In today’s post, I’m going to outline some of the games top-rated disc golf discs of 2023, and why you should be reviewing this list for your own disc needs. I’ll also present some highly ranked discs that I own and make the case for each (Hint: I love them all!). Included, I’m going to put together a wish list and ask for your feedback as well. All told, I think there is a lot of value for you here when selecting a disc. These discs can elevate your game and have a very high likelihood of finding a spot in your bag! Let’s go!
Top-Rated Disc Golf Discs – Introduction
You can go ahead and call me old-fashioned.
Or, if you’re like my students who are uncovering their sense of humor, you can just call me old.
But, there is a certain wisdom that comes with having gone around the block a few times. One thing that absolutely stands out is the lack of need to have the newest, latest and greatest products.
Sure, the looks of envy you get when you unveil your new gadget are enticing. But all new things, no matter how great, eventually lose their luster. And more often than not, you find out they were never that great to begin with.
My favorite example of this growing up, came in the early 90’s with the minidisc. Nowadays, you say minidisc to a disc golfer and a far different image comes to mind. But back in 1992, it was the newest revolution in the music industry. It had the great digital sound of the CD, and was able to be copied over like a cassette tape. It was the best of both worlds! And my best friend simply had to have it. He sunk all his money that he had accumulated in his 13 years of life into the player and the discs. And he loved it! But then, it just never caught on. The public said no, and he was left holding the bag…
It turns out, if you read this article, minidiscs were more of a success in Japan. Too bad he lived in Massachusetts…
But still, the lesson I took by watching my friend was simple. Wait and watch. Let the market tell you if it’s worth it, and then you can invest. Let it become tried and true!
And while it’s probably not as fun, it’ll definitely save you a lot time, effort and money. Hard to argue with that… This is why I present this post to you. Here are the tried and true, field tested, disc golfer approved, top rated disc golf discs you can buy. The very best!
With so much approval there is a great chance you’ll find a disc that elevates your game and fills a void in your bag!
Did You Know?
Did you know that Infinite Discs has a section labeled Top Rated Discs? How great is that?! This allows others to separate the wheat from the chaff without you having to lift a finger!
Better still, it separates these top-rated disc golf discs into putters, midranges, control drivers and distance drivers. When I am shopping for new discs, I go directly to these pages. And every disc that I highlight below can be found on those pages as well. For your convenience, I’ve linked to each complete page (but I’ll also include them throughout the post).
Links to Top Rated Disc Golf Discs (By Category)
If you want to get right to it, here are the links to all of the top rated disc golf discs on Infinite Discs by category. I’ve highlighted some of my favorites below, so keep reading for some good recommendations!
Highest Rated Distance Drivers
Popular Disc Criteria
In order to be considered for this post, discs had to meet certain criteria. They are as follows:
Number of reviews: For it to be considered “well-reviewed”, I’m going to make sure that it has at least 20 reviews. This seems like a fair number to me, and won’t eliminate too many discs that may end up improving your game as well… As you’ll see below, I end up making a few exceptions to this rule!
Popularity: In order for this disc to meet the criteria for being a top-rated disc golf disc, it will have to have an average rating of at least 4.8 stars out of a possible 5 stars.
Availability: I’m a huge fan of Infinite Discs. They have everything I could possibly need. But, if they don’t happen to have it in stock (probably because it’s so popular) at the time of this post, I may put the disc in my wish list at the end, but I won’t feature it. No need to get your hopes up only to have them shattered!
Now that the criteria are set, let’s find you some of the highest rated, tried and true discs to help you improve your game!
Top-Rated Discs – PUTTING PUTTERS
I own a lot of putting putters. I know I’m not alone in this either. Putting is such a massively important part of the game, so it stands to reason that we make sure we have the absolute best fit for ourselves.
And by and large, after purchasing a basket, I have made great strides in the world of putting. If you don’t have one, I highly recommend a disc golf basket for improving your putting and dramatically lowering your scores! But as for putters, despite having many to choose from, it doesn’t mean I don’t want to keep searching for that perfect one to get an edge!
Taking it a step further, I don’t feel bad at all owning so many different putters. I heard an interview with Matt Bell, one of the better putters in the game (He recommends the EV-7 Phi btw.), when he extoled the virtues of putting with many different kinds of putters. Done and done!
So if you are still looking for your perfect putter, you may very well have come to the right place. Here are some that I love that many others feel strongly about as well!
The Reko!
