Innova Distance Drivers

Every disc golfer needs a disc that can turn the tide. Our Classic Glow Champion Tern with the slice n’ dice Sling3lade design has enough wow-factor in the air and on the disc to keep you in the hunt. * A Marm O. Set Design. Run Details: Pretty flat to minimum dome. More about the design: The original SlingBlade design with two blades was cool, but this Sling3lade edition with three blades is even cooler – we’re talking cool infused with bacon and fire breathing monster trucks – kind of cool. Not only that, but artist Marm O. Set, who calls this “My favorite of the VTX series,” was inspired by Boba Fett’s helmet for this ultra clean design. Can’t go wrong there. Word of warning: If you spin these Sling3lade discs too fast they may open a portal to another dimension, which may or may not have disc golf. More about the Tern: The Tern is a fast slightly understable disc that is designed for long shot shaping throws. What’s great about the Tern, is that you don’t have to have incredible power to throw it far. Just throw it flat and its glide and natural turn will take it from there. Disc Model Flight Numbers: 12 / 6 / -2 / 2

Every disc golfer needs a disc that can turn the tide. Our Classic Glow Champion Shryke with the slice n’ dice Sling3lade design has enough wow-factor in the air and on the disc to keep you in the hunt. *A Marm O. Set Design. Run Details: Noticeable dome. More about the design: The original SlingBlade design with two blades was cool, but this Sling3lade edition with three blades is even cooler – we’re talking cool infused with bacon and fire breathing monster trucks – kind of cool. Not only that, but artist Marm O. Set, who calls this “My favorite of the VTX series,” was inspired by Boba Fett’s helmet for this ultra clean design. Can’t go wrong there. Word of warning: If you spin these Sling3lade discs too fast they may open a portal to another dimension, which may or may not have disc golf. More about the Shryke: This popular high-speed, max-glide distance driver is perfect for extending your drives and putting you in position for more putts. It has moderate turn and fade, making it easier to control than other high speed drivers. Disc Model Flight Numbers: 13 / 6 / -2 / 2

Forehand or Backhand, if you’re looking to sail past your distance barriers, check into the Jessica Weese Halo Champion Shryke. How this batch of Halo Champion Shryke feels: Moderate to noticeable dome. Lots of grip to hold onto. *Mesmerizing Halo Champ runs. Black/Pink combo is a sight to behold. More about the player: With her textbook forehand and backhand form, Jessica Weese has one of the most balanced throwing games, well, in the game. Formerly a sidearm specialist, Weese has worked the last several years to better balance her driving game. Partly from injuries and partly from necessity, her backhand drive has emerged as a clutch weapon in her arsenal. Well versed in touring life, Weese has been playing full time since 2013. Some of her biggest credits include winning the 2018 DGPT Ledgestone Open and the 2015 PDGA NT Beaver State Fling. Not long ago, at the 2023 Chain Hawk Open – both she and her husband, Garrett Gurthie won their respective divsions. You get the feeling with Weese, that she could collect her next big win at any point. More about the disc: This popular high-speed, max-glide distance driver is perfect for extending your drives and putting you in position for more putts. It has moderate turn and fade, making it easier to control than other high speed drivers. Weese Quote: “My Tour Series Shryke bombs for a wide range of arm speeds—and looks amazing doing it. I wanted a disc that flies smooth and turns heads. Innova nailed it.” Shryke Flight Numbers: 13 / 6 / -2 / 2

For overstable distance with a predictable finish, Calvin Heimburg goes with his Halo Star Destroyers every time. You should too. How this batch of Halo Star Destroyer feel: Noticeable dome typical of mold. Gobs of grip. More about the player: No matter the tournament, Calvin Heimburg is likely a favorite to win. Why? Because he has the complete game including big, accurate distance. Though he has yet to win his first major, Heimburg has owned the DGPT, winning 13 events including the Dynamic Discs Open and OTB Open last year. In 2023, he won the Ken Climo Player of the Year award. Plus, you can’t forget the DGPT Match Play Championship he took in 2021. More about the disc: If you’ve got plenty of power, it’s time you graduated to the Innova Destroyer. It’s the distance driver all others are judged by. The Halo edition comes with a touch more overstabilty and beautiful color contrast. Heimburg Quote: “The Halo Star Destroyer is my go-to forehand and backhand driver in all weather conditions.” Destroyer Flight Numbers: 12 / 5 / -1 / 3

