What Disc Golfers Are Buying: The Big Risers and Moves as of Jan 16, 2026

What Disc Golfers Are Buying: The Big Risers and Moves as of Jan 16, 2026

Here’s the thing about discs: they don’t just fly, they flirt. And few have had a flirtier January than Latitude 64’s Sapphire. Based on the latest DiscList data through 16 January 2026, Sapphire has gone from a modest #46 to commanding the #1 spot in a single four-week swing. That’s a 45-place leap—more pole vault than climb. But what made everyone suddenly fancy the Sapphire?

I’d wager it’s the appeal of glide without the grind. At a lightweight build with mild understability, the Sapphire tempts both newer players and seasoned arms seeking effortlessness. It’s not shouting for your attention like a max-weight overstable behemoth—it’s whispering, ‘Go on, give us a toss.’ Apparently, we listened.

Top Movers This Month

Sapphire steals the spotlight

The Sapphire’s feat isn’t just statistical—it’s behavioural. We’re not just reacting to flight numbers here; we’re reacting to how a disc makes us feel. And the Sapphire, with its easy-launch charm and immediate results, delivers little bursts of success that our brains can’t resist reinforcing. Dopamine on a budget, if you will.

Thunderbird storms straight into the top ranks

Then there’s Innova’s Thunderbird, entering the Top 10 at #4 like it was fashionably late to its own surprise party. While not a brand-new mould by any stretch, its chart debut hints at either a restock surge, renewed PR push, or players finally overcoming their commitment issues with fairway drivers. Either way, its beefy reliability seems to be just what people want in unpredictable winds and equally erratic leagues.

Other Noteworthy Drifts

Over at #2, the Roadrunner slinked up 30 spots and continues to be the anti-meat-hook; disc golfers clearly fancy something more forgiving these days. On the flip side, the Luna slid slightly to #5, though frankly that kind of movement isn’t cause for worry—more a case of someone giving up their signature putter for Dry January.

Kastaplast’s duo—Guld and Berg X—quietly held strong at 6th and 7th, suggesting loyal follows rather than sudden flings. And Innova ends up with nearly half the Top 10, though it’s Latitude 64 who’s having the momentum month.

Discs to Watch Ahead

Will Sapphire hold onto its crown or was this just a glimmering blip? Can the Thunderbird hold altitude? And are more understable drivers poised to elbow into the Top 10 as arms across the amateur tier favour finesse over flex?

As ever, we’ll see what flutters across the charts next month. Until then, keep your grip dry and your throws less so.

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