The Elevation Disc Golf Uktena is a distance driver designed to carve controlled lines with glide and workable turn. It is Elevation’s first disc made from plastic, marking a major step in the brand’s lineup beyond its flexible rubber-based molds. Designed by Austin Minocci, the Uktena brings distance driver flight to Elevation with a smooth, line-shaping profile.

The name Uktena comes from Cherokee legend. Uktena is described as a powerful, cunning creature with a snake-like body, wings, antlers, and a crystal on its head. Cherokee Elders say the Uktena can appear when major change is coming, making the name fitting for Elevation’s first plastic disc.

The name, story, and first run stamp were created in partnership with Drake Bendabout of the Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma. Drake grew up hearing stories of Uktena and used additional resources from his uncle, Choogie Kingfisher, a Cherokee National Treasure for storytelling. Through this disc and artwork, Drake hopes to bring more awareness to Cherokee culture and its rich tradition of stories.