Daily Intelligence•May 11, 2026
Paul Ulibarri Wins Barbasol Open, Eagle McMahon Moves to Axiom, Discraft Ares Wide Release
Jerry
The Disc Mill
- Disc Golf Daily Intelligence Brief
- DiscMill | May 11, 2026
1. Daily Summary
- Paul Ulibarri wins the 2026 Barbasol Open at Austin. His first DGPT Elite Series win in 15 years. Ran Discraft equipment throughout the event. Holyn Handley wins FPO.
- Eagle McMahon confirms his move to Axiom Discs. One of the biggest sponsorship announcements of the 2026 season. McMahon previously with Discmania.
- Discraft Ares widely available at retailers. Community calling it a "Zeus 2.0" for its flight similarities. Strong reviews from both touring pros and amateurs.
- Discraft Sled named as the official mold for the 2026 PDGA World Championships at Toboggan. Most prominent new Discraft release heading into summer.
- Ken Climo Victory Line announced with three new molds: Champ, Belleair, and Skyway. Legacy brand extension celebrating the 12-time world champion.
- MVP Neutron Stasis confirmed dropping May 13 at retailers. High anticipation for the overstable approach putter.
2. New Mold Releases / Approvals
| Mold | Manufacturer | Category | Flight Numbers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ares | Discraft | Distance Driver | 12/5/-1/2 | Discraft.com |
| Champ | Climo Disc Golf | Putt and Approach | 2/3/0/0 | X (Climo) |
| Belleair | Climo Disc Golf | Midrange | 5/4/0/2 | X (Climo) |
| Skyway | Climo Disc Golf | Distance Driver | 11/5/-1/3 | X (Climo) |
3. New Plastics / Special Runs / Limited Drops
- Discraft Ares: wide retail release in multiple plastic options including ESP and Z
- Ken Climo Victory Line: all 3 molds available at Climo Disc Golf retailers
- Discraft Sled: named official 2026 Worlds mold; Tour Series drops expected shortly
- Paul Ulibarri Victory Edition discs: commemorative releases announced post-win
4. Pro Bag Changes and Sponsorship Notes
- Paul Ulibarri: wins 2026 Barbasol Open for first DGPT Elite win. Running Discraft throughout.
- Eagle McMahon: confirmed move to Axiom Discs. End of his time with Discmania. New Axiom-stamped discs expected soon.
- Holyn Handley: wins FPO at 2026 Barbasol Open at Austin.
5. Retailer Drops / Restocks Worth Tracking
- All Discraft retailers: Ares wide release now available
- Climo Disc Golf: Victory Line (Champ, Belleair, Skyway) in stock
- OTB Discs and Infinite Discs: watching for MVP Stasis pre-release inventory dropping May 13
6. Rumors, Leaks, or Prototype Sightings
Community reaction to Eagle McMahon's Axiom move is significant. Watch for prototype Axiom discs with McMahon input to surface at summer events.