Favorite Drivers

[Luigispice]

Just wondering what everyone plays and why they like it?

I like the Viper on windy days due to its weight.

And my Eagle has served me well on regular days.

Thoughts?

[timg]

I tend to use a Starfire most of the time, Wraith on occasion. If I'm throwing upwind I'll usually pull out my T-Rex.

I still have a Viper in my bag but tend to use it more as my "beater" driver.

[Luigispice]

Do you notice any difference between them? And what the hell is a T-Rex and where did you get it?

[timg]

I'm guessing you're asking if I notice a difference between the Wraith and the Starfire? I actually do to some degree. I find the Wraith less forgiving if you have a bad shot or one without enough spin to keep the disc going straight. It likes to go hard left if you don't put enough into the throw (at least for me). My Starfires always do a nice S-curve. So I usually use the Wraith when I either want to go left or I don't have room for the "S". The T-Rex is just a heavier wind driver, nothing too exciting.

I'm sure someone else could explain the differences between the Wraith/Starfire better than me. I can't say that I'm good enough to tell or explain what makes them actually different, I can just comment on how they work for me.

[thatdirtykid]

My driver setup works great for me in any situation.

My Z pred gets most throws. Its my option whenever the hyzer is open.
Then my XL's for straight and annys.
The SOLF for huge bombs, straighter and more predictable than any other big D driver.
and an OLS for big hyzerflips, rollers ect.

Take caution though what works for one person dosnt work for everyone. Dont throw drivers that are too fast for you to handle (like timg mentioned about the wraith and if you dont get enough on it it wont fly right)

[timg]

SOLF and OLS?

Also, I may have to try some of your disc choices to see how they are. Have you thrown Wraiths/Starfires? If so, how would you compare say the Z-pred vs. the Starfire or the XL vs. the Wraith. Seems we use those for similar purposes.

[thatdirtykid]

do you throw champ/star starfires, or star sl/ pro starfire. they are different molds.

The champ starfire is stable to overstable and would be longer than a predator, while the pred will hold a more consistant hyzer line. if you ever frequent other forums, theres kidna a standard driver setup we use at discgolfreview.com to evaulate and setup bags.

1 overstable driver (Z pred fits here)
2 Moderately overstable driver (Star/Champ Starfire fit here)
3 Max D driver (wraith fits here, so would SL or pro starfire)
4 Control Driver (my XL is here, its much slower and not as long as a wraith slower = more accurate and controlable)
5 Understable driver

The understable driver can be a beat up version of your control driver or your max D driver. The mod overstable can be a beat up version of your very overstable (I use broken in X preds).

The orion would be used more like your wraith, while you seem to be missing a slower driver you can control better.

Oh and SOLF and OLS are the Orion molds from millenium The SOLF is a Sirus (star plastic) Orion Long Fade, while the OLS (Innova Pro plastic) is a ORion Long Straight, which is a fairly understable distance driver.

[timg]

I actually throw pro discs. It's true my bag isn't quite as fleshed out as it could be with the various drivers. I do need an overstable driver so I may check out the Z-pred. My pro starfire tends to be my "go to" disc for most situations and so far it has served me well. Although like I said, I may not be good enough to notice the subtle differences between discs.

I actually have an OLS although I didn't like it much. I also bought one of those Aerobie Epic things a long time ago, what a mistake that was! :)

[thatdirtykid]

yeah, the wraith and pro starfire fly just about the same, unless you dont have the consistant power to fly the wraith right. If you get a Champ Starfire they are a good stable driver, however you may want to try a SOLF. I found the OLS to be similar to your pro starfire, but less stable to start w/. A SOLF would allow you to throw almost as far as you do w/ the pro starfire, with a more predictable line.

On a seperate note, innova can no longer make pro plastic and are planning on discontinuing it. There will be no new pro disc run in about a year. :(
If you ever want a alternative to the pro starfire, an X avenger is a bit more stable, and broken in still fly great, while i found the starfire to get a bit tougher to contro.

[timg]

I'm not too bummed about the pro plastic thing as I really only bought it since it was cheaper. I didn't know the molds were actually different between plastics too.

