The Innova Birdie is a 1-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 1 / 2 / 0 / 0, it is most often described as suited for short straight putts, slow straight approach shots.
Overview
The Birdie is an Innova putter rated 1/2/0/0 and classed as stable.[2][3][4] Infinite Discs calls it a super-accurate, straight-flying putter and one of the slowest-flying discs on the market, with a tall profile, deep rim and beadless design.[2] Disc Golf United describes a flat-topped, blunt-nosed shape that breaks from traditional putter design.[3] The PDGA lists a 21.1 cm diameter, 2.3 cm height, 1.9 cm rim depth and 0.7 cm rim width.[1]
Flight characteristics
Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.
Recommended uses
Infinite Discs says the Birdie flies straight as an arrow at very low speeds, is not suited to forehand throws, and suits players converting from ultimate to disc golf.[2] Gotta Go Gotta Throw calls it a slow, straight flyer with a Thumtrac grip and one of Innova's best go-to discs.[4] That makes it a short-range putter and slow approach disc.[2][4]
Best for:
- Short straight putts
- Slow straight approach shots
- Low-speed touch shots
- Putting with a tall deep-rim grip
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Birdie is available in the following plastic blends from Innova:
DX
Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.
History
The PDGA approved the Birdie on May 13, 1991 under certification number 91-03, and lists it in its Vintage Class with a maximum weight of 175.1 g.[1] Disc Golf United and Pro Disc Golf both give the same May 13, 1991 date.[3][5] Retailers list it in DX plastic (and DX X-Out).[2][4][5] Disc Golf United lists a 21.2 cm diameter and 2.4 cm height, while the PDGA, Infinite Discs and Pro Disc Golf list 21.1 cm and 2.3 cm; the PDGA figures are used here.[1][2][3][5] No source consulted names a designer.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Birdie lines up against the discs players most often weigh it against, using each manufacturer's published flight numbers.
| Disc | Speed / Glide / Turn / Fade | Stability | Rim width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innova Birdie | 1 / 2 / 0 / 0 | Stable | 0.7 cm |
| Innova Aviar | 2 / 3 / 0 / 1 | Stable | 1 cm |
| Innova Dart | 3 / 4 / 0 / 0 | Stable | 1.2 cm |
| Prodigy PA-1 | 3 / 3 / 0 / 2.5 | Overstable | 1 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Birdie" to find the Innova Birdie entry (PDGA-approved 1991)
- Innova official site — manufacturer product page
Sources
Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.
- Birdie — PDGA Equipment Certification (approval date, dimensions, max weight)
- Innova Birdie — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, plastics, description)
- Innova Birdie — Disc Golf United
- Innova DX Birdie — Gotta Go Gotta Throw
- DX Birdie — Pro Disc Golf
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