Innova

Shark

4.5(151)
Mid Range
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The Shark is a classic all-around midrange rated 4/4/0/2, a straight-flying, mildly stable disc that holds hyzer and anhyzer lines and finishes with a gentle fade to the left (for a right-handed backhand). It is one of disc golf's long-standing beginner-friendly mids, versatile enough to drive, approach, and even putt with. Its smooth rim and consistent release are what make it forgiving for newer players, while its predictable straight-to-fade flight keeps it useful for controlled approaches at any level. It has good glide and carry for a midrange, making longer approaches reachable. It is a beadless, moderately deep mid. Players wanting a more overstable or more understable mid have faster modern options, but the Shark remains a dependable, neutral-stable workhorse. Approved in 1989, the Shark is one of Innova's oldest midranges and helped define the category in the sport's early decades. DX is the classic beat-friendly run; Champion and Star hold the flight and last far longer.

The Shark is a classic all-around midrange rated 4/4/0/2, a straight-flying, mildly stable disc that holds hyzer and anhyzer lines and finishes with a gentle fade to the left (for a right-handed backhand). It is one of disc golf's long-standing beginner-friendly mids, versatile enough to drive, approach, and even putt with.

Its smooth rim and consistent release are what make it forgiving for newer players, while its predictable straight-to-fade flight keeps it useful for controlled approaches at any level. It has good glide and carry for a midrange, making longer approaches reachable. It is a beadless, moderately deep mid. Players wanting a more overstable or more understable mid have faster modern options, but the Shark remains a dependable, neutral-stable workhorse.

Approved in 1989, the Shark is one of Innova's oldest midranges and helped define the category in the sport's early decades.

DX is the classic beat-friendly run; Champion and Star hold the flight and last far longer.

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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.
4
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.
2
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
2

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.
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.
1.2 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
19.3 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
6%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
39.5
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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