I recently had the chance to test the Millennium Sentinel, one of just three midrange discs produced by Millennium. Unlike most midrange discs that are designed to fly straight, the Sentinel is called a “Midrange Fade Driver” for good reason. While it offers a substantial fade at the end of its flight, it remains surprisingly accurate when you account for the fade. In accuracy tests from 150 feet, the Sentinel ranked #2 out of 42 putt/midrange discs in terms of landing closest to the pin.
Why the Millennium Sentinel Stands Out Among Midrange Discs
The Sentinel is unique because it combines the control of a midrange disc with some of the glide typically found in drivers. When I drive the Sentinel, it covers good distance—almost comparable to shorter distance drivers. Its glide makes it especially useful on approach shots where you want controlled placement rather than maximum distance.
For casual and intermediate players, the Sentinel is versatile. Beginners may need some practice to master its fade, but advanced players will appreciate its predictable flight for challenging fairways and tricky obstacles.
Millennium Sentinel Flight Performance and Accuracy
In flight testing, I noticed the Sentinel’s fade is consistent, making it excellent for landing near the basket. However, for right-handed backhand throws aiming to curve right, the disc can be tricky. Its thin rim (wing length) requires careful handling in sidearm throws. Despite these challenges, the disc performs well on downhill shots, and its predictable fade helps in strategy planning during rounds.
Glide, Fade, and Throwing Tips for the
While the Sentinel can serve as both a midrange and approach disc, it is not ideal as a single-disc solution for a full round. Short putts remain easy, but longer 15–30 foot putts require attention due to its fade characteristics. Throwers who want a straight turnover shot may need an alternative disc. For optimal results, practice different release angles and power levels to understand how the Sentinel responds.
Best Plastic Options for Your Millennium Sentinel
The Sentinel is available in Sirius plastic, which is soft, grippy, and durable—perfect for forehand or backhand throws. Quantum plastic provides stiffer feel and slightly more speed, ideal for players with stronger throws. Maintaining your disc by cleaning off mud and debris preserves the grip and plastic longevity, ensuring consistent performance.
Comparing the Millennium Sentinel to Other Millennium Discs
Compared to the Astra, Polaris, and JLS, the Sentinel stands out for its fade control. While the other discs are very straight flyers, the Sentinel allows players to execute controlled approaches and navigate tricky fairways. It’s a versatile addition to any player’s bag, from intermediate to advanced skill levels.
Final Verdict – Why Every Disc Golfer Should Try the Millennium Sentinel
Overall, the Millennium Sentinel is a must-have midrange disc for players seeking accuracy, glide, and a reliable fade. It’s perfect for approach shots, tactical drives, and rounds with mixed obstacles. While it’s not ideal as a single-disc round solution, it adds significant value to any disc golf bag and is a standout among Millennium’s disc lineup.
The Millennium Sentinel is one of just three mid range discs that Millennium makes. Most mid range discs are made to fly straight, but not the Sentinel. It’s actually called a “Midrange Fade Driver.” I find this a little bit ironic, as all of the Millennium drivers I’m testing: Astra, Polaris, and JLS, are very straight flyers.
Despite the fact that this mid range disc does have substantial fade at the end of its flight, it’s a pretty accurate flying disc as long as you account for the fade. In our accuracy tests from 150 feet, the Sentinel ranked #2 of 42 putt/mid range discs in terms of landing closest to the pin.
When I drive the Sentinel, I’m actually able to get good distance. I haven’t done any measured throws with it yet, but from my rounds using this disc the Sentinel doesn’t land much shorter than my throws with distance drivers. For a midrange disc, the Sentinel has some pretty good glide.
While the Sentinel works well as an approach disc and a fair driver, it’s not ideal as your only disc for a round. Its strong fade makes straight throws or turnover shots challenging.
Short putts are generally manageable, but I struggled with putts from 15–30 feet. For right-handed backhand throwers who want the disc to curve right, the Sentinel can be difficult to control.
The disc’s thin rim (wing length) makes sidearm throws tricky, and keeping it level is challenging. Even on a low throw from the edge of a cliff, the fade overcame the flight, forcing extra walking to retrieve it.
The Sentinel I’m testing comes in Millenniums Sirius plastic, which might just be my most favorite golf disc plastic. This plastic is soft, grippy but not too sticky, and very durable. It’s also available in the quantum plastic. If you’re looking for an accurate mid range disc with some fade, I’d recommend the Sentinel.
Have you, or do you throw a Sentinel? How would you rate it, and what do you like or dislike from this disc?
