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Divergent DiscsAlpasPutt & Approach4/4/-2/1

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

Alpas vs PA-5

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

Key differences

SpeedAlpas 4 vs PA-5 3FadeAlpas 1 vs PA-5 0.5Diameter21 vs 21.4 cm (-0.4)Rim width1.2 vs 0.9 cm (+0.3)PlasticsPA-5 32 vs Alpas 0PricePA-5 is cheaper ($10.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Divergent DiscsAlpasPutt & Approach

Prodigy DiscPA-5Putt & Approach

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Alpas

PA-5

GlideStays aloft

Alpas

PA-5

TurnHigh-speed bend

Alpas

-2

PA-5

-2

FadeLow-speed hook

Alpas

PA-5

0.5

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Divergent Discs

Alpas

Prodigy Disc

PA-5

Flight rating≠

4/4/-2/1

3/4/-2/0.5

Stability≠

Understable (-1)

Understable (-1.5)

Beginner score≠

63/100

68/100

Est. carry≠

262 ft

242 ft

Type

Putt & Approach

Recommended skill≠

Beginner, Everyone

Everyone

Diameter≠

21 cm

21.4 cm

Height

1.9 cm

Rim depth≠

1.2 cm

1.3 cm

Rim width≠

1.2 cm

0.9 cm

Max weight≠

180 g

177 g

Bead

Beadless

Plastics≠

32view on disc page →

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Price from≠

$17.99

$7.99

The Verdict

Alpas or PA-5?

Main difference: speed (Alpas 4 vs PA-5 3). The Alpas has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the PA-5 is easier to control.

Alpas: UnderstablePA-5: Understable

Where to buy

Alpas

$17.99

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Best price

PA-5

$7.99

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FAQ

Is the Alpas or PA-5 more overstable?

The Alpas is more overstable (stability -1 vs -1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Alpas or PA-5?

A beginner is better off with the PA-5 (beginner score 68/100 vs 63/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

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

Main difference: speed (Alpas 4 vs PA-5 3). The Alpas has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the PA-5 is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Alpas or PA-5?

The PA-5 is cheaper, starting around $7.99 vs $17.99.

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