The Philo Brathwaite Star Destroyer routinely turns unlikely shots into your personal web gems.
How this batch of Star Destroyers feel: Noticeable dome.
More about the player: Nowadays most know Philo Brathwaite for his fun and engaging commentary for pro tour coverage. Though Brathwaite has slowed down his competitive play the last few years, he has shown he can still hang with the best like when he won the US Masters in 2023. And, you can’t mention Brathwaite without mentioning his Albatross at the 2016 Beaver State Fling (Thrown with a Destroyer). He amazingly finished the 850-foot par 5 in only 2 throws. And, it was caught on tape during Central Coast Disc Golf’s coverage.
More about the disc: The Destroyer is a very fast, very overstable distance driver meant for advanced players. Thrown with the proper amount of power, the Destroyer disc flies straight followed by a slight turn for incredible distance until its mighty fade brings it back to the ground.
Why only available in 165-169 grams? Because that’s the weight of the Destroyer that landed the Albatross.
Destroyer Flight Numbers: 12 / 5 / -1 / 3
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The Innova Xero in Soft Pro plastic is the dead straight putt and approach disc that suddenly turns out of range putts into makeable ones.
**Scuffs are more apparent in Soft Pro plastic. This is normal and does not affect the flight or performance of disc.
How the Xero disc feels: Compared to the Aviar, it has a deeper, wider rim and a bead. The Soft Pro Xero is noticeably softer and flexier than the R-Pro edition.
Innova Xero Putter Flight Numbers: 2 / 3 / 0 / 0
How the Soft Pro Xero flies: The Xero helps increase your putting comfort zone. That’s because the zero high speed turn and zero fade provide a straight flight at slow putting speeds. So even if you don’t land as cleanly on the green as expected, that putt with the Xero is still doable – making it one of the best putters for beginners.
Approach shots are just as handy. Controlled approaches and short drives are right up the Xero’s alley. It just hums along and does its thing.
Great for:
Long putts from downtown.
Smooth, straight, and predictable approach shots.
Winter and rainy disc golf.
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D- Distance Driver
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Hit a distance wall? Bust through it with the GStar Innova Charger, the slightly overstable maximum distance driver that unloads a big hit on the fairway. At a blistering 13 speed, it separates itself from the herd in a hurry!How it feels: Noticeable dome. Wide rim in tacky, flexible GStar plastic provides more than enough grip.Innova Charger Flight numbers: 13 / 5 / -1 / 2How the Charger flies: During mild and tailwind conditions you’ll experience a very fast, straight flight, followed by slight turn, and ending with a reliable fade. Go ahead and force it anhyzer. It will still come out. Watch the Charger valiantly fight back during medium-force headwind shots. Overall, it’s a very tightly tuned disc.GStar Edition: The GStar Charger has the same big distance as the Star version, but with slightly more high-speed turn.What it can do for your game: Regain your confidence in a full sendRely on it equally for backhand and forehand bombsHow will I throw it? The Charger is designed for advanced skilled players. Average caliber arms will benefit from long flights with formidable fade out of the box. And expect even longer flights once it beats in. Big arms will be able to use this disc as a utility distance driver from the get-go.Great for: Long hzyer shotsBig forced anhyzersSidearm specialistsSkip shotsPick up an Innova Charger if … A beat-in Shryke turns over too easily, but you’re not interested in the extra beef of a Destroyer or Boss.
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D- Distance Driver
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If you’re looking for more than just a glimmer of hope for your distance game, it’s time to pack the sparkly and very overstable Innova Metal Flake Champion Destroyer.
How it feels: Wide rimmed distance driver that feels as serious as it flies. Flight plate can range from fairly flat to a noticeable dome.
Metal Flake Champion Destroyer Flight numbers: 12 / 5 / -1 / 3
How the Destroyer flies: Boom goes the dynamite. The Destroyer is a very fast, very overstable distance driver meant for advanced players. Thrown with the proper amount of power, the Destroyer disc flies straight followed by a slight turn for incredible distance until its mighty fade brings it back to the ground. It has no problems with headwinds and once beat in, you can expect even greater distance.
Metal Flake Champion is a part of Innova’s Champion plastic family, which is among Innova’s most durable plastics. Along with that familiar see-through quality, Metal Flake Champion contains hundreds of tiny, sparkly metal flakes inside each disc. However, like other Champion plastics, it is also among Innova’s least grippy plastics. Metal Flake Champion Destroyers are considered to be the most overstable stock (widely available) Destroyer. An advanced level disc.
The Metal Flake Destroyer is great for:
Full send backhand and forehand drives
No regret headwind drives
Monster hyzer and flex shots
Overhand huks
Big wave skip shots
Click here to learn more about the Destroyer disc.
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F- Fairway Driver
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Turn down the overstability of the Firebird a notch with the grippy and flexy Innova GStar Firebird.
How it feels: The Firebird’s medium sized rim allows for a comfortable fit for any sized hand. Dome ranges from modest to noticeable.
Firebird Flight numbers: 9 / 3 / 0 / 4
Flight Path: Thrown flat with enough power, the overstable Firebird will fly straight for short to medium length drives until its strong fade hooks it to the ground. Excellent control driver for those overpowering other drivers. *A sidearm dominant player approved disc.
GStar plastic: GStar plastic provides the most grip and flexibility from a premium Innova plastic. Really shines in wet and cold weather. Not quite as durable as Star, Champion, or Halo, but not as overstable either.
The Innova Firebird is great for:
Forehand Power drives
Big backhand hyzers
Powering through Headwinds
Overhand hammers and thumbers
Skip shots
Forced anhyzers once seasoned
Learn more about the Firebird here.
How will I throw it?: Beginners: We do not recommend this disc to newer players. Intermediate players should be able to handle a GStar Firebird, especially in a lighter weight. Advanced players will make the most of the disc and its array of uses, even for the occasional flex anhyzer.
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D- Distance Driver
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The Monster is one of our most stable, powerful, wind beating distance drivers. It's made for people who can turn over other discs into a stiff headwind. The Monster can fight some of the fiercest wind out there. We have not tested it in hurricane force winds... yet.
The Monster is best suited for more advanced players.