I'll have to look into the SOLF and probably a Z-pred as well. I'll keep the X-avenger in mind if I need to replace the Starfire at some point too. I just got a brand new one and have a backup in the car should anything happen to it. I have noticed what you said about broken-in Starfires being tough to control. I had a couple that just got too unpredictable after a while and had to retire them.

[jtmelton]

For a tournament last year I ordered some of the Innova Ace. I love them. I now carry 5 of them.

[p_byrd]

Leopards and Teebirds are my favs. I also carry a Sidewinder, a Starfire, and a Wraith.

[joshs2000ss]

My Star TeeRex is my favorite driver in the bag right now. I love to launch it side arm or back hand. My wraith used to be my fav but it's beat up and a little to flippy now, need to get another one.

[chiggins]

I like the Pro Wraith for anything longer than I can throw or for big anhyzers, or a Star TeeRex for shots where a turnover to the right would be a disaster. I also tend to the TeeRex for forehand shots, since an error with a Wraith will almost always turn it over.

That said, I did have some luck with the StarMax as a forehand driver for a very specific kinda shot. It's so fast and overstable, that you can muscle it as hard as you want, and it'll still come back. So on a big, wide open drive where I really want the fade to come back right, I'll crank on a StarMax like it was a baseball throw from deep left field, watch it turn over like it's going to roll, and almost every single time it'll flatten out, glide a little, and start fading fast.

But those are all for throws where the landing is out at the limits of what I can throw. For a lot of folks, when they're talking about their favorite driver, it's the first one that you back down to. For those, I love my Orcs, great distance and glide, more control than the speed 11 animals. I've also been playing around lately with a Pro Beast that's been in my bag for about a year, I'm kinda getting the hang of throwing it hyzer and having it make the double-S turn in flight. It's real purdy :)

[Raoul Duke]

Star wraith and champion teebird are the go-to's. Venoms for forehands, star sidewinder for turnovers and rollers, Star Teerex for something a little more overstable.

[CMUviolin]

I'm still learning, but I use all Champion Innova Plastics with a Roadrunner When I need an understable driver, a Beast for a more straight throw, and a Discraft first run Breeze for a more over stable driver. As my throws get better, I may change, but this seems to work for now. I don't see why you would need any more except for backup.

[ladydiscgolfer]

I used to carry about 15-20 discs in my bag during tournaments 'just in case'. But I have severely cut it down to about 10 or so. My go-to driver is a Championship Eagle. Almost all of my mid-range shots I use a champion spider. That disc will do just about anything I want, I keep a leapord in my bag just in case, and a pro firebird for hammers and thumbers. I have a light putter and a heavy putter for various up shots. Most of my discs are light 148-168.

[aceman]

my favs are a 175 star max,star 175 FL, for long annys star 175 destroyer and a star 175 sidewinder.

[fedsigMaster]

I use a Discraft Surge ESP for long strait drives and going in to the wind, a Star TeeBird for a mid distance driver, and a worn down Campion KC Pro TeeBird for drives with lots of leaves on the ground. I used to use a Champion Monster for water shots, but then it decided to go for a swim, and I didn't want to follow it. (the lake was once one of Georgia's dirtiest lakes)

[J-Man]

For years I threw Crushes, I carried four in various levels of beat. Took them out, now I'm goofing around with Predators. I'm going light on the weight and having a lot of fun seeing them cut 'S' and hyzer lines I'd seen and wanted to try. For long straight lines I'm really liking the Pulse - say what you may, I love the thumb track. Every once in a while I huk a Z Surge, I like the understable front half then its slight natural fade (rhbh) at the end.

[goforparguy]

*SS Avenger FLX 164 for long straight slight fadeL
JLS 170 for same as above
*CE Wraith 166/*Avenger Z 172 for long drive with a good fadeL
*CE Sidewinder for long turnovers

Anything else I am willing to try but these *4 I always keep in my bag (-JLS due to being white)

[kvanorsdel]

Champ Teebird - Predicitable carry 3 in different stages of wear
Champ Beast - Carry 1 old mold for turnovers/annie shots and 1 new mold for straight with minimal fade
Champ Leopard - great all around driver
CE Sabre - can manipulate just about any way I need it

[Marv Vega]

DX TeeRex 150-Moderately overstable with predictable fade.
KC Pro Teebird 167-Straight with a moderate fade, great in to the wind.
DX Viking 150-Straight with a slight fade, great for low ceiling shots.
X XL 165-Stable, accurate all-around driver.
DX Valkyrie 150-Slightly understable, great for open shots.
Dx Leapord 150-Great for turnovers.

