The Innova Star Sidewinder (Reaper Edition) carries our flame vortex stamp on Innova's easiest driver to turn over. Star plastic keeps the grip dependable while the flight underneath does what Sidewinders are known for: flip early and ride a long turn.

Flight Numbers: 9 / 5 / -3 / 1

Star plastic grips confidently in most conditions, and this mold in Star breaks in gradually without losing the flippy character that makes it useful in the first place. It is common to own half a dozen of these across different plastics and still come back to Star for the balance of grip and turn.

Release it flat with power and it turns hard right before either carrying that turn out for distance or dropping into a roller if you let the nose tip down. On a downhill or bending fairway it can be shaped to bend with the hole rather than fighting it, parking with a flat release that bends magnificently down the line. It is forgiving of an inconsistent release, which is exactly why beginners lean on it.

Best for newer players who need extra help turning a disc over, and a dependable choice for anyone who wants a go-to roller. More experienced arms should treat it as a specialty tool for tailwinds and S-curves.

Want the same flight without the Reaper stamp? The Star Sidewinder flies identically. Looking for a beefier Halo version? Try the Halo Star Sidewinder Reaper Edition. Browse our understable distance drivers.

Speed 9, glide 5, turn -3, fade 1. Diameter 21.1 cm, rim width 1.8 cm, max weight 175 g.