A Fast Rise in Disc Golf History
Back in 2013, Prodigy Discs came out of nowhere like that guy who shows up to league with a brand-new bag and suddenly throws 500 feet.
In one announcement, top pros like Will Schusterick, Paul Ulibarri, Ricky Wysocki, Paige Pierce, and Jeremy Koling all jumped ship to join a disc golf company
that didn’t even have a disc on the market yet. Bold move.
Headquartered in Dalton Georgia with in-house manufacturing, Prodigy instantly had credibility.
Demand was so high that disc golf retailers were limited on how many discs they could get.
The pros hyped it, fans bought it, and Prodigy bragged about patented “easy grip” tech for a smoother release.
Translation: you were told you’d throw like a pro, but probably still grip-locked it into the woods.
The Prodigy Naming System (a.k.a. Alphabet Soup)
Instead of naming discs cool things like “Destroyer” or “Sheriff,” Prodigy decided to cater to engineers.
Their system was basically Disc Golf Algebra:
- D = Distance Drivers
- F = Fairway Drivers
- M = Midrange
- P = Putters
- A = Approach Discs
- H = Hybrids (whatever that means… seriously, does anyone know?)
- X = Xtreme? Xtra? X-perimental? Nobody’s cracked the code yet.
The number that followed told you how stable the disc was—lower numbers meant more overstable.
That worked until the M3 came out more overstable than expected, so they renamed it the M2. Problem solved? Sort of.
Then plastics were also numbers (200, 300, 400, etc.).
So instead of flexing with a “Star Destroyer,” you got to brag about your “400 D3.” Yeah, not quite the same ring to it.
Overseas Production and Shifting Perception
By 2019, Prodigy decided cheaper was better and rolled out their Ace Line made in China.
It cut costs, but most Ace Line molds flopped harder than your buddy’s first forehand attempt.
Meanwhile, stars like Ezra & Isaac Robinson, Gannon Buhr and Catrina Allen left, and the brand’s hype as the place for top young talent dwindled.
Of the original 2013 pro team, only Will Schusterick is still around—now as CEO.
Once a rival to Paul McBeth, injuries and mental battles kept him from the top in tournament competition, but hey, at least he gets free Prodigy discs for life.
Where Prodigy Stands Now
Here’s the thing: Prodigy still makes some really solid discs.
Molds like the D2, X3, and P Model US remain fan favorites.
And thanks to expanded overseas production, you can snag plenty of Prodigy discs (including some signature editions) without breaking the bank.
Which is exactly why we love them here at DDG.
Prodigy – Discount Disc Golf’s Brand of the Week
Now for the part you actually care about: deals.
Because of a surplus of cheap Prodigy stock, we’re slashing prices.
This week only, all Prodigy Discs are 25% off at Discount Disc Golf.
So don’t wait—grab a driver, try a putter, or finally figure out what the heck a “Hybrid” does.
At these prices, you can afford to experiment.
