Champion Edition(CE) or not CE?
In recent months, our top of the line discs have changed names, changed looks, and now, changed prices. These changes have confused Innova throwers and dealers alike, prompting many questions, such as:
"What's up with all the changes?"
Over the summer and fall of 2002, we were running out of the material we used for several of the Pro discs. We thought, "No problem, we will just add more of the CE-type material, making the pro discs last longer." Eventually, we completely ran out of the Pro material. At this point, Pro discs were virtually identical to CE. Many companies in a variety of industries have no problem selling the same product at different price points, but we could not. So we decided to discontinue the more expensive one (CE), and we changed the name of the beautiful, see-through, super durable discs to Candy Pro.
"What's the difference between CE, Candy Pro, and Champion?"
These are different names that describe the same type of discs. Champion Edition (CE) is the old name; Candy Pro is the current name; Champion is the name that we will soon start using. All three are made from essentially the same super durable material. However, due to improved molding techniques, the current runs of these top-of the-line discs cost less, look sweeter, and are more consistently available
"How does Candy Pro differ from Pro?"
Candy Pro are the super durable clear and pearlescent top-of-the-line discs. Pro discs are the white, stiff or super "grippy" discs that we've sold for years such as the KC Roc and JK Aviar Putter. There's no mistaking the Pro and Candy Pro once you see them, but having two Pro lines is inherently confusing. That's one of the reasons we are changing the name of the top-of-the-line discs to Champion.
"Is Innova going to settle on names for 2003, and if so, what will they be?"
Yes. Our three lines for 2003 will be DX, Pro, and Champion. We are in the process of creating new Champion artwork right now. Some Champion stamped discs should be or already have arrived at online retailers and on store shelves.
"Will there be any other changes for 2003?"
Undoubtedly. For 20 years, Innova has pulled the disc golf market forward technologically. 2003 will be no different. Already, the Beast and Monster are ravaging course records.
During this period of change, there will be some confusion. The confusion will be particularly acute as we sell-through the remaining Candy Pro stamped discs and transition to Champion stamps. We apologize for this. We will do all we can to minimize confusion. We appreciate your past support and look forward to meeting your needs this year. Hopefully, in 2003 we will better match our communication efforts with our disc-making skills.
As a result of the new disc line up we have also made appropriate price adjustments for 2003. The prices for DX and Pro discs have remained unchanged. The prices for our top of the line discs have actually declined from last year, reflecting improved production techniques.
Pro Line Candy / Champion:
TeeBird
Eagle
Banshee
Cheetah
Gazelle
Valkyrie
Firebird
Spider
Gremlin
Beast
Shark
Monster
Leopard
Aviar
Pro Line:
Rhyno
KC Pro Aviar
JK Pro Aviar X
KC Roc
KC Whippet
