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Lone Star DiscPrickly PearPutt & Approach3/3/-1/1
Axiom DiscsProxyPutt & Approach3/3/-1/0.5

Prickly Pear vs Proxy

How Prickly Pear and Proxy compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadePrickly Pear 1 vs Proxy 0.5Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)PlasticsProxy 30 vs Prickly Pear 0AvailabilityProxy is on Amazon; Prickly Pear is notPriceProxy is cheaper ($4.04 less)

Flight Paths

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Lone Star DiscPrickly PearPutt & Approach
Axiom DiscsProxyPutt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Prickly Pear
3
Proxy
3
GlideStays aloft
Prickly Pear
3
Proxy
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
Prickly Pear
-1
Proxy
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Prickly Pear
1
Proxy
0.5
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Prickly Pear
Axiom Discs
Proxy
Flight rating
3/3/-1/1
3/3/-1/0.5
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (-0.5)
Beginner score
59/100
61/100
Est. carry
234 ft
234 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.5 cm
Rim width
1.1 cm
1.1 cm
Max weight
176 g
174 g
Bead
Beaded
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Yes
Price from
$17.99
$13.95
The Verdict

Prickly Pear or Proxy?

Main difference: fade (Prickly Pear 1 vs Proxy 0.5). The Prickly Pear fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Proxy finishes straighter.

Prickly Pear: StableProxy: Stable
Where to buy
Prickly Pear
$17.99
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Best price
Proxy
$13.95

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FAQ

Is the Prickly Pear or Proxy more overstable?

The Prickly Pear is more overstable (stability +0 vs -0.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Prickly Pear or Proxy?

A beginner is better off with the Proxy (beginner score 61/100 vs 59/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Prickly Pear and Proxy?

Main difference: fade (Prickly Pear 1 vs Proxy 0.5). The Prickly Pear fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Proxy finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Prickly Pear or Proxy?

The Proxy is cheaper, starting around $13.95 vs $17.99.

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Lone Star Disc Prickly Pear vs Axiom Discs Proxy: Flight Numbers