Prodigy Disc A1
The Prodigy Disc A1 is a very overstable putt & approach (4/2/0/5) - best for advanced players.
Our take on the A1
The Prodigy A1 is a very overstable approach disc built for one job: holding a hard, reliable line into the basket no matter how hard you throw it. With flight numbers of 4 speed, 2 glide, 0 turn, and a punishing 5 fade, this is not a disc you putt with from the circle. It is a tool for approach shots, forehand flicks, and headwind throws where you want the disc to fight, finish left (for a right-handed backhand), and skip dead at your target.
The low 2 glide is a feature here, not a flaw. It keeps the A1 from floating past the basket, so it lands and stays put. The beadless rim and 1.4 cm width give it a comfortable, controllable grip for stand-still approaches and flick shots.
Think of it as Prodigy's answer to the Discraft Zone or Innova Harp. Rated for advanced players, it shines for throwers who already have enough power to make that big fade work for them rather than against them. Beginners will find it too overstable to be useful.
Editorial assessment by Pine Tree Disc Golf, based on the Prodigy Disc A1's flight numbers, specs, and how it compares to established molds.
Flight path
Estimated from the flight numbers (overhead view). Switch throw and power to see how the line changes.
Strengths
- +Extremely reliable, predictable fade
- +Holds a line in headwinds
- +Great for forehand approaches
- +Lands dead with no float
Weaknesses
- −Too overstable for new players
- −Low glide limits distance
- −Not a circle putting disc
Prodigy Disc A1 data sheet
How we verify: flight numbers are cross-checked against the Prodigy Disc listing on Infinite Discs and match. Distances, stability category, and beginner score are computed by Pine Tree Disc Golf from the flight numbers.
A1 plastics
12 plastics available. The dot shows how each run tends to fly vs the base numbers.
300
true to the numbers
300 X-Out
true to the numbers
350
true to the numbers
350 X-Out
true to the numbers
400
true to the numbers
400 X-Out
true to the numbers
400G
true to the numbers
400G X-Out
true to the numbers
500
true to the numbers
500 X-Out
true to the numbers
750
true to the numbers
750 X-Out
true to the numbers
A1 FAQ
Is the A1 overstable or understable?
The Prodigy Disc A1 is rated very overstable (stability +5), with flight numbers 4/2/0/5 - turn 0, fade 5.
Is the A1 good for beginners?
Best for advanced players. With a speed of 4 and turn of 0, it is challenging to control for newer players (beginner score 33/100).
How far does the A1 fly?
Roughly 182 ft at recreational arm speed, 230 ft at intermediate, and up to 280 ft for advanced players. Estimated from its speed (4) and glide (2).
