Innova Disc Golf Star Roadrunner Gregg Barsby Fairway Driver 9/5/-4/1 - Choose Exact Disc
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SKU: DG-INV-ST-RRGB (REF892 *AST**6)
Description
The Innova Star Roadrunner fairway driver is Innova's most understable 9-speed driver, molded in Star plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on turnovers, rollers, and flip-to-flat shots. This listing is the Gregg Barsby release of the Roadrunner. Gregg Barsby is a World Champion.
Star Plastic
Star is created with a special blend of grippy, resilient polymers. It offers the outstanding durability of Champion plastic with improved grip like Pro plastic, and it flies like Champion while being slightly less firm. It provides predictable performance, long-lasting durability even on wooded or rugged courses, good all-weather grip, and it retains its flight longer than DX or Pro plastics.
The Mold
The Roadrunner is a long-range driver with lots of glide and one of Innova's best drivers for turnover shots. Power throwers use it for long turnovers and rollers, while less powerful throwers get long, straight shots and low tunnel shots. World Champions Gregg Barsby and Juliana Korver have leaned on it throughout their careers.
Stability
The Roadrunner is understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 9 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| Glide | 5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | -4 | Lots of turn to the right (RHBH), built for rollers and big turnovers. |
| Fade | 1 | Very little fade, so it finishes nearly straight. |
Flight Chart
Other Roadrunner Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Roadrunner listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Roadrunner | Champion | 9/5/-4/1 |
| GStar Roadrunner | GStar | 9/5/-4/1 |
| Halo Star Roadrunner | Halo Star | 9/5/-4/1 |
| Star I-Dye Roadrunner | Star I-Dye | 9/5/-4/1 |
| Star Roadrunner All White Bottom Stamp | Star | 9/5/-4/1 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Roadrunner
- Innova Star Firebird (9/3/0/4): Innova's most popular upwind driver.
- Innova Star Teebird (7/5/0/2): One of Innova's most accurate and reliable fairway drivers.
- Innova Star TL (7/5/-1/1): The Teebird's straighter-flying brother.
- Innova Star Fox (5/6/-2/1): Innova's farthest-gliding midrange.
FAQ
Is the Innova Roadrunner good for beginners?
Yes. The Roadrunner's understable flight helps newer players get straight, easy distance.
Is the Innova Roadrunner overstable?
No. The Roadrunner is understable, rated 9/5/-4/1, and its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy straight flights than hard fades.
What's the difference between Star and Champion plastic?
Star has Champion's durability with better grip and a slightly softer feel. Champion is clear, firmer, and usually a little more stable.
Does the Gregg Barsby Roadrunner fly differently than the standard Roadrunner?
No. The Gregg Barsby release uses the same Roadrunner mold and is rated 9/5/-4/1, just like the standard Roadrunner. What's different is the stamp and edition, so you get the same flight with a collectible look. Plastic can still change the feel and grip slightly.
What disc is similar to the Innova Roadrunner?
The Innova Sidewinder (9/5/-3/1) is a 9-speed with a little less turn.
How far does the Innova Roadrunner fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 345 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Innova Star Roadrunner fairway driver is Innova's most understable 9-speed driver, molded in Star plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on turnovers, rollers, and flip-to-flat shots. This listing is the Gregg Barsby release of the Roadrunner. Gregg Barsby is a World Champion.
Star Plastic
Star is created with a special blend of grippy, resilient polymers. It offers the outstanding durability of Champion plastic with improved grip like Pro plastic, and it flies like Champion while being slightly less firm. It provides predictable performance, long-lasting durability even on wooded or rugged courses, good all-weather grip, and it retains its flight longer than DX or Pro plastics.
The Mold
The Roadrunner is a long-range driver with lots of glide and one of Innova's best drivers for turnover shots. Power throwers use it for long turnovers and rollers, while less powerful throwers get long, straight shots and low tunnel shots. World Champions Gregg Barsby and Juliana Korver have leaned on it throughout their careers.
Stability
The Roadrunner is understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 9 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| Glide | 5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | -4 | Lots of turn to the right (RHBH), built for rollers and big turnovers. |
| Fade | 1 | Very little fade, so it finishes nearly straight. |
Flight Chart
Other Roadrunner Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Roadrunner listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Roadrunner | Champion | 9/5/-4/1 |
| GStar Roadrunner | GStar | 9/5/-4/1 |
| Halo Star Roadrunner | Halo Star | 9/5/-4/1 |
| Star I-Dye Roadrunner | Star I-Dye | 9/5/-4/1 |
| Star Roadrunner All White Bottom Stamp | Star | 9/5/-4/1 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Roadrunner
- Innova Star Firebird (9/3/0/4): Innova's most popular upwind driver.
- Innova Star Teebird (7/5/0/2): One of Innova's most accurate and reliable fairway drivers.
- Innova Star TL (7/5/-1/1): The Teebird's straighter-flying brother.
- Innova Star Fox (5/6/-2/1): Innova's farthest-gliding midrange.
FAQ
Is the Innova Roadrunner good for beginners?
Yes. The Roadrunner's understable flight helps newer players get straight, easy distance.
Is the Innova Roadrunner overstable?
No. The Roadrunner is understable, rated 9/5/-4/1, and its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy straight flights than hard fades.
What's the difference between Star and Champion plastic?
Star has Champion's durability with better grip and a slightly softer feel. Champion is clear, firmer, and usually a little more stable.
Does the Gregg Barsby Roadrunner fly differently than the standard Roadrunner?
No. The Gregg Barsby release uses the same Roadrunner mold and is rated 9/5/-4/1, just like the standard Roadrunner. What's different is the stamp and edition, so you get the same flight with a collectible look. Plastic can still change the feel and grip slightly.
What disc is similar to the Innova Roadrunner?
The Innova Sidewinder (9/5/-3/1) is a 9-speed with a little less turn.
How far does the Innova Roadrunner fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 345 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.