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 DiscH5Fairway Driver9/5/-3/1
Dino DiscsPterodactylFairway Driver9/5/-3/1

H5 vs Pterodactyl

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)Height1.7 vs 2 cm (-0.3)Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)PlasticsH5 13 vs Pterodactyl 0PriceH5 is cheaper ($1.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Prodigy DiscH5Fairway Driver
Dino DiscsPterodactylFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
H5
9
Pterodactyl
9
GlideStays aloft
H5
5
Pterodactyl
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
H5
-3
Pterodactyl
-3
FadeLow-speed hook
H5
1
Pterodactyl
1
Specifications
Spec
Prodigy Disc
H5
Dino Discs
Pterodactyl
Flight rating
9/5/-3/1
9/5/-3/1
Stability
Very understable (-2)
Very understable (-2)
Beginner score
56/100
56/100
Est. carry
370 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate
Beginner
Diameter
21.3 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
2 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
176 g
129 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$13.99
$14.99
The Verdict

H5 or Pterodactyl?

The H5 and Pterodactyl fly almost identically (9/5/-3/1). Go with the H5 - it offers more plastic and weight options (13 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

H5: Very understablePterodactyl: Very understable
Where to buy
Best price
H5
$13.99
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Pterodactyl
$14.99
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FAQ

Is the H5 or Pterodactyl more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -2) - turn -3/-3, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the H5 or Pterodactyl?

Both rate the same for beginners (56/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the H5 and Pterodactyl?

The H5 and Pterodactyl fly almost identically (9/5/-3/1). Go with the H5 - it offers more plastic and weight options (13 blends), is easier to find, and costs less.

Which is cheaper, the H5 or Pterodactyl?

The H5 is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $14.99.

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Prodigy Disc H5 vs Dino Discs Pterodactyl: Flight Numbers Compare