Above Ground Level

Madrone

4.7(23)
Putt & Approach
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The Madrone is Above Ground Level's slow putter with a small finish, rated 3/3/0/1. It suits putts and approaches where a largely straight route needs only mild fading movement. AGL's 2020 description identifies a small thumb groove on top and recommends the Madrone for both backhand and forehand short-game throws. The groove gives the thumb a specific reference, while the PDGA rim-depth measurement confirms a comparatively deep putter profile. The PDGA approved the Madrone on 23 November 2018, the same day as the separately named Manzanita. AGL positions those putters as companions with different rim feel and finishing stability, so the complete name matters when matching a preferred grip.

The Madrone is Above Ground Level's slow putter with a small finish, rated 3/3/0/1. It suits putts and approaches where a largely straight route needs only mild fading movement.

AGL's 2020 description identifies a small thumb groove on top and recommends the Madrone for both backhand and forehand short-game throws. The groove gives the thumb a specific reference, while the PDGA rim-depth measurement confirms a comparatively deep putter profile.

The PDGA approved the Madrone on 23 November 2018, the same day as the separately named Manzanita. AGL positions those putters as companions with different rim feel and finishing stability, so the complete name matters when matching a preferred grip.

Flight

Source: Above Ground Level

Arm speed

NoviceIntermediatePro
SpeedHow hard the disc must be thrown to fly as designed. Putters are 1 to 3, the fastest drivers 14 and up.
3
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
3
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
0
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
1
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
1

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
2.2 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.7 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
19 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
8.1%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
83.5
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
Yes

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