Contents
  1. Overview
  2. Flight characteristics
  3. Recommended uses
  4. Plastics & variants
  5. History
  6. Notable throwers
  7. Similar discs

The Innova Whippet is a 6-speed very overstable fairway driver. With published flight numbers of 6 / 3 / 1 / 5, it is most often described as suited for headwind hyzers that must finish hard, forehand utility and flex shots that always fight out.

Overview

The Innova Whippet is a small, very overstable control driver with flight numbers of 6/3/1/5.[2][3] IsaacSam describes it as similar to a Viper — a little more stable, faster, and smaller — and notes it 'behaved as a meat hook disc out of the box,' showing no high-speed turn before a hard, reliable fade.[1] (He also cautions that the listed +1 turn is suspect and probably closer to 0 on the DX version.)[1] It is built for placement and wind-fighting rather than distance, finishing its flight early and on command.[3]

Flight characteristics

Flight numbers: manufacturer vs. community
SourceSpeedGlide TurnFade
Innova (mfg) 6 3 1 5 Published spec
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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.

The Whippet is a utility tool for shots that must finish hard: headwind hyzers, forehand flex lines that always fight back, and short, steep placement throws.[3] Its narrow rim and overstable profile make it confident for specialty work — spike hyzers, thumbers, tomahawks, and short rollers in rough or wind.[3] It rewards advanced arms who value a dependable, early fade over maximum reach.[1][3]

Best for:

  • Headwind hyzers that must finish hard
  • Forehand utility and flex shots that always fight out
  • Spike hyzers and short, steep placement lines
  • Thumbers, tomahawks, and short rollers in rough or wind

Plastics & variants

The Whippet is available in the following plastic blends from Innova:

DX, KC, Champion, Star

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 Whippet was PDGA-approved on February 7, 1992 (certification 92-02) and became a staple overstable driver throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s.[1][2] PDGA records list it at a 21.2 cm diameter, 1.9 cm height, 1.3 cm rim depth, and a 1.7 cm rim, with a maximum weight of 176.0 g.[2] IsaacSam recounts that there are two versions — the original 'W' and the retooled, more stable 'WX' — and that, as with the Viper, the KC Whippet became the 'Firebird of that era' before the Firebird eventually took its place.[1] He notes the disc is now out of production but retains a large fanbase, with rare CE runs (only about 1,000 made) among the most collectible.[1]

Notable throwers

Jeremy Koling, Brian Schweberger

Similar discs

References & further reading

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.

  1. "A Quick Guide to Every Single Innova Disc" (Whippet chapter) — u/IsaacSam98 on r/discgolf (used with permission; specific part URL not preserved)
  2. Whippet from Innova Champion Discs — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 1992-02-07, cert 92-02, dimensions)
  3. Innova Whippet — Disc Golf Puttheads Flight Chart (6/3/1/5, very overstable control driver, use cases)

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