, but the Anode flies more like a beat to straight Wizard IMO, without the bead, and it never chunks up compared to base plastic.
tbird888
Salient Disc Test Team
I was going to say Proxy over Envy in that case, but this is a pretty solid list.
Between what's on your list, I'll change my answer to Nova. It's very neutral so it'll cover all your release angles pretty easily. It does feel very deep though so it might be beneficial for you to fondle one in person to see if it's comfy.
Much like you, I love putting Wizards but don't like them for driving. I went Proxy for my driver, but I'm packing a noodle so I appreciate the added speed.
You keep describing everything a wizard does, and then saying you don't like wizards. I am confused.
SD86
Banned
If memory serves me correctly, the Warlock is the beadless version of the Wizard. You might give that a shot
Well if you want to really be economical about this you have to dial in on what exactly you want and know what you want.
Having played the game for some time, I thought I knew. But things change you get more educated about your form and what works for you.
When I started trying new manufactures a few years ago, having been on a hiatus on buying new stuff. Basically because I was so tired of innova I started trying new companies, new molds, etc.
Back in the day if it was like you either drove with a magnet or an aviar. And boy was I sick and tired of driving with an aviar.
I discovered a few things and had forgot a few things. This all varies from player to player. And yes you will change things up a bit as the years go by.
Unless your super dialed in on your form, know exactly how your hand behaves with different molds-depth of mold, bead no bead, degree of grip, hand strength arm speed etc. be prepared to try a few molds, spending money and time figuring out what is right.
Having played the game for some time, I thought I knew. But things change you get more educated about your form and what works for you.
When I started trying new manufactures a few years ago, having been on a hiatus on buying new stuff. Basically because I was so tired of innova I started trying new companies, new molds, etc.
Back in the day if it was like you either drove with a magnet or an aviar. And boy was I sick and tired of driving with an aviar.
I discovered a few things and had forgot a few things. This all varies from player to player. And yes you will change things up a bit as the years go by.
Unless your super dialed in on your form, know exactly how your hand behaves with different molds-depth of mold, bead no bead, degree of grip, hand strength arm speed etc. be prepared to try a few molds, spending money and time figuring out what is right.
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Reniger
* Ace Member *
Ha! Or get a decent disc. Nova for the fail. Leave the overmolds to Michigan kin. Cali can't get it right. See; Atlas. Just because McBeast can throw them doesn't mean you can. (nor does it mean there aren't 20 better options for that slot if you're not sponsored by Innova)
OP, I'd recommend trying a Prodigy PA1, Reptilian Scale, or Gateway Warlock. The PA1 has a very small bead, Scale is super overstable (making for a GREAT driving putter when released well) and the Warlock is just a beadless Wizard with a little more glide.
Personally, I prefer the PA1 because it's not too overstable where you need great finesse (like a Scale - if not thrown with significant angle, it'll burn into the ground like a meteor) The Warlock is far too understable for driving. (in my opinion)
However, this all depends on your form - my lack of form - your power - my lack of form - your release - my lack of form - your angle - my lack of form. You get the idea.
Cheer, mate. Hope you find your dream short-distance driver!
MrGlass01
* Ace Member *
ENVY is a fantastic driving putter. goes dead straight with a gentle fade. i personally can work anny lines with mine when i need them to flex out. when i don't want that flex i use my proxy. same hss zero lss. the envy has to be top 5 for driving putters but it can handle other duties just fine. envy/proxy combo is a deadly putter or mid combo cause they cruise
any who yeah everyone is chiming in with their choices so i tried to keep it to your poll. not implying the other suggestions are bad ones what so ever.
any who yeah everyone is chiming in with their choices so i tried to keep it to your poll. not implying the other suggestions are bad ones what so ever.
wolfmandragon
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Envy. I can outdrive my Eraser Wizard with my Envy and Upshots are a dream. I carry between 4-7 putter ever round(except disc down rounds) and the only constant is the Envy. I love my jOKERI for driving as well, but it has less uses. Drop the weight of the Envy down into the 160's for that smooth control. Laser straight until a gentle fade at the end.
Nova?! lol... come on now' I mean it works but lets be real here.
nova isn't even close to being on this level. Anodes kill anything nova's dreamed of doing.
nova isn't even close to being on this level. Anodes kill anything nova's dreamed of doing.
Brodysseus
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The Nova is what you described, a true neutral approach disc. And if you like it, go for it.
However, if you want to try an Envy, it would pair very well with a Nova. A stable to OS fast putter and a floaty, neutral putter... Could cover a lot of shots.
@iDiscGolf
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Envy. And, for some reason those watermelons fly mo' bettah!
drscholl14
Newbie
Discraft FLX Challenger. Stable enough to put a lot of tork on it. But still workable enough to hold an anny line. Nice rim on it as well to get a good clean release.
mattrowe
Par Member
Envy will do this after a few months of regular use. Brand new, an Envy will fight out of an anny (at distances around 250'). If you want this behavior tomorrow, go with the Proxy.
Reniger
* Ace Member *
So true... However, he threw an Ion last. All day long, I say that's a mid. That's no putter.
SD86
Banned
Nice video. My response would be to show McBeth throwing a Nova.
Seriously, I like both brands.
Kodachrome
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I've thrown both and a soft proton anode feels way better in my hands even though it's deep like a nova with that curved inner shoulder.I like the nova better for putts. Plus all of the mvp putters frickin' crush. I'm no fanboy; I throw a mixed bag, but mvp putters fly hella far. I don't know why.
Snap-it
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u get 1 guess. clue: g - - -
