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'''Innova Champion Discs''', 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 |last2=Pickens |first2=Ryan |title=Definitive Guide to Disc Golf |date=2016 |publisher=Triumph Books |isbn=9781633194748 |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Definitive_Guide_to_Disc_Golf/vuPTCwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22Innova+Champion+Discs%22&pg=PT26&printsec=frontcover |accessdate=18 July 2020 |chapter=The History, Present and Possible Future of 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 ==
[[File:Dave Dunipace.jpg|thumb|[[Dave Dunipace]], co-founder and CEO with an INNOVA [[polo shirt]] and disc golf bag]]
The company was incorporated on 5 May 1983 in California as Champion Discs Inc.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=5 May 1983|title=Articles of Incorporation of Champion Discs, Incorporated|url=https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/Document/RetrievePDF?Id=01141209-3503540|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=26 December 2020|website=California Secretary of State Business Search}}</ref> In 1983, [[Dave Dunipace]] created and patented the Eagle, 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|accessdate=April 11, 2011|website=Innovadiscs.com}}</ref>
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>


== Products ==
== Products ==
[[File:Discatcher Am Worlds Final 9.jpg|thumb|INNOVA DISCatcher basket featuring an INNOVA flag]]
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|accessdate=April 11, 2011|website=Innovadiscs.com}}</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: Echo Star, Gstar, Starlite, Champion Edition, Blizzard Champion, Glow Champion, R-Pro, XT-Pro, KC-Pro, KC-Glow, McPro, JK-Pro, Yeti-Pro Proline and Glow DX.<ref>{{cite web|title=Innova Discs Plastic Types|url=http://www.innovadiscs.com/home/disc-golf-faq/plastic-types-overview.html|accessdate=April 11, 2011|website=Innovadiscs.com}}</ref>
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>


== Disc ratings ==
=== Disc ratings ===
[[File:Innova disc golf, distance driver (6837120125).jpg|thumb|INNOVA Monster distance driver disc rated <code>10{{pipe}}3{{pipe}}0{{pipe}}5</code> ]]
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:


* Speed - Speed is the rating of the throw speed at 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&nbsp;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.
* 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&nbsp;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".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.innovadiscs.com/home/disc-golf-faq/flight-ratings-system|title=Flight Ratings System - Innova Disc Golf|website=Innovadiscs.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-17}}</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.
*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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 ==
[[File:F2 Factory Second.svg|thumb|"F2 Factory Second" stamp on Innova [[factory second]] discs|132x132px]]
In 2011, Innova opened the online Innova Factory Store and a [[brick and mortar]] [[pro shop]] in [[Rancho Cucamonga, California|Rancho Cucamonga]], California. In addition to stock production discs, gear, and apparel, it carries limited edition discs, [[Prototype|prototypes]], out of production models, and a variety of [[factory second]]s stamped with an F2 label.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-09-16|title=INNOVA FACTORY STORE|url=https://www.innovadiscs.com/uncategorized/innova-factory-store/|access-date=2021-01-07|website=[[Innova Discs]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-07|title=2ECONDS|url=https://discgolfunited.com/shop-by/2econds.html|access-date=2021-01-07|website=Disc Golf United}}</ref>


