The Innova Beast in GStar plastic carries a Reaper stamp on a stable distance driver that has been a bag staple since before the faster molds took over. GStar is Innova's flexible, grippy premium plastic, and it performs well in cold weather when stiffer blends start to feel slick. World champion Barry Schultz has bagged a Beast for years, and it is easy to see why.

Flight Numbers: 10 / 5 / -2 / 2

GStar has real flex and a pearlescent sheen that separates it from Innova's other premium blends, and it keeps its grip in the cold better than Star or Champion. It beats in at a reasonable pace, which slowly nudges this driver toward more turnover the longer you throw it. That gradual shift is part of what makes a well worn GStar Beast so easy to trust downwind.

Thrown flat it holds a long, comfortable line and the -2 turn acts like an engine mid flight, pushing back against a hyzer angle before settling into a clean, straight finish. It handles both forehand and backhand release well thanks to a smooth, comfortable rim. Intermediate players get real distance without pro level power, and it is a good driver for turnover shots and tailwind holes where a more overstable disc would fight back. I would not reach for it in a stiff headwind, but for open, straight distance it is hard to beat.

Want the same flight in a heavier duty plastic? The Star Beast holds up well with a similar grip. Want more durability for a beginner budget? The Champion Beast trades a little flex for a lot of durability. Browse our Beast lineup.

Speed 10, glide 5, turn -2, fade 2. Diameter 21.2 cm, rim width 2.0 cm, max weight 175 g.