Contents
  1. Overview
  2. Flight characteristics
  3. Recommended uses
  4. Plastics & variants
  5. History
  6. Notable throwers
  7. Similar discs

The Discraft Banger-GT is a 2-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 2 / 3 / 0 / 1, it is most often described as suited for flat, confident circle-one and circle-two putts, short straight tap-in approaches.

Overview

The Discraft Banger-GT is a stable putt-and-approach disc best known for its Groove Top (GT) — a circular indented channel on the flight plate that locks in thumb placement for a secure grip.[1][3] Discraft rates it 2 / 3 / 0 / 1, giving it a straight flight with only a gentle fade.[1][3] The low-profile, beadless design produces a confident, controllable release that players trust for putting and short approaches, and the mild stability makes it dependable in wind.[1] It has remained one of Discraft's longest-running approach putters since the mid-2000s.[2]

Flight characteristics

Flight numbers: manufacturer vs. community
SourceSpeedGlide TurnFade
Discraft (mfg) 2 3 0 1 Published spec
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Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.

The Banger-GT is built for putting and precise upshots inside approach range, where its straight flight and minimal fade make distance control easy.[1][3] Use it for flat, confident putts, short tap-in approaches, and steady headwind upshots that won't flip or skip unpredictably.[1] Discraft offers it across many blends — Pro D and the Putter Line (including a Soft version) for a grippy baseline feel, and Jawbreaker, ESP, and Z runs for added durability and firmness.[1]

Best for:

  • Flat, confident circle-one and circle-two putts
  • Short straight tap-in approaches
  • Steady headwind upshots that won't skip
  • Backhand approach shots needing minimal fade

Plastics & variants

The Banger-GT is available in the following plastic blends from Discraft:[1]

Pro D, Putter Line, Soft Putter Line, Jawbreaker, ESP, X

Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.

History

The Banger-GT was PDGA-approved on October 31, 2005 (certification 05-19).[2] Its defining innovation is the Groove Top, a ringed indent around the top plate engineered to register the thumb in the same spot every throw for grip consistency — a feature that set it apart from the flat-topped putters of its era.[1][3] Discraft has kept the mold in continuous production for roughly two decades, offering it in soft and stiff formulations to suit both putting and driving preferences.[1] The disc carries Discraft's maximum putt-and-approach dimensions, with a 21.2 cm diameter and a 2.0 cm height.[2]

Notable throwers

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Similar discs

References & further reading

Sources

Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.

  1. Putter Line Banger GT — Discraft (official product page; flight numbers, Groove Top)
  2. Banger-GT — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2005-10-31, cert 05-19, dimensions)
  3. Discraft Banger-GT — Disc Golf Dojo (flight numbers, putt & approach overview)

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