The Prodigy H1 V2 is a 11-speed overstable control driver. With published flight numbers of 11 / 4 / 0 / 3, it is most often described as suited for headwind drives needing minimal turn, powerful backhand and sidearm utility shots.
Overview
The Prodigy H1 V2 is a fast, overstable hybrid driver that most retailers rate 11/4/0/3, though Prodigy's own product page currently lists it as 10/4/0/3, a discrepancy between the manufacturer's and third-party numbers.[1][3][4] PDGA approved the mold, filed under the record name 'H1 (retooled H1),' on February 8, 2018, with a 21.4 cm diameter and a 177.6 g maximum weight.[2] It is a re-tooled version of Prodigy's original H1 with a shallower rim for improved grip and a reshaped outer edge that Prodigy says adds glide without sacrificing the disc's minimal turn and strong fade.[1] Prodigy Core Team member and National Tour Champion Cale Leiviska has praised the redesign, saying it 'has more glide than its predecessor and is more useful.'[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
The H1 V2 is built for powerful backhand and sidearm throws that need to fight through headwinds without turning over, holding a fast, consistent line before a strong closing fade.[1][3] Its reduced rim depth versus the original H1 makes it easier to grip while still rewarding higher arm speeds.[1] It functions as a control and utility disc for placement drives and wooded lines rather than a maximum-distance driver.[3][4]
Best for:
- Headwind drives needing minimal turn
- Powerful backhand and sidearm utility shots
- Wooded or technical fairway lines needing control
- Placement drives where a strong, predictable fade is required
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The H1 V2 is available in the following plastic blends from Prodigy:[1]
400, 400G, 500, 750
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
Prodigy's original H1 was part of its H-series of hybrid drivers, a category the company positions between its fairway and control drivers. The H1 V2 is a re-tooled version PDGA-approved on February 8, 2018 under the record name 'H1 (retooled H1),' reducing the rim depth from the original mold for a more comfortable grip and reshaping the outer rim for added glide.[1][2] Cale Leiviska, a Prodigy Core Team member and National Tour Champion, endorsed the redesign after its release.[1] Retailers including Skyline Disc Golf and Infinite Discs list the current flight numbers as 11/4/0/3, while Prodigy's own product listing shows a 10/4/0/3 rating, a discrepancy that has not been resolved across sources.[1][3][4] The disc is sold across Prodigy's 400, 400G, 500, and 750 plastic lines, among others.[3]
Notable throwers
Cale Leiviska
How it compares
How the H1 V2 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 H1 V2 | 11 / 4 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 2 cm |
| Prodigy H4 V2 | 10 / 5 / -2 / 1 | Understable | 2 cm |
| Discraft Anax | 10 / 6 / 0 / 3 | Slightly Overstable | 1.9 cm |
| Prodigy FX-2 | 9 / 4 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 2 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "H1 V2" to find the Prodigy H1 V2 entry (PDGA-approved 2018)
- 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.
- Prodigy H1 V2 400 Plastic — Prodigy Disc (official product page: flight numbers, description, Cale Leiviska quote)
- H1 (retooled H1) from Prodigy Disc — PDGA approved-disc database (approved 2018-02-08, dimensions)
- Prodigy H1 V2 — Skyline Disc Golf (flight numbers, plastics, weight range)
- Prodigy H1 V2 Disc Golf Disc — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, stability, plastics)
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