Axiom Proxy

Axiom Proxy Review

The easy-to-throw Proxy is the straightest flying putter we have for sale in the MVP/Axiom lineup. With extreme glide and minimal fade, it is the epitome of a "point-and-shoot" disc. The low profile and small diameter make the Proxy accessible to players of all skill levels. This Axiom Proxy review will help you decide if any Proxies in stock deserve a spot in the bag. 

Axiom Proxy Plastics

• Electron: The most popular blend for MVP/Axiom putters. Excellent grip and high durability for a baseline blend. Available in both Soft and Firm varieties. 
• Cosmic Electron: Identical to Electron, but with a multi-tone burst pattern design.
• Neutron: A slick and very durable blend for tee shots and approaches. Also available in a more gummy and flexible Soft variety.
• Plasma: An eye-catching blend with an iridescent sheen. It has similar durability and hand feel to Neutron.
• Eclipse: The brightest and longest-lasting glow blend on the market. Has a stiff and slick feel.

Axiom Proxy Flight Numbers

• Speed: 3
• Glide: 3
• Turn: -1
• Fade: 0.5

The Proxy has the perfect combination of speed, turn, and glide to be an absolute bomber in the putter category. Release it on a high line with some hyzer and it will flip to flat and glide for days. Throw it with some anhyzer it will soar on beautiful long-panning turnover lines. The Proxy is no slouch on the putting green, as it will achieve a floaty and straight flight with minimal effort. 

Since it flies straight and has minimal fade, the Proxy tends to get knocked around in windy conditions. Its extra glide can also leave some long comebackers on the green if the putt doesn't catch any metal. 

Dimensions

• Diameter: 21.0cm
• Height: 1.8cm
• Rim Depth: 1.5cm
• Rim Width: 1.1cm

Like several putters in the MVP/Axiom line, the Proxy has the smallest possible legal diameter according to PDGA standards. Combine that with a flat top and a shallow rim, and you have one of the easiest putter molds to grip. The Proxy does not have a bead on the bottom of the rim. 

History

Released in 2014, the Proxy was one of the first discs released in the Axiom lineup. It lives in the shadow of Axiom's ultra-popular putter, the Envy. However, the Proxy is easier to throw for most players. The two discs share the same "core" or "flight plate" but have different rim configurations. 

Skill Level Recommendations

The Proxy is a solid choice for players of any skill level. However, its subtle turn and gentle fade make it especially useful for beginners and intermediates. 

• Novice: Workhorse putter for all throws within 200 feet of the basket. 
• Intermediate: Excellent choice for hyzer-flips and turnovers off the tee. An every-hole workhorse on the putting green that has a bit of extra straight glide from longer distances.
• Advanced: Pair the Proxy with an overstable throwing putter to cover every shot shape in the approach game–sneaky distance potential in the putter category for power arms. 
• Pro: Lacks the versatility and predictability to find a spot in many pro bags.