Gateway

Houdini

4.2(10)
Putt & Approach
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The Gateway Houdini is an overstable putt and approach disc (3/3/0/3) with a flat top and a deep rim that swallows power. A distinctive side-bead, a small bead riding the slope of the rim, gives it a secure feel for both backhand and forehand grips, and the disc happily absorbs everything from full power-grip approaches to delicate touch shots around the basket. It is overstable enough to trust into the wind and on flick approaches, but not so much that it dumps early, so straight approaches still finish gently. Gateway offers it in their grippy Sure Grip plastic and the tackier Sure Grip Soft. The Houdini is a versatile approach disc that holds up under torque while still giving you finesse near the green.

The Gateway Houdini is an overstable putt and approach disc (3/3/0/3) with a flat top and a deep rim that swallows power. A distinctive side-bead, a small bead riding the slope of the rim, gives it a secure feel for both backhand and forehand grips, and the disc happily absorbs everything from full power-grip approaches to delicate touch shots around the basket. It is overstable enough to trust into the wind and on flick approaches, but not so much that it dumps early, so straight approaches still finish gently. Gateway offers it in their grippy Sure Grip plastic and the tackier Sure Grip Soft. The Houdini is a versatile approach disc that holds up under torque while still giving you finesse near the green.

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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.
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.
3
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
3

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.2 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.9 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.5 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.
18.8 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
7.1%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
55.75
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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