The Innova Champion Metal Flake Shark3 (Reaper Edition) is a stable midrange built in Innova's stiffest, flake swirled Champion blend. This Reaper stamped run flies like a shorter, flatter cousin of the Roc3.

Flight Numbers: 5 / 4 / 0 / 2

Metal Flake Champion is a firm, grippy blend that resists tree damage and holds a stamp's finish longer than base line plastic. It takes longer to beat in than Star or DX, so the stability you get out of the wrapper is close to the stability you get a season from now, with just a softer feel in cold weather once it wears.

Thrown flat it holds a straight line with a light fade at the end, and on a hyzer it stays put instead of flipping up. It handles a headwind without turning over, which makes it a dependable choice for tunnel shots and controlled approaches rather than max distance drives. Intermediate players looking for a straight backup to an overstable Roc or Mako will get along with it fast, and slower arms can still finish the flight without needing a hard snap.

Looking for a similar straight midrange with more overstability? The Champion Metal Flake Roc3 holds its line a touch longer. Want a comparable straight midrange from the beaded family instead? The KC Pro Roc gives you more fade for the same speed. Browse the full overstable midrange lineup.

Speed 5, glide 4, turn 0, fade 2. Diameter 21.8 cm, rim width 1.4 cm, max weight 180.9 g.