== Sponsored players ==
== Sponsored players ==
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/|title=Team Innova - Innova Disc Golf|website=Innovadiscs.com|accessdate= November 1, 2018}}</ref>
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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=== 2020 ===
==== Star Team ====
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jennifer Allen
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jennifer Allen
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Gregg Barsby
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Gregg Barsby
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Madison Walker
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Madison Walker
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jessica Weese
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jessica Weese
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Ricky Wysocki]]
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Josh Anthon
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Philo Brathwaite
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Hannah Leatherman
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=== Hall of Fame ===
==== Hall of Fame ====
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Alan Beaver
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Alan Beaver
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} "Crazy" John Brooks
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} "Crazy" John Brooks
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=== Team Champion ===
==== Team Champion ====
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Anthony Barela
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Anthony Barela
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Philo Brathwaite
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Philo Brathwaite
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Ellen Widboom
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Ellen Widboom
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Scott Withers
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Scott Withers
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;Past
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Joel Freeman
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Garrett Gurthie
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Hannah Leatherman
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Brian McRee
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Joe Rovere
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Bradley Williams
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=== The Masters ===
==== The Masters ====
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Robert Bainbridge
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Robert Bainbridge
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jonathan Baldwin
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jonathan Baldwin
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Courtney McCoy
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Courtney McCoy
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kevin McCoy
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kevin McCoy
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} {{flagg|usx|USA}} Brian McRee
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Brian McRee
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Mike Moser
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Mike Moser
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Eric Rainey
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Eric Rainey
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Cameron Todd
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Cameron Todd
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kyle Wilkes
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kyle Wilkes
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* {{flagg|usx|SWE}} William Gummesson
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jay "Yeti" Reading
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Dean Tannock
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=== International Team ===
==== International Team ====
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* {{flagg|usx|ISL}} Blærörn Ásgeirsson
* {{flagg|usx|ISL}} Blærörn Ásgeirsson
* {{flagg|usx|SWE}} Sofie Björlycke
* {{flagg|usx|SWE}} Sofie Björlycke
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* {{flagg|usx|SWE}} Carl Ulvinen
* {{flagg|usx|SWE}} Carl Ulvinen
* {{flagg|usx|EST}} Kristo Vaikmaa
* {{flagg|usx|EST}} Kristo Vaikmaa
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* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Hannele Määttä
* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Eveliina Salonen
* {{flagg|usx|BEL}} Maxime Tanghe
* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Ilari Tuoma
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=== Crew Team ===
==== Crew Team ====
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* Melodie Bailey
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Melodie Bailey
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Emily Beach
* Carrie Berlogar
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Logan Bowers
* Colin Carter
* Sarah Cunningham
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Sarah Cunningham
* Christian Dietrich
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Christian Dietrich
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Mason Ford
* Nick Duran
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Joel Freeman
* Devin Frederick
* {{flagg|usx|CAN}} Thomas Gilbert
* Jessica Hill
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Austin Hoop
* Avery Jenkins
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Christine Jennings
* Erica Johnson
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Erica Johnson
* Alexis Mandujano
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Zackeriath Johnson
* Izak McDonald
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Hannah Leatherman
* Paul Oman
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Alexis Mandujano
* Nathan Queen
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Noah Meintsma
* Kona Panis
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Paul Oman
* Alex Russell
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kona Panis
* Chris Shotwell
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} James Proctor
* Bo Tillman
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Nathan Queen
* Leslie Todd
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Joe Rovere
* David Wiggins Jr
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Chris Shotwell
* Nick Wood
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Bo Tillman
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Bradley Williams
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Amanda Zaccone
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=== Sponsored ===
==== Sponsored ====
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* Cooper Arnold
* Cooper Arnold
* Kevin Babbit
* Kevin Babbit
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* Amanda Zaccone
* Amanda Zaccone
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! 2021
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=== Star Team ===
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jennifer Allen
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Gregg Barsby
* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Henna Blomroos
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Garrett Gurthie
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Calvin Heimburg
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Jeremy Koling]]
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Valerie Mandujano
* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Eveliina Salonen
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Ohn Scoggins
