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The Roc+ is an all around great mid-range disc. If your going out with only one disc this should be your go to.Because of its low speed it can be used as a putter but it can also double as a distance disc if hurled, because of its fantastic glide and steady fade.
The Innova Roc is one of the top mid-range discs in Disc Golf. Due to it’s popularity, there are many different variations of it and it is available in dozens of different polymer plastic blends. Unlike most of our best selling mid-range discs listed, the Roc is somewhat overstable which is excellent for control, but means the disc is not going to fly (or at least finish) straight. This disc will consistently fade hard to the left with a traditional backhand throw, unless you’re playing with an old Roc disc that has been thoroughly beat in.
For some reliable overstability to help you park your disc around a short distance obstacle, the Roc is the go-to disc of many disc golfers. The flight rating of the Roc is 4/4/0/3.
The Roadrunner is perfect for giving new disc golfers more distance. This disc has a high degree of turn (-4) and exceptional glide. For disc golfers who don’t regularly turn discs over, the Roadrunner will minimize fade and fly farther.
The Roadrunner is one of a few distance drivers that comes in glow plastic. Adding to the awesomeness of the glow, it is available in glow Champion plastic – you’re going to have this disc for a long time. This disc will most likely see more play during the night than any other disc.
The Rhyno is a popular slow flying overstable putter with very little glide. The Thumbtac groove allows for excellent grip and controlled shots. The overstable nature of this disc makes it the perfect choice for headwinds and short drives where overshooting is not an option.
The Polecat is one of the straightest flying golf discs available. This isn’t a fast disc (speed rating of 1), but it will stay on its course better than almost any other contender. This is a tall putter (2.3 cm) with a deep rim. Comparable to a disc made for a game of pass this disc is perfect for players who are just transitioning into disc golf.
This overstable putter has a big thick Thumtrac Rim. This a slow overstable disc that hardly glides. The Pig is a great choice for hyzer putts and for throwing into headwinds. Be wary it may like to roll around in the mud.
This slightly understable mid-range is perfect for learning to throw anhyzers and keeping mid-range shots straight. The Panther is a great choice for beginners and works well as a roller.
The Panther is available in durable Champion plastic and is recommended for tightly wooded holes.
The Orc is one of the classic Speed 10 drivers made by Innova. because of its speed and accuracy this disc is a good choice for beginning players. The Orc flies well for both backhand and forehand shots. This is an overstable disc, but do to its degree of understable turn this disc has an s shaped flight. The Orc is taller than the average distance driver and has a thinner rim. In lighter weights, this is an ideal choice for newer disc golfers. The Orc is a go to for new players who prefer the forehand shots.
Nothing is better than The Mako when looking for a great straight flying disc. The Mako is known for its straight shooting, no nonsense straight finish. This is the fastest flying disc that offers both a 0 turn and 0 glide rating.
The super stable Mako will fly how you want it to. If you throw it level, it will keep going with straight very little fade. If thrown at an anhyzer angle, it will remain turned over. Throw it hyzer and the Mako will veer to the left at the degree of the angle. This disc is so stable that its flight characteristics are stable no matter how hard you throw it.
The Lycan is a straight flying mid-range driver with a great feel. The Lycan is a very similar disc to the Mako but has slightly more fade. For mid-range discs, the Lycan has a very wide and deep rim. The high dome this disc comes equipped with provides a some great glide capabilities (glide rating 5).
The Lycan is available in Star plastic, which gives it a nice soft grippy feel while still providing excellent durability.
