Innova

Whale

4.5(64)
Putt & Approach
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The Whale is a big, meaty putt-and-approach disc rated 2/3/0/1, a beaded putter designed to fly consistently no matter how hard you throw it, with a straight flight and just a touch of late fade to the left (for a right-handed backhand). Innova describes it as a disc that flies like a driver and lands like a putter.

Its stability and superior torque resistance are what set it apart: it takes power without flipping, which makes it easier to throw on a forehand (sidearm) than most putters and dependable for long, firm approaches and driving putts. The substantial, beaded feel fills the hand. It is a stable, beaded putter rather than a soft, neutral lag-putt disc, so touch putters may prefer a deeper, softer model.

Approved in 2014, the Whale is part of Innova's Aviar-family putter lineup as a beefier, more stable option.

Firmer runs hold the stable flight for driving and approaches; the meaty profile is the defining feel.

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.
2
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
3
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.
21.1 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
2 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.5 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
19 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
7.1%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
75.25
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
Yes

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