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Pro-Grade XD Series Mallards

#4 on this list

Pro-Grade XD Series Mallards

GHG

Oversized bodies with life-cast detail and a keel that rides big water without rolling.

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Topflight Wood Ducks

#6 on this list

Topflight Wood Ducks

Avian-X

Six of these on a creek do more for wood duck hunters than two dozen mallards.

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Pro-Grade XD Series Mallards versus Topflight Wood Ducks specifications
SpecPro-Grade XD Series MallardsTopflight Wood Ducks
MakerGHG
SeriesPro-Grade XD
SizeOversized
Keel TypeFixed Weighting
MaterialDurable Plastic
SpeciesWood Duck
Pack SizeVaries (typically 6-pack)
RealismExceptional feather detail & paint
DurabilityRugged, resilient construction
WeightStandard weighted keel

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Pro-Grade XD Series Mallards

  • Exceptional realism in paint and body detail
  • Oversized bodies enhance visibility from a distance
  • Robust construction for season-after-season durability
  • Stable keel performs well in choppy water
  • Effectively draws in wary, pressured birds
  • Heavier than some alternatives, impacting transport
  • Higher initial cost compared to entry-level decoys
  • Can be bulky to store due to realistic head positions

Topflight Wood Ducks

  • Unmatched realism for wood ducks
  • Highly effective in drawing wary birds
  • Durable construction handles tough conditions
  • Natural postures and paint details
  • Weighted keel provides excellent stability
  • Higher price point per decoy
  • Specialized; less versatile for other species
  • Bulkier than less detailed options

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