Innova Champion Sidewinder - Understable Distance Driver

The Innova Champion Sidewinder is a fast, high-glide distance driver built for effortless distance and smooth, controlled flights. Known for its easy turn and reliable glide, it is a go-to disc for players seeking long turnover shots, hyzer-flips and controlled rollers.

Type & Recommended Use
The Sidewinder is an understable distance driver designed for shaping long, turning lines with minimal effort. It excels in narrow wooded fairways, downhill drives and as a reliable roller disc, making it ideal for players who want added distance without overpowering the throw.

Flight Characteristics

• Speed 9 - Fast but accessible driver speed for most players
• Glide 5 - Excellent carry for long, floating flights
• Turn -3 - Strong high-speed turn for easy shot shaping
• Fade 1 - Gentle finish that stays close to the intended line

Very understable with a smooth turn-and-fade pattern that maximises distance and control.

Material & Feel - Champion Plastic
Champion plastic offers outstanding durability and long-lasting performance, making it ideal for frequent play. The firm feel and slightly more stable characteristics provide confidence in hand, while maintaining consistent flight over time, even on rugged courses.

Player Skill Level

• Beginners: Excellent for gaining easy distance and learning controlled turnover shots
• Intermediate: Perfect for hyzer-flips, long glide lines and shaping technical fairways
• Advanced: Ideal for rollers, finesse drives and controlled understable shots

Pro Insight
Many players highlight the Sidewinder’s ability to deliver predictable high-speed turn with minimal effort, making it a trusted option for both long turnover shots and controlled rollers.

Fun Fact
The Sidewinder is often recommended as one of the easiest drivers to learn roller shots with, even for players who have never attempted rollers before.

Perfect for players looking to unlock effortless distance with smooth, understable control and versatile shot shaping.

Specifications
Approved Date: Nov 24, 2004
Max Weight: 175.1gr
Diameter: 21.1cm
Height: 1.4cm
Rim Depth: 1.2cm
Rim Thickness: 1.8cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 17.5cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.7%
Rim Configuration: 28.00
Flexibility: 10.43kg