Everything You Need to Know About the Innova Sync

Everything You Need to Know About the Innova Sync

Innova’s latest release, the Sync, is stepping into the disc golf world as Innova's most shallow putter. Officially dropping on Friday, August 14th at 11:00 AM CT, this disc is designed to handle both tee shots and putting duties. With official flight numbers of 3 | 3 | 0 | 1, the Sync promises point-and-shoot accuracy.

To help you decide if this new release deserves a spot in your bag, we have broken down its design profile, plastic variations, and real-world flight performance across different skill levels.

Innova's Lowest Profile Putter

The standout feature of the Innova Sync is its shape. The Sync features a distinctly shallow rim and a fairly flat top. Combined with a completely beadless bottom edge, it provides a highly ergonomic grip that feels comfortable for both power grips off the tee and fan grips on the putting green.

Because it lacks a bead and a deep profile, players who struggle with clean releases on deeper putters will likely find that the Sync exits the hand smoothly and consistently, reducing the risk of early releases or flutter.

Real-World Flight Characteristics

While manufacturer descriptions can sometimes sound overly optimistic, real-world testing proves that the Sync lives up to its straight-flying flight numbers. One of its most notable traits is torque resistance; it holds up surprisingly well to high-velocity throws without instantly turning over.

  • Flat Thow: When thrown flat it flies very straigh, holds it's line until it slows down with a very subtle finishing fade. 
  • Angle Integrity: When thrown on a hyzer angle, the Sync does not fight out aggressively, nor does it flip up flat. Instead, it respects the release angle and holds a smooth, predictable hyzer line to the ground. When thrown sidearm and flat, it can get a little turn during it's high speed but still stays mostly straight with a slight fade on the end. 
  • The Toro Comparison: Advanced players have noted that a brand-new Star Sync flies remarkably similarly to a heavily "beat-in" (seasoned) Innova Toro. It provides that same dependable, straight torque-resistance but with a much mellower finish.

Pro Performance (~300+ Feet)

For players with high arm speeds throwing this putter over 300 feet, the Sync behaves like a true laser beam. Out of the hand, it jumps fast and pushes straight for the vast majority of its flight. In Star plastic, high-speed throws finish with a very subtle, gentle low-speed fade. In DX plastic, the disc maintains its straight trajectory all the way to the ground, dropping flat with almost zero lateral movement.

Amateur Performance (~250–275 Feet)

Players with moderate arm speeds throwing in the 250 to 275-foot range will find the Sync to be an incredibly reliable point-and-shoot tool. It resists fading early in its flight, allowing lower arm speeds to maximize their straight-line distance before gravity takes over. It still flies very straight at lower arm speeds, but may finish with slightly more fade on the end. 

Putting

This is a shallow, beadless putter that will go very straight. One of the most important characteristics of a putter, when used for putting, is how it feels in your hand, which affects how you will release it. So if you have smaller hands, or just prefer a shallow feeling putter that you can get a clean release on, then the straight flight with added torque and wind resistance make the Sync worth a look.

Star vs. DX: Plastic Breakdown

Innova is releasing the Sync in two distinct plastic blends, each offering a unique flight path and purpose.

1. Star Plastic (Stock & Protostar Stamps)

Available in standard stock artwork as well as a limited number of First Run "Protostar" stamps, the premium Star plastic version is the ideal choice for a dedicated driving putter. The durable blend ensures the disc will retain its flight characteristics even after taking hard tree hits. On the course, the Star version will have a gummier more flexible feel in the hand as it is premium and durable plastic, and finishes its flight with a touch more low-speed fade than its DX counterpart.

2. DX Plastic

The DX version offers a completely different utility. Inside the putting circle, the high-grip chalky texture of DX plastic makes it a fantastic option for fast, direct putting. Off the tee, it finishes even straighter than the Star blend out of the box. However, because DX plastic wears down quickly, it will break in faster. Over time, a seasoned DX Sync will develop a gentle, controllable high-speed turn, making it a perfect option for slow-turning turnover shots.

Video Review and Field Tests

Want to see the Innova Sync in action? Check out these field tests to see exactly how the disc flies.

Video courtesy of [Innova Factory Store]. Watch the Star Sync flight lines starting at the 1:10 mark.

The Verdict: Should You Bag It?

The Innova Sync fills a crucial gap for players who want a fast, shallow, beadless putter that refuses to balloon or drift unpredictably. If you love the flat feel of an overstable approach disc like the Toro but want a much straighter, longer flight path with minimal fade, the Sync is absolutely worth checking out.

Browse our full lineup of Innova Sync Discs here 

 

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