Daily Intelligence•May 10, 2026
Westside Vellamo & DD4, Discmania Cloud Breaker Released
Jerry
The Disc Mill
- Disc Golf Daily Intelligence Brief — May 10, 2026
1. Daily Summary
- Westside Discs dropped two new Originals line molds — the Vellamo midrange (5/5.5/0/1.5) and the DD4 distance driver (13/5/-1/3) — both on May 4th. DD4 is first-ever release and a much-requested addition to the line.
- Discmania released the 2026 Cloud Breaker (DD3 retool) in Horizon Q-Line plastic on May 4th alongside Gannon Buhr's Signature Series.
- Discraft's 2026 PDGA Worlds fundraiser discs landed at retailers May 1st with limitedcollector runs — including Nate Doss CryZtal Buzzz and Ezra Robinson's "Peach Pirate" Midnight Cigarra.
- Axiom/MVP released the Neutron Balance (Simon Line, 5/5/0/2) — Simon Lizotte's latest stock-release midrange joining the Pixel and Time-Lapse.
- Lightning Discs retooled the Rubber Putter with improved rubber blends, back in production May 9th.
- Ran Disc Golf dropped a Trash Panda retailer-exclusive in recycled orange metal flake plastic — grippy, slightly more stable than stock.
- A wave of 2026 Tour Series releases hit retailers this week from Prodigy and Discraft (Ledgestone edition), alongside new Gregg Barsby Duo Roadrunner from Innova.
2. New Mold Releases / Approvals
| Mold | Manufacturer | Category | Flight Numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vellamo | Westside Discs | Midrange | 5 / 5.5 / 0 / 1.5 | VIP first-run released May 4 |
| DD4 | Westside Discs | Distance Driver | 13 / 5 / -1 / 3 | First-ever release; Originals line |
| Cloud Breaker (DD3 retool) | Discmania | Distance Driver | Overstable 12-speed | 2026 Q-Line Horizon Premier; Gannon Buhr Signature |
| Neutron Balance | Axiom (MVP) | Midrange | 5 / 5 / 0 / 2 | Simon Lizotte Simon Line; stock release |
| OG Sabre | Gateway Discs | Midrange | Neutral | Revived 1999 mold; Gateway "Disc of the Week" May 9 |
| Trash Panda | Dynamic Discs (Trilogy) | Midrange | 8 / 6 / -3 / 1 | Retailer-exclusive run (Ran DG); recycled metal flake |
3. New Plastics / Special Runs / Limited Drops
- Discraft 2026 PDGA Worlds Fundraiser (retailer release May 1): Nate Doss CryZtal Buzzz, Ezra Robinson "Peach Pirate" Midnight Cigarra, CT Swirl Focus (special AB stamp), and additional tour-series fundraiser discs — very limited quantities.
- Discmania Cloud Breaker 2026 Q-Line Premier: Horizon plastic with new tech; overstable 12-speed distance driver.
- Gannon Buhr 2026 Signature Series Cloud Breaker: Premier Horizon plastic, 5 stamp variants.
- Westside Vellamo VIP First Run: Released May 4 — gripped VIP plastic.
- Westside DD4 Prototype Swirl S-Line: European Open 2026 Fundraiser VIP run — first-ever DD4 release.
- Trash Panda — Recycled Metal Flake (Orange): Retailer-exclusive via Ran Disc Golf; stiff, grippy recycled stock.
- Prodigy 2026 Tour Series Spectrum: Multiple molds — A2 (overstable approach), PA-5, F9 400 Spectrum, and others with dramatic new colorways.
- Innova Gregg Barsby Duo Roadrunner Tour Series 2026: Released early May.
- Discraft Ledgestone Season Two: Full lineup of fundraiser discs restocked this week.
- Lightning Rubber Putter retooled: Improved rubber blends; back in production May 9.
4. Pro Bag Changes & Sponsorship Notes
- Simon Lizotte (Axiom/MVP): Stock release of the Neutron Balance — his third mold in the Simon Line (joining Pixel and Time-Lapse). Simon has been testing the Balance extensively before stock release.
- Gannon Buhr (Discmania): 2026 Cloud Breaker Signature Series — 12-speed overstable distance driver.
- Ezra Robinson (Discraft): Featured in Discraft 2026 Worlds fundraiser with "Peach Pirate" Midnight Cigarra.
- Nate Doss (Discraft): CryZtal Buzzz Worlds edition fundraiser disc.
- Gregg Barsby (Innova): Duo Roadrunner Tour Series 2026 released.
- Pro tour feed from DGPT: Barbasol Open feature cards announced; lead card at The Open at Austin actively tracking.
5. Retailer Drops / Restocks Worth Tracking
- Discraft 2026 Worlds discs: Available at DGPT Pro Shop, Blackink Discs, Disc Baron, local retailers since May 1. High demand, limited supply.
- Westside Vellamo & DD4: Available WestsideDiscs.com since May 4; retailer trickle ongoing.
- Discmania Cloud Breaker Q-Line: Discmania stores + online May 4; also at Armory DG, Pluto Sports.
- Prodigy Tour Series Spectrum: Prodigy worldwide release May 7 — now hitting retail.
- Axiom Neutron Balance: Stock release — available at Gotta Go Gotta Throw, Krokhol DGS, and MVP retailers.
- Nexus Disc Golf: New releases from past week listed in-store and online May 9.
- LWS Open fundraiser discs: 24 molds in-store, 12 online; more added daily.
6. Rumors, Leaks, or Prototype Sightings
- A prototype disc from NADE (@nadhchrd) is slated for release Friday May 15 in limited quantities — mold identity unknown but teasing a new shape.
- Community concern on X/Twitter about single-day in-person-only disc drops (likely a small custom shop run) — criticized for rewarding scalpers over average players.
- Early excitement for an undisclosed Lightning Discs putter teased to arrive the week of May 11 — community buzz on X (Peridoughnut).
- Discraft teased a "Captain's Caliber" Testi Lento — a new mold being tested by Seppo Paju and Clima Do; likely a Capri-inspired release.
7. Flight Number Corrections or Contradictions
- Discmania Cloud Breaker: Officially described as a DD3 retool with updated tech for 2026 — expect slight flight character shift from prior DD3 runs. Not a new mold number, but effectively a retool of an established mold.
- No major official flight number corrections announced from PDGA or manufacturers in the last 24h.