Innova Disc Golf Champion Ape Distance Driver 13/5/0/4 - Choose Exact Disc
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SKU: DG-INV-CH-Ape (REF859-46)
Description
The Innova Champion Ape distance driver is a fast, long-range driver with great stability, molded in Champion plastic. It's built for players who need control in the wind and on forehands, and it's at its best on powerful backhand and sidearm drives. If you're shopping for a dependable Ape for your bag, this Champion run is a great place to start.
Champion Plastic
Champion is a hi-tech plastic with outstanding performance and durability, distinguished by a beautiful clear appearance. Designed for professional players, Champion discs are usually a little firmer and more stable than the same model in other plastics, and they keep performing predictably and avoid damage better than any other plastic, even on wooded or rugged courses.
The Mold
The Ape is a fast, long-range distance driver built for consistent, accurate flights. Its stability makes it a great choice for powerful backhand and sidearm throwers.
Stability
The Ape is overstable. Overstable discs resist turning over and fade hard at the end, which makes them predictable in wind and at high power. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it resists turning over and finishes with a strong, dependable fade to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, with that hard 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's best suited to intermediate and advanced players, and it's a valuable utility disc for anyone who plays in wind.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 13 | Very high speed that needs strong arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | 0 | No high-speed turn, so it holds its line early in flight. |
| Fade | 4 | A strong, reliable fade to the left (RHBH) at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Ape Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Ape listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| DX Ape | DX | 13/5/0/4 |
| Star Ape | Star | 13/5/0/4 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Ape
- Innova Champion Wraith (11/5/-1/3): A long, stable distance driver for players of all levels.
- Innova Champion Beast (10/5/-2/2): A long distance driver with a gliding, predictable finish.
- Innova Champion Destroyer (12/5/-1/3): Innova's gold-standard distance driver.
- Innova Champion Teebird (7/5/0/2): One of Innova's most accurate and reliable fairway drivers.
FAQ
Is the Innova Ape good for beginners?
Not as a first driver. At 13 speed, the Ape needs good arm speed to fly as intended.
Is the Innova Ape overstable?
Yes. The Ape is overstable, rated 13/5/0/4, so it resists turning over and finishes with a dependable fade.
What's the difference between Champion and Star plastic?
Champion is clear, firmer, and usually a little more stable. Star has the same durability with better grip and a slightly softer feel.
What disc is similar to the Innova Ape?
The Innova Xcaliber (12/5/0/4) is another very overstable high-speed driver for power and wind.
How far does the Innova Ape fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 410 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The Innova Champion Ape distance driver is a fast, long-range driver with great stability, molded in Champion plastic. It's built for players who need control in the wind and on forehands, and it's at its best on powerful backhand and sidearm drives. If you're shopping for a dependable Ape for your bag, this Champion run is a great place to start.
Champion Plastic
Champion is a hi-tech plastic with outstanding performance and durability, distinguished by a beautiful clear appearance. Designed for professional players, Champion discs are usually a little firmer and more stable than the same model in other plastics, and they keep performing predictably and avoid damage better than any other plastic, even on wooded or rugged courses.
The Mold
The Ape is a fast, long-range distance driver built for consistent, accurate flights. Its stability makes it a great choice for powerful backhand and sidearm throwers.
Stability
The Ape is overstable. Overstable discs resist turning over and fade hard at the end, which makes them predictable in wind and at high power. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it resists turning over and finishes with a strong, dependable fade to the left. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, with that hard 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's best suited to intermediate and advanced players, and it's a valuable utility disc for anyone who plays in wind.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 13 | Very high speed that needs strong arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | 0 | No high-speed turn, so it holds its line early in flight. |
| Fade | 4 | A strong, reliable fade to the left (RHBH) at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Other Ape Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Ape listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| DX Ape | DX | 13/5/0/4 |
| Star Ape | Star | 13/5/0/4 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Ape
- Innova Champion Wraith (11/5/-1/3): A long, stable distance driver for players of all levels.
- Innova Champion Beast (10/5/-2/2): A long distance driver with a gliding, predictable finish.
- Innova Champion Destroyer (12/5/-1/3): Innova's gold-standard distance driver.
- Innova Champion Teebird (7/5/0/2): One of Innova's most accurate and reliable fairway drivers.
FAQ
Is the Innova Ape good for beginners?
Not as a first driver. At 13 speed, the Ape needs good arm speed to fly as intended.
Is the Innova Ape overstable?
Yes. The Ape is overstable, rated 13/5/0/4, so it resists turning over and finishes with a dependable fade.
What's the difference between Champion and Star plastic?
Champion is clear, firmer, and usually a little more stable. Star has the same durability with better grip and a slightly softer feel.
What disc is similar to the Innova Ape?
The Innova Xcaliber (12/5/0/4) is another very overstable high-speed driver for power and wind.
How far does the Innova Ape fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 410 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.