Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.
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DiscmaniaAstronautDistance Driver12/6/-4/1
Prodigy DiscD4 MaxDistance Driver12/6/-4/1
Astronautvs D4 Max
These 2 distance drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.
Key differences
Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Rim width2.3 vs 2.4 cm (-0.1)
Flight Paths
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DiscmaniaAstronautDistance DriverOut of Production
Prodigy DiscD4 MaxDistance DriverOut of Production
Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
SpeedRim & velocity
Astronaut
12
D4 Max
12
GlideStays aloft
Astronaut
6
D4 Max
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Astronaut
-4
D4 Max
-4
FadeLow-speed hook
Astronaut
1
D4 Max
1
Specifications
Spec
Discmania
Astronaut
Prodigy Disc
D4 Max
Flight rating
12/6/-4/1
12/6/-4/1
Stability
Very understable (-3)
Very understable (-3)
Beginner score
55/100
55/100
Est. carry
438 ft
438 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter≠
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height≠
1.8 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth≠
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
2.3 cm
2.4 cm
Max weight≠
176 g
174.3 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
Out of production
Price from
Not listed
Not listed
Discmania
Astronaut
Flight rating12/6/-4/1
StabilityVery understable (-3)
Beginner score55/100
Est. carry438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillEveryone
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.3 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedYes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production statusOut of production
Price fromNot listed
Prodigy Disc
D4 Max
Flight rating12/6/-4/1
StabilityVery understable (-3)
Beginner score55/100
Est. carry438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillEveryone
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠2.4 cm
Max weight≠174.3 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedYes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production statusOut of production
Price fromNot listed
The Verdict
Astronaut or D4 Max?
The Astronaut and D4 Max fly almost identically (12/6/-4/1). Go with the Astronaut - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.
Astronaut: Very understableD4 Max: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the Astronaut or D4 Max more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -3) - turn -4/-4, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Astronaut or D4 Max?
Both rate the same for beginners (55/100). Pick by feel and price.
What is the difference between the Astronaut and D4 Max?
The Astronaut and D4 Max fly almost identically (12/6/-4/1). Go with the Astronaut - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.