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Nathan Sexton]]
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=== Hall of Fame ===
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Alan Beaver
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Steve Brinster
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} "Crazy" John Brooks
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Ken Climo]]
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} J. Gary Dropcho
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Gregg Hosfeld
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Carlton Howard
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Juliana Korver
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Anni Kreml
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Mitch McClellan
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Stan McDaniel
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Joe Mela
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jim Oates
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Des Reading
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jay Reading
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Fred Salaz
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Barry Schultz]]
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Johnny Sias]]
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Tita Ugalde
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Dr. Rick Voakes
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Steve Wisecup
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Lavone Wolfe
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=== Team Champion ===
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Anthony Barela
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Philo Brathwaite
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Lisa Fajkus
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} [[Holly Finley]]
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Mason Ford
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Joel Freeman
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Christine Jennings
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Andrew Marwede
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Callie McMorran
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kona Panis
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Nathan Queen
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Alex Russell
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jessica Weese
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Ellen Widboom
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=== The Masters ===
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Robert Bainbridge
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Jonathan Baldwin
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Steve Boylan
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Sandy Gast
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kenny Boo-Rad Lee
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Courtney McCoy
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kevin McCoy
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Brian McRee
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Mike Moser
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Eric Rainey
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} JD Ramirez
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Pam Reineke
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Brian Schweberger
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} George Smith
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Don Smith
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Cameron Todd
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kyle Wilkes
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=== International Team ===
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* {{flagg|usx|AUT}} Stanislaus Amann
* {{flagg|usx|ISL}} Blærörn Ásgeirsson
* {{flagg|usx|AUS}} Ryan Budge
* {{flagg|usx|CZE}} Eliška Bártková
* {{flagg|usx|SWE}} Linus Carlsson
* {{flagg|usx|TWN}} Jacky Chen
* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Daniel Davidsson
* {{flagg|usx|CHE}} Tony Ferro
* {{flagg|usx|ISL}} Mikael Máni Freysson
* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Mikael Häme
* {{flagg|usx|NOR}} Knut Håland
* {{flagg|usx|JPN}} Tetsuya 'T2' Kikuchi
* {{flagg|usx|CZE}} Jakub Knápek
* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Pasi Koivu
* {{flagg|usx|EST}} Marion Kull
* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Kristian Kuoksa
* {{flagg|usx|BEL}} Marco Lehousse
* {{flagg|usx|NOR}} Peter Lunde
* {{flagg|usx|NOR}} Jon Henry Marthinsen
* {{flagg|usx|NOR}} Espen Møkkelgjerd
* {{flagg|usx|DNK}} Karl Johan Nybo
* {{flagg|usx|DEU}} Christian Plaue
* {{flagg|usx|NOR}} Katarina Staalesen
* {{flagg|usx|FIN}} Jalle Stoor
* {{flagg|usx|AUS}} Cassie Sweetten
* {{flagg|usx|NZL}} Hemi Te-Awhitu
* {{flagg|usx|ISL}} Andri Fannar Torfason
* {{flagg|usx|SWE}} Carl Ulvinen
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=== Crew Team ===
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* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Melodie Bailey
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Emily Beach
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Dallin Blanchard
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Logan Bowers
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Deann Carey
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Sarah Cunningham
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Aaron DeVries
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Christian Dietrich
* {{flagg|usx|CAN}} Martin Hendel
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Austin Hoop
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Erica Johnson
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Zackeriath Johnson
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Alex Lambert
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Kat Mertsch
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Paul Oman
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} James Proctor
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Joe Rovere
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Chris Shotwell
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Bo Tillman
* {{flagg|usx|USA}} Bradley Williams
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=== Sponsored ===
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* Kevin Babbit
* Jesse Bickley
* Hope Brown
* Andrew Brown
* Haley Childs
* Josh Childs
* James Cole
* Kevin Couch
* Jacob Courtis
* Bobby Cowperthwait
* Brock Cummings
* Will Dobrzykowski
* Jeff Fiedler
* Devin Frederick
* Nolan Grider
* Ray Johnson
* Matt Kern
* Landon Knight
* Randon Latta
* Das Loomis
* Mike Loya
* Maximus Meyer
* Andrew Nava
* Maria Oliva
* Gavin Ossenkop
* Devan Owens
* Chris Pinegar
* Derek Sahr
* Kevin Sheehan Jr.
* Peter Sontag
* Dean Tannock
* Eddie Ward
* Keith Warren
* Cole Wehrheim
* Erikah Weir
* David Wiggins Jr.
* Nick Wood
* Amanda Zaccone
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=== Celebrity ===
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* [[Ryan Belcher]]
* [[Dominic Breazeale]]
* [[Dylan Cease]]
* [[Joey Chicago]]
* [[War of Ages|Jack Daniels]]
* [[Zach Deputy]]
* [[Nich Eversman]]
* [[Wesley Finley]]
* [[Eric Friedman]]
* [[Kristofer Hivju]]
* [[Seth Lugo]]
* [[Dennis Lyxzén]]
* [[Tyrell Peters]]
* [[Billy Rossini]]
* [[Bryan Short]]
* [[Mikie Sivilli]]
* [[Stephen Thompson (fighter)|Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson]]
* [[Brandon Wootten]]
* [[Andrew Zimmern]]
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=== Junior ===
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* Judah Berman
* Pryce Bevins
* Finn Etter
* Nikko Jesse Forbes
* Hunter Grayum
* Uriyah Kelley
* Owen Ludington
* Alexander Muniz
* Olivia Scott
* Gavin Simpson
* Carver Whitford
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|}