[Three Putt]

For just one driver, my old reliable is the Discraft Cyclone. I started throwing them around '94 or '95. At the time they were a max distance driver. As newer, longer discs have come out I have kept the Cyclone in my bag. It is a great all-around driver. I can throw it high, throw it low, put some hyzer on it or turn one over and execute a variety of shots with one. It is balanced pretty well and makes a good roller. I carry two other driver molds: A pure D disc (currently a Pro Starfire) and an overstable disc for forehand shots and to use into the wind (currently a TeeRex.) Those discs change all the time as there always seems to be the next big D disc on the market. But the Cyclone always has a place in my bag.

[theculturedredneck]

Currently in my bag...

Pro Firebird - overstable for headwind or dog-legged fairways
X XL - great downwind driver, holds a straight line, light and domey... so it really flies
DX Eagle - heavy, very beat up, will s-curve or hold a long anyhyzer line in moderate headwind
Star TL - great for those controlled "low and lean" drives under tree cover or in tight fairways
DX Beast - long beautiful s-curves in calm conditions... my longest disc in good weather

just had 20 discs stolen from me... but i had an X Avenger that i really liked. Always gave me a predictable long hyzer line in all conditions.

[J-Man]

X Crush
And Discraft discontinued it, go figure. How long will a dozen back ups last :rolleyes:

[ferretdance03]

The Predator is by far the most thrown driver mold in my bag. I carry 3 X and 1 Z/ESP(depending on the weather).

[WillA]

166 Star Wraith

[c_cobb.tn.]

The Viking is by far my most thrown disc.

My Viking seems to be my straightest flying disc. It rarely lets me down.

I just recently bought a Star CRO ........it is a great midrange disc and works exceptionally well for long putts also. Plus the Star plastic on the CRO gives you a great touch on the disc.

My go to putter is actually an Innova Hydra i've never really seen anyone else putt with one, but the Hydra floats and i'm not sure what the deal is with the plastic they use to make the disc float but it is by far my grippiest disc in my bag.

[dscglfgeo]

Star monster is prolly the most used disc in my bag. I throw them backhand, forehand, and for thumbers.

But the Flash is my favorite, thrown just right it goes for miles:)

[radsnowsurfer]

I swear by the avenger, I carry 5 right now, 1 brand new max weight red X and a 175 Z for big hyzers, a 164 new blue one for long straight drives and a pair of super beat 8 month old 175 X's for my big turnovers.

[bigarmboy]

i live to throw an orc! i carry 4 champion orcs 171,173,175,175 and i can get them each to do excactly wat i want them to do! and i can throw them all over 450! ive thrown star and pro orcs and there just not the same i love the orc and there probably the most amazing disc ever made! i also love the starfire champion starfires are awsome i can get seom big D out of them but nothing like my orcs, i carry 3 pro starfiers and there also awsome discs! but the star destroyers are amazing for max D i can throw this disc standing still and itll go at least 350 i can barely snap my wirsts and itll fly! i swaer if you were to stand in front of one while i was throwing it would chop your body in half!!! lol!!

[casonleavitt]

By far the best driver I have thrown is the quest inferno. It is the best driver ever.

[colombo117]

The ESP Surge is my go to driver, gives a nice s-curve with great glide.
I use broken in Z Avenger for max Distance and forehand shots, and ESP Predator for throws into the wind and when I need a shot that won't flip over. The Predator gives me big hyzer throws.
I also use the Esp Wasp Mid range for drives 300' and under its one of my favorite mid ranges that can take a strong throw without turning over.

[DG_Wizard]

My most used driver is a Star Wraith 169 (forehand). I also use a Pro Starfire 170 and a Pro Wraith 172 for different shots. My Star Destroyer 169 is gaining a lot of throwing time lately. It is quickly proving itself worthy.

