Innova RocX3 Midrange Disc
Meet the Innova RocX3
Who Should Throw a RocX3?
If you’re a power‑thrower, someone battling wind, or a forehand specialist looking for a go‑to overstable mid, this disc is tailored for you. It’s best suited for intermediate to advanced players who can handle its more aggressive fade.
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Approaches and mid‑range drives into or across heavy wind where the disc must hold line.
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Forehand or sidearm drives where you want a mid that resists turning over.
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Precise spike‑hyzer approaches where you need the disc to finish hard and not skip.
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Tactical mid‑range shots on wooded or technical holes when you need reliability more than glide.
Why Do Players Love the RocX3?
Players talk about the RocX3 like a tank among mids—it just refuses to deviate. Many say it has the “feel” of the Roc line but with added muscle. If you crank it, you’ll notice that instead of flipping or drifting off line, it stays true to the path you set. In windy conditions it becomes a dependable weapon rather than a gamble. For forehand throwers especially, its torque resistance gives confidence that the disc won’t invert or flip mid‑flight. It may sacrifice some glide compared to more neutral mids, but what you give up in hang time you gain in precision and stability.
RocX3 Flight Numbers & Specs
Flight Ratings:
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[ 5 ] Speed: Mid‑range speed, meaning you’ll be able to throw it aggressively but it’s not a driver.
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[ 4 ] Glide: Moderate glide — it won’t soar with long float, but gives you enough to cover ground without drifting unpredictably.
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[ 0 ] Turn: Extremely stable under high torque — minimal turn at release.
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[ 3.5 ] Fade: A strong finishing fade; the disc finishes hard to the ground rather than gliding out.
Disc Specs:
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Rim Width: ~ 1.4 cm — gives the rim substantial heft and bite into the air.
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Rim Depth: ~ 1.4 cm — contributes to the low‑profile feel and stability.
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Disc Height: ~ 2.0 cm — typical mid‑range thickness for a disc of this type.
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Diameter: ~ 21.8 cm — standard for the Roc family.
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PDGA Approved: February 22, 2017
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Stability: Very Overstable — designed to resist turnover and hold hard lines.
How does the RocX3 fly?
When you throw the RocX3, it launches with the speed of a mid (5), maintains a controlled glide (4), resists any turn (0), and then finishes with a sharp fade (3.5). In practice this means: you can throw it confidently into wind or through tighter gaps, and instead of hanging long it will bite into its line and complete a reliable, predictable finish. On a flat release it will fly straight for much of the path, then dive into that fade. If you throw on a hyzer or forehand anhyzer you can shape hard lines knowing the disc won’t betray you with sudden flip‑over or drift. Because of its modest glide, it doesn’t “hover” mid‑air for long — it's built for purpose, not for float.
How does the RocX3 compare?
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RocX3 vs Roc3 ( 5 | 4 | –1 | 3 ): The Roc3 offers a bit more turn and less fade, making it more flyable for many players; the RocX3 trades that extra forgiveness for heavier fade and stability.
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RocX3 vs AviarX3 ( 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 ): While AviarX3 is a putt/approach disc (speed 3), the RocX3 is a full mid with speed 5; both share the “X3” theme of torque resistance but serve different roles.
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RocX3 vs Gator ( 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 ): The Gator trades even more fade and less glide for outright brute approach capability; the RocX3 strikes a balance between glide and finish for mid‑range utility.
Why the RocX3 Belongs in Your Bag
If you’re out on a course where the wind kicks up, trees are lining the fairways, or you just want a mid you can trust to stay on its line under pressure, the RocX3 deserves serious consideration. It’s not a “beginner friendly” mid by any means — you’ll want to have enough arm speed and form to throw it cleanly — but for the player who can make it sing, it becomes a go‑to for reliable mid‑range lines. Whether you’re setting up for an approach on a long hole or throwing a longer mid drive into wind, this disc can be the one you reach into when standard mids won’t hold.