The Archon is great for long turns with great glide. It's excellent for Disc Golfers looking to step their game up to the next level.  It's ability to curve around obstacles with finesse shots & shoot out of your hand straight as an arrow has made the Archon popular.  Most consider this disc a longer distance driver that flies like the popular Innova Valkyrie.

Best Choice for: Straight flight, Tunnel shots, Finesse disc

	CHAMPION PLASTIC Ultra-durable Wears slowly retaining flight characteristics Suitable for more powerful throwers
	GSTAR PLASTIC Provides predictable performance Long-lasting durability even on wooded or rugged courses Good all-weather grip Ideal for those who like the durability of Champion plastic with the superior grip of Pro plastic Retains flight characteristics longer than DX or Pro Plastics
	STAR PLASTIC Provides predictable performance Long-lasting durability even on wooded or rugged courses Good all-weather grip Ideal for those who like the durability of Champion plastic with the superior grip of Pro plastic Retains flight characteristics longer than DX or Pro Plastics
	Glow Champion Plastic Ultra-durable Wears slowly retaining flight characteristics Suitable for more powerful throwers Glows in the dark!
	Dimensions Diameter: 21.1 cm Height: 1.7 cm Rim Depth: 1.2 cm Rim Width: 2.3 cm Flight Ratings Speed: 11 Glide: 5 Turn: -2 Fade: 2 PDGA Approved

The Archon was presented to the public on March 9th, 2011 being another distance driver with a massive speed of 11.  It is accompanied by the Mystere, Mamba, Krait and the massively popular, Wraith.  There are two out of productin models, the TeeRex and Max.  It's ability to find extra distance for intermediate arm strength players will be ideal.

Here is what Innova has to say about the disc:

Nate Sexton - "The Archon is a great mix of control and speed. If you want long accurate drives this is a disc you should try."

An Archon's roots come from greek mythology with it being classified as a "ruler" specifically for a title of high office.  Understanding the correct path for ones self is necessary and in disc golf, this disc will provide you with great S-like curved shots down the fairway.  

While not many plastic choices are presented for the disc, it's being manufactured the important, premium plastic choices for avid disc golfers.  Providing beginners to branch into providing their game another level is exactly what this disk does.  Knowing when your ready for additional speed and fade in your game is all up to the individual.