My first putter. Reliable, feels good in your hand, etc... I need to get a replacement for the one I lost years ago. I'd strongly recomend any beginner try this disc.

Had trouble finding the putter I wanted for a while. I picked these up for the awesome Star Wars stamps they had for a while, but once I started using them they became my main putters. They feel great in my hand (which is large, but not huge), and have a consistent flight, generally neutral with just a small fade on longer putts (e.g. 9+ meters with my putting style). Great for a slight hyzer putt. 

Been using them all the season. I'm generally an innova guy, but these are likely staying my go to putting putters for a long time. 

Rating is for the Pro-D Challenger

Overall, this is a reliable disc, but I found myself using it more so as an approach disc than a putting disc. Starting out, this was my original putter however the baseline plastic beat in really quickly and I wanted to swap it out for something more neutral in flight and more durable (Jawbreaker Roach). The Challenger became my approach disc for shots that were inside 100ft or so, but outside realistic putting range.

In terms of flight as an approach putter, I found this to be a pretty straight flyer with a predictable fade at the end. The fade was not drastic enough to send it well off target, but enough that it was worth throwing it just to the side of the basket to land at the pin. This disc brought me my first throw-in birdie from about 50 ft out or so. It has enough glide to be a worthwhile choice on approach, especially as a new player with limited distance potential.

The feel of this particular disc was unlike others that I threw as a beginner. It has a pretty big height to it. As a "tall" it didn't always fit as snugly in my hand as I would like. Still comfortable enough to get a consistent release out of, but just a little bit awkward. Pro-D plastic is pretty grippy, but shows wear quickly.

Overall, I would recommend this disc to those looking for a simple approach disc. If you like the feel of a tall putter, then this would be a good option for putting as well. Decided to upgrade to a slightly better plastic as mine was pretty dinged up. Review for Jawbreaker coming soon!

The Challenger feels great in the hand for throwing (did not try it for putting), had the right amount of depth to it. Out of the box it holds the line to good torque and reliable slight fade at the end. Used for all my off the tee and approach throws that didn't need touchy turn to it.

With the D plastic, it beat it at a good speed. You would notice it change suttley with each hit but was not drastic. Once it had some wear to it, you could see turn on it with each throw. Since the challenger has some fade it made it very reliable to have a bit of mid-flight turn and know it will come back and not stay flipped. Was easy to get comfortable even as it changed flight and made a very reliable disc.

I really like the Challenger from Discraft, as many other Discraft throwers do. It is a nice stable putter option that can really do it all. It has a nice straight flight with some fade at the end. It can handle all putting, approach and driving duties. In the hand it has a nice flat top and what I would call a small bead. As it wears in I think it gets better. It keeps that LSS while getting straighter and longer in flight. This is a great option for someone looking for that do all putter. 

This disc is really fun to throw. The shape is similar to that of a traditional frisbee; it has a thin rim that feels very comfortable in my hands. The Pro-D plastic is super cheap ($-wise), but still feels fantastic in my hand. It has almost a rubbery feel to it. Very flexible, but not too much. It has a nice stability to it, which is good for putting with some slight hyzer.

I really enjoy throwing this disc far. It just feels good in the hand... All in all, this is one of my favorite putters.

A great putter in and out of the hand. Love the stability of this disc. This disc is great also in Z Flx Glo!

I picked up this putter early on in my disc golfing months. I had a DX Aviar that I just didn't like, as it was too light for me. Mine is in the 167-169g range, and felt more comfortable in my hand with that heavier disc. With a fade rating of 2, this putter is very good for long putts into the wind. If you like putting with a hyzer flight, then this one is for you. The longest putt I've ever made(65ft) was made with this disc on a hyzer flight line. Great grip and no bead make this putter feel great in my hand. Certainly a good disc for the beginner to use to learn putting with.

Picked up a Challenger and was pleased at how stiff the plastic was.  I have an Aviar McPro (limited run) and the Challenger is very similar in feel, just a tad less stiff than the McP Aviar.  On the course the Challenger performed very well:  it glides straight with a fade at the end, and responded well to my throws from about 120 feet and in.  If there is any complaint, it's that the Challenger got a bit nicked up just from the chains of the baskets during the round, so it's not all that durable.  All-in-all, if you like the stiff, slightly less "grippy/gummy" feel, the Challenger is a good disc.  The Challenger my second Discraft mold purchase, and I like it.

Love the grippy feel and it is a very easy disc to put with. Put away my Innova KC Pro Aviar in favor of this one.

Pro D, 167g - 169g, RHBH

I used this as my main putter and approach for a while until getting my Lightning Rubber Putter for my main putter. I use this disc currently for longer, hyzer putts and shorter fairway drives when I need a softer approach and landing as it acts much better now that I have "seasoned" it. (See edit at bottom.)

*Initial Post*

It has good grip and feels good in the hand and has a good distance of 180' - 200' before it starts to fade left, often skipping when landing. At least for me. Mine is a Pro D, 167g - 169g and flies as listed, but with a bit more fade in my opinion and lower speed. Maybe I was throwing too "hard", but unless I really tone down my arm it will flutter out, diving in around 125' fairly hard. Hence why I used it as a putter and short approach disc and not as a driver. My only real issue with this putter was that for some reason it will hit the chains, turn sideways and wants to spit out of the chains on the other side. Too many times I have hit the chains and looped out the opposite side of the basket. I found a replacement and the Challenger went to a short approach only and it may lose that spot too.

