Innova

Leopard3

4.8(606)
Control Driver
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The Leopard3 is a straight-to-understable driver that is notable for its very controllable flight. It will fly very neutrally for a player with a slower arm, and as it beats in gains more turn, making it a good intermediate driver. For more experienced players the Leopard3 will work well for hyzerflips and turnover shots without burning over. Innova released the Leopard3 in 2015, though it technically was not PDGA approved until 2017. This is because the “3” molds by Innova are typically just flattened versions of the original disc, and thus are not technically new molds. In this case, the Leopard3 was a flattened Leopard, which resulted in higher speed, lower glide, and much more torque resistance. It is essentially a step up from the Leopard in every way, and has become very popular in its own right, if not more so than its predecessor. The Leopard3 has almost entirely replaced the Leopard among pros, with top players like Ohn Scoggins, Nate Sexton, and Garrett Gurthie being known to throw these. Collectible versions include Scoggins and Drew Gibson Leopard3’s.
The Leopard3 is a straight-to-understable driver that is notable for its very controllable flight. It will fly very neutrally for a player with a slower arm, and as it beats in gains more turn, making it a good intermediate driver. For more experienced players the Leopard3 will work well for hyzerflips and turnover shots without burning over.

Innova released the Leopard3 in 2015, though it technically was not PDGA approved until 2017. This is because the “3” molds by Innova are typically just flattened versions of the original disc, and thus are not technically new molds. In this case, the Leopard3 was a flattened Leopard, which resulted in higher speed, lower glide, and much more torque resistance. It is essentially a step up from the Leopard in every way, and has become very popular in its own right, if not more so than its predecessor. The Leopard3 has almost entirely replaced the Leopard among pros, with top players like Ohn Scoggins, Nate Sexton, and Garrett Gurthie being known to throw these. Collectible versions include Scoggins and Drew Gibson Leopard3’s.

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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.
7
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
5
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
-2
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.
1.7 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.1 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.7 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.8 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.2%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
29.25
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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