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Daily Intelligence•May 25, 2026

Discraft Captain's Caliber PDGA Approved, Kastaplast K1 Glow Berg, Latitude 64 Royal Clear

Jerry
The Disc Mill
  • Disc Golf Daily Intelligence Brief
  • DiscMill | May 25, 2026

1. Daily Summary

  • Discraft Captain's Caliber receives official PDGA approval. The Cade Costanzo signature disc has been making rounds on tour and will be available for public sale shortly after this approval.
  • Missy Gannon Captain's Thrasher flight numbers officially confirmed at 11/5/-3/1. Understable distance driver with significant turn for hyzer-flip lines. Pre-order is active now.
  • Kastaplast K1 Soft Glow Berg dropping this weekend. Soft plastic version of the legendary overstable Berg putter in premium glow material.
  • Latitude 64 releases Royal Clear Fire and Royal Clear Peak. Two new plastic variants offering improved grip and translucent colorways.
  • Discraft Tour Series Sled active at multiple retailers. The 2026 Worlds mold getting strong tour series runs in Ti Big Z Blend.

2. New Mold Releases / Approvals

MoldManufacturerCategoryFlight NumbersSource
Captain's CaliberDiscraftDistance DriverTBD (tour use)PDGA Approval
Captain's ThrasherDiscraftDistance Driver11/5/-3/1Discraft.com

3. New Plastics / Special Runs / Limited Drops

  • Kastaplast K1 Soft Glow Berg: glow-capable soft plastic version of the Berg, available now at Kastaplast retailers
  • Latitude 64 Royal Clear Fire: new translucent plastic variant for the Fire midrange
  • Latitude 64 Royal Clear Peak: new translucent plastic for the Peak fairway driver
  • Discraft Ti Big Z Blend Sled Tour Series: ongoing drop at Ledgestone, OTB Discs, and Rare Air
  • Missy Gannon 2026 Z Swirl Captain's Thrasher: pre-order now open at Discraft.com

4. Pro Bag Changes and Sponsorship Notes

  • Missy Gannon: Captain's Thrasher (11/5/-3/1) confirmed as her 2026 signature release. Understable line player for FPO field.
  • Cade Costanzo: Captain's Caliber passes PDGA approval, first steps toward public availability.

5. Retailer Drops / Restocks Worth Tracking

  • Kastaplast retailers: K1 Soft Glow Berg dropping this weekend, high demand expected
  • Latitude 64 retailers: Royal Clear Fire and Peak now in stock
  • Discraft.com: Missy Gannon Thrasher pre-order active; Sled Tour Series ongoing
  • Ledgestone Store: 2026 Worlds Tour Series inventory ongoing

6. Rumors, Leaks, or Prototype Sightings

Community discussion circulating around what the Captain's Caliber will land at for flight numbers when officially published. Early testers comparing it to the Undertaker and Zeus range for stability.

7. Flight Number Corrections or Contradictions

  • Missy Gannon Captain's Thrasher confirmed at 11/5/-3/1. Earlier social posts had it listed at 11/4/-3/1. Use 11/5/-3/1.

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ADISCRAFT
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Glide
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Fade
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Fade
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ADISCRAFT
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Glide
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Fade
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