Innova Shryke
Why Throw the Innova Shryke?
If you want to throw further but don't quite have the arm speed to mash on a Destroyer, you need an Innova Shryke. With flight numbers of 13 | 6 | -2 | 2, this disc is built for pure airtime. When you give it a flat rip, it naturally wants to flip up, ride to the right (on a right-hand backhand), and let that massive 6-glide carry it way down the fairway before a gentle, forward-penetrating fade. It is the absolute perfect bomber for tailwinds, wide-open fairways, and any player chasing a new personal distance record.
Pick Your Plastic
Innova runs the Shryke in a ton of great plastics, and each one tweaks the stability just a bit. Here are the staples to look at:
- Star Shryke: The gold standard. It gives you incredible grip out of the box and beats in to be a buttery-smooth, long-turning bomber.
- Champion Shryke: A little bit more overstable and extremely durable. This one fights the wind a little better and will hold its flight characteristics for years.
- Halo Star Shryke: The premium, gorgeous upgrade. Halo plastic tends to be the beefiest, giving you the massive glide of a Shryke but with a stronger finish at the end.
- Proto Glow Shryke: Innova's insanely bright new glow plastic. It feels great, flies true, and is mandatory for those after-dark rounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Innova Shryke a good disc for beginners?
We wouldn't hand it to someone on their very first day just because it has a wide 13-speed rim, which requires good form to throw properly. However, once you've mastered your fairways and are ready to step up to your first maximum distance driver, the Shryke is arguably the best choice on the market. Its understability and high glide make it very forgiving for average arm speeds.
What is the difference between a Shryke and a Destroyer?
While both are high-speed distance drivers, they do totally different jobs. The Destroyer (12 | 5 | -1 | 3) is a beefy, overstable workhorse that takes serious power to get a full flight out of. The Shryke (13 | 6 | -2 | 2) is much more understable and glidier. For the average local player, the Shryke will fly significantly further. Pros throw Destroyers for stock hyzers, and they throw Shrykes for massive tailwind bombs or giant rollers.
Other Molds You Might Like
If you're building out a solid Innova bag, check out these perfect compliments to the Shryke:
- Innova Destroyer - The legendary overstable counterpart to the Shryke. Perfect for headwinds.
- Innova Champion Roc3 - An incredibly reliable, slightly overstable midrange that you can trust on almost any approach shot.