Discraft

Challenger

4.6(158)
Putt & Approach
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The Challenger is Discraft's classic overstable putt-and-approach disc, rated 2/3/0/2 with a beaded rim. It flies where you aim it with little glide and a firm left finish, which is exactly what you want from a driving putter in wind; players wanting a floaty, die-at-the-basket lay-up putter usually pair it with something softer-flying. The bead and deep rim give a consistent, locked-in release, and the mold handles real power: off the tee it holds its line and fades honestly, and headwind approaches stay on target instead of lifting away. Discraft later added separate more-overstable and less-stable versions, the Challenger OS and Challenger SS, each with its own PDGA certification. Approved in January 2003 (PDGA cert 03-04), the Challenger has spent two decades as the overstable anchor of Discraft's putter lineup. Putter Line and Pro-D are the traditional feels, Jawbreaker and Crazy Tuff cover firmer modern blends (including a CT Jawbreaker run), Rubber Blend leans soft, and ESP, Titanium, and the FLX variants round out the premium end.

The Challenger is Discraft's classic overstable putt-and-approach disc, rated 2/3/0/2 with a beaded rim. It flies where you aim it with little glide and a firm left finish, which is exactly what you want from a driving putter in wind; players wanting a floaty, die-at-the-basket lay-up putter usually pair it with something softer-flying.

The bead and deep rim give a consistent, locked-in release, and the mold handles real power: off the tee it holds its line and fades honestly, and headwind approaches stay on target instead of lifting away. Discraft later added separate more-overstable and less-stable versions, the Challenger OS and Challenger SS, each with its own PDGA certification.

Approved in January 2003 (PDGA cert 03-04), the Challenger has spent two decades as the overstable anchor of Discraft's putter lineup.

Putter Line and Pro-D are the traditional feels, Jawbreaker and Crazy Tuff cover firmer modern blends (including a CT Jawbreaker run), Rubber Blend leans soft, and ESP, Titanium, and the FLX variants round out the premium end.

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Source: Discraft

Arm speed

NoviceIntermediatePro
SpeedHow hard the disc must be thrown to fly as designed. Putters are 1 to 3, the fastest drivers 14 and up.
2
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
3
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
0
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
2
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
2

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
2.2 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.6 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
19 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
7.6%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
61.5
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
Yes

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