The Innova Wraith is a 11-speed stable to overstable distance driver. With published flight numbers of 11 / 5 / -1 / 3, it is most often described as suited for long, slightly anhyzer lines, distance drives for developing arms.
Overview
The Innova Wraith is a long-running 11-speed distance driver that sits one notch below the Destroyer in both speed and overstability. It's often the first true distance driver intermediate players reach for, and remains in many top pros' bags as a workable, stable-finishing fairway-shaped distance line.
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 Wraith is most effective on long, slightly anhyzer lines that flex back to a controlled fade. Developing players will get more distance out of a Wraith than a Destroyer because its lower speed demands less arm to reach peak flight. Champion plastic Wraiths run more overstable; Star plastic Wraiths offer more turn potential and a longer, more glidey line.
Best for:
- Long, slightly anhyzer lines
- Distance drives for developing arms
- Stable hyzer drives
Plastics & variants
The Wraith is available in the following plastic blends from Innova:
Star, Champion, GStar, DX, Pro
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
Approved in 2004, the Wraith has been continuously produced for over two decades. Several signature editions exist, including Nate Sexton's tour-series runs. The Wraith's longevity is a testament to how well the 11-speed/-1 turn/3 fade slot suits everyday tournament play.
Notable throwers
Nate Sexton, Ricky Wysocki (historically)
Similar discs
- Innova Destroyer · 12/5/-1/3
- Discraft Force · 12/5/0/3
- MVP Wave · 13/5/-1/2
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List entry: Innova Wraith (2004)
- Manufacturer product page: Innova official site
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