59 Reviews : 4.85 stars!
Go ahead and cue the “Rico Sauve” music. It’s apropos for this smooth putter. And since this gem of an early 90’s song/video came out right before the minidisc that I referenced earlier, someone please comment below in the off chance that you had this song on minidisc! A guy can dream…
And with a subtle bead, just-right tack, high-grade plastic and smooth flight, the Reko might very well be classified as a dream as well. Check it out here!
Try the Reko!
Great Putters that Don’t Meet My Criteria – Yet!
I have two more putters for you that have great reviews. The only problem is that they don’t meet the arbitrary criteria that I put forth. They don’t have over 20 reviews! Nevertheless, they have very high scores and I have personally tested and immensely enjoyed both! I think you may as well…
The Sparta!
9 Reviews – Perfect 5.0 stars!
Right now, The Sparta, by the Finnish company Prodiscus, might very well be my putting putter of choice. It’s definitely what I bag at the time of writing this. Though, once I get a few more putters on my wishlist, I think I might need to have a putt off!
Nevertheless, it has a great feel, durable plastic, an ever-so-subtle bead that I like and glides just enough to get me over the rim and grab chains! I really doubt you’ll regret getting one. I know of at least 9 people that don’t! Check out the Sparta here!
Get the Sparta!
The Shogun!
7 Reviews – 4.86 stars!
I just recently bought myself a few discs from Infinite, and The Shogun, from Discmania, was highly rated and very much on sale. Hard to argue with that!
It’s got a good tack, nice bead, and it’s slightly more overstable than the other putters. I’ve been intrigued by increasing the stability of my putters and this one does not disappoint. If it’s still on sale, I suggest you add it to your cart! It’s a really nice putting putter. Check it out here!
Shoot with The Shogun!
Putting Wish List – The Alpaca!
82 Reviews – 4.85 Stars!
The Alpaca, by Infinite Discs, is on my wish list for sure. I will have one. Reading the reviews I see that people love it for putting AND throwing. For putting it is a beadless putter with a deeper dome.
People describe it as “floating towards the basket” and a lot of people love it for C2 putting. Throw in the fact, that the reviewers love it just as much for it’s straight, pure flight and it seems like an absolute winner. If, like me, you want one for yourself, you can check it out here!
Test the Alpaca!
If you are interested in exploring even more putting putters, check out my post entitled Best Putting Putters You’ve Never Heard of! Now let’s check out some throwing, or driving, putters.
Top-Rated Discs – DRIVING PUTTERS
This past year, I have really come to appreciate the value of a great driving putter. Distance control, accuracy, touch, and shot shape are just a few terms that come to mind when I think about driving putters.
And once you get a good one in your hands, like I did halfway through the season, it can make all the difference in the world! Here are some highly rated ones for you to consider as well!
the Praxis!
31 Reviews – 4.97 Stars!
The Praxis, from Thought Space Athletics, is a thing of beauty! Not only does this company make amazingly durable and great feeling plastic, they also have fantastic stamps to boot.
And this thing holds lines like you read about! Throw it flat, it flies straight with an ever-so subtle turn. Hyzer or Anhyzer lines? No problem. But here’s the kicker. It can handle forehand approaches as well. It’s no wonder so many people are raving about The Praxis!
Try The Praxis!
the Envy!
215 Reviews – 4.86 Stars!
I know, I know! Holy Shot and all the rest. What do you want me to say though? The Envy, from Axiom, is a great throwing putter!
It holds lines, can give a gentle turn, and feels great in the hand. 215 other people agree with me as well!
If you are looking for a market tested, excellent throwing putter, then look no further than The Envy!
Trust The Envy!
Throwing Putters Wish List! – The Tomb!
161 Reviews – 4.87 Stars!
The people who experience The Tomb, by Infinite Discs, absolutely swear by it! In fact, there seem to be innumerable reviews of people bagging multiple versions because they love it so much.
From what I see this is a work-horse throwing putter that can handle any shot you want out of it, and is incredibly consistent as well. I will be getting one of these soon, and you may want one too. Check it out here!
Get Into The Tomb!
Top-Rated Discs – APPROACH PUTTERS
I think you could very easily argue that the driving putters from the previous section could fall into this category of “approach putters” rather easily. I think what I’m really going for in this section are putters that are slower than midranges but can handle all of the torque of a midrange.
More specifically, I want a putter that I can throw consistently into headwinds that can also handle the higher torque of a forehand approach. These serve an invaluable role in your disc golf game..
The Zone!
336 Reviews – 4.90 Stars!
I absolutely love The Zone! And based on the review stats, I’m clearly not alone! This overstable putter is great for approaches forehand and backhand. It can handle a ton of torque. I can forehand anhyzer this thing around a tree and know that it’s going to flex back every time.
