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'''Innova Champion Discs Inc.''', generally known simply as '''Innova''' (stylized as '''INNOVA''') is an American disc golf brand and manufacturing company. Founded in 1983, it is the largest disc golf disc manufacturer and was among the first companies to produce equipment specifically for [[disc golf]].<ref>{{ |
'''Innova Champion Discs Inc.''', generally known simply as '''Innova''' (stylized as '''INNOVA''') is an American disc golf brand and manufacturing company. Founded in 1983, it is the largest disc golf disc manufacturer and was among the first companies to produce equipment specifically for [[disc golf]].<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Menickelli |first1=Justin |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vuPTCwAAQBAJ&dq=%22Innova+Champion+Discs%22&pg=PT26 |title=Definitive Guide to Disc Golf |last2=Pickens |first2=Ryan |date=2016-04-01 |publisher=Triumph Books |isbn=978-1-63319-474-8 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[File:Dave Dunipace.jpg|thumb|[[Dave Dunipace]], co-founder and CEO with an INNOVA [[polo shirt]] and disc golf bag]] |
[[File:Dave Dunipace.jpg|thumb|[[Dave Dunipace]], co-founder and CEO with an INNOVA [[polo shirt]] and disc golf bag]] |
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The company was incorporated on 5 May 1983 in California as Champion Discs Inc.<ref>{{Cite web|date= |
The company was incorporated on 5 May 1983 in California as Champion Discs Inc.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1983-05-05 |title=Articles of Incorporation of Champion Discs, Incorporated |url=https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/Document/RetrievePDF?Id=01141209-3503540 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201226170328/https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/Document/RetrievePDF?Id=01141209-3503540 |archive-date=2020-12-26 |access-date= |website=California Secretary of State Business Search}}</ref> In 1983, [[Dave Dunipace]] created and patented the Eagle, now known as the Aero, the world's first disc designed specifically for the sport of disc golf.<ref>{{cite web |title=About Innova Discs |url=http://www.innovadiscs.com/home/about-us.html |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=Innova Discs|date=17 May 2021 }}</ref> |
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== Products == |
== Products == |
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[[File:Discatcher Am Worlds Final 9.jpg|thumb|INNOVA DISCatcher basket featuring an INNOVA flag]] |
[[File:Discatcher Am Worlds Final 9.jpg|thumb|INNOVA DISCatcher basket featuring an INNOVA flag]] |
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In addition to discs, Innova manufactures other disc golfing equipment including bags, accessories, and their DISCatcher [[Basket (disc golf)|targets]], which were introduced in 1995.<ref>{{cite web|title=Disc Golf Course growth|url=http://www.innovadiscs.com/course/course-development.html|access-date= |
In addition to discs, Innova manufactures other disc golfing equipment including bags, accessories, and their DISCatcher [[Basket (disc golf)|targets]], which were introduced in 1995.<ref>{{cite web |title=Disc Golf Course growth |url=http://www.innovadiscs.com/course/course-development.html |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=Innova Discs}}</ref> Their 60+ golf discs are manufactured using various [[Molding (process)|molds]] and [[plastic]]s. Innova manufactures discs in 4 distinct lines of plastic with distinct flight characteristics: Star, Champion, Pro, and DX. There are also many subtypes related to the main 4: Halo Star, Echo Star, Gstar, Starlite, Champion Edition, Metal Flake, Blizzard Champion, Glow Champion, R-Pro, XT-Pro, KC-Pro, KC-Glow, McPro, JK-Pro, Yeti-Pro Proline and Glow DX.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seminoff |first=Aaron |date=2023-11-11 |title=Innova Plastic Types |url=https://reaperdiscs.com/blogs/reviews/innova-disc-plastics |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=discgolfplanet}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-02-08 |title=Plastic Types Overview |url=https://www.innovadiscs.com/home/disc-golf-faq/plastic-types-overview/ |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=Innova Disc Golf |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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=== Current models === |
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;Distance drivers |
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* Ape |
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* Archon |
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* Beast |
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* Boss |
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* Colossus |
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* Corvette |
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* Daedalus |
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* Destroyer |
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* Dominator |
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* Firebird |
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* Firestorm sand |
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* Groove |
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* Invictus |
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* Katana |
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* Krait |
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* Mamba |
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* Monarch |
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* Mystere |
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* Orc |
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* Roadrunner |
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* Savant |
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* Shryke |
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* Sidewinder |
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* Teedevil |
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* Tern |
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* Thunderbird |
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* Valkyrie |
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* Viking |
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* Vulcan |
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* Wahoo |
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* Wraith |
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* Xcaliber |
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* Archangel |
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* Banshee |
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* Cheetah |
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* Dragon |
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* Eagle |
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* Leopard |
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* Leopard3 |
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* Teebird |
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* Teebird3 |
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* TL |
