The Prodigy A5 is a 4-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 4 / 3 / 0 / 2, it is most often described as suited for straight approach shots, mild-fade finishes.
Overview
The A5 is a Prodigy approach disc rated 4/3/0/2 and classed as stable.[2][3][4] Marshall Street calls it a slightly overstable approach disc that is flat with a shallow feel, going straight with a mild fade.[3] Infinite Discs says it feels like the A2 but with smoother edges, flies straight for most of its flight, and finishes with a consistent overstable fade for most players.[2] The PDGA lists a 21.3 cm diameter, 1.9 cm height, 1.4 cm rim depth and 1.2 cm rim width.[1]
Flight characteristics
Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.
Recommended uses
Infinite Discs rates the A5 for beginners through advanced players and describes a straight flight with a mild, dependable fade.[2] Reaper Discs calls it a stable approach disc with a smooth, comfortable shape and a dependable overstable finish, and says it nearly clones the Discraft Zone in flight and grip; that comparison is Reaper's opinion.[4]
Best for:
- Straight approach shots
- Mild-fade finishes
- Flat shallow-feel upshots
- Beginner-friendly approach discs
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The A5 is available in the following plastic blends from Prodigy:
200, 300, 400, 500, 750, ReBlend
Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.
History
The PDGA approved the A5 on December 27, 2021 under certification number 21-159, with a maximum weight of 176.8 g.[1] Marshall Street gives the same approval date.[3] Infinite Discs lists it in 200, 300, 400, 500 and 750 plastics plus ReBlend, with several finish variants.[2] One retailer lists flight numbers of 3/4/-1/1, which disagrees with Infinite Discs, Marshall Street and Reaper (4/3/0/2); the majority figures are used here.[2][3][4] No source consulted names a designer.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the A5 lines up against the discs players most often weigh it against, using each manufacturer's published flight numbers.
| Disc | Speed / Glide / Turn / Fade | Stability | Rim width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prodigy A5 | 4 / 3 / 0 / 2 | Stable | 1.2 cm |
| Discraft Zone | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.2 cm |
| Prodigy A2 | 4 / 2 / 0 / 4 | Overstable | 1.4 cm |
| Prodigy A4 | 4 / 3 / -1 / 3 | Slightly Overstable | 1.4 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "A5" to find the Prodigy A5 entry (PDGA-approved 2021)
- Prodigy official site — manufacturer product page
Sources
Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.
- A5 — PDGA Equipment Certification (approval date, dimensions, max weight)
- Prodigy A5 — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, description)
- A5, 400 Plastic — Marshall Street Disc Golf
- Prodigy A5 — Reaper Discs
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