Innova: What’s Echo Star plastic?

Star is arguably the most popular of Innova’s polymers …

The Destroyer mold’s played a sizable role in making that happen.

So if there’s something similar out there, you’d want to know about it, right?

Echo Star plastic is that thing.

Yes, there are others, but they’re more aesthetic than anything: Halo Star, Swirly Star, Shimmer Star and even Splatter Star – maybe there’s an Innova collab in there somewhere with that last one. StarLite is yet another Star Variant – and it gets beyond mere sex appeal, too. While the others offer little more than an uptick in eye candy, StarLite discs are light and less beefy …

They’re also out of production.

* Note: Before you blow a gasket, GStar exists. I just don’t believe in it – click here.

But back to the Echo Star stuff …

What’s the deal?

Echo Star Plastic is meant to be a more eco-friendly alternative to normal Star polymers. To that end, each Echo Star batch is created from at least 50% reprocessed plastic. Flight-wise, they tend to start out a touch less overstable than their stock-Star counterparts. And the general consensus is that Echo Star durability follows suit – it’s close, but maybe a bit easier to beat in, as well.

The grip, though?

It’s better – and right out of the box.

The biggest problem with Echo Star discs, however, is that there aren’t nearly as many runs of ‘em as there used to be. But while there’s an air of rarity with Echo Star frisbees, please …

Don’t pay extra for them.

Even amongst the most die-hard of Innova fans, it’s widely accepted Echo Star plastic is more marketing than anything. Less waste is nice, but golf discs are still oil-based products …

Don’t kid yourself: Greta Thunberg’s hardly impressed.

The touch of extra grip IS a bonafide selling point, though.

The Boss, Wraith, Destroyer and Katana – it’s usually high-speed drivers that Dave Dunipace gives the Echo Star treatment. Occasionally, you’ll see a fairway or two get some attention: The Leopard and Teebird come to mind. If you’re at all intrigued, keep your eyes peeled …

Should one of your go-to molds pop up, it’s worth a shot.

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