Innova

Invader

4.8(150)
Putt & Approach
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The Invader is a stable driving and approach putter rated 3/2/0/1, a flat-top mold with a small bead that flies straight with a hint of late fade to the left (for a right-handed backhand). It is built to be thrown hard, not just putted, and it handles power on both backhand and forehand without flipping.

That flat, torque-resistant profile is the point: it holds a straight line under a firm grip-and-rip and takes forehand torque cleanly, which makes it a favorite for long approaches and driving putts into the wind. It is not a deep, gentle putter for feathery lag putts; it is a firmer, flatter driving tool. Innova launched it in grippy, durable Luster plastic.

Approved in 2020, the Invader is one of Innova's more modern additions to the driving-putter category alongside classics like the Aviar.

Luster is the signature run and holds its stability; the flat top and small bead give it a secure, consistent grip for power throws.

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.
3
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.
21.2 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.9 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.5 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.
19.1 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
7.1%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
67.75
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
Yes

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