The Judge is the most popular putting putter in disc golf. It has a high glide rating of 4 that carries the disc to the basket, a straight flight with just a touch of fade, and a beaded rim that gives your index finger a consistent grip point every time.

Prime plastic is where most beginners should start — affordable, grippy, and great feel. Classic is even tackier for maximum grip. The Judge works for both spin putters and push putters, and it doubles as a solid throwing putter for approaches up to 200 feet.

The Aviar is the most iconic putter in disc golf history. It has been in production for over 40 years, comes in every starter set, and is the first putter most disc golfers ever throw. The flight is dead-straight with a soft fade at the end — predictable and confidence-building.

DX plastic is the classic starting point — cheap, grippy, and available everywhere. KC Pro is firmer and a favorite among spin putters. The Aviar comes in dozens of variations, but the standard Aviar P&A is the one for beginners.

The Reko is the best do-everything putter for beginners. It putts beautifully with a straight, predictable flight. It throws cleanly off the tee with enough glide to cover real distance. And Kastaplast's K3 plastic is some of the best-feeling baseline plastic in disc golf — grippy without being sticky.

The beadless rim gives a smooth release that many players prefer. K3 is the putting plastic. K1 is the premium option for throwing — durable, slightly firmer, and holds its flight longer. The Reko is an underrated gem that deserves more attention.

The Pure is one of the straightest putters you can buy. The slight understability (-1 turn) means it holds whatever line you put it on without fading hard at the end. For beginners who tend to miss left, the Pure naturally corrects for that.

It's beadless with a shallow profile that feels clean in both fan grip and power grip. Zero Medium is the ideal putting plastic — tacky, firm, and confidence-inspiring. Opto turns it into a phenomenal throwing putter that holds straight lines for 250+ feet.

The Glitch is unlike any other putter on this list. With a glide rating of 7 and zero fade, it flies more like a traditional frisbee than a disc golf disc. For absolute beginners who have never thrown a disc golf disc before, the Glitch is the perfect bridge — it rewards a simple, smooth throw with a long, floating flight.

It's exceptionally easy to throw. A flick of the wrist sends it gliding straight for 100+ feet. Great for approach shots where you need a soft landing, and it teaches beginners what a clean release feels like. In Neutron Soft plastic, it has a comfortable, flexible feel.

The Proxy is the throwing putter we recommend most to beginners. It's dead-straight with almost no fade, which means it goes exactly where you point it. The GYRO overmold rim gives it a smooth, comfortable feel, and it handles power without turning over or dumping.

It's the perfect complement to the slightly more overstable Axiom Envy — many players bag both. Neutron plastic is durable and consistent for throwing. Electron is grippier for putting if you want to use it for both roles.

The Envy is one of the most popular throwing putters among pros and beginners alike. James Conrad used it as his primary throwing putter for years. It's stable enough to handle headwinds, finishes with a reliable fade, and feels incredible in every plastic option.

Where the Proxy goes straight, the Envy finishes left with a gentle but dependable hook. This makes it the go-to for hyzer approaches, short forehand flicks, and windy conditions. Neutron is the workhorse. Plasma is slightly grippier with a premium feel.

The PA-3 is Prodigy's most popular putter and doubles as an excellent throwing putter for beginners. It has a high glide rating of 4 that keeps it floating downfield, a stable-to-straight flight, and a beadless rim that releases cleanly on both backhand and forehand throws.

For throwing, 400G plastic is durable with great grip. For putting, 300 and 300 Soft grab the chains and feel confident. Check out our PA-3 Disc Spotlight for a deeper look.

The P2 is a slightly overstable throwing putter that excels at controlled approaches and short drives. It holds the line under power, finishes with a dependable fade, and handles headwinds better than most putters. A favorite among players who want a putter they can throw hard without worrying about turnover.

Also excellent for forehand approach shots — it has enough stability to handle the torque. D-Line is the baseline plastic for putting. C-Line is the premium option that flies more overstable and lasts longer for throwing.

The Roach is Discraft's beadless neutral putter and a go-to for players who want a comfortable, glidey throwing putter. The flight is similar to the Judge — straight with high glide and a soft fade — but the beadless rim gives it a different hand feel that some players prefer.

It's torque-resistant enough for powered throws without being overstable. Jawbreaker is the putting plastic. Big Z and Z Line are premium options for throwing. If you like Discraft but want something less overstable than the Zone, the Roach is the answer.