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X-COMAquMidrange5/5/-2/0
Prodigy DiscM5Midrange5/5/-2/0.5

Aqu vs M5

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

Key differences

FadeAqu 0 vs M5 0.5Diameter21.4 vs 21.7 cm (-0.3)Height1.8 vs 2.2 cm (-0.4)PriceAqu is cheaper ($4.00 less)

Flight Paths

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X-COMAquMidrange
Prodigy DiscM5Midrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Aqu
5
M5
5
GlideStays aloft
Aqu
5
M5
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Aqu
-2
M5
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Aqu
0
M5
0.5
Specifications
Spec
X-COM
Aqu
Prodigy Disc
M5
Flight rating
5/5/-2/0
5/5/-2/0.5
Stability
Understable (-2)
Understable (-1.5)
Beginner score
66/100
64/100
Est. carry
290 ft
290 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Beginner
Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter
21.4 cm
21.7 cm
Height
1.8 cm
2.2 cm
Rim depth
1.5 cm
1.3 cm
Rim width
1.3 cm
1.3 cm
Max weight
174 g
180 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
No
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$11.99
$15.99
The Verdict

Aqu or M5?

Main difference: fade (Aqu 0 vs M5 0.5). The M5 fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Aqu finishes straighter.

Aqu: UnderstableM5: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Aqu
$11.99
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M5
$15.99
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FAQ

Is the Aqu or M5 more overstable?

The M5 is more overstable (stability -1.5 vs -2). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Aqu or M5?

A beginner is better off with the Aqu (beginner score 66/100 vs 64/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Aqu and M5?

Main difference: fade (Aqu 0 vs M5 0.5). The M5 fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Aqu finishes straighter.

Which is cheaper, the Aqu or M5?

The Aqu is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $15.99.

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X-COM Aqu vs Prodigy Disc M5: Flight Numbers Compared