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* TL3 |
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* Viper |
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;Midrange |
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* Atlas |
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* Avatar |
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* Caiman |
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* Cobra |
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* Gator |
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* Kite |
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* Lion |
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* Mako |
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* Mako3 |
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* Manta |
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* Panther |
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* Rat |
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* Roc |
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* Roc3 |
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* RocX3 |
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* Shark |
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* Skeeter |
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* Spider |
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* Stingray |
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* Vroc |
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* Wolf |
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* Wombat |
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* Wombat3 |
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;Putt & approach |
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* Aviar |
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* Aviar3 |
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* AviarX3 |
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* Birdie |
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* Bullfrog |
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* Classic Aviar |
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* Colt |
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* Dart |
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* Firefly |
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* Hydra |
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* Invader |
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* JK Aviar |
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* KC Aviar |
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* Mirage |
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* Nova |
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* Pig |
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* Polecat |
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* Rhyno |
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* Stud |
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* Wedge |
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* Whale |
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* Xero |
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* Yeti Aviar |
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=== Disc ratings === |
=== Disc ratings === |
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Innova uses a numeric scale to rate the performance of its discs. The ratings represent: |
Innova uses a numeric scale to rate the performance of its discs. The ratings represent: |
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* Speed |
* Speed – Speed is the rating of the throw speed which is required to throw the disc on the line the other flight numbers suggest, and is largely determined by the thickness of the rim, with 2.6 cm being the thickest allowed for [[PDGA]] approved play, but it has also been described as how easily the disc cuts through the air. Ratings range from 1 to 14, with 14 being the "fastest" drivers and 1 being the "slowest" putt and approach discs. |
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*Glide |
*Glide – Rated from 1 to 7, Innova describes glide as "the discs ability to maintain loft during flight. Discs with more glide are best for new players, and for producing maximum distance. Beginners wanting more distance should choose discs with more glide. Discs with less glide are more accurate in high wind situations".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Flight Ratings System |url=https://www.innovadiscs.com/home/disc-golf-faq/flight-ratings-system |access-date=2018-04-17 |website=Innova Discs |language=en-US}}</ref> A disc with a glide of 1 will be relatively unaffected by winds and will tend to fly on the thrower's power more than anything, while a disc with a glide of 7 will be very sensitive to crosswinds and headwinds, but will ride a tailwind much further than it could be thrown via force alone. |
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* Turn |
* Turn – The turn of a disc (also known as high speed stability) describes how hard a disc will fight against its natural inclination to fade (see below) during the flight. Turn is rated from -5 to +1. A -5 rated disc will turn from a straight line of flight very easily with relatively little power behind it, while a +1 is unlikely to turn at all and will usually begin fading earlier in the flight. |
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* Fade |
* Fade – The fade of a disc (also known as low speed stability) is the degree to which a disc will fall to one side as it loses speed. The direction of the fade depends on how it is thrown. For example, for a right handed person throwing in the traditional backhand style, the disc will fade to the left, but when thrown forehand, it will fade to the right. Fade is rated from 0 to 5, with a 5 rated disc fading hard and early, and a 0 rated disc barely fading off of its original line of flight at all. |
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== Innova Factory Store == |
== Innova Factory Store == |
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== Sponsored players == |
== Sponsored players == |
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Innova sponsors a wide variety of athletes worldwide, from junior athletes to elite professional players. Below is a list of the 10 classes of players sponsored by Innova and affectuously called the "Innova Air Force," {{As of|2020|December|lc=y}}: <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.innovadiscs.com/team-innova/| |
Innova sponsors a wide variety of athletes worldwide, from junior athletes to elite professional players. Below is a list of the 10 classes of players sponsored by Innova and affectuously called the "Innova Air Force," {{As of|2020|December|lc=y}}: <ref>{{cite web |title=Team Innova |url=http://www.innovadiscs.com/team-innova/ |access-date=2018-11-01 |website=Innova Discs|date=9 June 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=INNOVA |date=2019-01-09 |title=Wysocki Returns, Team Innova Grows in 2019 |url=https://www.innovadiscs.com/team-news/wysocki-returns-team-innova-expands-in-2019/ |access-date=2024-01-11 |website=Innova Discs}}</ref> |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Madison Walker |
