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Putting putter vs throwing putter: do you need both?
You can start with one putter for both putting and throwing. Buy a separate throwing putter when you want a different flight or want to keep your basket putter dedicated to putting. You do not need two molds on your first day.
The job changes the selection
| Role | What to evaluate | Starting example |
|---|---|---|
| Putting at the basket | Comfortable grip and clean release | Aviar |
| Low-fade approaches and short throws | Line and finishing movement | Proxy |
| Throws needing more finish | Whether the fade helps reach the landing area | Envy |
These are role-based recommendations, not an exhaustive ranking. The model records link their manufacturer sources. Axiom describes both Proxy and Envy as putt-and-approach discs; Innova's Aviar is also a putt-and-approach model. Sources checked September 10, 2026.
Choosing your basket putter
Start with the grip. Use your normal putting motion and check whether the disc leaves your fingers cleanly. Our starting pick in this collection is a DX Aviar for someone who wants a beadless putter, but comfort is a good reason to choose another model.
Flight numbers do not score how well a putter will fit your hand. Do not keep replacing your putter based on small rating differences before you have a repeatable routine.
If budget is tight, use the same disc for approaches and putting while you learn. A dedicated putting disc is an option, not a rule.
Choosing a throwing putter
Now evaluate the shot rather than only the hand feel. Choose a target with a clear landing area and note whether the finishing curve helps or hurts.
Between Proxy and Envy, start with Proxy for less rated fade and Envy for more. Our direct comparison explains the model-page reference and why checking the selected plastic still matters.
Morten loves the Proxy and uses his shorter-range discs around 60 metres and in. That does not establish which plastic he putts with, or that every player should throw a putter to that distance.
When to buy a second disc
A second disc makes sense when you can name the difference you want. Perhaps the disc you like at the basket finishes too strongly on your usual approach, or your throwing disc's grip is not your preferred putting grip.
It can also be the same mold in another version. Check the exact product rather than assuming the shared name guarantees the same feel.
A simple practice split
Practice putting from a comfortable distance, then practice short throws in a clear area. Keep separate notes: clean release and repeatability for putting; starting line and finish for throwing.
This gives you two useful decisions. “I like it as a putter but want another approach shape” is much clearer than “I need a better putter.”