Comparing Innova Discs to Discraft Discs
To be honest, I use both Discraft and Innova discs, so I’ve got no real “dog-in-the-hunt” as far as determining who’s better. They’re both great disc companies. But one of the frustrating things about comparing discs between the two is that they both use completely different rating systems. Innova provides four different numbers for rating a disc: speed, glide, turn, and fade; but Discraft simply gives a stability number with a directional arrow. The Discraft system is a little easier to understand, but not as helpful or specific as Innova’s system.
Innova (4 different numbers)
Discraft (Notice the number with the left arrow)
This has always been a slight annoyance when trying to figure out exactly how discs from the competing companies compare (alliteration!). That’s been a problem until now! Tonight I stumbled upon an online store that uses the Innova system to rate all discs regardless of company. (DiscGolfCenter.com)
Some interesting things to ponder:
An Innova Boss is essentially a Discraft Nuke
A Nuke SS is essentially an Innova Katana
The only difference between the these two comparisons is that supposedly Discraft discs are slightly easier to throw, but Innova discs have a bit more glide. After that it’s just preference or loyalty.
Sidenote
Latitude 64′s “Havoc” is apparently a Boss/Nuke with even more glide. So maybe Lattitude is the best company, they are Swedish after all, and that just kind of gives it an extra cool factor.
What do you throw?
I enjoy throwing my Ape so far which is an Innova disc, but the best disc that I have thrown et would have to be my Star Destroyer
Amazing glide and very straight shooting.
As a newbie (5 months) to disc golf I am aware of the speed, glide, high speed stability and low speed stability numbers on Innova discs. I would like to know more about using these numbers to select a disc. I want my distance driver to go as far as possible and as straight as possible. Sometimes turning at the end is OK on a dog leg but not that often. I am not able to access the Innova site that explains the numbers.
Why would you ever buy a distance driver disc that does not have the maximum speed and glide with minimum turn?
Other than allowing for the wind why would you use a heavier disc?
Will the lightest disc fly farthest if wind is not a factor?
What does the difficulty number mean?
Why get a disc with a high difficulty?
When you have a disc that has more fade at the end of the flight is more “overstable”. These discs are much more predictable, although some may not go as far. Discs with little fade or “understable” discs are easier to turn over once your snap starts getting better.
A heavier disc is FOR THE MOST PART more overstable. Also, a heavier disc can handle more torque from the big arm guys. If you dont have the arm dont go max weight. Too many people go max weight when they dont need to.
For lighter discs, it all depends on your arm. Find a weight that suits your needs best. Just remember that a max weight isnt always better.
Difficulty is more of how strong your arm is. A boss has almost the same flight characteristics as a wraith, but the boss is much more stable because of the speed difference. Therefore, the boss needs more power and snap to get the ideal flight path making it more difficult to throw.
Generally, a disc with a higher difficulty will go farther if you have the right machanics and a strong arm.