The Prodigy MX-2 is a 5-speed overstable midrange. With published flight numbers of 5 / 4 / 0 / 3, it is most often described as suited for long overstable approach shots into a landing zone, forehand midrange throws needing a comfortable, rounded rim.
Overview
The Prodigy MX-2 is an overstable midrange rated 5/4/0/3, part of Prodigy's slimmer, beadless MX series rather than its original M series.[2][4] PDGA approved the mold on June 26, 2023 under the record name 'Prodigy Club Midrange,' reflecting its origin as an exclusive release for Prodigy Club members before it became a standard retail disc.[1][3] Prodigy pro Luke Humphries says the MX-2 'feels a lot like the A5 in your hand but it is able to push farther down the fairway,' and the company markets it as one of its easier midranges to throw forehand.[3] It carries a smaller diameter and slimmer profile than Prodigy's M-series discs of similar stability.[2]
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 MX-2 is built for long, controlled approach shots and tee shots that need a predictable fade into the landing zone, with enough glide to cover real distance for a disc this overstable.[2][3] Its beadless, rounded rim is comfortable across hand sizes and forehand-friendly, and pro Aidan Scott notes it 'goes pretty straight but has a fade and is very versatile,' also working for backhand anhyzer flex lines.[3] It suits intermediate and advanced players comfortable generating consistent midrange power.[4]
Best for:
- Long overstable approach shots into a landing zone
- Forehand midrange throws needing a comfortable, rounded rim
- Backhand anhyzer flex lines
- Tee shots on wooded or technical holes needing reliable fade
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The MX-2 is available in the following plastic blends from Prodigy:[2]
400, 400 Glow, 500, 750 Glimmer
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 released the MX-2 in the third quarter of 2023 as an exclusive for members of the Prodigy Club subscription program, using member feedback to finalize its flight numbers before a wider release.[3] PDGA approved the mold on June 26, 2023 under the certification record 'Prodigy Club Midrange,' later renamed MX-2 on Prodigy's own site.[1][3] It joined the MX series alongside the MX-1 and MX-3, discs with a smaller diameter and slimmer rim than Prodigy's numbered M series, and Prodigy positions the MX-2 as matching the stability of its M1 while adding more glide and a later fade.[2][3] Prodigy-sponsored pros Luke Humphries and Aidan Scott were both featured discussing the mold in Prodigy's own release coverage.[3]
Notable throwers
Luke Humphries
How it compares
How the MX-2 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 MX-2 | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 1.4 cm |
| Innova Roc3 | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 1.2 cm |
| Discraft Buzzz OS | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 1.3 cm |
| Prodigy M1 | 5 / 4 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 1.4 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "MX-2" to find the Prodigy MX-2 entry (PDGA-approved 2023)
- 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.
- MX-2 (renamed from Prodigy Club Midrange) from Prodigy Disc — PDGA approved-disc database (approved 2023-06-26, dimensions)
- MX-2 Midrange — Prodigy Disc (official collection page: flight numbers, description)
- MX-2: A new overstable midrange from Prodigy Disc — Prodigy Disc blog (history, pro quotes)
- Prodigy MX-2 — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, dimensions)
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