X4

Prodigy X4 Flight Chart

The Prodigy X4 is a high-speed distance driver with published flight numbers of 13 | 5 | -2.5 | 2. It is built for long, shaping shots where you want turn and glide without an extreme dump at the end of the flight path. In premium Prodigy plastics like 400 and 400G, the X4 pairs a slim rim feel with workable understability, making it a go-to choice for hyzer flips, turnovers, and tunnel-distance drives for players with moderate to high arm speed.

Prodigy X4 Flight Path by Skill Level

What the X4 Does for Developing Distance Throwers

For newer players stepping into speed 13 drivers, the Prodigy X4 will often fly more stable than the flight chart suggests. Without enough power, RHBH throws tend to push straight for a while, show only mild turn, and then finish with a dependable fade. This can still be useful as a “stretch driver” in tailwinds or for learning hyzer-flip form, but many beginners will see better distance and control from slower drivers before fully unlocking the X4’s intended flight path.

Flight Path & Shot Shaping for Intermediate Arms

Intermediate players who can get the X4 up to speed are closest to the advertised flight numbers. Thrown RHBH on a gentle hyzer:

• It typically flips up to flat and glides straight down the fairway
• Shows a controlled right drift from the -2.5 high-speed turn
• Finishes with a moderate, forward-pushing fade instead of a hard dump

This makes the X4 a strong option for hyzer-flip distance lines, long turnovers that need to stay in the air, and tunnel shots where you want speed and glide without an overly overstable finish. Many reviewers highlight the X4 as a “workable 13-speed” that still feels controllable for intermediate throwers.

Prodigy X4 Flight Numbers in the Hands of Advanced Players

Advanced and high-power players can fully exploit the X4’s 13 | 5 | -2.5 | 2 flight. With a flat or slight-hyzer release:

• The disc turns decisively in the high-speed phase but resists turning into an uncontrollable roll
• Glide carries the disc down the fairway on long, smooth S-curves
• The low fade number yields a gentle, workable finish that maximizes distance

In the bag of a stronger thrower, the Prodigy X4 often becomes a go-to for long turnovers, shapeable backhand distance, and big tailwind bombs when very overstable drivers would simply hyzer out too early. It fills the “understable distance driver” slot without feeling flippy right out of the box.

Forehand Use, Wind Performance, and Utility Lines

For forehand-dominant players, the X4’s slim rim and glidey flight path can work well as a touchy sidearm driver, especially for flex lines and turnover forehands. With clean, moderate-to-high power forehands, expect:

• Controlled flex shots that start on hyzer, stand up, then drift before a gentle fade
• Long, right-moving (RHFH) distance lines in tailwind conditions
• Tunnel forehands where you need turn and glide rather than a harsh, meathook finish

In headwinds, the X4’s understability becomes more pronounced, so many players reserve it for calm days, tailwinds, or situations where they specifically want extra turn compared to their more overstable distance drivers.

Interactive Prodigy X4 Flight Chart

Use our interactive flight chart to see how the Prodigy X4’s flight path changes with different arm speeds and throwing styles. Adjust the chart for backhand or forehand, left- or right-handed throws, and experiment with release angles to visualize how the X4 will actually fly for you.

Try the Prodigy X4 on the Course

If you’re searching for an understable high-speed driver that still offers a trustworthy finish, the Prodigy X4 is worth a look. Its blend of speed, glide, turn, and moderate fade makes it ideal for hyzer flips, long turnovers, and distance lines that need control as much as raw power.

Puttheads Notes

• Flight Numbers: 13 | 5 | -2.5 | 2 (understable high-speed driver with glide and a gentle fade)
• Primary Role: Shapeable distance driver for hyzer flips, long turnovers, and tunnel-distance shots
• Best Uses: Tailwind drives, controlled S-curves, and shots where you want more turn than a typical overstable bomber
• Player Fit: Intermediate players looking for an accessible 13-speed and advanced arms wanting a workable understable distance slot
• Reviewer Themes: Easy distance, strong shot-shaping potential, and a comfortable slim rim in premium Prodigy plastics.

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