Innova - Champion Discs ICD-1 Innova Champion Disc Golf Set – Driver, Mid-Range & Putter, Colors May Vary (3 Pack), Colors Vary, 3set

Just got into disc golf a few months ago. There are a lot of options out there, and disc selection is a very personal thing. There are a lot of variables: stable/understable, weight, plastic type... I had a few discs in Innova's DX line, and wanted a few more discs before a trip where I knew I would be playing a course with friends that featured dense woods and water hazards. In other words, I needed to be able to keep playing if I lost a disc. So I got this set. This review, then, is written from the perspective of a player just starting out to whom this set is marketed.Pros:1.) Durability appears excellent. Tree hits that gouged the DX discs haven't even scuffed these.2.) Discs are on the top end of my preferred weight range (Valk 167g, Panther 166g, Aviar 167g). Not pro heavy, but not so light a wind sends them flying.3.) The driver/midrange/putter mix is a tried-and-true one - discs to cover different circumstances, but not so many options as to be overwhelming.Cons:1.) The speed 9 Valkyrie is a bit fast for me as a starter. I can throw my Leopard pretty well, but this is "too much disc" for me. I'll grow into it, I'm sure, but it's not a disc I can use to full potential yet, and probably many newbies will feel the same. So I'll probably spend some more money to get a Roadrunner that's less stable or a TeeBird that's slower.2.) While the weight ranges are okay, I would personally prefer a little more spread: a slightly lighter driver say at 158-160g, a midrange in the mid-160's, and a putter around 168-170g. Especially for that fast a driver, a lighter weight would be helpful to getting it up to speed.3.) If you have a Leopard from the DX starter, the Panther is almost identical flight and only slightly slower.The Aviar is a complete duplicate. For me, this was not a bad thing, since I was looking for redundancy as a safety measure. But if you're looking to expand your selection, this might not do it.In short, doing it all over, if I were looking for a first set of discs, I would probably put a set together with a mix more like the DX starter set, but with better plastic: a stable putter, an overstable midrange like a Roc (or a stable one like the Buzzz), and a driver around speed 7 or so. But there you go: disc selection is very personal and there are a lot of variables...

I took these out for a weekend camping trip with friends where we played different 4 sets of 18 holes. I also supplemented with a few cheaper discs I bought locally.The champion plastic held up great. My cheaper discs would get dinged up a little if I hit something hard enough. These didn't show any wear. These were my "go-to" discs for most of my shots.Pros:* All discs are extremely consistent & durable* The discs were highly visible and came in advertised colors. I was worried about the yellow driver, since we had yellow grass hazards, but the disc almost seemed to glow in its surroundings.Cons:* The "putter" isn't that great for putting. Since the plastic is so tough, you need to hit the chains head on, or it will skip out. A more flexible putter would do the job better. That said, the "putter" is still a great disc for a shorter throw as it flies very straight.* We played in the rain on one round. The Champion plastic is very tough, but in the rain it became extra slippery and the discs were very tough to throw consistently. I ended up switching to some of my cheaper, softer discs with better results. If it isn't raining, you could just wipe the moisture away.* These discs are pricy. If you are on a course with a lot of high brush or you have questionable consistency, you may want to think twice. I was lucky enough not to lose a disc, but I'd be much more upset about losing one of these than a cheaper disc.I'd definitely recommend these to others looking for a solid set of discs. But I would also recommend adding a different putter to the mix.

This was my first starter set and I'm overall pleased. They are very durable but still maintain their advertised flight patterns and have a good feel in your grip. The only hang-up for me is that, aside from the putter and mid-range disc, it includes a distance driver. The distance driver requires a lot of power (speed 9) to get it to fly the way you want it to, and that's very difficult for a brand new player. If the pack included a fairway driver at like speed 7, it would be more suitable for a newbie. Overall though, really great product. I highly recommend it for anyone that plays a lot in wooded areas. These can really take a beating.

After reading reviews for many discs in an effort to purchase my first ones, I settled on this set mainly because of the champion plastic. It was said to be extremely durable and has lived up to the reputation. My course has a lot of trees, and my discs have found a lot of them, but they hold up well with little damage. For beginners, I find the Valkyrie a little hard to control, and as a novice it doesn't go as far as I may wish but I'm thinking that's operator error and will be able to throw it the way it's supposed to be thrown with more practice. For my short-ish course the mid-range Panther is fine, nothing spectacular, but gets the job done. I did purchase a Roc3, and a Mako3, which I use much more. The Aviar putter is fantastic. I don't know what the more experienced players think but I love this putter very reliable and goes where you throw it. Made a bunch of long putts with this one. All in all, good for starters bascially for durability and having every "club" in the bag, but will find yourself upgrading quickly as you gain more experience.

This purchase quickly upgrades the plastic to some very common, favorite(s), entry level discs. Less than $20 per disc is a STEAL of a deal… get these before they realize what’s here. DX prices on Champion plastic - whhhat!?The plastic is incredibly durable. If you lumber-jack around the course like me, at least your discs won’t care at all. If you have a budding newer player who’s gaming has blossomed during CoVid lockdown, this set would be an epic Level-up. Definitely giftable if you know someone still hucking DX plastic. (Btw. Nothing wrong with DX)

Great outdoor activity with our teenage boys. Colours make it easy to see and find

Great for gifting

Fancy clear colours, surprised at how bulky the discs are compared to others I have seen.

Great set of discs to start with

Bought this for my dad, to try disc golf this year. Great quality brand. You can't pick the design but they come with 3 diff disc for different throw