Try doing that with other putters and your guess is as good as mine where it ends up! In addition, it’s substantially slower than some of my midranges so I don’t worry about overthrowing the basket. It takes the dynamic of touch out of the equation and I can just let it rip. I like it in Big Z FLX plastic for great durability and a softer landing, with less fear of the roll-away. Check it out here!
Get In The Zone!
“Utility” Approach Putter Wish List – PA-5
To me, the “utility” approach putter is on the other end of the spectrum from the zone. Incidentally, if you are looking for more overstable putter ideas that are in the same vein as the zone, but slightly different, I highlight a few more in my post entitled 13 Discs for Disc Golfers Moving from Beginner to Intermediate.
For utility approach putter, however, it is going to be understable and able to hold anhyzer lines. This comes in extremely handy when you are trying to get around obstacles and shape shots towards the basket. I have one in my bag which I highlighted in a post dedicated to utility discs. But that doesn’t mean I can’t shop around a little!
6 Reviews – 5.17 stars!
How the PA-5, from Prodigy, got above a 5-star average is beyond me. But somebody must truly love it to go to that effort. And that’s good enough for me!
The word on this disc is that it’s glidey as all get-out and can hold those anhyzer lines perfectly. People also use it for some hyzer flip straighter shots at the basket.
I love discs where I can envision an anhyzer line around an obstacle and the disc can stay on that line and track towards the basket. By all accounts, the PA-5 is one such disc. Check it out here!
Test the PA-5!
Midrange and Putter Hybrid! – The Jarn!
5 Reviews – 5.0 Stars!
The Jarn, from Kastaplast, is a 4.5 speed midrange/approach putter hybrid! And no, it does not meet my very strict criteria due to number of reviews. But this disc is sweet!
It’s overstable, weaves through headwind like it’s not even there, and can handle forehand torque with ease. You could even argue that this is the only disc for that overstable putter/midrange slot! And you know I like that Kastaplast plastic!
Check it out here!
Thread with The Jarn!
Highest Rated Discs – MIDRANGE DISCS!
I won’t lie. I absolutely love midrange discs. As it stands right now, I’m choosing a midrange disc for my one-disc round. You can read about it here, and offer up your ideas on which disc you would choose as well!
So when it comes to the list of the top rated midrange discs, I must admit that I want them all! But I’ve narrowed it down to a few that meet my criteria, and I have one for my wish list as well. Let’s look!
the Quake!
38 Reviews – 4.89 Stars!
The Quake, by DGA, is in my bag and my overstable midrange of choice! I like it because it’s not so “beefy” that I have to muscle it up to get it to go straight, but it doesn’t flinch if you throw it into a strong headwind or rip on it with a forehand.
To me, it has that perfect balance and I know I can trust it in any condition! It feels good in my hand, has good grip, and is an all-around rock-solid disc!
Check it out here!
Partake in the Quake!
The Reactor!
39 Reviews – 4.90 Stars!
Wow! I just realized that in the ranking game, The Reactor is neck and neck with The Quake (highlighted above)! I can see why they are each so popular. The are both great discs!
The Reactor is definitely a candidate for the one-disc round! And if you can get it in the Eclipse 2.0 glow plastic it might be the only disc you need for glow rounds.
It can handle hyzers, straight shots and turnovers. It has nice stability and a very dependable fade at the end. Check it out here!
Test the Reactor!
Top Rated Midrange Disc Wish List – Kaxe Z!
44 Ratings – 4.84 Stars!
Similar to the Jarn, I’m not 100% clear where The Kaxe Z should be slotted. But unlike the Jarn, it’s between midrange and fairway driver. Nevertheless I am intrigued!
The Kaxe Z is a highly rated 6-speed disc with a glide of 5. A lot of the reviewers say that it fills an important role when a fairway driver is too much to get there and a midrange doesn’t quite cut it. And that is EXACTLY why it makes my wish list! Add in that great Kastaplast plastic and I’m in!
Check it out here!
Rock the Kaxe Z!
top-Rated Discs – CONTROL dRIVERS!
The control, or fairway, driver can serve a crucial role in any players bag. For me, as I found myself improving my game and my arm speed, I found a lot of success with fairway drivers. As a result, I bag a good amount that can be found on the page of Top Rated Control Drivers.
And truthfully, I appreciate them all! Taking it further, there are some truly remarkable discs found on that page and I find myself wanting to try so many of them! Here are some discs from the list that I bag and truly enjoy! Let’s take a look!
The Mantra!
50 Reviews – 4.88 Stars!
The Mantra may be my absolute favorite disc! I absolutely love it! To be clear, it’s not my most useful nor would I use it for my one-disc round. But love isn’t always rational!