[corey115]

I separated my favs into categories :D

Distance: ESP Surge, never steered me wrong

Control: Z XL, soooooooo straigh

Overstable: Z Pred, dependable/predictable

Overall: Z Flash, so versitile, probably my all time favorite

[Texconsinite]

For predictability, I throw a 175 Star Valkyrie, or if I want max D, throw the X Avenger. Really want to try out the SS Avenger. Avengers rock!
For Hyzers, used the Pegasus till lost yesterday, now prob Champ Beast
Anhyzers, not really sure since just lost my archangel, probably champ roadrunner

[Whisker Biscuit]

I am a RHBH. Listed in order of maximum distance. These have been my go to drivers for some time now.

Destroyer (Star)= Distance hyzer
Wraith (Star)= Distance hard S
Avenger SS (ESP FLX)= Distance light S
Valkyrie (Champion) = Gentle turn with a late light fade
Flash (Elite Z)= Super straight and will hold an annie
Reaper (Elite Z)= Trick shots, wider hyzer flips
Sidewinder (Star)= Hard turn
Roadrunner (Champion) = Turnover/Roller

[Texconsinite]

LHFH
Max D: Beat up 168 CX Wraith- huge, lovely S-curve
Control/Mild Hyzer: 168 Elite X Avenger
Hard Hyzer: Champ StarFire
Tomahawk: 170 Surge ESP- after wiggle, lands straight in front of me ever time
Laser Straight Shots: 164 Aerobie Arrow- The flying trash can lid that doesnt skip or roll, but will snipe almost 200 ft if you chuck it hard enough

LHBH
(still learning, so can't handle very fast discs BH yet, but discs i can handle get more D than if thrown FH)

MAx D: Pro-D XL- Amazing Disc, Plain & Simple. Keep losing them, though.
Control: 170 Surge ESP- Use it for this and tomahawks. Love comfy grip

[Midnightbiker]

I just got a Flash myself and I love it. Flies really far. I also love my SOLS, my Champ Valkyrie and my Pro Valkyrie.

[DirtyMittenDG]

Valkyrie's!!!!!!!!!

[Texconsinite]

Avenger, maybe Star Wraith if you can find the right weight, since they are finnicky

[WillA]

Inferno, Destroyer

[ERicJ]

Lately, I've been throwing almost exclusively Firebirds & T-Rexes. I've got a TL in my bag that I try to thrown when I need something to curve right, but I'm pretty hit & miss with that as to whether I yank it to the right when I release.

[WillA]

You know it's interesting. I said my favorite drivers were the Inferno and the Destroyer. But I also use the Beast a lot, probably more than the Inferno. The way it S curves is magic.

[Portablewalrus]

170 and 175 teebird (champ and star of each weight)
160somthing TL for straight drives
175 firebird for sidearm, sidearm rollers, thumbers, and long hyzers
172 champ leopard for turn overs

These are my go to discs (for now). I'm not sure why I like these discs, they just seem to be consistent, and respond well to my style. I try not think about the technicalities of what I throw, once I've found something that works.

[radsnowsurfer]

I love my X Avengers, new and light weight and they're straight long flyers, especially for me because I don't really have the arm or hands (in my opinion) to throw some of the super long drivers. I also carry some 175 ones that are really old and they become great turnover discs, they just hold a really flipped line well.

[wvdiscgolf]

CE Eagle and CFR Eagle L's are my goto drivers of choice, won't go as far as my Wraith or Starfire but they are very accurate!

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[dwain]

Pro Wraith 175 for long drives
ESP Pulse 168-171 or Star FL 168 for sidearm
Monster 172 for thumber

[Donovan]

I am pretty hooked on my Champion Sidewinder, 167g, and tye-dyed to boot! I don't throw very far, but I can get this to turn either way or do it's S-curve and end back up landing in the direction I threw it all pending on the speed and simple angles of the throw. Thanks Innova! :cool:

[Midnightbiker]

I use my SOLS for long straight drives, and I use my SOLF for long shots that need some left hand fade. I use my Pro Valkyrie for Straight fairway shots and I use my Champ Valkyrie for long anhyzer shots.

