Make room for the turning line
The Innova Champion Sidewinder is an understable speed-9 driver built around high-speed turn and plenty of glide. Its 9 / 5 / -3 / 1 flight ratings make it a useful option for long turnover shots and rollers, with a lighter finishing fade than many drivers of the same speed.
Is the Sidewinder right for your bag?
- You want an alternative to a hard-fading driver. The Sidewinder's turn offers a different flight shape for players with the speed to activate it.
- You are learning turnover shots. Work on a gradual turning flight instead of forcing an overstable disc onto the line.
- You want to develop a roller. Experienced players and those learning the shot can explore the Sidewinder's long-range roller potential.
When the fairway bends right on a right-handed backhand line, reach for the Sidewinder to explore a turnover rather than switching to a forehand. Give the disc room to turn and learn how your power and release angle affect the finish. Lower-power players may find its understable design useful, but a speed-9 disc still needs sufficient throwing speed to show its intended flight.
Why Champion plastic?
Champion offers a generally firm feel and excellent resistance to wear, helping the disc retain its flight characteristics through regular rounds. Choose it when you want a durable Sidewinder rather than a soft, flexible feel. Champion can also resist high-speed turn more than other plastics, so the printed ratings are a starting point, not a promise of an immediate turnover.
Flight numbers & specifications
- Speed: 9
- Glide: 5
- Turn: -3
- Fade: 1
- Manufacturer: Innova
- Mold: Sidewinder
- Plastic: Champion
- Disc type: Fairway Driver
Select your preferred color, foil, and weight from the available options. Actual flight depends on throwing speed, release angle, wind, disc weight, and wear.