It’s just a thing of beauty. As an understable 9-speed I release it on a slight hyzer and watch it stand up and glide for miles and miles! It’s effortless, beautiful distance and I am absolutely enchanted by it…
Then, when we add in that high quality Thought Space Athletics ethereal plastic, which is both hardy and feels amazing, it’s just too much to resist!
Check it out here!
Get the mantra!
The Centurion!
85 Reviews – 4.86 Stars!
Infinite Discs knocked it out of the park with The Centurion! This disc is a straight-flying workhorse that can be used by players of all levels.
This is a great disc to give to a beginner that they can keep in their bag for life! It’s got a nice glide and gentle turns and fades to keep it tracking straight at its target.
It doesn’t take much to get it going either! This is a great disc that anyone can bag! Check it out here!
Work the Centurion!
Top Rated Fairway Driver Wish List – The Abyss!
5 Reviews – 5.0 Stars!
For starters, I just simply like the name! The Abyss! But upon reading the reviews, I feel like it fills an important slot in my bag, namely, the 8-speed overstable forehand specialist.
To be clear, people appreciate it for backhand as well. But what stands out to me, from reading the reviews, is that this disc seems to have that perfect amount of stability. It fights wind and flies straight before a nice fade without a massive “dump-off.” Sign me up for The Abyss!
Check it out here!
Fall into The Abyss!
top Rated Discs – DISTANCE dRIVERS!
Be Honest. Did you skip all the other sections and come right here?
Takes one to know one…
But if you did, I’ll gently nudge you back to the previous sections with one hand because there are great discs to be had. And with the the other hand I’ll extend a hardy welcome to the part of this post dedicated to the top rated distance drivers!
There are some real beauties to be found on that page. And, as is typical with me, I want to own them all! But, so far, I have exercised a fair amount of self restraint and will highlight a few for you. Also, as a side note, there are very few discs that fit all of my criteria (mostly on numbers of reviews, but some are also out of stock) so I will be blatantly disregarding my own ” rapidly loosening” standards!
Let’s Go!
The Construct!
6 Reviews – 4.83 Stars!
If you read the previous section, you know how much I love the Mantra. Well, The Construct, also by Thought Space Athletics, was described by one reviewer as a “10-speed Mantra”. Hook, line and sinker!
And while I slightly disagree (I think it’s a touch more stable), I still appreciate the beautiful flight this disc gets, the amazing ethereal plastic, and fun shot shapes I can put on it as well.
Check it out here!
Build with The Construct!
The Apex!
12 Reviews – Perfect 5.0 Stars!
The Apex, by Gateway, is a straight flying bomber! I do not do well with high-speed overstable discs (yet!). This disc has a great amount of stability, and glides for days. As such, it’s not too much disc for me and I can get consistent, reliable distance with The Apex.
In addition, I can throw it both forehand and backhand. I can see why so many people love it! And as an added bonus, the price on this disc is fantastic!
Check it out here!
Reach for The Apex!
Top-Rated Distance Driver Wish List – The Kahu!
19 Reviews – 4.84 Stars!
By now, if you have read part of this post or others, you probably know how much I value good discs for forehands. The Kahu, from RPM, fits that description to a T, and it’s a 13 speed to boot!
I don’t have any discs by RPM, so I’m curious to try it. By all accounts both the disc and plastic feel great in the hand. People also reference the excellent glide they get from The Kahu and that’s about all I needed to hear!
Check it out for yourself here!
view you with The Kahu!
Highest Rated Disc Golf Discs – in Summary
After writing this, two things have become crystal clear. First, I may have a disc addiction. And second, I’m even more convinced that doing my disc shopping in the top rated discs categories is the way to go!
Whether you are choosing from the highest rated putters, midrange discs, fairway drivers or distance drivers, you can pretty much assure yourself that you are getting high quality, peer reviewed discs. These discs are tried and true!
So the next time you are looking for a disc, seek out the “top rated disc” section at Infinite and pick out a disc that you can feel confident will help you to elevate your game!
Thanks for reading everyone! As always, I welcome your feedback. Are there any discs on my top rated discs list that were new to you? Any that interest you? Any you think I should have included? Let me know in the comments below! And while you are here, I welcome you to subscribe to my site. It’s obviously free and I’m just trying to continue to build a community. When you subscribe, you simply get an email per month with my latest disc golf content. You are ALSO permanently entered in a contest to win $50 gift cards to Infinite Discs. It’s win – win! Thank you again and enjoy disc golf’n around your local courses!
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