Compare Disc Golf Discs

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

Gavel vs PA-5

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

Key differences

GlideGavel 5 vs PA-5 4Rim width1.4 vs 0.9 cm (+0.5)PlasticsPA-5 32 vs Gavel 0

Flight Paths

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Dynamic DiscsGavelPutt & ApproachOut of Production
Prodigy DiscPA-5Putt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Gavel
3
PA-5
3
GlideStays aloft
Gavel
5
PA-5
4
TurnHigh-speed bend
Gavel
-2
PA-5
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Gavel
0.5
PA-5
0.5
Specifications
Spec
Dynamic Discs
Gavel
Prodigy Disc
PA-5
Flight rating
3/5/-2/0.5
3/4/-2/0.5
Stability
Understable (-1.5)
Understable (-1.5)
Beginner score
70/100
68/100
Est. carry
250 ft
242 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Beginner
Everyone
Diameter
21.3 cm
21.4 cm
Height
1.9 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.4 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.4 cm
0.9 cm
Max weight
176.8 g
177 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
$7.99
The Verdict

Gavel or PA-5?

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

Gavel: UnderstablePA-5: Understable
Where to buy
Gavel
See retailer
Out of production
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PA-5
$7.99
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FAQ

Is the Gavel 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 Gavel or PA-5?

A beginner is better off with the Gavel (beginner score 70/100 vs 68/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

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

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

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Dynamic Discs Gavel vs Prodigy Disc PA-5: Flight Numbers Compared