[DannyM]

For straight shots...star Roadrunner, for s-curve shots, star Sidewinder, forehand shots usually a star destroyer, for thumber shots, a champion TL.

[JR Stengele]

I love my star SL, as well as CE Valks, and my new SS Surge and SS Avenger. Then again, I think favorite drivers change depending on the course, and how long you've been playing with your favorties. Favorites for me eventually turn into kind of favorites as they get over used or when I buy ANOTHER disc. = )

[aweiker06]

well lets talk about best discs I have been playing disc for about 7 months and have bought over 80 discs and these are the best and there use:

175_champion firebird- super long straight shots 375-450 feet
175_star destroyer- thrown with hyzer will flip flat then just a 450-500 foot "S" curve
175_star roadrunner- 350 foot turnover shots
175_star max- great skipping disc around trees
173_ flick- great for windy days flies 400 feet into wind beautiful thing to watch
175_avenger ss flx- 250-300 foot straight tunnel shots
175_surge flx- great s curve disc for 250-300 foot shots
175_star firebird- tomahawk disc beautiful flight 200 ft
175_ champion valkrie- 150-200 foot straight shots
177_ star shark- my opion best disc ever can throw it 300 ft with pin point accuracy and this is also my putter an amazing disc
177_flx buzz- great for 100-150 swooping shots

so that's my discs any comments let me know what you think

[Midnightbiker]

I just ordered a Pro TL. I can't wait to try it out.

As far as my favorite driver, I have started to become very attached to my Pro Valkyrie. It is my farthest flying disc, and the most predictable disc in my bag.

[bcross822]

Orcs. They have always been dependable for me.

[abrooks]

If I want a relatively straight shot, I use my Flash.
Orc is used when some fade is needed (or wanted). XCaliber for headwinds or when I want big left fade.
Forehand is Pro Firebird (although I have been working in the XCaliber on some of these.

[Midnightbiker]

If I want a relatively straight shot, I use my Flash.
Orc is used when some fade is needed (or wanted). XCaliber for headwinds or when I want big left fade.
Forehand is Pro Firebird (although I have been working in the XCaliber on some of these.


I tried a Flash for a little while, but it gave me quite a bit of fade at the end. It was a long flying disc, I will give it that.

[Marv Vega]

Love my DX Destoyer! Unbelievable Distance and a nice straight flight reminds me of a Viking but much longer. Easy to throw if you have the arm for it, not nearly as fussy or squirrly as a Wraith.

[sidewinding]

Nothing flies farther than a champion destroyer.

[Nickwells]

destroyer in any plastic hands down.

[Donovan]

Discwing K II seems to glide forever and is really fast.

[memphisDGdestroyer]

star tee rex. hands down. yeah, destroyer is awesome but it seems to turnover to easily. i keep 4 tee rexes in the bag and would carry more if i could ever find the ones i've lost.

[abelrod]

ESP surge

[Midnightbiker]

I just discoverd the Avenger SS. Man, this is a long driver.

[jedwards]

star tee rex. hands down. yeah, destroyer is awesome but it seems to turnover to easily. i keep 4 tee rexes in the bag and would carry more if i could ever find the ones i've lost.

I just purchased a TeeRex and I can't throw it to save my life. I am a left-handed predom. backhand thrower and this disc constantly turns over on me (to the right) after about 75 feet. If I throw it forehand I can get it to go about 200-250 feet. What am I doing wrong? Am I not strong enough to throw it backhand? :(

[ptsawyer]

I just purchased a TeeRex and I can't throw it to save my life. I am a left-handed predom. backhand thrower and this disc constantly turns over on me (to the right) after about 75 feet. If I throw it forehand I can get it to go about 200-250 feet. What am I doing wrong? Am I not strong enough to throw it backhand? :(

I cant throw a T-Rex, Destroyer, or any of those very overstable discs. I throw RHBH, and I just dont generate enough power. I am 6' tall about 175, and I am pretty skinny. Discs like the T-rex will just go about 75' then dive hard left for me.

