Cotton Candy Prototype

How a used-disc challenge became a TPU prototype—and where we’re headed next.

A used-disc challenge. A bigger dream. My first Cotton Candy disc.

01 · The idea

From $10 toward $5,000.

In my $10 to $5,000 video, I set out to turn used-disc finds into something bigger. I wanted to use the money to prototype my own disc golf disc.

02 · The reality check

The dream had a bigger price tag.

As I explored what it would take to develop a disc, I realized how expensive it could become. I still wanted to make it happen, but I needed a way to keep experimenting without the huge upfront cost.

03 · A different way forward

Used-bin finds became prototype funds.

I found a path through 3D printing with TPU. Money from used-disc flips and sales on this website helped fund the work—turning the discs I found into the disc I wanted to create.

04 · Where we are now

From my printer to your bag.

That journey has become CC-001: the disc I’m calling my first Cotton Candy release. I’m ramping up production at approximately 5–6 discs a day and want to get these prototypes into players’ hands to try.

Every used-disc purchase, website order, and person following along has helped move this idea forward. Thanks for being part of the first flight. — Luke

Preorder CC-001 · $20

Estimated flights: 4 / 3 / 0 / 3. Producing approximately 5–6 discs daily, shipped in purchase order. Payment is collected in full at checkout. This made-to-order queue replaces our standard processing time.

Not currently PDGA approved. Fifty discs sold will fund submitting the design for approval; submission does not guarantee approval.

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Inside the design

Two prototypes. A closer look.

See the shape beneath the artwork. These sections come directly from the CC-001 and CC-002 CAD coordinates, drawn at the same scale.

CC-001 full side section and enlarged wing. CAD rim width 12.5 mm, height 16 mm, diameter 212 mm, flight plate 2.2 mm. — CC-001
12.5 mm rim width · Rounded wing

CC-002 full side section and enlarged wing at matching scale. CAD rim width 11 mm, height 16 mm, diameter 212 mm, flight plate 2.2 mm. — CC-002
11 mm rim width · Revised shoulder and underside

Both designs: 212 mm diameter · 16 mm height · 2.2 mm flight plate

Two prototype shapes in development. These CAD sections show the design differences; flight characteristics are still being tested.

From my printer to your bag

Be part of the first flight.

Meet CC-001, my first Cotton Candy disc. Follow the prototypes, watch the production journey, and help bring the design to more players.

Luke holding the pink and blue Cotton Candy prototype in front of his 3D printer

CC-001 · 12.5 mm rim
Estimated flights: 4 | 3 | 0 | 4

CC-002 · 11 mm rim
Estimated flights: 4 | 3 | 0 | 2

Cotton Candy Prototype

CC-001

$20 per disc

Estimated flight numbers

4Speed3Glide0Turn4Fade

Now producing approximately 5–6 discs per day

Discs ship in the order purchases are placed, as production is completed. This preorder follows a production queue rather than our standard 1-business-day processing. Payment is collected in full at checkout.

The road to 50

5 / 50 discs preordered

50 discs sold will fund submitting this design for PDGA approval.

Preorder CC-001 ↗

Prototype • Estimated flights: 4 / 3 / 0 / 4 • Not currently PDGA approved. Submission does not guarantee approval.