Innova Atlas Disc Review

The Innova Atlas is a point-and-shoot midrange built for clean, controlled lines. With a balanced 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 flight, it holds the release angle and finishes with a soft, predictable fade. Players who want a trustworthy mid that doesn’t drift off line will love how effortlessly the Atlas carves fairway gaps and lands near the pin.
Quick Flight Numbers
5
4
0
1
Why Throw It
- Neutral control: Turn 0 makes it honest to your release—flat throws stay flat, hyzers stay hyzer.
- Predictable finish: Fade 1 gives a gentle, late drift that sits down by the target instead of dumping.
- Consistent distance: Speed 5 with Glide 4 produces easy carry without floating past the landing zone.
- Gap hitter: The straight flight shines in woods and tight fairways where accuracy matters most.
- Versatile tool: Useful for both backhand and touch forehand approaches when you need a straight line.
Who It Fits
- Beginners: Straight, forgiving mid that teaches clean form and lands predictably.
- Intermediate: Reliable workhorse for line shaping, standstills, and placement golf.
- Advanced: Laser-straight mid for powered-down control, woods carving, and angle-specific approaches.
Shot Ideas
• Hyzer-to-flat tunnel: Release on slight hyzer; Turn 0 resists early flip while Glide 4 carries straight, then Fade 1 settles softly.
• Flat laser approaches: Aim center with a smooth throw—expect a neutral mid-flight and a gentle, reliable finish.
• Standstill gap hitter: Speed 5 lets you generate controlled distance from a standstill without overthrowing.
• Touch forehand line: The neutral Turn 0 and mild Fade 1 keep short forehands straight with a tidy, late check-up.
• Mild anhyzer hold: Put it on a slight anny to drift and flatten near the end—great for shaping around a single guardian.
Want a straight sibling or a firmer fade from Innova? Check the ultra-straight Mako3 for longer glidey lines (https://usadgs.com/innova/mako3/) or the Roc3 for a touch more stability and wind help (https://usadgs.com/innova/roc3/).