Innova dominates my bag from putter (Aviar PnA) to mid (DX roc/DX stingray) to control drivers (CE Valk/CE T-bird/CE Leopard/CE Eagle) to long range (Star Wraiths and 1st run bosses). I like the DC tracker for overstable (shorter than long distance) shots. I also have a Surge FLX at the end of my bag which is rarely thrown.
I love Innova molds but I am still torqued at the decision to phase out the CE Line (Sure they've given plenty of reasons why they did it, but still I feel that they discovered a plastic that was near indestructible - good for the consumer but bad for their bottom line, so they "improved" it with a new line) Maybe they'll decide to do a re-release someday (perhaps they'll "stumble" onto the original recipe and have just enough product to release a super limited run of all of our favorites) Let the bidding begin.
I also find something inherently slimy about the way that Innova releases their runs, the "nuances" that are phased in and out which create artificial demand with those who use their product is B.S. Case in point, the first run Boss. I bought 1 for $15 bucks new when first released 6 months ago, now I am looking at $30-$40 slightly used if I am lucky. I didn't know when I first picked one up if I would like it, be able to throw it, etc. The 2nd run Boss is totally different. Why should I have to buy two discs "in case I like it"? In a couple of years I won't be able to find them, let alone replace this disc if lost. I think that this practice pushes people to buy multiples at the time of purchase, knowing that the future of the disc is questionable. Slimy, indeed.
Now half of the discs that I have learned to throw and have built my game on are irreplaceable. I find, I rarely throw my favorite plastic for fear of losing it and the reality that I will never be able to replace it. So, what's the point? I am just hauling around an overweight golfbag.
That being said as much as I try to gravitate towards DC and other brands I end up coming back to Innova. I am trying to modify my game to Innova discs that I can pull off the shelf, play, throw into the woods, and go pick up another. I.e., limit the number of molds I purchase, scale down plastic to DX molds and star molds only. I suppose that they'll soon be "improving" the star wraith next, so stock up on em. They'll never mess with the DX Rancho Roc, right? they wouldn't do that...
Yes a rant, and quite possibly what will push me away from Innova someday. Until then, enjoy those Teebirds.
