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Best Beginner-Friendly Innova Drivers
Best Beginner-Friendly Innova Drivers
Cheetah
The Cheetah is one of the best drivers for newer disc golfers. Though not one of the fastest golf discs on the market, the Cheetah is very easy to control and provides consistent S-Curve flights. One of the best things about the Innova Cheetah is that it is a very cheap golf disc. It’s available in DX plastic, which is least expensive, and provides an excellent grip allowing for confident throws. The Cheetah comes in weights as low as 150g. Newer disc golfers and youth will see more distance with lighter weight discs.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 6/4/-2/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 6/4/-2/2
Leopard
The Leopard is the classic, straight-flying Innova fairway driver. This disc is very popular in starter sets thanks to the reliable flight path and limited fade. It’s not the fastest flying disc (speed 6) but new players will likely see more distance with the Leopard than just about any other disc. While the Leopard is great for beginners, it can be found in bags of more advanced players as well. With moderate throws this disc is perfect for weaving between narrow lines of trees. It also makes a good turnover driver that slices to the right, and a good roller disc as well. If you want a great disc to perfect your throwing technique, buy a handful of inexpensive DX Leopards and head to a field.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 6/5/-2/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 6/5/-1.9/1
Archangel
The Innova Archangel is one of the best discs for newer disc golfers who have trouble controlling fade on their drives. This disc has a good amount of high-speed turn, excellent glide, and limited fade to help young players achieve maximum distance. The Archangel is available in the inexpensive DX plastic and is available in weights from 150 to 175 grams. The highly understable flight characteristics help make this disc a good one for roller shots.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 8/6/-4/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 8/6/-3.9/1.2
IT
The Innova IT Fairway Driver was made to go effortlessly straight and far. IT has a very gentle turn, with exceptional glide. Tightly wooded fairways will feel open and attackable with the IT in hand. IT can be used for a huge variety of shots- low ceilings, standstill touch shots, lacing lines through the woods, incredible rollers, and more. IT does it all.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/6/-2/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7/6/-2.4/1
Fairway Disc
The Fairway Disc, aka "Dark Rebel," is a point-and-shoot fairway driver that is similar to the now out-of-production FD from Discmania. The Fairway Disc is a workable slow-speed driver all professionals demand for straight or turning shots through the woods.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/6/-1/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7/6/-0.9/1
Gorgon
Introducing the Innova Gorgon, the disc that blends the precision and control of a Fairway Driver with the impressive reach of a Distance Driver. Its flight is characterized by an arrow-straight glide and a reliable fade, embodying the unwavering gaze of the mythical Gorgon. Experience legendary performance—drive like a deity and conquer the course with the Gorgon.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/6/-2/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 9.9/6/-2.3/1
Sidewinder
The Sidewinder’s name says it all – this disc turns over faster than you expect on release, often times making for either an unintended rolling throw, or a flight with a much slower than anticipated rollover. The Sidewinder is essential for getting you out of uncomfortable positions.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9/5/-3/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 9/5/-2.8/1.1
Leopard3
The Innova Leopard3 is the faster, less glidey version of the popular Innova Leopard. This disc has a nice controllable turn right out of the box. With a smooth throw the Leopard3 will fly laser straight. With power, this disc will turn hard and finish right (with a right hand backhand throw).
The Leopard3 is a versatile, all-purpose driver that can work for a variety of shots for disc golfers of all skill levels.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/5/-2/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7/5.1/-1.8/1.1
Roadrunner
The understable Roadrunner is perfect for giving new disc golfers more distance. This disc has a high degree of high speed turn (-4) and exceptional glide. For disc golfers who don’t regularly turn discs over, the Roadrunner will minimize fade and fly farther.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9/5/-4/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 9/5.1/-3.7/1.1
TL
This disc is also known as the TeeBird-L. The TL and the TeeBird are very closely related. Both have the same speed, but this disc has slightly less fade at the end of flight. That is a great advantage for fairway drives, but less advantageous when fade is necessary. Easy to control and with a comfortable plastic, the TL is a great fairway disc to be familiar with. The TL is available in Innova’s best plastics – Star and Champion.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/5/-1/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7/5/-0.3/1
Wahoo
The Wahoo is the fastest speed, floating golf disc on the market. This is a fairly stable driver with substantial turn (-2) and significant fade (2). The Wahoo is a thick bulky driver with a very wide 2.4cm rim. It is available in a floating version of Innova R-Pro plastic.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 12/6/-2/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 11.9/6/-2.1/2
Mamba
The Innova Mamba is the most understable high speed distance driver in the Innova line. This disc will help intermediate players get more distance, and will provide the ultimate turn for powerful throwers. This driver is good for tailwind throws, turnover shots, and makes a good roller.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11/6/-5/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 11/6/-4.7/1
Teebird
The TeeBird is a classic disc by Innova. It is a popular fairway driver for many disc golfers. Made for straight lines with an easy, steady fade throughout its flight, the TeeBird is a dependable, all-around control driver. This disc set the standard for driving consistency and is the disc that all new models are compared with.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/5/0/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7/5/-0.1/2
TL3
Innova says: “The TL3 is the evolution of the TL. Much like the longer faster TeeBird3, the TL3 has a bit more speed and a little less glide for more control. Think: TeeBird control, straighter flight AND finish.”
