Gateway Spirit – Flight Chart The Gateway Spirit is an extremely overstable distance driver with flight numbers of 12 | 4 | 0 | 4. Engineered for powerful throwers, this disc delivers reliable fade and outstanding wind resistance. Its sharp rim and torque-resistant profile make it a favorite among forehand power throwers and players who need a disc that will always finish left (for RHBH). The Spirit is built for control, skip shots, and distance lines that must never turn over. Beginner Flight Path – Extreme Fade Beginners will find the Spirit too overstable for straight shots, but it’s an excellent teaching tool for understanding fade and hyzer angles. Expect…
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Crush
Discraft Crush – Flight Chart The Discraft Crush is an overstable distance driver with flight numbers of 11 | 5 | 0 | 4. Designed for power throwers, it delivers exceptional control and consistency even in strong headwinds. Known for its dependable fade and torque resistance, the Crush bridges the gap between the Predator and Force, offering a trusted flight for both backhand and forehand power drives. Once a Discraft mainstay, it remains a cult favorite among advanced players for its strong, reliable finish. Flight Path for Beginners Newer players will find the Crush quite overstable, typically fading early in flight. While not ideal for low power arms, it can…
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Starfire
Innova Starfire – Flight Chart The Innova Starfire is a power control driver with flight numbers of 10 | 4 | 0 | 3. Built for consistency and torque resistance, the Starfire delivers predictable flights and a strong finish. It’s often compared to a faster Thunderbird—reliable, overstable, and capable of long controlled drives. Available in Star, Champion, and DX plastics, the Starfire’s stability varies slightly by blend, offering options for all arm speeds. Beginner Flight Path Beginners will find the Starfire overstable and best suited for headwinds or hyzer shots. Expect a steady fade and limited turn, helping develop form and angle control. Great for learning to throw with power…
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Monster
Innova Monster Flight Chart The Innova Monster lives up to its name—an extremely overstable distance driver built for power throwers, headwinds, and utility shots. With flight numbers of 10 | 3 | 0 | 5, the Monster delivers fierce fade and minimal glide, making it one of the most predictable discs in Innova’s lineup. Commonly available in Champion and Star plastics, it’s designed to withstand torque and high-speed throws while maintaining control and consistency. Beginner Flight Path New players will find the Monster difficult to throw for distance due to its extreme overstability. Expect a sharp, early fade and short flight unless thrown with significant power. However, it can still…
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Talon
Discraft Talon Flight Chart The Discraft Talon is a reliable, overstable control driver with flight numbers of 8 | 3 | 1 | 3. Designed for precision over power, the Talon thrives in windy conditions and delivers consistent, hard-fading flights. Originally discontinued in the mid-2000s, this classic driver has returned in limited Big Z and Z Swirl runs, offering a modern take on a trusted mold. Its smaller rim width and torque resistance make it a dependable tool for both backhand and forehand shots where placement matters most. Beginner Flight Path Overview For newer players, the Talon will behave as a very overstable disc. Expect short, consistent flights with strong…
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Predator
Discraft Predator – Flight Chart The Discraft Predator is an overstable fairway driver with flight numbers of 9 | 4 | 0 | 4. Built for windy conditions and powerful throws, it delivers a dependable fade and strong finish every time. Known for its durability and consistency, the Predator sits between a Thunderbird and Firebird in overstability, offering controllable distance with a predictable fade that never surprises you. Commonly found in Z Line, Big Z, ESP, and Titanium plastics. Beginner Lines – Overstable Challenge Beginners will find the Predator very overstable and difficult to throw straight. It’s best used for learning strong fades or skip shots, especially in windy rounds.…
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Reaper
Discraft Reaper – Flight Chart The Discraft Reaper is an overstable fairway/control driver with flight numbers 8 | 3 | 0 | 4. It’s a wind-ready utility disc known for a hard, reliable finish and confident placement lines. Expect a flat push with minimal turn and a forceful fade—ideal when you must finish left (RHBH) or trust a forehand to hold its line. Although the Reaper is discontinued in regular stock, it returns in special and Ledgestone-style runs. Beginner Notes: Utility Over Distance Newer players will find the Reaper quite beefy. Use it when you need a predictable hook at the end of flight, short spike hyzers, or to fight…
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Firebird
Innova Firebird – Flight Chart The Innova Firebird is a very overstable control driver with flight numbers 9 | 3 | 0 | 4. It’s a sidearm staple and wind fighter that carves precise hyzers, flex lines, and utility shots with a dependable, late fade. If you need a trustworthy flight path that never flips, the Firebird delivers placement and predictability without requiring max-distance power. Beginner Take: Safe Hyzers and Headwind Insurance Newer players will see short, overstable flights that finish hard. Use it for “don’t-turn” hyzers and headwind control where neutral discs drift. Expect ground-safe landings true to the posted flight numbers. Intermediates: Placement Driver and Skip Control Flat…
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Gator
Innova Gator – Flight Chart The Innova Gator is a very overstable approach midrange with flight numbers 5 | 2 | 0 | 3. Flat-topped and torque-resistant, it’s built for headwinds, forehand/backhand control, and “point-and-stick” landings. If you want a dependable flight path that finishes hard with minimal glide, the Gator is a staple for many players from developing to advanced. Beginner Control: Short, Certain Finishes Newer players will see straight-to-fade flights that check up quickly. Use the Gator when you need a predictable finish and don’t want an undershoot to sail long—true to its posted flight numbers. Intermediates: Wind-Ready Placement Count on flat releases that push a little, then…
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Xtreme
Discraft Xtreme – Flight Chart The Discraft Xtreme is a very overstable control driver with flight numbers 6 | 3 | 1 | 4. Built for wind and placement, it starts neutral then finishes hard, making it a trustworthy utility option when you need a precise flight path that ends on command. Commonly run in premium plastics, the Xtreme excels at spiky hyzers, forced flexes, and overhand lines. Beginner Notes: Wind-Fighting Safety For newer players, the Xtreme will fade early. Use it as a safe hyzer or headwind option where turning over is not an option. Expect short, predictable finishes that match the posted flight numbers. Intermediates: Controlled Hyzers and…
