Innova Xero Disc Review

The Innova Xero is a true point-and-shoot putter built for control. With a slow, manageable Speed 2 and a balanced Glide 3, it holds your release with minimal movement left or right, then settles gently without dumping. Players who value clean lines—especially in the woods or on touch approaches—will love how the Xero flies exactly like it’s thrown.
Quick Flight Numbers
Speed
2
2
Glide
3
3
Turn
0
0
Fade
0
0
Why Throw It
- Point-and-shoot control: 0 turn and 0 fade make straight lines simple, even on narrow gaps.
- Distance you can trust: Speed 2 and Glide 3 help approaches sit near the pin rather than skipping long.
- Confidence from a standstill: Low speed rewards smooth form, ideal for awkward lies and woods golf.
- Versatile putter/approach role: Putts flat and true, and drives with minimal lateral movement.
Who It Fits
- Beginners: Extremely straight and forgiving; learn clean release without fighting hard fade.
- Intermediate: Money on 60–220 ft approaches where you need the disc to stay on the release angle.
- Advanced: A surgical tool for tight fairways, touch forehands, and run-it bids that sit down.
Shot Ideas
- Straight approach: Throw flat at 50–70% power; the 0/0 finish keeps it on line and landing soft.
- Micro-hyzer push: Start on slight hyzer to counter nose-up; Glide 3 will stand it up to straight.
- Soft anhyzer pan: Add a gentle anhyzer for a slow right drift (RHBH) without burning over.
- Standstill woods flick: Short forehand with minimal wrist pop—low Speed 2 avoids early fade and skips.
- Circle run: Aim center chains on a flat release; neutral finish reduces big comeback putts.
Want an Innova putter with a touch more finish? Check out the Aviar. Prefer an even floatier, ultra-straight option for touch shots? Try the Polecat.