The Innova Star Thunderbird (Reaper Edition) carries our flame vortex stamp on a phenomenal hybrid distance control driver. Star plastic breaks in faster than Champion, so this version settles into its sweet spot sooner.

Flight Numbers: 9 / 5 / 0 / 2

Star plastic grips well across most conditions and starts out nearly as overstable as Champion before softening up at a quicker pace. That faster break in means you get to the disc's best, most controllable flight without needing years of rounds to get there, while still holding up to real tree hits along the way.

Thrown flat at speed it goes long and straight with a soft, dependable fade at the finish, which is exactly the tunnel shot flight this mold is known for. On a hyzer it holds the line instead of turning over, and it handles headwind about as well as any 9 speed driver in the Innova line. Forehand and backhand releases are both clean off the beadless rim.

Good for players who already know they like the Teebird and want a bit more speed and stability from the same family, or for anyone who wants one dependable driver that does not need babying to fly right.

Want more durability once it is broken in? The Champion Metal Flake Thunderbird holds its flight longer. Prefer a beefier Halo feel? Try the Halo Star Thunderbird. Browse our overstable distance drivers.

Speed 9, glide 5, turn 0, fade 2. Diameter 21.2 cm, rim width 1.9 cm, max weight 175 g.