Discs are different for different players. My friend Chris is an absolute beast, so he prefers very overstable discs like the T-Rex and Destroyer. He can throw them a mile. Since I generate less snap, I like to throw more understable discs such as the Sidewinder (my longest) or the Discraft Avenger SS. I also have very good luck with a 167g Beast in star plastic. For my friend Chris, this thing would sail left on him (he is left handed), but for me, it makes a nice sweeping S curve. You need to find the discs that fit your game. If the T-Rex is dying on you like that, try something a little more understable.

The other big thing is work on your form. I was consistenly only throwing about 235' or so. For three weeks in the evenings, instead of going to the course, I went to an open field and just worked on my distance. I was able to get up to where I can now throw over 300' in just a few weeks, and my next goal is 350'.

The keys to getting good distance, in my opinion, are as follows, in order of importance:

1. footwork (nice x-step, lots of resources on the interenet about this)
2. release angle (you must have the proper hyzer/anhyzer angle on the disc as it comes out of your hand for the shot you want)
3. keep the disc low, high shots stall out and lose tons of distance.
4. grip (I switched to the power grip, and after i got used to it, I cant imagine using anything else)

Keep at it and you will get there. I carry 3 drivers, A Sidewinder, a Beast, and and SL. The SL is the most stable disc I carry. For other players, this disc can be understable, but for me, its overstable. No disc is the "ultimate" driver, you just need to find the ulitmate driver that fits your throw.

[jedwards]

Thanks for the advice -- it is much appreciated!

[PhattD]

My fav drivers are the 150 class surge and a lightweight Wildcat, I'll go heavier weights the stiffer the headwind.

[Joshua1972]

a DX Orc... and throwing it pretty well, But I just picked up a DX Wraith and can't wait to try it out!!!

Josh

[2006Ruckus]

150 Valkyrie DX downwind
168 Valkyrie Star for everything else

[Cornnuts]

I just got a DX Beast and i'm loving it.

[basmith42]

My bud pulled a DX Wraith out of a pond two weeks ago. No name, no number, no nothing.. so, we put it in our bag.
To be a jerk, I grabbed it at the next water hole and threw it (instead of my hydra). I thought for sure I'd get it wet again. It went flying over the water with Tsk and a laugh.
So.. my new fave is a 168 (i think) gram wraith that we pulled from a lake.

Might by it in Star soon...

[Rbuzz9]

i have an obsession with buying new discs and experimenting
168 Champ Orc
170 Champ Beast
172 FLX surge
174 ESP Flash
175 Star Tbird
171 Star Roadrunner
171 Z Flick
171 Pro Firebird
170 Sabre
170 Assassin
176 Inferno ( had to it was $5 bux)

Im a fairly new player with a baseball background so LHFH came quite naturally - but only a few discs can really tolerate a hard forehand throw and i decided to give backhand throwing a legitimate try. i've been working on my backhand form for the past few weeks.

The Surge/Orc/Beast/Flash were probably too much disc for a beginner - i couldnt throw them anywhere- i've gotten to the point where i can now get a slight s curve out of them when thrown BH - these can go forever if thrown FH - but you need hyzer or you're just looking at a horrible turnover shot that goes 100 feet. I like the feel of the FLX and ESP plastics but i can never throw the FLASH or SURGE with much consistency. Seems like the Beast and Orc are way more consistent for me. 300 is an avg throw for any of these.

When i first tried the Tbird it was forehand and i threw some nice S curves - i thought they were crazy by calling it an overstable driver- however at the time i had no idea how powerful FH can be. - now if i throw it backhand w/anhyzer i can get some decent distance. 300' - i'd say this is a great beginner driver. once you can master this you can certainly master the faster more understable drivers.

I was very impressed with the Roadrunner -easy to turnover & fast with good glide - would highly recommend as a first highspeed driver. - great for low tunnelshots

The Flick is the most overstable disc i have - i havent seen anything close - at this point i can only throw FH - unless im throwing into some 40 Knot breeze - i have no chance at turning it over. but FH i can throw approx 400 Feet - speed is the key - once it fades it just dies has zero glide - gotta get it out fast - im working on different FH release angles it's hard to even turn over when thrown flat.

