The Innova Goblin is a 3-speed stable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 3 / 4 / 0 / 1, it is most often described as suited for short, straight approach shots, beginner-friendly mid-range throws.
Overview
The Goblin is a discontinued Innova putt and approach disc rated 3/4/0/1.[1][3] Disc Golf United describes a mid-range disc for beginners and for players who want a straight mid-range or approach disc, with a small 21.2 cm diameter, a 1 cm rim and a 176 g maximum weight.[4] The PDGA lists 2.2 cm height and 1.3 cm rim depth.[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
u/IsaacSam98 says an archived Innova page presented the Goblin as a beginner disc that was good for short approaches.[1] Disc Golf United likewise calls it suitable for beginners and for straight mid-range or approach throws, and says it was presented as enough for a one-disc round.[4]
Best for:
- Short, straight approach shots
- Beginner-friendly mid-range throws
- One-disc rounds
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Goblin 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 Goblin on March 6, 2006 under certification number 06-12, and the Flying Disc Museum gives the same date.[2][3] u/IsaacSam98 lists it as a 2006 disc, says it was not popular and went out of print quickly, and says it was a proto Dart that the Dart replaced.[1] Disc Golf United says it had a stock run from 2007 to 2010 and recommends the Dart as a comparable disc still in production.[4] The Flying Disc Museum documents a DX example and lists it as Putt & Approach even though the stamp reads Mid-Range.[3] No source consulted names a designer.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Goblin 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 Goblin | 3 / 4 / 0 / 1 | Stable | 1 cm |
| Innova Dart | 3 / 4 / 0 / 0 | Stable | 1.2 cm |
| Innova Aero | 3 / 6 / 0 / 0 | Understable | 1 cm |
| Innova Colt | 3 / 4 / -1 / 1 | Stable | 1.1 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Goblin" to find the Innova Goblin entry (PDGA-approved 2006)
- 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.
- u/IsaacSam98 — A Quick Guide to Every Single Innova Disc, Part 7 (Hydra–Max, 2004–2006; used with permission)
- Goblin — PDGA Equipment Certification (approval date, dimensions, max weight)
- Innova-Champion Goblin (DX) — Flying Disc Museum
- Innova Goblin — Disc Golf United
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