Choose by the shot and rim you can grip, not by a label that says forehand. Innova's forehand advice covers putters, midranges and drivers at different angles; its Leopard3 is a speed-7 fairway driver for controlled drives, while the speed-12 Destroyer is described as a sidearm option for powerful throwers. Those are Innova-specific examples, not a universal rule for every forehand.
Forehand selection is a matter of shot shape, grip and the disc you can throw at a controlled pace. Innova recommends practicing forehands with more than one disc class and release angle. Use its published flight numbers as a model-specific guide, rather than assuming one mold or stability works for every forehand.
Start with the grip
A disc’s rim width is one product detail to compare against your hand. Innova lists the Leopard3 rim at 1.6 cm and the Destroyer rim at 2.2 cm. Those measurements describe the two molds; try the exact disc in your hand when grip fit is a deciding factor.
Match the disc to the shot
Controlled fairway drive
Innova classifies the Leopard3 as a fairway driver with flight numbers 7, 5, -2, 1. Its product page describes it as a controllable option for controlled drives and predictable turning drives. That is a maker-specific example, not a guarantee for every player or forehand.
Higher-speed sidearm
Innova describes the Destroyer as a fast, stable distance driver for powerful throwers and sidearm use. Its listed flight numbers are 12, 5, -1, 3, and the product page says it is not suggested for beginning players. Compare that high-speed profile with your current throw before choosing a similar disc.
Read the numbers in context
Innova says its flight numbers are guidelines and that a disc can fly differently by thrower and style. Its numbers are designed for comparing Innova discs, not discs made by different companies. Start with the maker’s product page and use speed, glide, turn and fade as a shortlist for the shot you want.
Sources
- Innova: Level Up Your Forehand, disc class and angle guidance, checked November 5, 2026.
- Innova Leopard3, rim width and intended use, checked November 5, 2026.
- Innova Destroyer, rim width and sidearm use, checked November 5, 2026.
- Innova Disc Comparison, current mold categories and flight numbers, checked November 5, 2026.
- Innova: Understanding Flight Numbers, rating-system limits and variation, checked November 5, 2026.
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Common questions
What disc should I use for a forehand?
Choose a disc whose rim you can grip and whose speed and flight fit the shot. Innova's examples range from its controlled Leopard3 fairway driver to its faster Destroyer for sidearm throwers with power.
Do forehands require an overstable driver?
No single disc type covers every forehand. Innova's forehand guide recommends practicing with putters, midranges and different driver angles, then choosing by the line you need.
How should I use disc flight numbers for a forehand?
Use the maker's numbers to narrow your options within that brand. Innova says flight ratings are guidelines that vary by thrower and should not be used to compare discs across companies.