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Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver9/5/-2/1
Prodigy DiscFX-4Fairway Driver9/5/-2/1

Desperado vs FX-4

These 2 fairway drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Rim width1.9 vs 2 cm (-0.1)PlasticsFX-4 11 vs Desperado 0

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver
Prodigy DiscFX-4Fairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Desperado
9
FX-4
9
GlideStays aloft
Desperado
5
FX-4
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Desperado
-2
FX-4
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Desperado
1
FX-4
1
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Desperado
Prodigy Disc
FX-4
Flight rating
9/5/-2/1
9/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
51/100
51/100
Est. carry
370 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter≠
21.1 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
1.9 cm
2 cm
Max weight≠
175 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
0
11view on disc page →
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
Not listed
$8.49
The Verdict

Desperado or FX-4?

The Desperado and FX-4 fly almost identically (9/5/-2/1). Go with the FX-4 - it offers more plastic and weight options (11 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Desperado: UnderstableFX-4: Understable
Where to buy
Desperado
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FX-4
$8.49
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FAQ

Is the Desperado or FX-4 more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Desperado or FX-4?

Both rate the same for beginners (51/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Desperado and FX-4?

The Desperado and FX-4 fly almost identically (9/5/-2/1). Go with the FX-4 - it offers more plastic and weight options (11 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

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Lone Star Disc Desperado
Lone Star Disc
Desperado
9 / 5 / -2 / 1
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Prodigy Disc FX-4
Prodigy Disc
FX-4
9 / 5 / -2 / 1
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Lone Star Disc Desperado vs Prodigy Disc FX-4: Flight Numbers Com