Midrange
Innova Jay
The Innova Jay is a speed-5 midrange rated 5/4/0/1. Its small bead and modest rated finish make hand feel an important part of comparing it with other everyday mids.
Jay catalog ratings. Manufacturer ratings · How to read them
Choose it for
Everyday midrange comparison. One general midrange for approaches and controlled tee shots when its micro-beaded rim feels comfortable.
Choose something else if…
Your current midrange is dependable and you have no reason to change its feel or finish.
What the numbers mean for your choice
Zero rated turn and 1 fade suggest a relatively steady line with a modest finish, not a guaranteed straight flight.
SEE THE SHAPE
Flight Chart
See how the published turn and fade ratings shape each line. Compare curves, then check how your own discs fly.
Your flight lines
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1 of 1 flight lines shown.
For this throw, fade bends left late in the flight.
Illustrative flight paths based on published ratings (or your numbers for custom discs). Assumes a flat release; not measured trajectories or a prediction of your distance. Power, angle, wind, plastic, weight and wear change actual flight. Ratings also vary between brands.
How these curves are drawn
Turn controls the early bend; fade adds a separate bend near the end. Speed and glide set a relative line length for display only. Switching hand or throw type mirrors the diagram. Identical ratings produce identical curves, even when the actual discs fly differently. The chart does not model power, wind, release angle or plastic.
Compare the Jay flight shape with the Mako3 →
Which version are you buying?
Innova describes Jay as micro-beaded. Compare that rim feel with a beadless midrange rather than treating similar flight numbers as the whole decision.
The manufacturer lists a 21.7 cm diameter and 1.4 cm rim width.
| Plastic or scope | Weight information |
|---|---|
| Star | 165–180 g |
| Champion | 165–180 g |
| DX | 150–180 g |
Innova Jay source, checked 2026-09-28. Listed ranges are not live stock. General model ranges are not plastic-specific guarantees.
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Before you buy
If you already trust a main midrange, try Jay only if the rim or slightly different rated finish may solve a real shot problem.
Read about the Mako3 or compare them side by side.
Already have a disc for this shot? Add your discs to Bag Check to organize their roles and check possible overlap before adding another.
Try this on your next practice session
Throw Jay and your current midrange toward the same safe landing area. Note grip comfort and how often each finishes where intended.
Buying advice is editorial interpretation of the sources. Personal notes are labeled separately; the practice exercise is a suggestion, not a reported test. Practice in a clear area away from people.