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✕ Divergent Discs Alpas Putt & Approach 4/4/-2/1
✕ Above Ground Level Ponderosa Putt & Approach 3/4/-2/0
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How Alpas and Ponderosa compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences Speed Alpas 4 vs Ponderosa 3 Fade Alpas 1 vs Ponderosa 0 Diameter 21 vs 21.1 cm (-0.1) Height 1.9 vs 2.1 cm (-0.2) Rim width 1.2 vs 1 cm (+0.2) Price Ponderosa is cheaper ($1.00 less)
Flight Paths Overhead view · right-hand backhand
0 100 200 300 400 500 Distance (ft) Fade / Turn Left Right Forehand
Slower Normal Faster
Alpas 262 ft Ponderosa 242 ft Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
✕ Divergent Discs Alpas Putt & Approach ✕ Flight Numbers longer bar = more of that trait
Spec
Above Ground Level
Ponderosa
Flight rating≠
4 / 4 / -2 / 1
3 / 4 / -2 / 0
Stability≠
Understable (-1)
Understable (-2)
Beginner score≠
63/100
70/100
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠ 4 / 4 / -2 / 1
Stability≠ Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠ 63/100
Est. carry≠ 262 ft
Type Putt & Approach
Recommended skill Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠ 21 cm
Height≠ 1.9 cm
Rim depth≠ 1.2 cm
Rim width≠ 1.2 cm
Max weight≠ 180 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics 0
PDGA Approved≠ Yes
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $17.99
Above Ground Level
Ponderosa
cheapest Flight rating≠ 3 / 4 / -2 / 0
Stability≠ Understable (-2)
Beginner score≠ 70/100
Est. carry≠ 242 ft
Type Putt & Approach
Recommended skill Beginner, Everyone
Diameter≠ 21.1 cm
Height≠ 2.1 cm
Rim depth≠ 1.5 cm
Rim width≠ 1 cm
Max weight≠ 177 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics 0
PDGA Approved≠ No
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $16.99
The Verdict
Alpas or Ponderosa? Main difference: speed (Alpas 4 vs Ponderosa 3). The Alpas has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Ponderosa is easier to control.
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FAQ Is the Alpas or Ponderosa more overstable? The Alpas is more overstable (stability -1 vs -2). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Alpas or Ponderosa? A beginner is better off with the Ponderosa (beginner score 70/100 vs 63/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Alpas and Ponderosa? Main difference: speed (Alpas 4 vs Ponderosa 3). The Alpas has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Ponderosa is easier to control.
Which is cheaper, the Alpas or Ponderosa? The Ponderosa is cheaper, starting around $16.99 vs $17.99.
