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Originally Posted by AviarX

Nightshift Orcs were the precursor to Star plastic. The nightshift at Innova came up with it while making Champion or Pro Orcs. The distinguishing characteristics (I think) were they were opaque and tacky/grippier than Champion. According to legend, the Nightshift Orcs were especially stable and durable and attained some of the allure & mystique of old school CE plastic. They were definitely found desirably different by many Orc lovers.

later, Tulsa hosted Amateur Worlds and Innova made Special Blend Orcs as a fundraiser. Kevin McCoy might have had a hand in this? The Tulsa SB Orcs were opaque and pretty much second generation nightshift Orcs. Speaking from personal experience, they were fabulous (durable, stable, etc.). I believe it was the plastic itself which distinguished them. Grippy and long like Pro but durable as any Champion. I have never thrown a first generation nightshift Orc, but the Tulsa ones are good enough for me.

Innova subsequently released 'Star' plastic after the Special Blend Tulsa Orcs. I would call Star plastic third generation nightshift.

Not sure about Destroyers. Maybe a few got made with nightshift like properties?

I am not an expert on any of this so I am just throwing out there what my take is since noone seems to have addressed your question. Too bad Felix Sung effectively got banned from here by the members-only posting rule passed by the PDGA BoD because he was an irreplaceable voice of competent, informed, explanation.

my recommendation is do not get lured into expensive discs described as 'nightshift' or with other mythic monikers unless you know the seller, know exactly what the disc is and feel you really have to have it.

Thanks! Exactly what I was wondering about.