Compare Disc Golf Discs

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DiscraftAPXPutt & Approach2/2/-1/1
Lightning DiscsRubber PutterPutt & Approach2/3/-1/1

APX vs Rubber Putter

How APX and Rubber Putter compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideAPX 2 vs Rubber Putter 3Diameter21 vs 21.6 cm (-0.6)Height2.3 vs 2.5 cm (-0.2)Rim width0.9 vs 1.3 cm (-0.4)PlasticsAPX 9 vs Rubber Putter 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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DiscraftAPXPutt & ApproachOut of Production
Lightning DiscsRubber PutterPutt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
APX
2
Rubber Putter
2
GlideStays aloft
APX
2
Rubber Putter
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
APX
-1
Rubber Putter
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
APX
1
Rubber Putter
1
Specifications
Spec
Discraft
APX
Lightning Discs
Rubber Putter
Flight rating
2/2/-1/1
2/3/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
60/100
62/100
Est. carry
206 ft
214 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner
Diameter
21 cm
21.6 cm
Height
2.3 cm
2.5 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
0.9 cm
1.3 cm
Max weight
174.3 g
179 g
Bead
Beaded
Beaded
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$12.99
The Verdict

APX or Rubber Putter?

Main difference: glide (APX 2 vs Rubber Putter 3). The Rubber Putter floats and carries farther; the APX holds its line better in wind.

APX: StableRubber Putter: Stable
Where to buy
APX
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Out of production
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Rubber Putter
$12.99
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FAQ

Is the APX or Rubber Putter more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -1/-1, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the APX or Rubber Putter?

A beginner is better off with the Rubber Putter (beginner score 62/100 vs 60/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the APX and Rubber Putter?

Main difference: glide (APX 2 vs Rubber Putter 3). The Rubber Putter floats and carries farther; the APX holds its line better in wind.

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Discraft APX vs Lightning Discs Rubber Putter: Flight Numbers Com