Innova Wraith Disc Golf Driver Review

Innova Wraith Review

The iconic Innova Wraith is one of our most popular distance drivers in stock. It is fast but controllable, stable but not a meathook, workable yet predictable. The Wraith is renowned for providing exceptional glide and precision accuracy, making it a go-to disc for many disc golf players. In this Innova Wraith review, we provide individual pictures and detailed descriptions of all the Wraith discs we have for sale, all available at low prices.

Innova Wraith Plastics

• Star: A durable yet flexible premium blend that improves with age. Star plastic discs will beat in slowly, generating extra glide and greater distance with every tree hit. A well-worn Star Wraith will achieve great distance with increased turn and glide.
• Halo Star: A stiffer version of Star with a two-toned color scheme that creates a "halo" effect around the outer rim. This plastic makes the Wraith significantly more stable, handling wind exceptionally well. The Garrett Gurthie Tour Series Halo Star Wraith is considered the most overstable driver version available.
• GStar Wraith: Very gummy and flexible blend with outstanding grip. Discs generally fly more understable in this plastic. A GStar Wraith is ideal for beginners as their first max distance driver.
• Champion: Stiff, slick, and opaque blend that offers maximum durability and stability. Ideal for powerful throws finishing left, making it a reliable overstable driver.
• Champion Glow: Champion plastic that glows, offering the same durability and stability with added night-time visibility.
• DX: A baseline blend with excellent grip, low durability, and a cheap price. Popular for putters and midranges but not recommended for wide-rimmed drivers due to reduced glide and accuracy.
• Pro Plastic: More durability than DX but not as tough as Star or Champion. A brand new Pro Wraith flies true to its flight numbers, offering a neutral flight path that suits various skill levels.

Pro Wraith and Other Plastics

The Pro Wraith is specifically noteworthy for its reliable neutral stability, providing consistent and predictable flight paths suitable for players across skill levels.

Innova Wraith Flight Numbers

• Speed: 11
• Glide: 5
• Turn: -1
• Fade: 3

The Wraith offers an ideal combination of high-speed stability, exceptional glide, and reliable fade. When released with a bit of hyzer, the -1 turn flips it to flat, allowing the glide phase to carry it straight. A flat throw generates a subtle mid-flight anhyzer drift with a smooth fade back. This disc is versatile enough to maintain pure hyzers over great distances and effectively handle windy conditions.

In short, the Wraith flies like a supercharged fairway driver, allowing for precise lines with reliable finishes. The Wraith also improves with age, as wear and tear increases its glide phase and minimizes fade, making it one of the best straight-line high-speed drivers available. A perfectly seasoned Wraith can fly 350+ feet on a frozen rope before gently finishing left.

Dimensions

• Diameter: 21.1cm
• Height: 1.4cm
• Rim Depth: 1.2cm
• Rim Width: 2.1cm

The Wraith's mold has a 2.1cm rim width provides substantial speed but remains comfortable in the hand, fitting both backhand and forehand grips. The listed height of 1.4cm is somewhat misleading; most runs have a medium-sized dome, though there is significant variance among different plastics and stamps.

Wraith History

Introduced in 2005, the Wraith immediately became the fastest and furthest-flying bomber disc in Innova's lineup, marking a major advancement in disc technology. Nearly 20 years later, the Innova Wraith remains one of the most popular and dependable drivers in the sport, still unbeaten in performance, including world champ Ken Klimo.

Skill Level Recommendations

The Wraith is an all-around workhorse, beneficial to players of all skill levels, although advanced players will maximize its versatility.

• Novice: An excellent introduction to high-speed drivers, particularly in lighter weights. Beginners might not initially achieve great distance but can utilize the Wraith as a stable option.
• Intermediate: A potential centerpiece disc due to its versatility, suitable for building a reliable arsenal.
• Advanced: Recognized as one of the best straight-flying high-speed drivers available, it excels in hyzer-flips, subtle flex lines, and low-ceiling shots. Easily covering 350 feet.
• Pro: Favored by several prominent pros over the years, including the legendary champ Ken Climo, who had a signature Wraith, and current distance pro Garrett Gurthie with his Halo Star Wraith.

Innova says this driver works well across varying conditions and shot selections, making it a valuable and versatile disc in any player's bag; as well as from thousands of player reviews.

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