Innova

Sonic

4.5(72)
Putt & Approach
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The Sonic is a straight-flying, understable putt-and-approach disc rated 1/2/-4/0, a soft, low-speed putter that holds a straight line, sticks well in the chains, and turns gently rather than fading out. It is a versatile, beginner-friendly short-game disc. As a putter it flies straight and grips the basket; thrown sidearm or backhand it works as a short-range approach and escape disc, and on longer approaches it has a slow, predictable turn and likes to land flat, which cuts down on roll-aways. That soft, understable character is what makes it forgiving for newer players. It is a beadless putter. Because it turns and does not fade, it is not a wind or overstable approach tool; it favors calm, straight lines. Approved in 2007, the Sonic is a long-standing beginner-friendly putt-and-approach option. It comes in soft, grippy putter plastics that stick landings and hold the straight flight.

The Sonic is a straight-flying, understable putt-and-approach disc rated 1/2/-4/0, a soft, low-speed putter that holds a straight line, sticks well in the chains, and turns gently rather than fading out. It is a versatile, beginner-friendly short-game disc.

As a putter it flies straight and grips the basket; thrown sidearm or backhand it works as a short-range approach and escape disc, and on longer approaches it has a slow, predictable turn and likes to land flat, which cuts down on roll-aways. That soft, understable character is what makes it forgiving for newer players. It is a beadless putter. Because it turns and does not fade, it is not a wind or overstable approach tool; it favors calm, straight lines.

Approved in 2007, the Sonic is a long-standing beginner-friendly putt-and-approach option.

It comes in soft, grippy putter plastics that stick landings and hold the straight flight.

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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.
1
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.
-4
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
0
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
-4

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.6 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
2.3 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.6 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
0.6 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
20.4 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
7.4%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
82
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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