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[List of disc golf brands and manufacturers]]
* [[List of disc golf brands and manufacturers]]
* ''[[Innova Disc Golf]]''
* ''[[Innova Disc Golf (video game)]]''


==References==
== References ==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{Commons category-inline}}
*[http://www.innovadiscs.com Innova]
* {{Official website}}


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Latest revision as of 04:02, 30 November 2024

INNOVA
Company typePrivate
IndustryDisc golf equipment
Founded1983 (41 years ago) (1983) in California, United States
HeadquartersOntario, California, United States
Key people
Dave Dunipace (President and CEO)
ProductsDisc golf equipment
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

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

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Dave Dunipace, co-founder and CEO with an INNOVA polo shirt and disc golf bag

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

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INNOVA DISCatcher basket featuring an INNOVA flag

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

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INNOVA Monster distance driver disc rated 10|3|0|5

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

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"F2 Factory Second" stamp on Innova factory second discs

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]

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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 December 2020: [10][11]

2021

Star Team

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  •   Jennifer Allen
  •   Gregg Barsby
  •   Henna Blomroos
  •   Garrett Gurthie
  •   Calvin Heimburg
  •   Jeremy Koling
  •   Valerie Mandujano
  •   Eveliina Salonen
  •   Ohn Scoggins
  •   Nathan Sexton

Hall of Fame

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  •   Alan Beaver
  •   Steve Brinster
  •   "Crazy" John Brooks
  •   Ken Climo
  •   J. Gary Dropcho
  •   Gregg Hosfeld
  •   Carlton Howard
  •   Juliana Korver
  •   Anni Kreml
  •   Mitch McClellan
  •   Stan McDaniel
  •   Joe Mela
  •   Jim Oates
  •   Des Reading
  •   Jay Reading
  •   Fred Salaz
  •   Barry Schultz
  •   Johnny Sias
  •   Tita Ugalde
  •   Dr. Rick Voakes
  •   Steve Wisecup
  •   Lavone Wolfe

Team Champion

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  •   Anthony Barela
  •   Philo Brathwaite
  •   Lisa Fajkus
  •   Holly Finley
  •   Mason Ford
  •   Joel Freeman
  •   Christine Jennings
  •   Andrew Marwede
  •   Callie McMorran
  •   Kona Panis
  •   Nathan Queen
  •   Alex Russell
  •   Jessica Weese
  •   Ellen Widboom

The Masters

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  •   Robert Bainbridge
  •   Jonathan Baldwin
  •   Steve Boylan
  •   Sandy Gast
  •   Kenny Boo-Rad Lee
  •   Courtney McCoy
  •   Kevin McCoy
  •   Brian McRee
  •   Mike Moser
  •   Eric Rainey
  •   JD Ramirez
  •   Pam Reineke
  •   Brian Schweberger
  •   George Smith
  •   Don Smith
  •   Cameron Todd
  •   Kyle Wilkes

