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Prodigy DiscM5Midrange5/5/-2/0.5
Doomsday DiscsScavengerMidrange5/5/-2/1

M5 vs Scavenger

How M5 and Scavenger compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeM5 0.5 vs Scavenger 1Height2.2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.3)PriceScavenger is cheaper ($4.04 less)

Flight Paths

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Prodigy DiscM5Midrange
Doomsday DiscsScavengerMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
M5
5
Scavenger
5
GlideStays aloft
M5
5
Scavenger
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
M5
-2
Scavenger
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
M5
0.5
Scavenger
1
Specifications
Spec
Prodigy Disc
M5
Doomsday Discs
Scavenger
Flight rating
5/5/-2/0.5
5/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1.5)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
64/100
62/100
Est. carry
290 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate
Everyone
Diameter
21.7 cm
21.6 cm
Height
2.2 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.4 cm
Rim width
1.3 cm
1.3 cm
Max weight
180 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$15.99
$11.95
The Verdict

M5 or Scavenger?

Main difference: fade (M5 0.5 vs Scavenger 1). The Scavenger fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the M5 finishes straighter.

M5: UnderstableScavenger: Understable
Where to buy
M5
$15.99
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Best price
Scavenger
$11.95
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FAQ

Is the M5 or Scavenger more overstable?

The Scavenger is more overstable (stability -1 vs -1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the M5 or Scavenger?

A beginner is better off with the M5 (beginner score 64/100 vs 62/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the M5 and Scavenger?

Main difference: fade (M5 0.5 vs Scavenger 1). The Scavenger fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the M5 finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the M5 or Scavenger?

The Scavenger is cheaper, starting around $11.95 vs $15.99.

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