Fairway driver
Innova Hawkeye
The Innova Hawkeye is a speed-7 fairway driver rated 7/5/-1/1. It sits in a controlled fairway slot with a gentler rated finish than the TeeBird.
Hawkeye catalog ratings. Manufacturer ratings · How to read them
Choose it for
Controlled fairway comparison. Straight-oriented fairway drives when you want to compare mild turn and fade with discs you already know.
Choose something else if…
You specifically need the stronger rated finish of a TeeBird, or another fairway already covers this job.
What the numbers mean for your choice
The -1 turn and 1 fade describe a mild rated shape, but they do not promise a straight result for every arm speed or release angle.
SEE THE SHAPE
Flight Chart
See how the published turn and fade ratings shape each line. Compare curves, then check how your own discs fly.
Your flight lines
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1 of 1 flight lines shown.
For this throw, fade bends left late in the flight.
Illustrative flight paths based on published ratings (or your numbers for custom discs). Assumes a flat release; not measured trajectories or a prediction of your distance. Power, angle, wind, plastic, weight and wear change actual flight. Ratings also vary between brands.
How these curves are drawn
Turn controls the early bend; fade adds a separate bend near the end. Speed and glide set a relative line length for display only. Switching hand or throw type mirrors the diagram. Identical ratings produce identical curves, even when the actual discs fly differently. The chart does not model power, wind, release angle or plastic.
Compare the Hawkeye flight shape with the TL →
Which version are you buying?
Hawkeye and TL share the same general four ratings in Innova's catalog. That does not establish matching rim feel, plastic behavior or flight in your hand.
The manufacturer lists a 21.1 cm diameter and 1.8 cm rim width.
| Plastic or scope | Weight information |
|---|---|
| Star | 165–175 g |
| GStar | 150–175 g |
| Champion | 160–175 g |
Innova Hawkeye source, checked 2026-09-28. Listed ranges are not live stock. General model ranges are not plastic-specific guarantees.
I throw the Hawkeye — find similar discs →
Before you buy
Check grip and release alongside your current fairway disc. If both cover the same shot, choose the one you control more consistently.
Read about the TL or compare them side by side.
Already have a disc for this shot? Add your discs to Bag Check to organize their roles and check possible overlap before adding another.
Try this on your next practice session
Alternate the Hawkeye and your usual fairway driver on a low-ceiling target line, recording the starting line and finishing position.
Buying advice is editorial interpretation of the sources. Personal notes are labeled separately; the practice exercise is a suggestion, not a reported test. Practice in a clear area away from people.