With her pure form and dialed-in accuracy Henna Blomroos is a distance specialist. Unlock your inner-bomber with her Proto Glow Halo Star Destroyer. How this batch of Proto Glow Halo Star Destroyer feel: Noticeable dome typical of mold. Softer feel. More about the player: Henna Blomroos is the silky smooth distance crusher from Finland. She’s so consistent it’s strange to see a tournament leaderboard without her near the top. A top Finnish pro since 2014, she made her first jump to U.S. events in 2019 with a 4th place finish at PDGA Pro Worlds and 3rd at the DGPT Jonesboro Open. Blomroos is the 2X European Disc Golf Champ and 2018 RE/MAX Open Champ. Most recently she tied for 2nd at the 2024 PDGA Champions Cup and claimed 2nd at the 2022 PDGA Pro Worlds. More about the disc: If you’ve got plenty of power, it’s time you graduated to the Innova Star Destroyer. It’s the distance driver all others are judged by.  Blomroos Quote: “The world’s best driver—fast, controlled, and always reliable. My Halo Star Destroyer is my go-to for big distance with a trusty flight I can count on.” Destroyer Flight Numbers: 12 / 5 / -1 / 3

The Juliana Korver Proto Glow Halo Star Mamba is super consistent and will stay in top form for a very long time – just like the Disc Golf Hall of Famer herself. Notice: Halo effect will vary. How this batch of Proto Glow Halo Star Mamba feel: Noticeable dome. More about the player: From the late 1990’s to early 2000’s, Juliana Korver was THE woman to beat, winning 5 World Championships. Decades later she’s still a force in professional disc golf and she still largely competes in the Women’s Open division. Only a few years ago she tied for 3rd at the DGPT Portland Open in 2023. More about the disc: No Innova driver is as easy to turnover as the Mamba. For those with average power the Mamba produces effortless anhyzers and is an excellent roller option. Mamba Flight Numbers: 11 / 6 / -5 / 1

The Innova Star Starfire takes the power you put on it and translates it into long, fade heavy drives. **Limited Run of Out of Production Disc How the Starfire feels:  Early adoptee of the wide rim. Dome can range from pretty flat to noticeable. Starfire Flight Numbers: 10 / 4 / 0 / 3 How the Starfire flies: A fast, overstable distance driver meant for the amptly powered gentleman or gentlelady. Try it for backhand or forehand and even into a headwind. There’s enough fade to keep your shots honest. 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: Power ‘S’ shots Automatic hyzers Flat, full send forehand drives

As meaty as you would expect from the king of meat-eaters, the Innova Champion TeeRex is a powerful distance driver that can really tear a course to shreds. **Limited Run of Out of Production Disc How the TeeRex feels: Wider rim distance driver similar in feel to the Wraith. Most have noticeable dome TeeRex Flight Numbers: 11 / 4 / 0 / 4 How the TeeRex flies: The overstable TeeRex is a big distance option for long arms backhand or forehand. With its speed and heavy fade, it will thunder down the fairway but still hook up when needed. Champion plastic is among Innova’s most durable plastics. Expect years of use with little change in flight characteristics. However, it is also among Innova’s least grippy plastics. In terms of stability, Champion plastic is among Innova’s most overstable plastics. Great for: Max distance headwind huks Forehand annys Automatic fade finishing drives

