Innova Champion Firebird

Innova Champion Firebird 9 | 3 | 0 | 4

The Champion Firebird is the classic. It's the most trusted wind disc in disc golf in Innova's toughest plastic, clear and firm Champion. Rip it into a headwind or throw a hard forehand and it still comes back. We also carry some I-Dye Champion Firebirds, each with its own one-of-a-kind dye job. See every Firebird we stock in the Innova Firebird Collection Hub or shop our full fairway driver collection.

Flight Numbers

At 9 | 3 | 0 | 4, the Firebird is Innova's go-to overstable fairway driver. The 9 speed gives it real distance when you put some power on it, but the 3 glide keeps it from floating, so it gets down to the ground fast. The 0 turn means it won't turn over, even on hard forehands or into a headwind, and the 4 fade makes it finish early and hard. It's 21.1 cm across and only 1.4 cm tall with a 1.2 cm rim depth and a 1.9 cm wide rim, so it's a low, fairly flat disc with a rim that fills your hand. It does need some speed to fly right. Thrown softly, it just fades out early. Innova calls it their most popular upwind driver.

The Firebird delivers:

• Won't Turn Over: Throw it backhand or forehand as hard as you want and it holds its line instead of flipping.
• Built for Wind: The low glide and low profile keep it from lifting, so it pushes through headwinds and still comes back.
• Hard, Predictable Finish: The 4 fade brings it back the same way every time, and it skips hard when it hits the ground.

It excels at:

• Forehand drives and flex shots that need to come back
• Headwind drives and spike hyzers around corners
• Skip shots, thumbers and tomahawks

The Champion Plastic Advantage

Champion is Innova's stiffest, most durable plastic. It's translucent and firm in the hand, and it shrugs off tree hits that would chew up softer plastics. It can get a little slick when it's wet, so keep a towel handy on rainy days. Because it's so tough, a Champion Firebird keeps its overstable flight longer than any other plastic.

How the Firebird Fits in the Innova Lineup

• Vs the 2025 Nate Sexton Tour Series Firebird: Same mold and flight numbers. Nate Sexton's 2025 run in Proto Glow Halo Champion. A touch less fade than stock.
• Vs the Henna Blomroos Party Time Firebird: Same mold and flight numbers. Celebrates Henna Blomroos's 2026 Jonesboro Open win. Champion plastic with colorful flecks.
• Vs the Star Firebird: Same mold and flight numbers. Grippy, opaque and a little softer than Champion. It grips well in cold and wet weather.
• Vs the Halo Star Firebird: Same mold and flight numbers. Star plastic with a contrasting rim color. Grippy, and often a touch beefier than regular Star.
• Vs the Innova Thunderbird: The Thunderbird (9 | 5 | 0 | 2) is the same speed with a lot more glide and a softer finish. It pushes straight for a long time before it fades. Grab it for distance, and the Firebird for wind and hard fades.
• Vs the Innova Teebird: The Teebird (7 | 5 | 0 | 2) is Innova's classic straight-to-fade fairway driver. It's slower and easier to control on tight lines. The Firebird is the one you reach for when a Teebird isn't stable enough.
• Vs the Dynamic Discs Felon: The Felon (9 | 3 | 0.5 | 4) is another very overstable 9-speed made for wind and forehands, and the two fly a lot alike. The Firebird has been around since 2000 and comes in more plastics and special runs, so it's easier to find exactly the one you want.

Innova Firebird Release Information

• Flight Numbers: Speed 9 | Glide 3 | Turn 0 | Fade 4
• Disc Type: Overstable Fairway Driver
• Plastic: Clear, durable Champion plastic (some I-Dye)

Frequently Asked Questions About the Innova Firebird

How does the Innova Champion Firebird feel in the hand?

The Firebird is 21.1 cm across and 1.4 cm tall with a 1.2 cm rim depth and a 1.9 cm wide rim. It's low and fairly flat with a rim that fills your hand, which is a big reason so many players like it for forehands. Champion plastic is firm and a little slick, so it gives a clean release but you'll want a towel on wet days.

How does the Innova Champion Firebird handle wind and power?

This is what the Firebird is built for. The 0 turn means it won't turn over even on a hard throw into a headwind, and the 4 fade brings it back every time. Champion holds its stability the longest, so it's the best pick for your windiest days.

Does the Innova Champion Firebird break in over time?

Very slowly. Champion is Innova's toughest plastic, so it stays very overstable for a long time. After a lot of rounds it gets a touch less beefy, which a lot of players like for flex shots.

Looking for a different plastic? Explore our complete Innova Firebird Collection Hub or stock your bag by browsing the full Innova Discs Collection today to pick your exact disc!