[Prodigy] My thoughts on the D4

[TOURNEYPLAYER]

I am starting a thread because this disc is my new favorite driver. I was a little skeptical at first. but over time it is the most consistent disc for me.

I can throw it hard and flat, and it does not turn over. It will go straight, a long ways. then fade. I can trust it no matter what.


I am going to be purchasing a few more of these in case I lose this one.


Havent thrown anything else except the D1. that was a little too much disc for me.

 

[bhadella]

If you like the D4 I'd suggest the D3 (my pairing on drivers). Mine is great for long hard LHBH hyzer shots (#17 at Eastway, #10 at Kilborne, #7 at Bradford as good CLT course examples) where you need 375ft of arc to hit a 310-330 ft right turning hole. I can crank on it not worrying about it flipping or fading out on me.

 

[PMantle]

I think mine is defective. It's extrememly understable, and not very long. May need more time with it, but for now, I just can't find a use for it. Mamba is better in the understable slot.

 

[SirRaph]

I'm confused. The stability goes from most overstable to least overstable: D1, D2, D3, D4 right?

I've only thrown one Prodigy disc. I bought a new D2 hoping it would be similar to my Echo Destroyers. I flipped it over first throw into a bog. Gone.

So the D4 isn't flippy?

Is this just a consistency issue?

 

[primal dg]

D2 should be pretty OS

 

[bhadella]

I wouldn't consider the D4 majorly flippy, more of a neutral S line kind of disc. More like a faster Champ Valkryie. Nowhere near as flippy as RoadRunner, TD, TD2, Mamba, Sidewinder.

 

[Ln108DD2]

You need to factor in also your own throwing ability and arm speed, but yes there are consistency issues with every disc some more then others.

All the D4's i have thrown have been consistently flippy. I would also recommend a D3 it is a great hyzerflip bomber for me

 

[gcr_russell]

I have a first run D4 that is Excalibur overstable. Either that or its a mislabeled D1. I also have a Proto D1 that is significantly less stable than my "D4".

 

[tbird888]

I have a first run D4 that is Excalibur overstable. Either that or its a mislabeled D1. I also have a Proto D1 that is significantly less stable than my "D4".

I've had X-Cals that are full of turn, with little fade.

 

[Brall]

I have a first run D4 that is Excalibur overstable. Either that or its a mislabeled D1. I also have a Proto D1 that is significantly less stable than my "D4".

well, that's just nuts. i'll keep that in mind if i decide to try out a few.

 

[YellowWraith]

I've found nothing but inconsistent runs with the D3 & D4 (protos and first runs). I like to buy discs and i buy a lot. I'm a 400ft guy and I can get the D1 to run like its supposed to. As far as the D3 & D4, I keep getting my hands on OS runs. Im waiting on the actually 400 stamp plastic to drop before i buy these two again.

 

[TOURNEYPLAYER]

All I know is mine is money!!!

Tbird witnessed a few bombs with it. especially on hole 1c at Stoney Hill.

with a head wind, It turned a little went straight, then faded as it should.

Lovely!!!

 

[burdphil]

I have a first run D4 that is Excalibur overstable. Either that or its a mislabeled D1. I also have a Proto D1 that is significantly less stable than my "D4".

I got a first run D4 just last week that was also crazy overstable when I first threw it. Nothing like the proto D4 that my friend had let me try out. I noticed that there was a ton of flashing on the bottom, so I ground it off on a patch of rough asphalt and now the thing flies perfectly.

I was very skeptical of the whole Prodigy thing at first, and I'm still a little annoyed that I had to remove so much flashing to get one of their discs to fly properly, but I have to admit that they do feel amazingly nice and I do seem to get a good, consistent, clean release from my D4...

 

[tbird888]

All I know is mine is money!!!

Tbird witnessed a few bombs with it. especially on hole 1c at Stoney Hill.

with a head wind, It turned a little went straight, then faded as it should.

Lovely!!!

I saw nothing! I was too busy playing in the schule to notice you destroying the course.

Seriously though, you were crushing that damn D4 all damn day!

 

[bhadella]

I had to sand my D3 and D4 to get rid of the flash to get them flying the way they were intended to fly.

 

[TOURNEYPLAYER]

I saw nothing! I was too busy playing in the schule to notice you destroying the course.

Seriously though, you were crushing that damn D4 all damn day!

The way i can best sum up my feelings on the D4. I am looking at a hole. ( I am a LHBH btw) I see OB, or creek, or whatever on the left. I need to get it to go at least 325 but more like 350-375. I look into my bag, here is what i have for that shot.

Flow,King,Archon,Saint,D4.

Now maybe I need some more overstable discs. but I have not had good luck with anything more overstable.

When this scenario comes up, I grab my D4, every single time. Every time.

 

[Pwingles]

The drivers are pretty full of consistency issues.

The D2 so far is my fav. But the clear ones ive thrown are terribly flippy. Like a seasoned d4. Grey, blue and orange seem to be pretty solid. All moderately os.

D1,3,4 ive thrown many and there are inconsitency issues in all of them. From what i can tell, having looked at all ohem side by side,
The D1 and 4 are unique. 1 has a sharp rim and a slanted wing, not really a transition there, maybe a slight one.
D4 has a thick, pretty blunt edge and a very low plh (well, a normal one).
The 2/3 are same disc with diff plh's. the 3 sits much lower. The wing and top are identical.

So knowing this you can find the stability you want, in person anyway.

 

[TOURNEYPLAYER]

Im tickled with my Proto D4. i got it the day my city did. sorry others arent as lucky as me.

 

[YellowWraith]

What is this "flash" i keep reading about?

 

[BuzzBomb]

excess material, usually sharp, located where the wing and rim meet, sometimes on the parting line.