Innova Disc Golf Star Rat Midrange Disc 4/2/0/2 - Choose Exact Disc
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Innova
SKU: DG-INV-ST-RAT (REF1309 *AST**4)
Description
The Innova Star Rat midrange is a low-profile, forehand-specific approach midrange, molded in Star plastic. It's built for players who want a predictable, reliable flight, and it's at its best on forehand approaches. If you're shopping for a dependable Rat for your bag, this Star run is a great place to start.
Star Plastic
Star is created with a special blend of grippy, resilient polymers. It offers the outstanding durability of Champion plastic with improved grip like Pro plastic, and it flies like Champion while being slightly less firm. It provides predictable performance, long-lasting durability even on wooded or rugged courses, good all-weather grip, and it retains its flight longer than DX or Pro plastics.
The Mold
Players asked for a forehand-specific approach disc, and the Rat is it. It's a low-profile, beadless midrange that flies fast out of the hand, and its flat top makes it one of the most comfortable sidearm approach discs around. It flies straight with a predictable fade and is a good option for headwind approaches.
Stability
The Rat is stable. Stable discs fly straight for most of their flight and finish with a dependable fade. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it flies straight with a reliable fade to the left at the end. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, with the fade finishing to the right. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits players of every skill level who want a predictable flight.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 4 | Slow putter speed, easy to control without much power. |
| Glide | 2 | Very little glide, so it drops and stops near its target. |
| Turn | 0 | No high-speed turn, so it holds its line early in flight. |
| Fade | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Discs That Pair Well With the Rat
- Innova Star Gator (5/2/0/4): A power control midrange for adverse wind.
- Innova Star Fox (5/6/-2/1): Innova's farthest-gliding midrange.
- Innova Star Aviar3 (3/2/0/2): A flat-topped, stable putter for short drives and upshots.
- Innova Star Aviar (2/3/0/1): The number one putter in disc golf.
FAQ
Is the Innova Rat good for beginners?
Yes. The Rat's predictable flight makes it easy to trust as you learn.
Is the Innova Rat overstable?
Not really. The Rat is stable, rated 4/2/0/2, so it flies straight with a dependable fade rather than the hard hook of an overstable disc.
What's the difference between Star and Champion plastic?
Star has Champion's durability with better grip and a slightly softer feel. Champion is clear, firmer, and usually a little more stable.
What disc is similar to the Innova Rat?
The Innova Alien (4/2/0/1) is a stable multi-purpose disc for approaches and short drives.
How far does the Innova Rat fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 260 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Innova Star Rat midrange is a low-profile, forehand-specific approach midrange, molded in Star plastic. It's built for players who want a predictable, reliable flight, and it's at its best on forehand approaches. If you're shopping for a dependable Rat for your bag, this Star run is a great place to start.
Star Plastic
Star is created with a special blend of grippy, resilient polymers. It offers the outstanding durability of Champion plastic with improved grip like Pro plastic, and it flies like Champion while being slightly less firm. It provides predictable performance, long-lasting durability even on wooded or rugged courses, good all-weather grip, and it retains its flight longer than DX or Pro plastics.
The Mold
Players asked for a forehand-specific approach disc, and the Rat is it. It's a low-profile, beadless midrange that flies fast out of the hand, and its flat top makes it one of the most comfortable sidearm approach discs around. It flies straight with a predictable fade and is a good option for headwind approaches.
Stability
The Rat is stable. Stable discs fly straight for most of their flight and finish with a dependable fade. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it flies straight with a reliable fade to the left at the end. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, with the fade finishing to the right. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits players of every skill level who want a predictable flight.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 4 | Slow putter speed, easy to control without much power. |
| Glide | 2 | Very little glide, so it drops and stops near its target. |
| Turn | 0 | No high-speed turn, so it holds its line early in flight. |
| Fade | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Discs That Pair Well With the Rat
- Innova Star Gator (5/2/0/4): A power control midrange for adverse wind.
- Innova Star Fox (5/6/-2/1): Innova's farthest-gliding midrange.
- Innova Star Aviar3 (3/2/0/2): A flat-topped, stable putter for short drives and upshots.
- Innova Star Aviar (2/3/0/1): The number one putter in disc golf.
FAQ
Is the Innova Rat good for beginners?
Yes. The Rat's predictable flight makes it easy to trust as you learn.
Is the Innova Rat overstable?
Not really. The Rat is stable, rated 4/2/0/2, so it flies straight with a dependable fade rather than the hard hook of an overstable disc.
What's the difference between Star and Champion plastic?
Star has Champion's durability with better grip and a slightly softer feel. Champion is clear, firmer, and usually a little more stable.
What disc is similar to the Innova Rat?
The Innova Alien (4/2/0/1) is a stable multi-purpose disc for approaches and short drives.
How far does the Innova Rat fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 260 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.