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Prodigy DiscM5Midrange5/5/-2/0.5
Lone Star DiscBearKatMidrange5/5/-2/1

M5 vs BearKat

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

Key differences

FadeM5 0.5 vs BearKat 1Height2.2 vs 1.6 cm (+0.6)PriceM5 is cheaper ($2.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Prodigy DiscM5Midrange
Lone Star DiscBearKatMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
M5
5
BearKat
5
GlideStays aloft
M5
5
BearKat
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
M5
-2
BearKat
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
M5
0.5
BearKat
1
Specifications
Spec
Prodigy Disc
M5
Lone Star Disc
BearKat
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
21.7 cm
Height
2.2 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.3 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
1.3 cm
1.3 cm
Max weight
180 g
179 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$15.99
$17.99
The Verdict

M5 or BearKat?

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

M5: UnderstableBearKat: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
M5
$15.99
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BearKat
$17.99
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FAQ

Is the M5 or BearKat more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the M5 or BearKat?

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 BearKat?

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

Which is cheaper, the M5 or BearKat?

The M5 is cheaper, starting around $15.99 vs $17.99.

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Prodigy Disc M5 vs Lone Star Disc BearKat: Flight Numbers Compare