Compare Disc Golf Discs

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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 Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Alpas
4
PA-5
3
GlideStays aloft
Alpas
4
PA-5
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Alpas
-2
PA-5
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Alpas
1
PA-5
0.5
Specifications
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
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21 cm
21.4 cm
Height
1.9 cm
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
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not 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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Divergent Discs Alpas vs Prodigy Disc PA-5: Flight Numbers Compar