The Discraft Challenger SS is a 2-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 2 / 3 / -1 / 2, it is most often described as suited for straight putts, approach shots needing extra glide.
Overview
The Challenger SS is a beadless Discraft putt and approach disc rated 2/3/-1/2.[2][3][4][5] Infinite Discs and Marshall Street call it stable, while Reaper describes it as slightly understable with extra glide compared with the standard Challenger.[2][3][5] Infinite Discs and Reaper describe it as a flatter, rounder-edged variant of the Challenger.[2][3] The PDGA lists a 21.1 cm diameter, 2.0 cm height, 1.4 cm rim depth and 1.0 cm rim width.[1]
Flight characteristics
Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.
Recommended uses
Sources describe the Challenger SS as a less overstable, extra-glide alternative to the standard Challenger, so it suits straight putts and approaches rather than hard-fade shots.[2][3][5] Retailer descriptions do not give specific shot recommendations beyond this.[2][3][4]
Best for:
- Straight putts
- Approach shots needing extra glide
- Flatter-feeling putter line
- Rounded-edge comfortable grip
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Challenger SS is available in the following plastic blends from Discraft:
Pro-D, Rubber Blend, Putter Line, Jawbreaker, Z Line, Z Glo
Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.
History
The PDGA approved the Challenger SS on August 19, 2017 under certification number 17-93, with a maximum weight of 175.1 g; Marshall Street gives the same date.[1][5] Infinite Discs and Reaper say it began as a Test Flight disc at the 2017 Ledgestone Open before entering full production.[2][3] Infinite Discs lists many plastics, including Pro-D, Rubber Blend, Putter Line, Jawbreaker, Z Line and Z Glo.[2] Infinite Discs and Reaper list a 21.0 cm diameter, 2.2 cm height and 1.6 cm rim depth, which differ from the PDGA figures used here.[1][2][3] No source consulted names a designer.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Challenger SS lines up against the discs players most often weigh it against, using each manufacturer's published flight numbers.
| Disc | Speed / Glide / Turn / Fade | Stability | Rim width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discraft Challenger SS | 2 / 3 / -1 / 2 | Stable | 1 cm |
| Discraft Challenger | 2 / 3 / 0 / 2 | Slightly Overstable | 1 cm |
| Discraft Zone | 4 / 3 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.2 cm |
| Discraft Luna | 3 / 3 / 0 / 3 | Overstable | 1.1 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Challenger SS" to find the Discraft Challenger SS entry (PDGA-approved 2017)
- Discraft official site — manufacturer product page
Sources
Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.
- Challenger SS — PDGA Equipment Certification (approval date, dimensions, max weight)
- Discraft Challenger SS — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, history)
- Rubber Blend Challenger SS — Reaper Discs
- Jawbreaker Challenger SS — Gotta Go Gotta Throw
- Challenger SS — Marshall Street Disc Golf
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