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Prodigy DiscD4 MaxDistance Driver12/6/-4/1
DiscmaniaAstronautDistance Driver12/6/-4/1
D4 Maxvs Astronaut
These 2 distance drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.
Key differences
Diameter21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2)Rim width2.4 vs 2.3 cm (+0.1)
Flight Paths
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Prodigy DiscD4 MaxDistance DriverOut of Production
DiscmaniaAstronautDistance DriverOut of Production
Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait
SpeedRim & velocity
D4 Max
12
Astronaut
12
GlideStays aloft
D4 Max
6
Astronaut
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
D4 Max
-4
Astronaut
-4
FadeLow-speed hook
D4 Max
1
Astronaut
1
Specifications
Spec
Prodigy Disc
D4 Max
Discmania
Astronaut
Flight rating
12/6/-4/1
12/6/-4/1
Stability
Very understable (-3)
Very understable (-3)
Beginner score
55/100
55/100
Est. carry
438 ft
438 ft
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Everyone
Everyone
Diameter≠
21 cm
21.2 cm
Height≠
1.9 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth≠
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width≠
2.4 cm
2.3 cm
Max weight≠
174.3 g
176 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
Out of production
Price from
Not listed
Not listed
Prodigy Disc
D4 Max
Flight rating12/6/-4/1
StabilityVery understable (-3)
Beginner score55/100
Est. carry438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillEveryone
Diameter≠21 cm
Height≠1.9 cm
Rim depth≠1.2 cm
Rim width≠2.4 cm
Max weight≠174.3 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedYes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production statusOut of production
Price fromNot listed
Discmania
Astronaut
Flight rating12/6/-4/1
StabilityVery understable (-3)
Beginner score55/100
Est. carry438 ft
TypeDistance Driver
Recommended skillEveryone
Diameter≠21.2 cm
Height≠1.8 cm
Rim depth≠1.1 cm
Rim width≠2.3 cm
Max weight≠176 g
BeadBeadless
Plastics0
PDGA ApprovedYes
On AmazonNot on Amazon
Production statusOut of production
Price fromNot listed
The Verdict
D4 Max or Astronaut?
The D4 Max and Astronaut fly almost identically (12/6/-4/1). Go with the D4 Max - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.
D4 Max: Very understableAstronaut: Very understable
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FAQ
Is the D4 Max or Astronaut more overstable?
They are equally stable (both -3) - turn -4/-4, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the D4 Max or Astronaut?
Both rate the same for beginners (55/100). Pick by feel and price.
What is the difference between the D4 Max and Astronaut?
The D4 Max and Astronaut fly almost identically (12/6/-4/1). Go with the D4 Max - it offers more plastic and weight options (0 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.
