Innova

Animal

4.3(48)
Putt & Approach
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The Animal is a short-range, stable approach disc rated 2/1/0/1, a low-glide putt-and-approach mold designed to fly a controlled line on both forehand and backhand and finish predictably. It doubles as a dependable putter in wind and inside the circle. Its low glide and stable flight are the point: it goes where you throw it on short, firm approaches and does not float or drift, which makes it a confident forehand (sidearm) approach and windy-day putting disc. Innova builds it with a grippy rim, branded the Thumtrac, for a secure hold on power throws. Because glide is so low, it is not a distance disc; it is a controlled short-game tool. Approved in 2020, the Animal is a modern short-range approach and wind putter in Innova's lineup. Firmer runs hold the stable, low-glide flight for dependable approaches and putts.

The Animal is a short-range, stable approach disc rated 2/1/0/1, a low-glide putt-and-approach mold designed to fly a controlled line on both forehand and backhand and finish predictably. It doubles as a dependable putter in wind and inside the circle.

Its low glide and stable flight are the point: it goes where you throw it on short, firm approaches and does not float or drift, which makes it a confident forehand (sidearm) approach and windy-day putting disc. Innova builds it with a grippy rim, branded the Thumtrac, for a secure hold on power throws. Because glide is so low, it is not a distance disc; it is a controlled short-game tool.

Approved in 2020, the Animal is a modern short-range approach and wind putter in Innova's lineup.

Firmer runs hold the stable, low-glide flight for dependable approaches and putts.

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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.
2
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
1
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.
21.2 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
2.1 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.3 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
19.2 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
6.1%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
64
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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