Disc golf: Here’s how your new Star Destroyer will fly

The Star Destroyer is a popular disc.

And with good reason …

Back in 2007, it set THE standard for distance drivers in disc golf.

The 12-speed feels and flies great. It’s a go-to backhand driver. It also works on a power forehand. And with a fade of three, you can lay into it as hard as you like – it can handle it.

There’s but one major (and widespread) complaint, though …

No two Star Destroyers fly the same.

The good of this is that you can accomplish multiple lines with one distance-driver mold. It’s for this reason every member of Team Innova bags at least four of ‘em. For amateurs with limited budgets, however, the downside is you have no idea what’s coming in the mail …

Beef or butterfly?

I’d hardly label myself a “disc nerd.” I know more than most people, but there are dudes out there who will forget more than I’ll ever learn about plastic. Still, I’ve bagged (and discarded) enough Star Destroyers to know what to expect from what the USPS man brings you …

Here are the basics:

Your Star Destroyer is flat

If your Star Destroyer is flat, hang onto that thing like it’s Apple stock in the 90s. Fresh out of the box, it’ll still finish for you like an overstable distance driver should. But it won’t be so disgustingly overstable that you need to be the second coming of Garrett Gurthie to use it.

Though manageably overstable, it’ll be a bit lacking in the glide department.

Your Star Destroyer is domey

If you’re at all gifted in the ways of deductive reasoning, you know where this is going …

Domey Star Destroyers dump – and hard. If you can press down on opposing ends of the disc’s flight plate with your thumbs and hear an audible “pop,” you’ve found a bonafide wind-fighter.

For most amateur arms, this Star Destroyer (likely) won’t be the farthest-flying disc in their bags. That’s not to say it won’t serve a solid purpose, but expect it to act like a longer Star Invictus.

These things glide like mad, though – love ‘em for it. Calvin Heimburg’s Tour Series Halo Destroyers are known for their insane overstability and endless glide. And, wouldn’t you know it, they’re firm, max-weight “pop-top” Destroyers that can take the beating Vinny dishes out.

Three more details to keep in mind

These are REALLY important, too …

Jot ‘em down:

• Detail No. 1 – Lighter Star Destroyers (168-ish grams) are easier to throw.
• Detail No. 2 – The gummier the run of Star plastic, the faster it’ll beat in.
• Detail No. 3 – Parting Line Height (PLH) matters – click here for more.

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You can now buy Star Destroyers with confidence. 

Make sure to do this …

It’s best to buy Star Destroyers in-person.

But if you don’t have a disc golf shop nearby or prefer ordering discs online, simply contact customer support with an email after placing an order. Also, do like I do and add a note in the “comments” section when placing an order. I’ve NEVER had this not work – useful real estate.

Or, just buy a Sirius (or Quantum) Scorpius …

It’s disc golf’s best-kept secret.

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