Disc Battle of the Day: Innova Pig vs Discraft Malta
The Innova Pig and Discraft Malta sit at the beefy end of the approach/midrange spectrum, but they solve different problems. We’re stacking this torque-resistant approach putter against a workhorse overstable mid to help you decide which tool fits your game from 150–320 feet.
Quick Flight Numbers
Innova Pig
- Pros
- Low glide (1) and strong fade (3) make it point-and-dump reliable—great for staying under branches and sticking near the pin.
- Speed 4 rim is comfortable for forehand flicks; handles torque well without flipping (0 turn).
- Excellent in headwinds for short approaches where you want the disc to check up rather than skip long.
- Cons
- Glide 1 limits carry; pushing beyond ~250 ft requires a lot of power and height.
- The hard finish can stall early for lower-power throwers and may feel too “dump-y” for gentle shaping.
Discraft Malta
- Pros
- Glide 4 provides easy midrange carry with the same reliable fade 3—ideal for controlled hyzers and flat-to-fade lines.
- Speed 5 adds workable distance over approach putters without jumping to full-speed fairways.
- Turn 1 resists torque and wind, letting you hit flat releases that hold before a dependable finish.
- Cons
- More glide means more potential to sail long if you miss your landing zone.
- For true touch shots or tight greens, it can skip or push past the target compared to a low-glide approach disc.
Head-to-Head
- Short, wind-resistant approaches: Pig. Its 1 glide keeps it from floating and the fade 3 slams the brakes near the pin.
- Controlled midrange distance 240–320 ft: Malta. The 5/4/1/3 profile carries farther on the same effort with a trustworthy finish.
- Forehand touch work: Pig for knife-stable, torque-proof flicks; Malta for longer FH lines that still finish left (RHFH).
- Backhand shaping: Pig for spike hyzers and ground play that checks; Malta for sweeping hyzers and flat lasers that fade late.
- Beginner/intermediate: Pig as a utility overstable approach to learn wind control. Malta can feel too beefy at low power but shines as your arm speed grows.
Verdict
If your priority is upshot control inside 250 feet—especially in wind or on fast greens—the Innova Pig is the safer landing tool. It flies short, fights torque, and sits down predictably. If you want a dependable overstable mid that stretches the same reliability farther, choose the Discraft Malta. It glides into range, holds its line in breeze, and finishes with confidence without requiring fairway-driver power. Many bags will benefit from both: Pig for surgical approaches, Malta for the overstable mid slot.