Gregg Barsby In The Bag

The Star Croc is the most overstable midrange to hit the lineup to date. Similar to the Gator, but with an aggressive concave wing and no bead. Previously only featured in the USDGC Pro Shop, the Star Croc is available now as part of a limited production run.

The Tern is a fast, slightly understable disc that is designed for long shot shaping throws with a flight path that maximizes glide.

If the finesse game is not for you, just bulldoze your way to the green with the Innova Toro – the great feeling overstable mid range that’s sure to win-over power players in any arena. Olé! Olé! How this batch feels: A beadless and small diameter disc, the Toro, has the low profile and comfortable feel of a Rat. However, the Rim of the Toro is much beefier, as if it’s been hitting the gym. Innova Toro Flight numbers: 4 / 2 / 1 / 3 We haven’t had a disc with a High Speed Turn of +1 since the Viper was on the shelf. How it flies: Developed with the input of power player Calvin Heimburg, the Toro was built to handle anything you put on it for short to medium length back hand or forehand shots. “Massive torque resistance,” is how Innova co-founder and disc inventor Dave Dunipace describes the Toro’s flight, which in layman’s terms means it’s an ox of a disc. Star plastic: If you take the best qualities of all of Innova’s plastics and combine them into one plastic, you get the Star line. All skill levels. Pros, especially pack their bag with Star plastic. Best combination of grip, durability and performance.  Great for: Brute force medium length forehand and backhand drives and approaches. Headwind shots without a second thought. Short-distance S-curves. Slow-panning anhyzers. How will I throw it? Experienced players with big-time power will find an immediate spot for the Toro. Those with average and less power will use it for specific shots like the forehand (especially if other mid range discs turn over) or days with heavy winds.

Innova Jay - Star Mid Range DiscMake some noise with your mid range game while keeping your competition whisper quiet with the stable and straight Innova Jay.How the Star Jay feels: The Jay is a low profile, large diameter mid range with a microbead on the rim. It’s got a flat flight plate that feels right at home in your hand.Flight numbers: 5 / 4 / 0 / 1How this Innova mid range flies: If you like frozen ropes with a gradual fade make some room in your bag for the Jay. It’s similar to the Lion or Shark, but with less of an overstable bite at the end. The Jay disc follows the line you put it on no matter which way you release it.“If you like point and shoot and you don’t want to beat the snot out of your Roc3 to get it. Out of the box you got it right here,” said disc creator Dave Dunipace.How will I throw it? Thrown flat, intermediate disc golfers will experience a dependable, gentle fade after a significantly straight flight. Power throwers will experience similarly straight flights but with a mild turn midway through.Choose this disc: If you are trying to fill a certain hole in your bag between a Roc3 and Mako3 then the Jay is your bird.

Super easy lines. That’s what the understable Innova Star Roadrunner can do for you, especially if you don’t throw far.   How it feels: Slender fairway style rim. Easy to grip and release. Most have at least a modest amount of dome. Star Roadrunner Flight numbers: 9 / 5 / -4 / 1 How the Roadrunner flies: The Roadrunner is a very understable fairway driver. It produces a reliable straight or hyzer flip flight for those with less power or an easy-to-throw anhyzer or roller for those with bigger arms. Simply put, the Roadrunner disc does more with less than any other disc on the planet. Star plastic: If you take the best qualities of all of Innova’s plastics and combine them into one plastic, you get the Star line. All skill levels. Pros, especially pack their bag with Star plastic. Best combination of grip, durability and performance.  The Star Roadrunner is great for: Effortless turnovers Your first hyzer-flip or sidearm disc Rollers Hit the gap disc How will I throw it?: Beginner to intermediate players will see straight flights right off the bat, especially if light weights used. Advanced players or those with high powered arms will turn this disc over easily. Great tailwind driver and long range roller.