Still, this is a good disc that is predictable and reliable in most facets. It has good grip and feel, and has a nice rim in regards to depth/height as well. It does have a small bead that is hardly noticeable and has fairly good glide too if not overthrown. Good disc for beginners with smaller arms who may be able to drive with it too. *shrugs*

*Edit*

I have now used this disc far more than before when I initially wrote my review. Since this disc has become a bit more "seasoned" it has differing characteristics than before.

To begin, I was throwing it somewhat wrong in a few aspects, but to be fair I was throwing all my discs wrong being a beginner. Wrong may not be the right term, but at the very least I was not throwing as well as I could be. But, I digress.

This disc flies well over 200' for me now and with the same characteristics before, just at a longer distance and no flutter when I throw it correctly. It has a nice dipping fade that often allows a good skip towards the basket, but still no real roller effect. I now use this disc more often for approaches around 150' where I need a nice ending fade left towards the basket. I also use it for longer hyzer putts around trees or obstacles. Notched several birdies with it in this manner as a matter of fact.

Also, my issue with this disc slipping through the chains is no more once it got more use. Yes, it still wants to turn sideways in the chains, but it sticks there now far more than before. Though grippy in the hand new, it grips more now as well due to use, I am assuming.

I still believe that this disc has more Fade than listed, but to be fair I am using Innova's numbers (I started using Innova and still do for the most part) and my limited knowledge to judge this. That said, it does have only slightly less fade than my friend's Roc, and more Fade than my Shark if that helps anyone out here. I can get the disc to flip stable and glide to 200' before it starts to fade left, gently hitting the ground to a decent skip, as I noted before. Love this disc for those shots.

This disc has found a home in my bag for now and will probably stay there for awhile to come due to my current playing style and how it fits in. I find myself grabbing it more and more as of late to get me out of trouble and to even drive shorter holes that have fairly open fairways. Good disc for a beginner who sticks with it a few rounds and learns the disc. I only rated it "Somewhat Beginner Friendly" due to its initial nature. Throw it out and hit a few trees while getting it dirty and it will begin to reward you. (Hahaha!)

The Challenger is a great putter.  I find it stable but not to over stable.  I like that this putter makes a great putting putter but also a good driving putter. I can drive some nice 225- 250 feet drives with the Challenger. I also find the fit and feel of the Challenger fits nicely in my hand and the Pro-D plastic provides a good grip in all weather. One of the best Putters in the game...

It's said the Innova Aviar has won more world championships than any other putter...that's true, but the Challenger runs a close second. The Chally is more overstable than any variant of Aviar, and is even more OS when fresh than another classic putter, the Gateway Wizard. The Chally feels comfortable in the hand, and because of it's decently large bead, will last a long time, even in baseline plastic.

not exactly a beginners' putter, the Challenger holds well into the wind and is great for putting and upshots.

I own two of this disc. A very good, straight flying putter. Super similar to the KC Pro Aviars, which I threw for a time, except this disc has much better grip. I throw this on approaches and drives and putts. It is basically my favorite disc and would highly reccomend. Nothing beats this price

This is my go to putter I haven't thrown anything else that has as good of a grip as this disc. It puts really staight for me.

By far my favorite putter I've ever had. I used to putt with wizards religiously but I always found that they 1. Had to deep of a rim and 2. Could never find that right plastic that was firm but tacky. That's where my pro d challengers come in because as soon as I got them I was instantly hitting those 20 to 30 footers that I wasn't with my wizards the only problem is that the pro d plastic is the least durable plastic I've ever had which isn't completely terrible considering I like my putters to beat in. All in all though I'd say this putter is very solid 

Just picked up a 173-174 in Pro-D plastic and I just started making more putts. Was already a solid putter before hand but this disc has the same shape in my hand as my Yeti Pro Aviar but it flies a little bit straighter and grabs chains a little better. Floats really nicely at very low speeds and barely fades at all. Great dad to my putting game and has been solid for some approaches too as long as it isn't very windy! But that's what overstable discs are for!! This disc is basically point and shoot putting if you put a little speed on it. Won't turn and won't fade it will just grab chains. Pick one up!

If you put with a hyzer you might like this putter. I however feel that there are better discs out there that have a fade finish on their flight, like the PA1 or the Ion.

I bought the "Challenger Pro-D" without knowing and playing this disc. This was the first putter I ever bought. I was a beginner then. Couple of months later I put this disc into my car's trunk for ever. I was using some Innova putter since then. After a year, I think now I am more of an intermediate player in disc golf. Couple of weeks ago, I took out this disc again to make some practice putts. Man! I can't tell you what I was missing in my bag. This is simplly an awesome putter I have ever played. Now I can putt far from 33 ft circle and still get birdies. This disc is an amazing stable putter in any kinds of wind situation. Thanks discraft for making such an amazing disc.

The Challenger or Pro challenger (the one I like) is a great putter. I had carried one in my bag for years . I would try other putters and then always go back to this disc because i trust and have confidince in it. good disc for any bag.

I have the pro d, decent disc but I wouldn't recommend it for a beginner.