Innova

Panther

4.6(52)
Mid Range
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The Panther is a slightly understable midrange rated 5/4/-2/1, a shallow-rimmed mold with an easy turn to the right (for a right-handed backhand) and a light fade, designed for controlled medium and short-range shots. It is beginner-friendly and one of the easier discs for learning a slow, controlled turnover. Its understable, shallow-rimmed flight is what makes it forgiving: it turns willingly and glides for players still developing power, and it doubles as a small-diameter roller for mid to long range. Stronger players can use it for gentle turnovers and touch lines. It is a beadless, shallow mid. Because it turns and fades little, it is not a wind-fighting or overstable finishing mid; it favors touch and controlled turning shots. Approved in 1993, the Panther is one of Innova's older midranges from the sport's early years. Champion is the durable run and holds the rated flight; it beats toward more turn as it wears in.

The Panther is a slightly understable midrange rated 5/4/-2/1, a shallow-rimmed mold with an easy turn to the right (for a right-handed backhand) and a light fade, designed for controlled medium and short-range shots. It is beginner-friendly and one of the easier discs for learning a slow, controlled turnover.

Its understable, shallow-rimmed flight is what makes it forgiving: it turns willingly and glides for players still developing power, and it doubles as a small-diameter roller for mid to long range. Stronger players can use it for gentle turnovers and touch lines. It is a beadless, shallow mid. Because it turns and fades little, it is not a wind-fighting or overstable finishing mid; it favors touch and controlled turning shots.

Approved in 1993, the Panther is one of Innova's older midranges from the sport's early years.

Champion is the durable run and holds the rated flight; it beats toward more turn as it wears in.

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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.
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.
-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.
1.9 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.
1.3 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
18.6 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.7%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
34
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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