Compare Disc Golf Discs

Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.

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Axiom DiscsProxyPutt & Approach3/3/-1/0.5
Lone Star DiscPrickly PearPutt & Approach3/3/-1/1

Proxy vs Prickly Pear

How Proxy and Prickly Pear compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeProxy 0.5 vs Prickly Pear 1Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)PlasticsProxy 30 vs Prickly Pear 0AvailabilityProxy is on Amazon; Prickly Pear is notPriceProxy is cheaper ($4.04 less)

Flight Paths

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Axiom DiscsProxyPutt & Approach
Lone Star DiscPrickly PearPutt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Proxy
3
Prickly Pear
3
GlideStays aloft
Proxy
3
Prickly Pear
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
Proxy
-1
Prickly Pear
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Proxy
0.5
Prickly Pear
1
Specifications
Spec
Axiom Discs
Proxy
Lone Star Disc
Prickly Pear
Flight rating
3/3/-1/0.5
3/3/-1/1
Stability
Stable (-0.5)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
61/100
59/100
Est. carry
234 ft
234 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.5 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Max weight
174 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beaded
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Yes
Not on Amazon
Price from
$13.95
$17.99
The Verdict

Proxy or Prickly Pear?

Main difference: fade (Proxy 0.5 vs Prickly Pear 1). The Prickly Pear fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Proxy finishes straighter.

Proxy: StablePrickly Pear: Stable
Where to buy
Best price
Proxy
$13.95
Prickly Pear
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the Proxy or Prickly Pear more overstable?

The Prickly Pear is more overstable (stability +0 vs -0.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Proxy or Prickly Pear?

A beginner is better off with the Proxy (beginner score 61/100 vs 59/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Proxy and Prickly Pear?

Main difference: fade (Proxy 0.5 vs Prickly Pear 1). The Prickly Pear fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Proxy finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Proxy or Prickly Pear?

The Proxy is cheaper, starting around $13.95 vs $17.99.

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Axiom Discs Proxy vs Lone Star Disc Prickly Pear: Flight Numbers