[Recommend] First overstable fairway driver?

[Chaser0909]

I think great option for this slot, and largely overlooked is the Vibram Ascent. Nice OS fairway, keeps its OS quality for a long time, has beef but isn't a meathook. Better wind fighter than Stag.

I got one at a Birdie Bash 2 years ago, and it's pretty much the same disc today as it was then.

I am a big fan of the Ascent too. There are a few different molds though, a "small number" Ascent will be less OS than a "big number" Ascent. Small numbers seem to fly closer to a TeeBird, and large numbers closer to Eagles from my experience.

 

[Annakin SkyHyzer]

165-170g DX Teebird at your distance would be just what the doctor ordered.

 

[goeyj]

If you want to stick with Innova go for a new Champ/Star Teebird (straight to overstable when new) or a Brinster Bird (more overstable/fights wind well) from the Innova Pro Shop. Another awesome overstable fairway is the Discmania FD2 (for me, a bit more overstable than the Brinster birds).

All of those will give you a reliable hyzer disc while still being more workable than something like a Firebird for your distance.

 

[Annakin SkyHyzer]

At 275-300', a Brinster Teebird would be a Firebird. A light Champion like 165 or 170 DX should fight wind well.

 

[Quinum]

I would also suggest a DX teebird around 170 or so. I bet you will love it.

 

[sloppydisc]

Teebird or Saint Pro are winners for what you are looking for.

 

[august dupree]

Teebird or Saint Pro are winners for what you are looking for.

For Real. The Star Teebird was the first disc I ever learned how to throw hard and straight with fade. Had one in the bag ever since. I just started with a Saint Pro and I'm thrilled with what a good forehand disc it seems like so far. It's got my Teebird beat for that shot.

 

[DougCrawford]

Saint pro is a lot more OS than a TeeBird - needs quite a bit more ass on it to keep it straight before the fade. I love my saint pro- but I don't really compare it to a TeeBird as a fairway driver- just more of an OS control driver. I don't think I would bust out my saint pro on a fairway or on a tee shorter than 300

 

[PMantle]

(did not read closely)

 

[clard]

Saint pro is a lot more OS than a TeeBird - needs quite a bit more ass on it to keep it straight before the fade. I love my saint pro- but I don't really compare it to a TeeBird as a fairway driver- just more of an OS control driver. I don't think I would bust out my saint pro on a fairway or on a tee shorter than 300

A few people have said this and I think it's bizarre. I've never thrown a Saint pro or Stag that had the HSS of a champ Teebird. People with 500' of power can mash a Champ Teebird and it won't turn. I promise that won't happen with either of those. Not to say they aren't good discs, but they don't have Champ Teebird stability.

 

[Mr. Butlertron]

G star Firebird

 

[Moose33]

Banshee, GStar Firebird, St.Pro, Vein would all be pretty good

 

[grotto]

Champion Teebird, Star Banshee or Champion Eagle "X" might work too. I use all 3 and find myself using the Eagle the most.

Banshee isn't as long but predictable and I have 2 champ Teebirds, one is nice, the other was a meat hook that went no where.

 

[Monkeypaws]

I am a big fan of the Ascent too. There are a few different molds though, a "small number" Ascent will be less OS than a "big number" Ascent. Small numbers seem to fly closer to a TeeBird, and large numbers closer to Eagles from my experience.

What are the numbers of which you speak?

 

[Aim For The Chains]

MVP resistor is a mini FAF firebird-- no joke' come from max weight to 150 class too so you can pair weights and get a little work out of different discs while still having a crazy OS disc. Eats up the headwinds and doesn't turn, ever.

Like a Banshee with no dome and lower profile.

 

[thatdirtykid]

If you like DX Stick to DX, especially if you don't play seriously wooded courses. DX is better at teaching form/release angles anyway. I would say a 170ish teebird in DX or 165ish in Champ would be great. Banshee is a good disc, and will compliment your teebird once you feel you need a better utility/wind fighter.
Don't be afraid to compliment a pair of DX teebrids (one fresher than the other) with a champ teebird. You will appreciate them a long time.

 

[Aim For The Chains]

a DX teebird would be truly OS for like, a round.

 

[rocthecourse]

Banshee

 

[Bardu]

Champ TeeBird is what you are looking for. Champ Eagle-X or Champ Firebird are also good.

 

[art_vandelay]

I'm surprised nobody said Volt. The V and the Teebird are more or less interchangeable in my bag. Am I doing it wrong?