Prodigy

A5

4.7(72)
Putt & Approach
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The A5 is a slightly overstable Prodigy approach disc rated 4/3/0/2. A mild fade suits controlled upshots that land without skipping far, on backhand and forehand. Players who want a heavy fade for wind should look elsewhere. Prodigy describes a shallow, flat-topped disc with a smooth feel that suits sidearm approaches, handles torque and wears in to fly straight. Cale Leiviska, quoted by Prodigy in 2023, said it strikes a balance between finishing too hard and drifting too far and expected it to suit players who throw both forehand and backhand. On Disc Golf Course Review, four players found it more stable than the numbers Prodigy printed before 2023. The PDGA approved the A5 on 27 December 2021 (21-159). On our comparison table its nearest matches are the Discmania Maestro and the Disgo GP2.

The A5 is a slightly overstable Prodigy approach disc rated 4/3/0/2. A mild fade suits controlled upshots that land without skipping far, on backhand and forehand. Players who want a heavy fade for wind should look elsewhere.

Prodigy describes a shallow, flat-topped disc with a smooth feel that suits sidearm approaches, handles torque and wears in to fly straight. Cale Leiviska, quoted by Prodigy in 2023, said it strikes a balance between finishing too hard and drifting too far and expected it to suit players who throw both forehand and backhand. On Disc Golf Course Review, four players found it more stable than the numbers Prodigy printed before 2023.

The PDGA approved the A5 on 27 December 2021 (21-159). On our comparison table its nearest matches are the Discmania Maestro and the Disgo GP2.

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Flight

Source: Prodigy

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.
4
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.
2
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
2

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.3 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.
1.4 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.
19 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
6.6%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
54.75
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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