Innova

Alien

4.5(57)
Mid Range
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The Alien is a unique, stable midrange rated 4/2/0/1, a disc that is distinctive in both look and feel: its top resembles a Sonic while its rim is more like a midrange. It flies with a surprisingly stable, even slightly overstable, dependable flight. That combination is what makes it thrive in a niche of spin putts, approach shots and short-range drives, where its stable, low-glide flight holds a controlled line and finishes predictably. The unusual profile gives it a feel unlike Innova's other mids. It is a beadless mid. Its low glide and stable finish make it a short-range control disc rather than a distance mid. Approved in 2022, the Alien is one of Innova's more unusual midrange and approach designs. Premium runs hold the stable flight; the distinctive profile is the defining feel.

The Alien is a unique, stable midrange rated 4/2/0/1, a disc that is distinctive in both look and feel: its top resembles a Sonic while its rim is more like a midrange. It flies with a surprisingly stable, even slightly overstable, dependable flight.

That combination is what makes it thrive in a niche of spin putts, approach shots and short-range drives, where its stable, low-glide flight holds a controlled line and finishes predictably. The unusual profile gives it a feel unlike Innova's other mids. It is a beadless mid. Its low glide and stable finish make it a short-range control disc rather than a distance mid.

Approved in 2022, the Alien is one of Innova's more unusual midrange and approach designs.

Premium runs hold the stable flight; the distinctive profile is the defining feel.

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Flight

Source: Innova

Arm speed

NoviceIntermediatePro
SpeedHow hard the disc must be thrown to fly as designed. Putters are 1 to 3, the fastest drivers 14 and up.
4
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
2
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
0
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
1
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
1

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.6 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
2.2 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.4 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.4 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
18.7 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
6.5%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
48.5
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
No

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