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 8/4/-1/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.9/4.1/-0.6/1.1
Dragon
The Innova Dragon is a great stable driver that floats in water. It is in that speed range where it can be classified as either a fairway or distance driver. The Dragon is made of a unique floating blend of DX plastic that wears quickly. This golf disc has a substantial degree of turn (-2), and makes a good forehand roller. It also has a significant amount of fade providing an overall stable flight path. The unique thing about the Dragon is its ability to float in water. Floating discs are fun for playing rounds at the lake, and for those extra wet courses. Every serious disc golfer ought to own at least one floating disc.The Dragon is thicker than most drivers (1.9cm height) but has an average rim depth. The less dense plastic is a bit thicker than other plastic molds.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 8/5/-2/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.9/4.9/-2.3/1.8
Hawkeye
The Hawkeye is a new control driver from Innova Champion Discs. It is a very straight-flying fairway driver. It makes for the perfect straight line shot through tunnels, or low hanging canopies. It is accurate and easy to throw, proving to be a great beginner disc, or a controllable disc for the more advanced player. It is a manageable speed that offers a high amount of glide, making this a great disc to use in various situations.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/5/-1/1
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.1/5.1/-0.9/1
Valkyrie
One of the most popular drivers in the world, the Valkyrie held the world distance record for a decade. This is a stable flying distance driver with a good degree of high speed turn and fade. The Valkyrie can be used by players of all skill levels. It is a good distance driver for newer players developing form, and can be used for turnover shots and rollers for more advanced players. Because of the popularity of the Valkyrie it is available in just about every plastic Innova has to offer; DX, Pro, Champion, Star, and even Glow Champion.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9/4/-2/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 9/4.1/-2/2
Viking
The Viking is a terrific distance driver for intermediate players. This disc is similar to the Valkyrie, but with less turn, making it suitable for forehand throws.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 9/4/-1/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 9/4/-1/2
Beast
The Beast is one of the most popular distance drivers in the world, and for good reason. The Innova Beast is a fast, stable driver that isn’t too much for less experienced players. This disc works well for both forehand and backhand throws. While the Beast is a good distance driver for newer players, it’s also used by professionals, including world champion Barry Schultz. This disc works for maximum distance, downwind shots, and turnover throws.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 10/5/-2/2
Reviewer Flight Numbers 10/5/-1.9/2
Eagle
The Eagle is a popular fairway driver used by players of all skill levels. This was Innova’s original high-speed fairway driver. It is a slightly overstable driver with a degree of high speed turn. For advanced players, this gives it a straight flying flight pattern with a predictable finishing fade.
Manufacturer Flight Numbers 7/4/-1/3
Reviewer Flight Numbers 7.1/4/-0.9/3
If you're looking for the Best Beginner-Friendly Innova Drivers, this list is a great place to start. At InfiniteDiscs.com, every time someone reviews a disc, they’re asked how beginner-friendly it feels—so this guide is built directly from real player feedback. Whether you're stepping onto the course for the first time or helping someone else get started, these drivers are consistently recommended as the easiest to throw, control, and enjoy for newer players.
This list includes fairway drivers like the Cheetah, Leopard, Archangel, IT, Fairway Disc (Dark Rebel), Sidewinder, Leopard3, and Roadrunner, along with distance drivers like the Wahoo and Gorgon. These discs are consistently rated as easy to throw, with flight characteristics that help beginners gain control, confidence, and distance.
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