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✕ Above Ground Level Ponderosa Putt & Approach 3/4/-2/0
✕ MVP Disc Sports Spin Putt & Approach 2.5/4/-2.5/0
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How Ponderosa and Spin compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences Speed Ponderosa 3 vs Spin 2.5 Turn Ponderosa -2 vs Spin -2.5 Diameter 21.1 vs 21 cm (+0.1) Height 2.1 vs 1.9 cm (+0.2) Rim width 1 vs 1.1 cm (-0.1) Price Spin is cheaper ($5.04 less)
Flight Paths Overhead view · right-hand backhand
0 100 200 300 400 500 Distance (ft) Fade / Turn Left Right Forehand
Slower Normal Faster
Ponderosa 242 ft Spin 232 ft Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
✕ ✕ MVP Disc Sports Spin Putt & Approach Flight Numbers longer bar = more of that trait
Spec
Above Ground Level
Ponderosa
Flight rating≠
3 / 4 / -2 / 0
2.5 / 4 / -2.5 / 0
Stability≠
Understable (-2)
Very understable (-2.5)
Beginner score≠
70/100
74/100
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill≠
Beginner, Everyone
Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Above Ground Level
Ponderosa
Flight rating≠ 3 / 4 / -2 / 0
Stability≠ Understable (-2)
Beginner score≠ 70/100
Est. carry≠ 242 ft
Type Putt & Approach
Recommended skill≠ Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠ 21.1 cm
Height≠ 2.1 cm
Rim depth 1.5 cm
Rim width≠ 1 cm
Max weight≠ 177 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics 0
PDGA Approved≠ No
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $16.99
Flight rating≠ 2.5 / 4 / -2.5 / 0
Stability≠ Very understable (-2.5)
Beginner score≠ 74/100
Est. carry≠ 232 ft
Type Putt & Approach
Recommended skill≠ Everyone
Diameter≠ 21 cm
Height≠ 1.9 cm
Rim depth 1.5 cm
Rim width≠ 1.1 cm
Max weight≠ 174 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics 0
PDGA Approved≠ Yes
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $11.95
The Verdict
Ponderosa or Spin? Main difference: speed (Ponderosa 3 vs Spin 2.5). The Ponderosa has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Spin is easier to control.
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FAQ Is the Ponderosa or Spin more overstable? The Ponderosa is more overstable (stability -2 vs -2.5). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Ponderosa or Spin? A beginner is better off with the Spin (beginner score 74/100 vs 70/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Ponderosa and Spin? Main difference: speed (Ponderosa 3 vs Spin 2.5). The Ponderosa has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Spin is easier to control.
Which is cheaper, the Ponderosa or Spin? The Spin is cheaper, starting around $11.95 vs $16.99.
