Innova

TeeBird

4.8(855)
Control Driver
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The Innova TeeBird is a straight-to-overstable fairway driver that can be a workhorse in any player’s bag. They will fly straight with a strong, pushing fade for slower to intermediate arm speeds. For power throwers, though, a TeeBird will fly dead straight and far with a slight fade. They are very versatile and can be used for a wide variety of shots from hyzers to flex shots to turnovers. The TeeBird was approved in 1999 and designed to fit in between the popular Eagle and Banshee in terms of stability and be the next step up from the Gazelle. The TeeBird proceeded to become a bestseller for Innova, and one of the most popular discs among pros by far. The world distance record was set in 2002 with a TeeBird (810 ft), and it was essentially the choice distance driver among all Innova Pros. Even with the development of farther flying discs, the TeeBird remained highly popular at all levels of disc golf and remains one of the best-selling discs of all time. Many modern fairway drivers can have their roots traced back to the TeeBird, and variants of the TeeBird are highly popular in their own right (TeeBird3, TL, TL3 to name a few). The TeeBird is a signature disc of Ken Climo and has been a Tour Series disc for players like Vaino Makela, Ohn Scoggins, Philo Brathwaite, and Kevin Jones, among others. Most Innova pros throw at least one of either a TeeBird or one of its variants. There are several highly collectible runs of TeeBirds, with KC Pro and CE runs fetching over $100. KJ Nybo and Anthony Barela TeeBirds are also sought after.

The Innova TeeBird is a straight-to-overstable fairway driver that can be a workhorse in any player’s bag. They will fly straight with a strong, pushing fade for slower to intermediate arm speeds. For power throwers, though, a TeeBird will fly dead straight and far with a slight fade. They are very versatile and can be used for a wide variety of shots from hyzers to flex shots to turnovers.

 The TeeBird was approved in 1999 and designed to fit in between the popular Eagle and Banshee in terms of stability and be the next step up from the Gazelle. The TeeBird proceeded to become a bestseller for Innova, and one of the most popular discs among pros by far. The world distance record was set in 2002 with a TeeBird (810 ft), and it was essentially the choice distance driver among all Innova Pros. Even with the development of farther flying discs, the TeeBird remained highly popular at all levels of disc golf and remains one of the best-selling discs of all time.

Many modern fairway drivers can have their roots traced back to the TeeBird, and variants of the TeeBird are highly popular in their own right (TeeBird3, TL, TL3 to name a few). The TeeBird is a signature disc of Ken Climo and has been a Tour Series disc for players like Vaino Makela, Ohn Scoggins, Philo Brathwaite, and Kevin Jones, among others. Most Innova pros throw at least one of either a TeeBird or one of its variants. There are several highly collectible runs of TeeBirds, with KC Pro and CE runs fetching over $100. KJ Nybo and Anthony Barela TeeBirds are also sought after.

Flight

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.
7
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
5
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.
2
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
2

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.2 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.5 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.1 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.7 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.8 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.2%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
29.25
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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