Make the most of your distance opportunities with the Dennis Augustsson Proto Glow Halo Champion Gorgon from Innova. How this batch of Proto Glow Champion Toro feels: Noticeable dome. Softer feel. More about the player: A touring pro since 2021, lefty Dennis Augustsson, of Sweeden, is another younger player on the move. Playing mostly in Europe with the occasional visit to the States, Augustsson’s biggest win came at the 2023 European Disc Golf Championships. More about the disc: With a flat release, amid mild conditions, most players will find the Gorgon travels smoothly with an easy turn and a fade that’s present, but not overly so. The disc facilitates any release angle including anhyzers that seem to sail forever. Flight Numbers: 10 / 6 / -2 / 1

Throw some color on your drive with the easy going and far flying Innova I-Dye Champion Gorgon. How the I-Dye Champion Gorgon feels: Easy to grip and release. Rim is thinner than other distance drivers and its underside is also flatter. All in all, it’s a distance driver in fairway driver clothing. Most have noticeable dome. Gorgon Flight numbers: 10 / 6 / -2 / 1 How it flies: With a flat release, amid mild conditions, most players will find the Gorgon travels smoothly (300 to 350+) with an easy turn and a fade that’s present, but not overly so. The disc facilitates any release angle including anhyzers that seem to sail forever. Great as a distance gainer for less powerful throwers. “It's similar to a speed 10 version of the Leopard3 or Hawkeye. Very controllable fairway driver like flight in a distance driver,” said Innova General Manager Kobyn Dunipace. Forehand: For those with moderate forehand power, the Gorgon will fit right in your bag with long, straight flights with modest turn. Those with noticeable power will find it flippy. I-Dye Champion: There’s no denying it, tie dye patterns look the best in Champion plastic. Though the grip is not ideal for inclement weather, Champion plastic is the most durable and most overstable plastic. **Dyed color remain vibrant for longer in Champion plastic. The Gorgon is great for: When you want distance driver speed but not distance driver fade Throwing anhyzers that don’t fight against you Players that don’t like super wide rims Those needing a longer fairway driver Lengthy low ceiling shots How will I throw it? In lighter weights, this disc could come in handy for beginners looking to tack on distance. Intermediate players will really benefit from this disc’s turning ease. For advance or power throwers, the Gorgon would likely be a turnover driver, but slightly less flippy in Champ plastic.

The Innova Champion Gorgon achieves monster distance without the scary fade of other distance drivers. How the Gorgon feels: Easy to grip and release. Rim is thinner than other distance drivers and its underside is also flatter. All in all, it’s a distance driver in fairway driver clothing. Most have noticeable dome. Gorgon Flight numbers: 10 / 6 / -2 / 1 How it flies: With a flat release, amid mild conditions, most players will find the Gorgon travels smoothly (300 to 350+) with an easy turn and a fade that’s present, but not overly so. The disc facilitates any release angle including anhyzers that seem to sail forever. Great as a distance gainer for less powerful throwers. “It's similar to a speed 10 version of the Leopard3 or Hawkeye. Very controllable fairway driver like flight in a distance driver,” said Innova General Manager Kobyn Dunipace. Forehand: For those with moderate forehand power, the Gorgon will fit right in your bag with long, straight flights with modest turn. Those with noticeable power will find it flippy. Champion plastic: Champion plastic is among Innova’s most durable plastics. Expect years of use with little change in flight characteristics. However, it is also among Innova’s least grippy plastics. In terms of stability, Champion plastic is among Innova’s most overstable plastics. The Gorgon is great for: When you want distance driver speed but not distance driver fade Throwing anhyzers that don’t fight against you Players that don’t like super wide rims Those needing a longer fairway driver Lengthy low ceiling shots How will I throw it? In lighter weights, this disc could come in handy for beginners looking to tack on distance. Intermediate players will really benefit from this disc’s turning ease. For advance or power throwers, the Gorgon would likely be a turnover driver, but slightly less flippy in Champ plastic.

The Juggernaut is an extremely overstable, 12-speed driver that can be thrown at full power without worrying about the disc flipping over, even in massive headwinds. For players looking for the speed of the Destroyer with the fade of the Firebird, try the Juggernaut.