Divergent Discs

Narwhal

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4.6(18)
Putt & Approach
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The Narwhal is Divergent Discs' glide-focused putt-and-approach disc, rated 3/5/-1/1. A touch of turn and a small finish suit gentle short-game travel, useful when a strong finishing hook would move the shot away from the target. Release angle matters because the light fade does little to correct a drifting line. Divergent identifies a pronounced dome and promotes the Narwhal for putting, approaches and short tee shots, including simple one-disc rounds. The dome is worth checking in the grip if the player normally prefers a flatter putter. Its intended role is broad short-game use rather than a highly overstable utility approach. The PDGA approved it on 5 January 2021. The manufacturer notes substantial carry for its speed, so a player should use measured pace when the landing area is short.

The Narwhal is Divergent Discs' glide-focused putt-and-approach disc, rated 3/5/-1/1. A touch of turn and a small finish suit gentle short-game travel, useful when a strong finishing hook would move the shot away from the target. Release angle matters because the light fade does little to correct a drifting line.

Divergent identifies a pronounced dome and promotes the Narwhal for putting, approaches and short tee shots, including simple one-disc rounds. The dome is worth checking in the grip if the player normally prefers a flatter putter. Its intended role is broad short-game use rather than a highly overstable utility approach.

The PDGA approved it on 5 January 2021. The manufacturer notes substantial carry for its speed, so a player should use measured pace when the landing area is short.

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Flight

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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.
5
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
-1
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
0

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.
2.3 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.2 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.2 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
18.5 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.7%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
53.25
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
No

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