I bought the Firebird so i could use a flat forehand release. i've only had it for a small time and thus far i have been impressed. Had a 400 foot toss the other day.

The Sabre is a terrible disc - feels like you're throwing a ceramic plate- the dome is quite thick never get any distance - just use a Buzzz instead

the Assassin is a really nice disc it looks like a Roadrunner but is a more overstable - nice disc - can put a nice s curve on it - every once in a while can bomb it - goes further than all my other discs.

I like the inferno and can get an audible "snap" upon release but i think the 176g is too much weight for me - i think a lighter weight would be a decent first highspeed driver.

[maniak]

I'm also a fairly new player and the only driver I've ever known is my 175g DX Wraith. I found it hard to throw for the first month or so, it's not beginner friendly at all. But I've got it figured out now and I can throw it nearly 400' on a good day.

[discgolferjr]

I tend to use my dx leopard and star destroyer the most.

[tannerdj]

I love my Avenger SS for long straight "tunnel" shots and turnovers.

I use stalker for shorter holes with a predictable fade.

Beat-up DX leopard for hard anhyzers.

Reaper for crazy fades or left turns.

Valkyrie for long-controlled distance

[kcplease]

Spectra is good for no wind and downwind and goes straight with a little anny, wraith for most stuff, firebird for superwinds, surge for stuff i don't know what to use, and monarch for annys and rollers when i feels like trying my luck at them. It all depends on the shot.

[Oregon_Nole]

Which ever one I can throw that particular day, lately, its been a pinwheel of:

Champ Valk 168
Champ Wraith 165
Avenger Z 164
Champ Firebird 166
Surge SS FLX 173
Surge ESP 166
Champ Sidewinder 174 (man, I've missed that disc since i've taken it out of my bag, stupid me for buying white at the onslaught of winter....)
Avenger SS FLX 174

Its been a rollercoaster ride playing in the snow, its a totally different game, and the fact that my hands get cold easily doesn't help for consistancy whatsoever....

[chronicatm]

These are the drivers I used in todays 18:

173 Champion Beast (used on 4-6/18)
172 Star SL (used on 2-3/18)
173 Champion 11x Firebird (used on 3-5/18)
169 Star Wraith (used on 2-4/18)
172 Champion Boss (2-3/18)

[chronicatm]

I forgot, I also threw my 170 Champion Valkyrie 1 or 2 times

[RussMB]

1. 175 Star Wraith
2. 168 Star Beast
3. 172 Dx Leopard

I've also got a 175 Dx Wraith, I want to "Break In" and make it a flip disc.

[Chucktown]

My all time favorite driver is the Boss. I own 4 in four different plastics and they all fly differently. First, the 160 R-Pro Boss is my turnover, hyzer flip, straight driver in the woods where I need to be accurate. Second, the 168 Pro Boss is very straight flight with a nice fade at the end. Third is the 173 Champion Boss which I use for big hyzers. Last is the 167 Star Boss, it is overstable but because of the low weight I can throw it with a lot of snap to make it go straight then finish hard to the left to get around the trees.

[Apothecary]

boss, TL and sidewinder are the killer trio in my bag.

[Mightyredpanda]

Blitz for distance, XXX for hyzers/wind/thumbers, Striker for everything else.

[ElementZ]

My 176g Riot is my fav, close second is my 170g Striker. :)

[gkeberhart]

for me if i need just straight up distance like 400+ it is my 162 R-Pro boss on a hyzer flip

otherwise for control and different amounts of fade it is one of my Wraiths 171 or 175 Destroyers both 175 currently, or an Assasin on a more controlled hyzer flip at 170 currently might put the 174 in the bag for a while though

[tbird888]

Z Force, ESP Surge, and Champ TeeBird (all in the 168-170 range) are what gets me through 18 (or 24).

