The Innova Hawg is a 2-speed very overstable putt & approach. With published flight numbers of 2 / 1 / 0 / 3.5, it is most often described as suited for short approaches that must stop on a steep fade, windy, tight landing zones.
Overview
The Hawg is a beaded Innova putt and approach disc rated 2/1/0/3.5.[1][3][4] Infinite Discs and Disc Golf United call it very overstable, with a tall, bulky profile, very little glide and a steep drop.[3][4] The PDGA lists a 21.2 cm diameter, 2.0 cm height, 1.3 cm rim depth and 1.2 cm rim thickness, with a 176.0 g maximum weight.[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
Disc Golf United markets the Hawg for approach shots in wind or into tight landing zones, citing its blunt profile, minimal glide and strong fade.[4] Infinite Discs calls it an overstable putt-and-approach disc for everyone.[3]
Best for:
- Short approaches that must stop on a steep fade
- Windy, tight landing zones
- Controlled hyzer finishes from close range
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Hawg is available in the following plastic blends from Innova:
Blizzard Champion, Champion, XT
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 Hawg on March 27, 2015 under certification number 15-34, though Disc Golf United's page gives a PDGA approval date of August 21, 2023.[2][4] u/IsaacSam98 describes it as a slower, more overstable beaded version of the Pig, originally released only in Blizzard Champion plastic in small batches on Innova's factory store, with sub-par reviews so far and no full production run.[1] Disc Golf United's page shows Champion and XT variants.[4] Infinite Discs lists a 171 g maximum weight against the PDGA's 176.0 g.[2][3] No source consulted names a designer.
Notable throwers
Currently no information
How it compares
How the Hawg 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 Hawg | 2 / 1 / 0 / 3.5 | Very Overstable | 1.2 cm |
| Innova Pig | 4 / 1 / 0 / 3 | Very Overstable | 1.4 cm |
| Innova Commander | 5 / 3 / 0 / 4 | Overstable | 1.4 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Hawg" to find the Innova Hawg entry (PDGA-approved 2015)
- 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 11 (Whale–Shryke, 2015–2017; used with permission)
- Hawg — PDGA Equipment Certification (approval date, dimensions, max weight)
- Innova Hawg — Infinite Discs (flight numbers, description, dimensions)
- Innova Hawg Putt & Approach Disc — Disc Golf United
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