Innova Roc Midrange Disc

Meet the Innova Roc
The Innova Roc is one of the most iconic midrange discs in disc golf history. Trusted by professionals and amateurs alike, the Roc delivers pinpoint accuracy, dependable fade, and versatile performance across a wide range of throwing styles. Whether you're navigating tight fairways or need a reliable upshot disc, the Roc offers the control and consistency to shape your game with confidence.
Who Should Throw a Roc?
- Great for controlled midrange drives and upshots
- Reliable in windy conditions thanks to its consistent fade
- Ideal for hyzer approaches, straight shots with finish, and mild anhyzers
- Trustworthy for wooded courses and technical lines
Why Do Players Love the Roc?
The Roc has earned its reputation through decades of consistent performance. Players love it for how it holds any angle you put it on and then gently finishes with a fade. It responds beautifully to power, finesse, and everything in between. Whether you're throwing flat for straight control or shaping lines through trees, the Roc gives you the confidence to commit fully to your shot. It's the kind of disc that becomes irreplaceable once you find your groove with it.
Roc Flight Numbers & Specs
- [4] Speed: Controlled and deliberate for precision placement.
- [4] Glide: Keeps your throws floating down the fairway without sailing past the target.
- [0] Turn: Stays true to the line you release it on.
- [3] Fade: Dependable finish that helps it sit near the pin.
- Rim Width: Narrow enough for easy grip and release, aiding control.
- Rim Depth: Deep rim for a comfortable feel in hand, especially on fan grips.
- Disc Height: Moderately tall for predictable lift and glide.
- Diameter: 21.7 cm
- PDGA Approved: Yes – August 12, 1987
- Stability: Stable to overstable, especially in fresh condition or premium plastics
How Does the Roc Fly?
On a flat release, the Roc flies straight with a subtle fade at the end, making it highly reliable for placement shots. With a hyzer release, it holds the line with confidence and fades left (RHBH). On an anhyzer, it resists turning too much, offering a smooth flex back toward the target. The Roc performs predictably even in moderate wind, making it a trustworthy midrange for shaping shots with finesse.
How Does the Roc Compare?
- Roc vs Mako3 (5 | 5 | 0 | 0): The Mako3 is straighter and more glidey, great for tunnel shots and minimal fade finishes.
- Roc vs Roc3 (5 | 4 | 0 | 3): The Roc3 has a flatter top and slightly faster flight, offering similar fade with a bit more zip.
- Roc vs Caiman (5 | 2 | 0 | 4): The Caiman is much more overstable, better for windy days or aggressive hyzers.
- Roc vs Lion (5 | 4 | 0 | 2): The Lion offers a touch less fade, making it easier to shape both left and right.
- Roc vs Atlas (5 | 4 | 0 | 1): The Atlas leans toward a neutral finish, great for dead-straight approaches with minimal fade.
Why the Roc Belongs in Your Bag
The Roc is a timeless classic because it simply works. From approach shots to short drives, it handles almost any line and finishes with reliability. It excels at both finesse and power, making it one of the most versatile mids you'll ever throw. Whether you're learning to control your angles or need a workhorse disc that never lets you down, the Roc deserves a permanent slot in your lineup.