[ChainMan]

172 TeeBird out to about 350 for straight or hyzer and tight S
167 Valk out to 420 if I have the room to let it do it's work and for hyzer flips
171 SL for S shot and windy hyzers
150 flick for 400+ hyzers

I'll also throw my XS and Leopard for beeline hyzer flips or turnovers

[G-MIL]

Max D, FH - Boss
Max D, BH - Crush
FH - XXX
BH - Stalker

[jdggna]

Max FH: Xcal
FH: Predator
BH: Teebird and Eagle-X

[mambrose]

the ESP Crush is prolly the best driver on the market, i throw my force and my crush about the same ammount in an adverage round

[Midnightbiker]

I use a DX Wraith as my longest disc. Right behind that I have a Star Wraith, and Surge SS that both give me a really nice S turn. I have a Pro Starfire that goes almost dead straight, so I use it tight fairways.

I use a Z Stalker as my fairway driver, and it works great.

[Trashthrasher]

Tee-Bird, Leopard & Panther until I find something better, that's it.

[Midnightbiker]

Tee-Bird, Leopard & Panther until I find something better, that's it.

How far are you throwing that T-bird?

[WillACarpenter]

I use a DX Wraith as my longest disc. Right behind that I have a Star Wraith, and Surge SS that both give me a really nice S turn. I have a Pro Starfire that goes almost dead straight, so I use it tight fairways.

I use a Z Stalker as my fairway driver, and it works great.

That an unmarked Pro Starfire? My Pro Starfire used to have a SWEET S curve, the best I could ever do...it took a funky path to get where it was going...but if I could get it to work...wow. Just Wow.

Right now I'm not using that disc...partially because of the cold. But also because I need to work on other types of shots before I go back to that one. near the end I started turning that disc over too much, my fault I know, but I don't blame the disc, and it will be back in my bag one day.

I'm working on a full driver makeover right now, we'll see what comes of it.

I'm really liking my Z Talon I just got, and I've just got a Predator as well.

I like this thread because it's CRAZY OLD. Timg should get back in here so we can see how his drivers have evolved over the last 2 years!

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[toothyfish]

After trying a bunch, I'm using a Viper, Gazelle, Teebird, Eagle-X, Predator, and Valkyrie. That's it. My faster stuff is in a box, awaiting the arrival of a better snap...

[Technohic]

I keep comming back to them.

Firebird
Teebird
Leopard
Defender

Thats from left to right, and furthest to shortest. There are others, like my Archangel is actually the furthest I have but not really on of my favorites. Some others will get some more tries when it gets warmer, but no point right now; just happy when I can get out.

[DiscJunkie]

I have a weak arm. I can get it out to 300+, but not with much accuracy.
250'-275' I can do.
My favorite control/fairway driver of the moment is a 169g Star Sidewinder. I get a subtle, smooth helix.
If there is a little wind, I use a a more-stable-than-it-should-be 175g ESP AvengerSS.
My max D driver is a less-overstable-than-it-should-be 171g ESP Crush
My wind driver is a175g Z Avenger.

[360chickenwingroller]

"in the bag" R pro Xcalibur, Star Valkyrie, CE TL, Champ Panther they all will fly straight and far with the correct power

[`cjc]

In the bag: I use the Champ X-Caliber and Champ Boss for max distance, Flick and leopard for doglegs, Drone for midrange, and the pro pig for putting.

I have been using a Star Boss for the sweet S turn holes with success.

[culinarywiz]

Hopefully the Nuke...real soon. Along with the Surge, Force, Predator, XL and Stalker.

[jblough]

Favorite all-around driver: Star TL.

Great for sidearms and tight fairways!

[Midnightbiker]

I like my Star Wraith, and my Star SL

[chronicatm]

I like my Star Wraith, and my Star SL

I just finished playing a few hours ago, the only drivers I used all 18 were my Star SL, Star Wraith, and my Champion Beast

[Midnightbiker]

I just finished playing a few hours ago, the only drivers I used all 18 were my Star SL, Star Wraith, and my Champion Beast

You need to add a Champ Banshee to your list for short hard turning shots.

[chronicatm]

You need to add a Champ Banshee to your list for short hard turning shots.

I have an 11x KC Pro Banshee I used today also, but not off the tee

[Trashthrasher]

How far are you throwing that T-bird?

Around 300'... slightly less with Leopard & Panther, but more control. The Tee-bird is my open area driver, Leopard for fairways & Panther for tight control shots. I throw 'em all RHFH for the record & the Panther is the most understable of the bunch.