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Daily Intelligence•May 7, 2026

Dynamic Discs Contender Drops, Latitude 64 Amber, Barbasol Open Begins, Corey Ellis to RPM

Jerry
The Disc Mill
  • Disc Golf Daily Intelligence Brief
  • DiscMill | May 7, 2026

1. Daily Summary

  • Dynamic Discs Contender officially released. New fairway driver at 9/6/-1/1 positioned as a controllable distance option for intermediate players in the Trilogy lineup.
  • Latitude 64 Amber drops this week. New mold from the Trilogy family with initial runs in Opto plastic.
  • Barbasol Open tees off in Austin, TX. DGPT Elite Series event underway with top MPO and FPO fields competing at the Toboggan layout.
  • Corey Ellis officially announced as an RPM Discs signing. The touring pro moves to the New Zealand-based brand.
  • Austin Turner and Luke Taylor both receive Discraft promotions to the main team roster. Strong depth additions for Discraft.
  • Discmania DD4 EO2026 fundraiser exclusive now active. Swirl S-Line first-run DD4 available only through the European Open 2026 fundraiser campaign.

2. New Mold Releases / Approvals

MoldManufacturerCategoryFlight NumbersSource
ContenderDynamic DiscsFairway Driver9/6/-1/1dynamicdiscs.com
AmberLatitude 64MidrangeTBDLatitude64.se

3. New Plastics / Special Runs / Limited Drops

  • Dynamic Discs Contender: first run in Prime Burst and Lucid plastic, available at Dynamic Discs retailers
  • Latitude 64 Amber: first run in Opto plastic
  • Discmania DD4 Swirl S-Line EO2026: fundraiser exclusive, limited to EO2026 backers only

4. Pro Bag Changes and Sponsorship Notes

  • Corey Ellis: officially signs with RPM Discs. Joins the growing RPM roster as one of their most notable new signings.
  • Austin Turner: promoted to Discraft main team roster.
  • Luke Taylor: promoted to Discraft main team roster.

5. Retailer Drops / Restocks Worth Tracking

  • Dynamic Discs retailers: Contender first run available now
  • Latitude 64 retailers: Amber first run dropping this week
  • European Open 2026: DD4 fundraiser exclusive at EO2026 campaign page

6. Rumors, Leaks, or Prototype Sightings

Barbasol Open lead card Round 1 will generate significant content today. Watch for early footage revealing pro bag updates from the Austin field.

7. Flight Number Corrections or Contradictions

No corrections identified today.

Related Gear

Discraft

Anax

Distance Driver→ Overstable
ADISCRAFT
10
Speed
6
Glide
0
Turn
3
Fade
10│6│0│3

The Discraft Anax embodies precision distance with remarkably consistent flight, delivering a laser-straight 10-speed profile that carves precise lines while maintaining subtle fade. Its clean design belies the challenging dynamics – anhyzer windows are vanishingly small, requiring pinpoint release angles to unlock full potential. Pro players praise its surgical predictability, but casual throwers should exercise caution as the Anax will harshly expose minor technique flaws.

Discraft

Ares

Midrange→ Overstable
ADISCRAFT
4
Speed
4
Glide
1
Turn
2
Fade
4│4│-1│2

Debuted July 2026 as a First Run ESP release through Discraft's Pluto program. An overstable midrange built for dependable fade on approach lines and headwind shots.

Discraft

Avenger SS

Distance Driver→ Very Overstable
ADISCRAFT
10
Speed
5
Glide
3
Turn
1
Fade
10│5│-3│1

The Discraft Avenger SS is a precision distance driver with exceptional control potential, offering a remarkably stable flight path that holds its line through turns while maintaining moderate range and gentle fade. Its unique -3 turn rating allows for incredible accuracy at long ranges, making it highly prized among experienced players seeking pinpoint throws. Despite its modest fade, the Avenger SS develops remarkable late-stage glide, often appearing to sail through the air rather than descend rapidly.