{"title":"Rainers Balodis Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainers Balodis Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together discs and other player products carrying the name of the young Latvian talent from Talsi. Balodis broke into the spotlight at the 2026 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships, where he led the tournament by three strokes after four rounds and still held a two-stroke lead with two holes to play in the final round. On hole 17 he was called for a stance violation (foot fault), which tied the scores and sent the tournament to a playoff, ultimately won by Silas Schultz. The controversial call sparked widespread discussion across the sport, and Balodis had to settle for the silver medal in his US and World Championship debut. His career also includes a bronze medal from the 2025 World Games in mixed doubles disc golf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection features discs carrying Rainers Balodis's name and releases celebrating his career. The selection suits players who value accuracy and composure under pressure, as well as fans and collectors who followed one of the sport's most talked-about World Championship finals closely. Explore the Rainers Balodis Collection and add a release to your bag or collection from a player who wrote his name into disc golf history in one of the sport's most dramatic World Championship finals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"duo-teebird-rainers-balodis-2026-pdga-pro-worlds-2nd-place","title":"Duo Teebird - Rainers Balodis 2026 PDGA Pro Worlds 2nd Place","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuo Teebird - Rainers Balodis 2026 PDGA Pro Worlds 2nd Place\u003c\/strong\u003e is a special release celebrating Rainers Balodis’ outstanding performance at the 2026 PDGA Pro World Championships. Balodis battled all the way into a sudden-death playoff and ultimately finished second at the World Championships at just 21 years old. This release combines Innova’s classic Teebird with special Duo plastic, where Star and Moondust Champion plastics create a durable, grippy, and distinctive two-tone look. Teebird offers a straight and controlled flight, excellent glide, and a dependable finishing fade for accurate tee shots and fairway drives. A substantial portion of every disc sold directly supports Rainers Balodis’ tour season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeebird\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Innova’s best-known and most respected fairway drivers. It combines a straight flight, excellent glide, and a dependable finishing fade, making it an accurate and predictable tool for a wide variety of shots. Teebird performs especially well for both backhand and forehand throws, and its stable flight remains reliable in both calm and windy conditions. Thanks to its versatility, Teebird has become a trusted choice for recreational players and top professionals alike, offering control, accuracy, and confidence throughout the flight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innova","offers":[{"title":"Green \/ 173-5","offer_id":54697215918418,"sku":null,"price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange \/ 173-5","offer_id":54697215951186,"sku":null,"price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue \/ 173-5","offer_id":54697215983954,"sku":null,"price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink \/ 173-5","offer_id":54697216016722,"sku":null,"price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/7562\/4355\/files\/Duo-Teebird-Rainers-Balodis-2026_2.png?v=1789203675"}],"url":"https:\/\/discking.eu\/collections\/rainers-balodis-collection.oembed","provider":"DiscKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}