Innova

Firebird

4.8(1,145)
Control Driver
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The Firebird is a very overstable control driver that is perfect for hyzers, flicks, and flex shots. This driver is known for being dependably overstable in all conditions, and is able to handle high amounts of power. Power throwers will find the Firebird to be a straight flyer with a strong fade, and slower arms will be able to use the Firebird for a variety of utility shots. Flatter runs of Firebird are highly sought after due to their often increased overstability and reduced glide. Innova released the Firebird in 2000, and it has since become arguably the most popular utility driver of all time, if not one of the most popular drivers in general. At the time, it was Innova’s first 9-speed disc and essentially knocked every other very overstable driver in Innova’s lineup at the time off the market, including the Whippet and Banshee. As evidence of its popularity, almost every single Innova pro bags at least one Firebird, and almost every manufacturer has made its own version of the Firebird at some point. It was a Ken Climo Signature Disc and has been a Tour Series disc for Nate Sexton and Andrew Marwede. The Firebird is also one of the most widely collected discs in disc golf, and CE Firebirds and Sexton Firebirds are both highly collectible.

The Firebird is a very overstable control driver that is perfect for hyzers, flicks, and flex shots. This driver is known for being dependably overstable in all conditions, and is able to handle high amounts of power. Power throwers will find the Firebird to be a straight flyer with a strong fade, and slower arms will be able to use the Firebird for a variety of utility shots. Flatter runs of Firebird are highly sought after due to their often increased overstability and reduced glide.

Innova released the Firebird in 2000, and it has since become arguably the most popular utility driver of all time, if not one of the most popular drivers in general. At the time, it was Innova’s first 9-speed disc and essentially knocked every other very overstable driver in Innova’s lineup at the time off the market, including the Whippet and Banshee. As evidence of its popularity, almost every single Innova pro bags at least one Firebird, and almost every manufacturer has made its own version of the Firebird at some point. It was a Ken Climo Signature Disc and has been a Tour Series disc for Nate Sexton and Andrew Marwede. The Firebird is also one of the most widely collected discs in disc golf, and CE Firebirds and Sexton Firebirds are both highly collectible.

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Source: Innova

Arm speed

NoviceIntermediatePro
SpeedHow hard the disc must be thrown to fly as designed. Putters are 1 to 3, the fastest drivers 14 and up.
9
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
3
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
0
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
4
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
4

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.1 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.4 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.2 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.9 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.3 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.7%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
26.75
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
No

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