Compare Disc Golf Discs

Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.

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Lone Star DiscPrickly PearPutt & Approach3/3/-1/1
Prodigy DiscPA-4Putt & Approach3/3/-1/1

Prickly Pear vs PA-4

These 2 putt & approachs share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Diameter21.2 vs 21 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.1 vs 1 cm (+0.1)PlasticsPA-4 23 vs Prickly Pear 0PricePA-4 is cheaper ($9.50 less)

Flight Paths

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Lone Star DiscPrickly PearPutt & Approach
Prodigy DiscPA-4Putt & Approach
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Prickly Pear
3
PA-4
3
GlideStays aloft
Prickly Pear
3
PA-4
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
Prickly Pear
-1
PA-4
-1
FadeLow-speed hook
Prickly Pear
1
PA-4
1
Specifications
Spec
Lone Star Disc
Prickly Pear
Prodigy Disc
PA-4
Flight rating
3/3/-1/1
3/3/-1/1
Stability
Stable (+0)
Stable (+0)
Beginner score
59/100
59/100
Est. carry
234 ft
234 ft
Type
Putt & Approach
Putt & Approach
Recommended skill
Everyone
Beginner
Diameter
21.2 cm
21 cm
Height
1.8 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.4 cm
Rim width
1.1 cm
1 cm
Max weight
176 g
174 g
Bead
Beaded
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
No
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$17.99
$8.49
The Verdict

Prickly Pear or PA-4?

The Prickly Pear and PA-4 fly almost identically (3/3/-1/1). Go with the PA-4 - it offers more plastic and weight options (23 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Prickly Pear: StablePA-4: Stable
Where to buy
Prickly Pear
$17.99
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Best price
PA-4
$8.49
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FAQ

Is the Prickly Pear or PA-4 more overstable?

They are equally stable (both +0) - turn -1/-1, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Prickly Pear or PA-4?

Both rate the same for beginners (59/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Prickly Pear and PA-4?

The Prickly Pear and PA-4 fly almost identically (3/3/-1/1). Go with the PA-4 - it offers more plastic and weight options (23 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the Prickly Pear or PA-4?

The PA-4 is cheaper, starting around $8.49 vs $17.99.

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Lone Star Disc Prickly Pear vs Prodigy Disc PA-4: Flight Numbers