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Daily Intelligence•May 8, 2026

Chris Dickerson Signs 3-Year Discraft Extension, Cal Lonnquist Moves to MVP, Cosmic Electron Debuts

Jerry
The Disc Mill
  • Disc Golf Daily Intelligence Brief
  • DiscMill | May 8, 2026

1. Daily Summary

  • Chris Dickerson signs a 3-year extension with Discraft through 2028. One of the MPO tour's top players locked up with contract terms including multiple tour series discs and expanded media commitments.
  • Cal Lonnquist officially moves to MVP Disc Sports. The DGPT touring pro switches from his previous sponsor to join the MVP, Axiom, and Streamline family.
  • MVP Cosmic Electron Watt makes its retail debut. Special Edition prototype-adjacent disc in Cosmic plastic, straight-flying putter with glow capabilities.
  • Innova DX Firefly release window confirmed for May 15 at dealers. Understable putt and approach disc in beginner-friendly DX plastic.
  • Discraft 2026 Worlds disc series making its way through retailers. High demand, limited supply.
  • Ledgestone 2026 Worlds Tour Series Wave 1 launching. Multiple Z Swirl molds beginning to hit shopledgestone.com.

2. New Mold Releases / Approvals

MoldManufacturerCategoryFlight NumbersSource
Cosmic Electron Watt (SE)MVPPutterStraightmvpdiscsports.com

3. New Plastics / Special Runs / Limited Drops

  • MVP Cosmic Electron Watt Special Edition: glow capable, limited quantities at MVP retailers
  • Discraft 2026 Worlds discs: ongoing at retailers including Z Swirl Zone SS and Big Z Luna
  • Ledgestone 2026 Wave 1: Z Swirl molds now hitting shopledgestone.com

4. Pro Bag Changes and Sponsorship Notes

  • Chris Dickerson: 3-year Discraft extension through 2028. Multiple new tour series releases planned across the contract.
  • Cal Lonnquist: moves to MVP Disc Sports. Adds another touring presence to the growing MVP team roster.

5. Retailer Drops / Restocks Worth Tracking

  • MVP retailers: Cosmic Electron Watt SE limited drop
  • Discraft retailers and DGPT Pro Shop: 2026 Worlds discs ongoing
  • Ledgestone Store: Wave 1 launching this week
  • All Innova retailers: DX Firefly dealer release arriving May 15

6. Rumors, Leaks, or Prototype Sightings

No major leaks today. Community interest focused on what Cal Lonnquist's first MVP tour series disc will look like.

7. Flight Number Corrections or Contradictions

No corrections identified today.

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