The Innova Luster Champion Firebird, in our Reaper stamped run, is the disc I reach for the moment the wind picks up. It's very overstable by design, fights turn from the moment it leaves your hand, and the Luster Champion run gives it a glossy finish on top of the same dependable flight.

Flight Numbers: 9 / 3 / 0 / 4

Luster Champion is Innova's polished, translucent blend, firm and grippy with a bit more shine than standard Champion. It takes tree hits well and barely loses stability over time, which is exactly what you want on a mold whose entire job is refusing to turn over. The blunt rim edge takes a round or two to get comfortable with on forehand.

Thrown flat it holds dead straight before finishing with a strong, dependable hook left, and headwinds barely move it off that line. It's the best forehand mold Innova makes for players still building consistency on that side, since the disc's own overstability covers for a slightly early or late release. New throwers can find it a bit much off the tee at first, it doesn't reward extra power the way a more neutral driver does, but as an approach into a headwind or a hyzer around a dogleg it's about as reliable as discs get.

Want the same overstable finish with a bit less speed to manage? The Star Firebird flies just as true in Innova's standard premium blend. Need something for calmer conditions with more glide? The Luster Champion Teebird3 is the fairway driver companion for this bag slot. Check out our overstable distance drivers.

Speed 9, glide 3, turn 0, fade 4. Diameter 21.1 cm, rim width 1.9 cm, max weight 173 g.