Innova

Jay

4.6(76)
Mid Range
Where to buy Compare similar discs View flight matrix
Compare similar discs
The Jay is a straight, point-and-shoot midrange rated 5/4/0/1, a micro-beaded mold with a true-to-release flight and only a slight fade to the left at the end (for a right-handed backhand). It is built to go where you aim it, handling power or finesse without surprising you. Its appeal is that reliability: it has better torque resistance than most midranges thanks to a low-profile design, yet still finishes straight rather than fading hard, which makes it one of Innova's more dependable straight-line mids for both backhand and forehand. The micro-bead gives the rim a clean, secure feel in the hand. It is not an overstable wind mid or an understable turnover disc; its job is the repeatable straight shot. Approved in 2022, the Jay is a modern addition to Innova's midrange lineup, offered in Champion and Star plastics. Champion and Star both hold the straight, true-to-release flight.

The Jay is a straight, point-and-shoot midrange rated 5/4/0/1, a micro-beaded mold with a true-to-release flight and only a slight fade to the left at the end (for a right-handed backhand). It is built to go where you aim it, handling power or finesse without surprising you.

Its appeal is that reliability: it has better torque resistance than most midranges thanks to a low-profile design, yet still finishes straight rather than fading hard, which makes it one of Innova's more dependable straight-line mids for both backhand and forehand. The micro-bead gives the rim a clean, secure feel in the hand. It is not an overstable wind mid or an understable turnover disc; its job is the repeatable straight shot.

Approved in 2022, the Jay is a modern addition to Innova's midrange lineup, offered in Champion and Star plastics.

Champion and Star both hold the straight, true-to-release flight.

Want something like the Jay?

Describe what you’d change and get disc suggestions.

Get disc suggestions

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.
5
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
4
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.
21.7 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.7 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.2 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.
18.9 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.5%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
45.75
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
Yes

Stores with Inventory Now

Plastics

Similar Discs

  • Prodigy

    MX-3

    4.4(92)

    Mid Range

    Details
    Speed
    5
    Glide
    4
    Turn
    0
    Fade
    1
    Stability
    1
    Diameter
    21.7
    Height
    1.9
    Rim depth
    1.3
    Rim Width
    1.4
    Inside rim diameter
    18.9
    Rim diameter ratio
    6
    Rim configuration
    32.75
    Bead
    Yes

  • Discmania

    Gremlin GM

    No reviews yet

    Mid Range

    Details
    Speed
    5
    Glide
    4
    Turn
    0
    Fade
    2
    Stability
    2
    Diameter
    21.2
    Height
    1.8
    Rim depth
    1.2
    Rim Width
    1.4
    Inside rim diameter
    18.5
    Rim diameter ratio
    5.7
    Rim configuration
    45.25
    Bead
    Yes

  • Innova

    Atlas

    4.5(99)

    Mid Range

    Details
    Speed
    5
    Glide
    4
    Turn
    0
    Fade
    1
    Stability
    1
    Diameter
    21.8
    Height
    1.7
    Rim depth
    1.4
    Rim Width
    1.4
    Inside rim diameter
    19.1
    Rim diameter ratio
    6.4
    Rim configuration
    46.25
    Bead
    No

Videos

Questions

Reviews

4.676 reviews from 6 stores

Try Discs adds up reviews from six disc golf stores, so you see what players think across stores, not just at one shop. Reviews are great for spotting proven, popular discs. Take the details with a grain of salt, though: runs, plastics and skill level all change how a disc flies, so your experience may vary.

Compare it with discs you already throw

From 6 stores

Ratings and counts come from each store's own customer reviews.