Prodigy

PA-3

4.8(479)
Putt & Approach
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The PA-3 is intended to be the straightest of Prodigy’s lineup of putters. They have a high shoulder, small bead, and a medium depth, all of which combine to give the PA-3 a consistent feel, release, and flight. It does not have as much glide as many putters, which means it is more consistent in the wind as well. The PA-3 is often a very straight flyer when thrown, and slightly overstable when used to putt.

Since its PDGA approval in 2014, the PA-3 has remained a staple at all levels of disc golf. It was the fourth putter released by Prodigy and designed to be a slightly more stable version of the PA-4. The result was a slightly overstable putter used by many pros since its release, including Gannon Buhr, Kevin Jones, Paul Ulibarri, and Isaac Robinson. Robinson and Buhr PA-3’s can be moderately collectible.

Note: Prodigy updated the flight numbers for the PA-3 in 2023. Previous flight numbers were 3 | 4 | 0 | 1.

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.
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.
1
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
1

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 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 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
18.9 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
6.7%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
66
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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