Tagging you here Mike because you know your gyro.
I'm looking for options to bag as a neutral putter alongside an Envy. I'm wondering if maybe the Proxy is a little too fast for what I'm looking for, which is a putter that won't fall out of the air when powered down and will instead stay straight to the ground. I don't mind and in fact might appreciate a controllable flip up on 200 ft shots and out.
In your experience, can the Proxy handle lower power shots or should I look elsewhere? The Nova basically is what comes to mind but I'm not sure I love the Innova over mold.
My apologies for such a late reply.
Been a few years since I've thrown a Pure or Nova, so keep that in mind with this post.
The Proxy does feel a little faster in the air compared to the Nova and Pure.
It also feels more true stable to me. The Pure and Nova feel that way at common approach distances (150' and in) but I found using either off the tee for 200-350' shots they felt understable.
In comparison the Proxy still flies true stable for me out to about 350', and it's only in the 350'-420' range that it starts to turn. This is with the seasoned one I bag, mind you. My brand new backup Proxy's can handle a little more oomph and still fly dead straight without needing to add some hyzer.
So if you're looking for a 100% dead neutral disc for 150' and shorter shots, yes the Proxy can cover that role without dumping out into a fade at the end - but you might find discs like the Pure and Nova fit that range better depending on your style.
My style for approaches is to throw basic straight to fade shots fh or bh depending on the line needed. I like to give my putters a fairly crisp release in this range and keep them low with a touch of hyzer. This gives me grrat consistency.
Lots of players prefer to use glidier upshot discs and lean more on their backhand throw than forehand. They'll utilize different angles of release and use more of a touch throw form than me. For these style throwers I think the Pure / Nova style disc is a great option. Or if you're looking at the MVP family, maybe an Anode or something.
The Proxy is pure magic for me and it's one of those discs I really feel everyone should try. But depending on how you approach the upshot game, and whether or not you like to use your putters as short range drivers, will influence what fits this role best for your style.