Gliding turnover drives in grippy Star plastic
The Innova Star Sidewinder is an understable speed-9 driver for players who want a turning flight instead of a hard-fading finish. Its 9 / 5 / -3 / 1 flight ratings combine plenty of glide with high-speed turn and a light finishing fade, making it a useful option for long turnovers and rollers.
Is the Sidewinder right for your bag?
- Your drivers fade before they carry. The Sidewinder's understable design is worth exploring for lower-power players, though a slower disc may still be the better fit.
- You want a backhand turning line. For a right-handed backhand throw, its turn can help shape a right-moving shot when thrown with suitable speed and angle.
- You are building a roller game. The Sidewinder gives experienced players and those learning the shot an option for long-range rollers.
Why choose Star plastic?
Star blends a grippy feel with premium durability and is slightly less firm than Champion. Choose it when you want resistance to wear without Champion's firmer feel, or when you prefer less flexibility than GStar. It is a practical everyday option for repeated rounds on wooded and rugged courses.
When the fairway bends away from your usual fade, try the Sidewinder's turning line rather than forcing an overstable driver through it. Start with smooth practice throws to learn how much turn your disc produces before taking that line through a narrow gap.
Flight numbers & specifications
- Speed: 9
- Glide: 5
- Turn: -3
- Fade: 1
- Manufacturer: Innova
- Mold: Sidewinder
- Plastic: Star
- Disc type: Fairway Driver
Select your preferred color, foil, and weight from the available options. Flight ratings are a comparison guide, not a guarantee; throwing speed, release angle, wind, weight, and wear affect actual flight.