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CrosslapShadowplayPutt & Approach3/3/-2/0.5
Prodigy DiscPA-5Putt & Approach3/4/-2/0.5

Shadowplay vs PA-5

How Shadowplay and PA-5 compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideShadowplay 3 vs PA-5 4Diameter21.1 vs 21.4 cm (-0.3)Height2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)Rim width1.1 vs 0.9 cm (+0.2)PlasticsPA-5 32 vs Shadowplay 0PricePA-5 is cheaper ($4.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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CrosslapShadowplayPutt & Approach
Prodigy DiscPA-5Putt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Shadowplay
3
PA-5
3
GlideStays aloft
Shadowplay
3
PA-5
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Shadowplay
-2
PA-5
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Shadowplay
0.5
PA-5
0.5
Specifications
Spec
Crosslap
Shadowplay
Prodigy Disc
PA-5
Flight rating≠
3/3/-2/0.5
3/4/-2/0.5
Stability
Understable (-1.5)
Understable (-1.5)
Beginner score≠
66/100
68/100
Est. carry≠
234 ft
242 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter≠
21.1 cm
21.4 cm
Height≠
2 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth≠
1.4 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width≠
1.1 cm
0.9 cm
Max weight≠
175 g
177 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
0
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PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$11.99
$7.99
The Verdict

Shadowplay or PA-5?

Main difference: glide (Shadowplay 3 vs PA-5 4). The PA-5 floats and carries farther; the Shadowplay holds its line better in wind.

Shadowplay: UnderstablePA-5: Understable
Where to buy
Shadowplay
$11.99
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Best price
PA-5
$7.99
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FAQ

Is the Shadowplay or PA-5 more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1.5) - turn -2/-2, fade 0.5/0.5.

Should a beginner pick the Shadowplay or PA-5?

A beginner is better off with the PA-5 (beginner score 68/100 vs 66/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Shadowplay and PA-5?

Main difference: glide (Shadowplay 3 vs PA-5 4). The PA-5 floats and carries farther; the Shadowplay holds its line better in wind.

Which is cheaper, the Shadowplay or PA-5?

The PA-5 is cheaper, starting around $7.99 vs $11.99.

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Crosslap Shadowplay
Crosslap
Shadowplay
3 / 3 / -2 / 0.5
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Prodigy Disc PA-5
Prodigy Disc
PA-5
3 / 4 / -2 / 0.5
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Crosslap Shadowplay vs Prodigy Disc PA-5: Flight Numbers Compared