Thoughts on Innova Birdie

A quick disclaimer - I'm still new and poor, so I can't just buy new discs on a whim.

That being said, I have a SSS Wizard and an Innova Birdie to use as putters.  While I can certainly see why the Wiz is more popular than the Bird, I find myself putting with the Birdie because it's not only less stable but much harder, which I prefer.

I would really like to hear people's thoughts on the Birdie.  Other putter advice is fine (and expected), but if the Birdie will play, it's simply a matter of getting another one instead of two Magics (my current desire).

[Birdie-man]

I tend to use an over-stable putter (Rhyno) for windy days and a less stable Aviar-x on calm days.

[RiX]

Me no likey!

I had one for a day and gave it away...

[Darrin Stewart]

Though I don't use it for close putts, I prefer my ultra soft blowfly II, I like the Birdie for short approach shots because of its slow speed. I can take a straight path at the basket and not have too much putt left if I miss because of it's slow speed and ability to drop quickly.

[Blake Meyers]

its a frizbee no joke to play catch with its a blast to putt with ehhh its ok

[Blake Meyers]

magnet always will be my favorite but i like the new focus too

[J.D.Guy]

i started with the birdie, liked it on calm days, did just fine. i struggled in the wind with that disc. i went through many other putters, finally struck gold with my Soft Banger GT. if you like harder plastic, you may like Pro D or ESP. It has a Groove in the top of the disc. I feel like i'm cheating, no worries about where to put my thumb. i've let 4 people putt with it during a round since January. They all, no JOKE, now putt with some version of the Banger GT, whether Soft, Pro D, or ESP.

[Zach Ellerbrook]

Now that you mention it, the Birdie was my "go to" for just about all of my round today, but when the wind picked up - CLANG!!! right off the top of the basket. I thought the wind wouldn't be too bad since it's so heavy (175g). I guess aerodynamics are more of a factor, even with short putts.

I have seriously thought of getting a Soft Banger, but that's mostly because I haven't grown up. :) Staying in the gutter, but with a serious comment, maybe I will try a harder Banger.

[nick young]

I have a soft banger and love it. Its great for anything from driving to predictable putts. I dont know how i ever played without one.

[J.D.Guy]

converted 1 more person this week with the Soft Banger. he had been using a KC Pro Aviar for years.

[Cody Wheelock]

My putters include a Birdie, Banger Gt and a Dart. I started off with just the birdie but have come to like the other two better. I think the birdie works fine, but I'd try out multiple putters if your able to (friends discs, etc).

[Zach Ellerbrook]

I appreciate all the comments and I'm surprised no one has mentioned other Gateway putters yet, since I hear they're the most popular. I have taken a look at Discraft putters (online, unfortunately) and the Magnet, Banger, and Challenger have gotten my interest. On one hand I would really like to support Gateway because I'm from St. Louis and I would love to support Dave and what he has done for the area, but on the other hand... I want to sink my putts.

[Brandon Swanson]

If you want to support Gateway then do it. Their putters are among the best. Don't worry so much about everyone else putts with. No one has a "secret weapon" that gives them an edge over you. Just practice and experience.