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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Prodigy DiscF5Fairway Driver7/5/-2/1
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver7/5/-2/1

F5 vs Rio Grande

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

Key differences

Diameter21.3 vs 21.1 cm (+0.2)Rim width1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1)PlasticsF5 25 vs Rio Grande 0AvailabilityF5 is on Amazon; Rio Grande is notPriceF5 is cheaper ($5.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Prodigy DiscF5Fairway Driver
Lone Star DiscRio GrandeFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
F5
7
Rio Grande
7
GlideStays aloft
F5
5
Rio Grande
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
F5
-2
Rio Grande
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
F5
1
Rio Grande
1
Specifications
Spec
Prodigy Disc
F5
Lone Star Disc
Rio Grande
Flight rating
7/5/-2/1
7/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
57/100
57/100
Est. carry
330 ft
330 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Everyone
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.3 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.9 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.8 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Yes
Not on Amazon
Price from
$12.99
$17.99
The Verdict

F5 or Rio Grande?

The F5 and Rio Grande fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Go with the F5 - it offers more plastic and weight options (25 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

F5: UnderstableRio Grande: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
F5
$12.99
Rio Grande
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the F5 or Rio Grande more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the F5 or Rio Grande?

Both rate the same for beginners (57/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the F5 and Rio Grande?

The F5 and Rio Grande fly almost identically (7/5/-2/1). Go with the F5 - it offers more plastic and weight options (25 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the F5 or Rio Grande?

The F5 is cheaper, starting around $12.99 vs $17.99.

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