Air Traffic Kites and Games - Innova Buying Guide

Air Traffic Kites and Games - Innova Guide




Innova's Disc Ratings
Innova bases their ratings on 4 main categories,
Speed, Glide, Turn and Fade. Innova test's their discs using
a right-hand back hand throw.

Innova ChartSpeed rates how fast the disc can fly through air. The discs are set on a scale of 1 through 13, with 13 being the fastest. Slower discs require more power to gain distance but reduce the risk of over shooting the target.

Glide shows the disc's ability to maintain loft during flight, thus providing greater distances. Glide is set on a scale of 1 through 7 with 7 having the most glide. Player new to the game should use discs with a high glide rating to achieve more distance.

Turn describes the discs tendency to turn to the right during the initial and high-speed part of its flight. Turn is rated on a scale of +1 through -5, with -5 having the most turn. Negative numbers tend to be easier for new players and roller shots. The Turn rating relates to the understability of a disc.

Fade measures the disc's tendency to fade to the left as it looses speed toward the end of its flight. Fade is measured on a scale of 0 through 5, with 5 having the largest fade. Discs measured at a 0 rating are considered stable and have a straighter flight than other discs.



Innova's Lines of Plastic

DX Line
Pro Line
Champion Line
Star Line
DX Plastic provides a strong grip in a variety of weather conditions. As they are used, discs made with Pro plastic have a tendency to change shape. This gives the disc a custom feel and flight pattern.Pro Plastic is made with special polymers to give each model a unique feel. Discs made with Pro plastic tend to have more glide than their standard rating. Pro is more durable than DX and provides a stronger grip than Champion Plastic.Champion Plastic is extremely durable, flexible and retains its shape for extended periods of time. Discs made with this high-tech plastic have predictable flights and resist damage. Star Plastic is made with a blend of grippy, durable polymers. This special blend makes it durable like the Champion Plastic with the strong grip of the Pro Plastic. Star retains its flexibility and strong grip in most weather conditions.