Innova Disc Golf DX Cheetah Fairway Driver 6/4/-2/2 - Choose Exact Disc
Description
The Innova DX Cheetah fairway driver is an easy-to-learn fairway driver, molded in DX plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on straight mid- to long-range shots. If you're shopping for a dependable Cheetah for your bag, this DX run is a great place to start.
DX Plastic
DX is Innova's value plastic, offered in the widest selection of models and weights. It provides excellent grip in a variety of weather, and it wears in with use, gradually taking on new flight characteristics. Many top pros carry several DX discs of their favorite models for different flight patterns.
The Mold
The Cheetah is easy to learn and great for throwing straight mid- to long-range shots on narrow fairways. Innova calls it a great first driver.
Stability
The Cheetah is stable-to-understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 6 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| Glide | 4 | Moderate glide that carries without sailing past the target. |
| Turn | -2 | Noticeable turn to the right (RHBH) at speed, great for turnovers and hyzer-flips. |
| Fade | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Discs That Pair Well With the Cheetah
- Innova DX Firebird (9/3/0/4): Innova's most popular upwind driver.
- Innova DX Teebird (7/5/0/2): One of Innova's most accurate and reliable fairway drivers.
- Innova Star TL (7/5/-1/1): The Teebird's straighter-flying brother.
- Innova Star Fox (5/6/-2/1): Innova's farthest-gliding midrange.
FAQ
Is the Innova Cheetah good for beginners?
Yes. Innova calls the Cheetah a great first driver.
Is the Innova Cheetah overstable?
No. The Cheetah is stable-to-understable, rated 6/4/-2/2, and its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy straight flights than hard fades.
What's the difference between DX and Champion plastic?
DX is affordable and grippy and wears in over time. Champion is clear, firmer, and far more durable, holding its flight much longer.
What disc is similar to the Innova Cheetah?
The Innova Leopard (6/5/-2/1) is another beginner-friendly fairway driver.
How far does the Innova Cheetah fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 290 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Innova DX Cheetah fairway driver is an easy-to-learn fairway driver, molded in DX plastic. It's built for newer players and anyone who wants easy distance and turnovers, and it's at its best on straight mid- to long-range shots. If you're shopping for a dependable Cheetah for your bag, this DX run is a great place to start.
DX Plastic
DX is Innova's value plastic, offered in the widest selection of models and weights. It provides excellent grip in a variety of weather, and it wears in with use, gradually taking on new flight characteristics. Many top pros carry several DX discs of their favorite models for different flight patterns.
The Mold
The Cheetah is easy to learn and great for throwing straight mid- to long-range shots on narrow fairways. Innova calls it a great first driver.
Stability
The Cheetah is stable-to-understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 6 | Fairway speed, manageable for most arms. |
| Glide | 4 | Moderate glide that carries without sailing past the target. |
| Turn | -2 | Noticeable turn to the right (RHBH) at speed, great for turnovers and hyzer-flips. |
| Fade | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Discs That Pair Well With the Cheetah
- Innova DX Firebird (9/3/0/4): Innova's most popular upwind driver.
- Innova DX Teebird (7/5/0/2): One of Innova's most accurate and reliable fairway drivers.
- Innova Star TL (7/5/-1/1): The Teebird's straighter-flying brother.
- Innova Star Fox (5/6/-2/1): Innova's farthest-gliding midrange.
FAQ
Is the Innova Cheetah good for beginners?
Yes. Innova calls the Cheetah a great first driver.
Is the Innova Cheetah overstable?
No. The Cheetah is stable-to-understable, rated 6/4/-2/2, and its turn makes it a better fit for turnovers and easy straight flights than hard fades.
What's the difference between DX and Champion plastic?
DX is affordable and grippy and wears in over time. Champion is clear, firmer, and far more durable, holding its flight much longer.
What disc is similar to the Innova Cheetah?
The Innova Leopard (6/5/-2/1) is another beginner-friendly fairway driver.
How far does the Innova Cheetah fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 290 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.