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#3 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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#4 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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Specs side by side
| Spec | Pro-Grade XD Series Mallards | Topflight Wood Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | GHG | — |
| Series | Pro-Grade XD | — |
| Size | Oversized | — |
| Keel Type | Fixed Weighting | — |
| Material | Durable Plastic | — |
| Species | — | Wood Duck |
| Pack Size | — | Varies (typically 6-pack) |
| Realism | — | Exceptional feather detail & paint |
| Durability | — | Rugged, resilient construction |
| Weight | — | Standard weighted keel |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
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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