[Innova] Premium plastic replacement for DX Eagle

[Matt O]

I really liked how my DX Eagle flew when it was new, a subtle turn, and a predictable subtle fade. It's starting to get beat up now, and I'd like to get something more durable to replace it. My buddy has a Star Eagle and he says it's a lot different than his DX. I recently purchased a Star FL, it seems to fly identical to my DX Firebird. Would a Star or Champ TL be close to a DX Eagle? Should I just beat up a Star or Champ Eagle? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[bholy08]

Champ Eagles are much better in my opinion than either dx or star. Get an Eagle L if you want it to have more turn.

 

[codus1984]

i'm going to say champ also...this is my opinion...

 

[Matt O]

There's an Eagle L? Are they oop?

 

[chickenonabun]

Champ eagle L for sure. Although beat in DX EX's aren't bad for line shaping.

 

[bholy08]

nope, just not made as much. I throw mostly Eagle for drives and pair an Eagle X and L together to hit more lines. My L is beat to straight but still maintains that dependable finish.

 

[Matt O]

My Eagle isn't too terribly beat in. I play a lot of wooded courses, and I'm afraid I'm going to kill my current Eagle eventually. I'm happy with my FL, now I just need something that can shape that right to left s-curve that can take a bit of a beating.

 

[bholy08]

It will do that, but the champ will beat in fairly quickly and then maintain that perfect beat form for a long long time even after hitting many more trees. Had mine in the bag for over a year.

 

[Matt O]

A Champ Eagle would be a good choice, the place I usually buy discs has a huge selection of Innova, but mostly just the "mainstream" stuff you see on Innova's website. Definitely would be cool to get something that I can pick whatever color and weight. Any opinion on the TL?

 

[MrGlass01]

saint? kinda eagle l'ish and also tl type. not an eagle fade though. sorry maybe its a bad suggestion.

 

[Matt O]

I said ANY suggestions.

 

[bholy08]

TL is much more straight at lower power levels and more understable at higher power levels. Not as dependable for me but the plus side would be not needing to break it in. Might try a Lat 64 River if you want the equivalent of a beat in Eagle. Gold Line would probably be best.

 

[Matt O]

I just looked up the Saint on Lat 64s website, maybe a little faster than what I'm looking for. My DX Eagle is 168g. Should I try to find a Champ one that is about the same weight?

 

[bholy08]

yeah or around that, not more than 171g though.

 

[Matt O]

One of my friends has a River he's looking to trade. It's whatever their "champion" plastic is called. There's a cheaper option.

 

[bholy08]

Opto. Really great, durable plastic

 

[Matt O]

So if it's only slightly used, would it be worth checking out?

 

[bholy08]

yep Opto is the most durable plastic on the market so slightly used for it is like new for other companies. Worth a try I would think

 

[chickenonabun]

yes! Rivers are nice discs and go really far with their crazy glide!

 

[Rol6566]

So if it's only slightly used, would it be worth checking out?

I dont think a river would be a good Eagle replacement.

Get a champ EL and never look back