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Madison Walker |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jessica Weese |
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jessica Weese |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Ricky Wysocki]] |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Ohn Scoggins |
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Ohn Scoggins |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Nathan Sexton]] |
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Nathan Sexton]] |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Ricky Wysocki]] |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Fred Salaz |
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Fred Salaz |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Barry Schultz]] |
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Barry Schultz]] |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Johnny Sias |
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Johnny Sias]] |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Tita Ugalde |
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Tita Ugalde |
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Dr. Rick Voakes |
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Dr. Rick Voakes |
Latest revision as of 04:02, 30 November 2024
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Disc golf equipment |
Founded | 1983California, United States | in
Headquarters | Ontario, California, United States |
Key people | Dave Dunipace (President and CEO) |
Products | Disc golf equipment |
Website | Official website |
Innova Champion Discs Inc., generally known simply as Innova (stylized as INNOVA) is an American disc golf brand and manufacturing company. Founded in 1983, it is the largest disc golf disc manufacturer and was among the first companies to produce equipment specifically for disc golf.[1]
History
[edit]The company was incorporated on 5 May 1983 in California as Champion Discs Inc.[2] In 1983, Dave Dunipace created and patented the Eagle, now known as the Aero, the world's first disc designed specifically for the sport of disc golf.[3]
Products
[edit]In addition to discs, Innova manufactures other disc golfing equipment including bags, accessories, and their DISCatcher targets, which were introduced in 1995.[4] Their 60+ golf discs are manufactured using various molds and plastics. Innova manufactures discs in 4 distinct lines of plastic with distinct flight characteristics: Star, Champion, Pro, and DX. There are also many subtypes related to the main 4: Halo Star, Echo Star, Gstar, Starlite, Champion Edition, Metal Flake, Blizzard Champion, Glow Champion, R-Pro, XT-Pro, KC-Pro, KC-Glow, McPro, JK-Pro, Yeti-Pro Proline and Glow DX.[5][6]
Disc ratings
[edit]Innova uses a numeric scale to rate the performance of its discs. The ratings represent:
- Speed – Speed is the rating of the throw speed which is required to throw the disc on the line the other flight numbers suggest, and is largely determined by the thickness of the rim, with 2.6 cm being the thickest allowed for PDGA approved play, but it has also been described as how easily the disc cuts through the air. Ratings range from 1 to 14, with 14 being the "fastest" drivers and 1 being the "slowest" putt and approach discs.
- Glide – Rated from 1 to 7, Innova describes glide as "the discs ability to maintain loft during flight. Discs with more glide are best for new players, and for producing maximum distance. Beginners wanting more distance should choose discs with more glide. Discs with less glide are more accurate in high wind situations".[7] A disc with a glide of 1 will be relatively unaffected by winds and will tend to fly on the thrower's power more than anything, while a disc with a glide of 7 will be very sensitive to crosswinds and headwinds, but will ride a tailwind much further than it could be thrown via force alone.
- Turn – The turn of a disc (also known as high speed stability) describes how hard a disc will fight against its natural inclination to fade (see below) during the flight. Turn is rated from -5 to +1. A -5 rated disc will turn from a straight line of flight very easily with relatively little power behind it, while a +1 is unlikely to turn at all and will usually begin fading earlier in the flight.
- Fade – The fade of a disc (also known as low speed stability) is the degree to which a disc will fall to one side as it loses speed. The direction of the fade depends on how it is thrown. For example, for a right handed person throwing in the traditional backhand style, the disc will fade to the left, but when thrown forehand, it will fade to the right. Fade is rated from 0 to 5, with a 5 rated disc fading hard and early, and a 0 rated disc barely fading off of its original line of flight at all.
Innova Factory Store
[edit]In 2011, Innova opened the online Innova Factory Store and a brick and mortar pro shop in Rancho Cucamonga, California. In addition to stock production discs, gear, and apparel, it carries limited edition discs, prototypes, out of production models, and a variety of factory seconds stamped with an F2 label.[8][9]
Sponsored players
[edit]Innova sponsors a wide variety of athletes worldwide, from junior athletes to elite professional players. Below is a list of the 10 classes of players sponsored by Innova and affectuously called the "Innova Air Force," as of December 2020[update]: [10][11]
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2020[edit]Star Team[edit]
Hall of Fame[edit]
Team Champion[edit]
The Masters[edit]
International Team[edit]
Crew Team[edit]
Sponsored[edit]
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Star Team[edit]
Hall of Fame[edit]
Team Champion[edit]
The Masters[edit]
International Team[edit]
Crew Team[edit]
Sponsored[edit]
Celebrity[edit]Junior[edit]
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Menickelli, Justin; Pickens, Ryan (1 April 2016). Definitive Guide to Disc Golf. Triumph Books. ISBN 978-1-63319-474-8.
- ^ "Articles of Incorporation of Champion Discs, Incorporated". California Secretary of State Business Search. 5 May 1983. Archived from the original on 26 December 2020.
- ^ "About Innova Discs". Innova Discs. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Disc Golf Course growth". Innova Discs. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Seminoff, Aaron (11 November 2023). "Innova Plastic Types". discgolfplanet. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Plastic Types Overview". Innova Disc Golf. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Flight Ratings System". Innova Discs. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "INNOVA FACTORY STORE". Innova Discs. 16 September 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "2ECONDS". Disc Golf United. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ "Team Innova". Innova Discs. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ INNOVA (9 January 2019). "Wysocki Returns, Team Innova Grows in 2019". Innova Discs. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
External links
[edit]- Media related to Innova (disc golf) at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website