The Innova Daedalus is a 13-speed very understable distance driver. With published flight numbers of 13 / 6 / -3 / 2, it is most often described as suited for downwind / tailwind distance drives, out-of-the-box rollers.
Overview
The Innova Daedalus is a very understable speed-13 distance driver with flight numbers of 13 / 6 / -3 / 2.[2] Innova markets it as a 'maximum downwind distance driver crafted for less powerful players,' and its low-profile rim and high glide help it stand out among the brand's crowded field of 13-speeds.[1][2] The -3 turn makes it one of Innova's most flippable big-speed drivers, ideal for downwind bombs, turnover lines, and rollers.[1][2][4] Its name comes from the skillful craftsman of Greek mythology, fitting Innova's tagline that it is 'a speed 13 distance driver for humans who want to soar with gods.'[1][2]
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
The Daedalus shines on tailwind drives, where its high glide and easy turn extend distance for moderate arm speeds.[2] It is a popular out-of-the-box roller for powerful throwers and a reliable turnover-sidearm or anhyzer disc.[1] Innova advises throwing it low so it doesn't climb and stall.[2] Star, GStar, and Champion are the available premium plastics, all in the 165–175 g range.[2] Strong backhand throwers can flip it over easily, so those wanting more stability should size up to a less understable speed-13.[1]
Best for:
- Downwind / tailwind distance drives
- Out-of-the-box rollers
- Turnover sidearm shots
- Long anhyzer and hyzer-flip lines
- Maximum distance for moderate arm speeds
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Daedalus is available in the following plastic blends from Innova:[2]
Star, GStar, Champion
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 Daedalus was PDGA-approved on February 17, 2014 (certification 14-09).[3] Innova released it into an already crowded field of 13-speed drivers — alongside molds like the Groove, Vulcan, Katana, Boss, and Dominator — but positioned it specifically as a beginner- and intermediate-friendly downwind bomber.[1] Its notably low profile helped it become one of Innova's more successful understable 13-speeds and a favorite for turnover sidearm shots and rollers.[1] IsaacSam notes he does not recall a professional throwing a Daedalus during coverage, reflecting its role as a recreational-distance and utility-roller disc rather than a touring-pro staple.[1] It remains in production in Star, GStar, and Champion plastics.[2]
Notable throwers
Currently no information
Similar discs
- Innova Tern · 12/6/-3/2
- Innova Mamba · 11/6/-5/1
- Innova Sidewinder · 9/5/-3/1
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Daedalus" to find the Innova Daedalus entry (PDGA-approved 2014)
- 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.
- "Every Single Innova Disc, Part 10 (Daedalus – Thunderbird)" — u/IsaacSam98 on r/discgolf (dedicated Daedalus chapter)
- Daedalus — Innova Disc Golf (official product page)
- Daedalus — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2014-02-17, cert 14-09)
- Innova Daedalus | Understable Distance Driver — 1010 Discs
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