PDGA Approved. Made in the USA.
This Swell Firm Test Run was produced to evaluate a stiffer 97A rubber blend. It is the firmest Swell material we have released and provides a noticeably stiffer hand feel while retaining the grip and impact absorption that distinguish our compression-molded rubber discs.
The 97A blend takes a little longer to rebound after very hard impacts, so we consider it a test-run material rather than our standard production blend. For putting, straight approaches, and most controlled throws, it performs well and gives players who prefer a firmer putter a unique option.
97A Durometer: Firm feel with secure grip and strong energy absorption.
Test-Run Blend: Experimental material developed through our ongoing rubber R&D.
Black Finish: Available in individually listed weights while inventory lasts.
Speed 3 | Glide 3 | Turn 0 | Fade 0
Best for: Players who prefer a very firm, straight-flying putter for putting and controlled approaches.
Best rubber disc I've ever thrown
The Swell is well ... just a swell disc! Puns aside, the disc is straight. I echo the other reviews that this particular firmness is great with great grip (it is firm like Innova Nexus blend but has grip like R-Pro). This has revolutionized my putting game. I would love to try out the softer blends!
I was exclusively a floppy putter user and this disc converted me. Beadless, it is similar in shape to a warlock. Same grippy texture as an inner tube but firm. The 97 A rubber is nearly as firm as our typical plastic discs yet the amazing grip is the same wet or dry. Pretty much a truly straight flyer and durable. I abused this a bit in the name of science and it held up very well. No dings dents skuffs or warping after point blank drives into the oak. It feels great in my hand. Holding this, I feel as though I have finally arrived. Once I have a stack of these in findable colors they are going to save me a ton of (drying) time during early am practice. Currently only available in black, Im checking back almost daily for a color release! I still bag some floppy rubber but this is going to be my main putter. If you have been curious to try rubber discs this is a great place to start.
Tried this disc on a whim and love it. Got a 90a first and I would call it very soft/gummy. Not quite elevation koi or dga gumbputt but softer than most companies’ soft blend. Got a 97a and I would say it is in line with most companies medium to firm blends. Disc is rubber so fantastic for putting. Catches chains well and no bounce back off the pole. Also sits well for approaches. Swell is extremely smooth to the touch, like beyond no flashing. Comes out of the hand without wobble but is somehow extremely grippy even wet since rubber. Dead straight for approaches of 100-200 feet. Zero turn or fade. Medium to slightly lower profile, nice beveled edge, no bead. Made in America, small company. Lot to like here. Only “negative” that I found was that it definitely has a new tire smell for a while being that it is rubber. Not a problem to me but might bother some.