International Team

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  •   Stanislaus Amann
  •   Blærörn Ásgeirsson
  •   Ryan Budge
  •   Eliška Bártková
  •   Linus Carlsson
  •   Jacky Chen
  •   Daniel Davidsson
  •   Tony Ferro
  •   Mikael Máni Freysson
  •   Mikael Häme
  •   Knut Håland
  •   Tetsuya 'T2' Kikuchi
  •   Jakub Knápek
  •   Pasi Koivu
  •   Marion Kull
  •   Kristian Kuoksa
  •   Marco Lehousse
  •   Peter Lunde
  •   Jon Henry Marthinsen
  •   Espen Møkkelgjerd
  •   Karl Johan Nybo
  •   Christian Plaue
  •   Katarina Staalesen
  •   Jalle Stoor
  •   Cassie Sweetten
  •   Hemi Te-Awhitu
  •   Andri Fannar Torfason
  •   Carl Ulvinen

Crew Team

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  •   Melodie Bailey
  •   Emily Beach
  •   Dallin Blanchard
  •   Logan Bowers
  •   Deann Carey
  •   Sarah Cunningham
  •   Aaron DeVries
  •   Christian Dietrich
  •   Martin Hendel
  •   Austin Hoop
  •   Erica Johnson
  •   Zackeriath Johnson
  •   Alex Lambert
  •   Kat Mertsch
  •   Paul Oman
  •   James Proctor
  •   Joe Rovere
  •   Chris Shotwell
  •   Bo Tillman
  •   Bradley Williams
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  • Kevin Babbit
  • Jesse Bickley
  • Hope Brown
  • Andrew Brown
  • Haley Childs
  • Josh Childs
  • James Cole
  • Kevin Couch
  • Jacob Courtis
  • Bobby Cowperthwait
  • Brock Cummings
  • Will Dobrzykowski
  • Jeff Fiedler
  • Devin Frederick
  • Nolan Grider
  • Ray Johnson
  • Matt Kern
  • Landon Knight
  • Randon Latta
  • Das Loomis
  • Mike Loya
  • Maximus Meyer
  • Andrew Nava
  • Maria Oliva
  • Gavin Ossenkop
  • Devan Owens
  • Chris Pinegar
  • Derek Sahr
  • Kevin Sheehan Jr.
  • Peter Sontag
  • Dean Tannock
  • Eddie Ward
  • Keith Warren
  • Cole Wehrheim
  • Erikah Weir
  • David Wiggins Jr.
  • Nick Wood
  • Amanda Zaccone

Celebrity

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Junior

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  • Judah Berman
  • Pryce Bevins
  • Finn Etter
  • Nikko Jesse Forbes
  • Hunter Grayum
  • Uriyah Kelley
  • Owen Ludington
  • Alexander Muniz
  • Olivia Scott
  • Gavin Simpson
  • Carver Whitford

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Menickelli, Justin; Pickens, Ryan (1 April 2016). Definitive Guide to Disc Golf. Triumph Books. ISBN 978-1-63319-474-8.
  2. ^ "Articles of Incorporation of Champion Discs, Incorporated". California Secretary of State Business Search. 5 May 1983. Archived from the original on 26 December 2020.
  3. ^ "About Innova Discs". Innova Discs. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Disc Golf Course growth". Innova Discs. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  5. ^ Seminoff, Aaron (11 November 2023). "Innova Plastic Types". discgolfplanet. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Plastic Types Overview". Innova Disc Golf. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Flight Ratings System". Innova Discs. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  8. ^ "INNOVA FACTORY STORE". Innova Discs. 16 September 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  9. ^ "2ECONDS". Disc Golf United. 7 January 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  10. ^ "Team Innova". Innova Discs. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  11. ^ INNOVA (9 January 2019). "Wysocki Returns, Team Innova Grows in 2019". Innova Discs. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
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