The Rhyno is an overstable putt and approach disc that can handle headwinds. Great for players with lots of throwing power as the Rhyno stops on a dime and stays close to the basket. It is a must have disc for short to medium up shots and putting into the wind. The R-Pro model is also called a “Soft” Rhyno and is made to be super soft and flexible in an extra grippy plastic that grabs the chains.

If you’re a power player, the Champion Eagle really allows you to sink your claws into the course. Trust it with backhand or forehand throws when there’s a line that has to be hit. How it feels: Classic fairway driver feel with smaller rim. Most stock Eagles are available in the X mold, which has a small bead along rim. Champion Eagle Flight numbers: 7 / 4 / -1 / 3 Flight Path: The Eagle is an overstable fairway driver, that’s a notch less overstable than the Firebird. It can handle power and still remain true to the line it was thrown upon. Expect a noticeable fade with every throw long into its life. It’s a favorite among top pros for its day in, day out reliability and outstanding longevity, especially in premium plastics. Champion plastic: Provides the best durability of all Innova plastics and is among the most overstable as well. Champion’s main drawback is its grip in inclement weather. The Champion Eagle is great for: Backhand or Forehand power drives A trusty beat-in driver Headwinds Flex shots

The Thunderbird comes from strong bloodlines. The stability of a TeeBird with the speed of a Valkyrie; it can be described as a seasoned Firebird with less fade. The Thunderbird is predictable in wind and a great long range placement driver. Pros will appreciate the shot shaping ability of this driver while less experienced players will find a consistent, predictable flight.

When it comes to overstable drivers, only one disc comes to mind for most: The Champion Firebird. For years, this beefy disc has been the pro's first choice for hard fading hyzers and smooth sailing sidearm shots.How it feels: The Firebird’s moderate sized rim gives it a fairway driver type feel, making it a great fit for any sized hand.Flight numbers: 9 / 3 / 0 / 4Flight Path: Thrown flat with enough power, the 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.Champion plastic: Though the grip is not ideal for inclement weather, Champion plastic is the most durable and most overstable plastic. You’ll find Champion Firebirds in the bags of countless experienced disc golfers.The Innova Firebird is great for: Forehand Power drivesBig backhand hyzersHeadwindsOverhand hammers and thumbersSkip shotsLear more about the Champion Firebird here. 

If you’ve got plenty of power and want a driver with a ton of overstability, step up to the Innova Champion Destroyer. It delivers distance like no other. 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. Champion Destroyer Flight numbers: 12 / 5 / -1 / 3 How the Champion 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. Champion plastic: Champion Destroyers are the most overstable stock (widely available) Destroyer. This disc, designed for experienced players, promises to harness just about anyone's power. Great for days with heavy wind. Innova’s Champion plastic is among Innova’s most durable plastics. However, it is also among Innova’s least grippy plastics. The Champion Destroyer is great for: Full send backhand and forehand drives Headwind drives Monster hyzer and flex shots Overhand huks Click here to learn more about the Champion Destroyer.

When choosing a mid range disc, the Innova DX Roc is the obvious choice. Dependable and versatile, it’s Roc’d the bags of champions for decades. How the Roc feels: The rounded, shallow rim means business, but it's not difficult to grasp. Large diameter. Roc Flight numbers: 4 / 4 / 0 / 3 How it flies: Since its inception, the Roc has been a staple in the bags of disc golfers worldwide. You can count on its overstable flight from the get-go and as it ages you’ll find new uses for the versatile disc. No matter the shot you face, throwing a Roc is a great option. The Difference of DX Mid’s: For mid range discs, many players start with the very affordable DX plastic and never stop. Its ample, all-weather grip and quick break-in allow for an immediate impact. DX Plastic is among Innova’s most understable plastics. Great for: Medium length shots of any line Trusty fade Utility shots well into its life 1 Disc rounds How will I throw it? Beginner: With its out-of-the-box overstability, it may not be the best choice for a new player. Intermediate players will make great use of its versatility while advanced players will likely bag several.