Pro-Grade XD Series Mallards

Greenhead Gear built the Pro-Grade XD Mallards for waterfowlers hunting pressured birds on public marsh and open water where standard blow-molded decoys look flat. Built from a supple, pliable plastic resin rather than brittle polyethylene, these bodies absorb physical abuse and flex under impact rather than cracking in sub-freezing temperatures. That softer compound also provides a superior substrate for paint adhesion, directly addressing the chipping and flaking that routinely plagues cheaper painted floaters.

On the water, anatomical fidelity and high-contrast color schemes set these blocks apart. The deep feather texturing cuts harsh glare and preserves depth whether deployed under blinding midday sun or flat overcast skies. Fitted with a 60/40 weighted keel, they right themselves reliably on the toss and ride naturally in light wind and river current. That weighted keel and robust body material do add noticeable mass, however. If you are packing a dozen across miles of walk-in timber or public marsh, the added weight becomes immediately apparent.

To preserve the detailed paint scheme across multiple seasons, running them in slotted decoy bags rather than dumping them loose in a mesh cinch sack is necessary. While priced above baseline GHG lines and bargain-tier floaters, the XD series bridges the gap between mass-market plastics and expensive custom carvers, holding its own against competitors like Avian-X for hunters who demand a convincing finishing spread.