The firebird is an overstable wind beater. The Firebird is the first “very overstable” disc that developing disc golfers should get. I already have a Thunderbird, which I think is similar to the FL, and a Banshee that is currently filling that spot. You can get it close to the same end result, it just needs a slightly different line. It's for the OS forehand/utility shot. Paradox_. FD3s and Sexton Firebirds have some turn aren't as overstable. A benchmark app is only a small part of the test harness. The Sparkle Enemy feels a little better in my hand than a Champ Firebird. The Firebird makes a great forehand driver and can easily handle headwinds. Moonshine. Get a Champ Banshee. I owned a Gibson Firebird V for a while. (I hope.) Paradox_. It's slower than a Firebird with a speed of 7 but it is super beefy still. More like Felons than Firebirds. These Firebirds have a very minor dome &a They are all great discs with slightly different uses. Nate Sexton has relied on the stability and grip of this special Glow Firebird. They're all good discs, brint. 3 years ago. The smaller humbuckers on the Firebird V have a glassy treble sound, while still keeping that humbucker growl, kind of like half way between a single coil and a humbucker. Many owners of recent Firebird V 's replace the pickups, as apparently they're not the same as the original 60's ones. View User Profile View Posts Send Message Sexton; Join Date: 8/11/2014 Posts: 248 Member Details; Is Firebird set bonus stronger/better then LoN set whit fire skills? These Firebirds have a very minor dome & are softer than your average Champion Glow disc to accommodate Nate's performance needs. A favorite of sidearm and overhead throwers, too. They're straighter and fade later, and less. #2 Jan 18, 2021. The Firebird’s combination of superior speed and stability make it possible to throw drives into the wind with confidence. With that said though, You could make the FD3 a replacement for the Firebird in your bag. Analysis of trends in the data should be valid. Search Search all Forums Search this Forum ... lordnazgul1984. (I haven't thrown these as much as Felons, H1v2s, Firebird… Although I loved the looks and it played pretty well, I hated the sound of the ceramic mini humbuckers, and it had horrible neck dive. I'm also not really into bound necks. I am a sucker for Firebirds. This disc will provide a massive fading hook, but it’s not so fast that it can’t be controlled by less powerful players. "The best Sexton Firebird", Innova didn't say that, Nate did. Champion Glow Firebird Nate Sexton Team Star member, and 2017 USDGC Champion, Nate Sexton has relied on the stability and grip of this special Glow Firebird to help him perform at his best over the last 4 seasons. 06-26-2017, 04:16 PM. An excellent disc for throwing long range flex shots. on Firebird and the underlying hardware. I use it when I need big skips and stability but don't need as much speed as a firebird. Sexton firebirds are great but trust me on this one. So, original question, would a lighter Firebird provide any benefit for me vs. the 175g disc? Thereby limiting the errors caused by anomalous test runs. Firebird vs LoN fire wizard; This thread was marked as Locked by Bagstone. The Firebird always traveled further to the left by around 15-30 feet depending on the shot we were attempting. This disc is designed for professional level players. More importantly, multiple tests can be run and the results stored for analysis Hundreds of tests are executed. I love my banshee. This ^^^^ or a 2017 sexton glow firebird.