Innova Valkyrie Disc Review
Designed by one of the pioneers in disc golf discs, the Innova Valkyrie has held the world record for distance for many years. Although it doesn’t hold the crown anymore, the Valkyrie is still one of the best distance drivers on the market today, making it a good investment for any disc golfer who wants to build a strong disc golf bag.
The Valkyrie was released in 2022 with a speed rating of 9 and an excellent high-speed turn and fade. This makes it ideal for beginners working on their form and pros experimenting with turnover shots and rollers.
- Best choice for: First Distance Driver and Tailwind Drives
- Endorsed by World Distance Record Holder Christian Sandstrom
- Star material offers great grip and performance
- Speed 9, Glide 4, Turn -2 and Fade 2
- Colors May Vary
For newer players:
Although it’s the distance driver of choice for most pro players, the Valkyrie is ideal if you’re a beginner who wants to throw your disc at a good distance while you’re still figuring out your form. This disc offers a lot of versatility in both downwind and upwind situations.
You can also predict easily how the disc will land based on how you threw it. This is why the Valkyrie is an ideal choice for a first-distance driver for beginners.
For experienced players:
There’s a good reason professional players like Christian Sandstrom who held the world distance record using the Valkyrie for many years and Juliana Corver endorses this disc. With a 9-speed, 4 glides, -2 turn, and 2 fade rating, professionals can rely on the Valkyrie to make the shots that really count during competitions.
This disc is especially reliable for tailwind drives, long-range turnover shots, and rollers because of its high wind resistance. And because it’s an unstable distance driver, it is ideal for those right backhand throws.
Innova Valkyrie Flight Path:
Best used for:
The Innova Valkyrie is the best choice for a first-distance driver and for long turnover and tailwind drives. Depending on the plastic used, the Valkyrie can be thrown using your forehand or backhand. But it’s better used for backhand throws where it offers more power and can take a good S-curve path before it reaches maximum distance.
Types of plastics:
The Valkyrie comes in
- This is the most durable and overstable among all Innova’s plastics, although it can get slippery when wet. Since it is premium plastic, it is best used for rugged courses where you expect to hit something while playing.
- The Star, EchoStar, and StarLite line of plastics for the Valkyrie offer the best grip because of its polymers. Although they’re not as durable as the Champion, they are more lightweight giving them more speed when thrown.
- This plastic is best used for colder weather because it offers a strong grip and flexibility even when thrown by players who haven’t developed their grip strength yet.
- It’s the more affordable choice as compared to the Star or Champion lines, but Pro plastic is a good choice for beginners because it offers a strong grip in all weather conditions and has better glide even for those who are still trying to improve their form.
- The most cost-efficient among all the plastics under the Valkyrie line, the DX plastic is another smart option for beginners because it’s very easy to wear, has a good grip, and offers great flexibility for players.
Final thoughts:
The Innova Valkyrie is, without a doubt, one of the best distance drivers out there because it’s flexible enough to work for both beginners and pros.
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