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Full TurnBeaconMidrange5/3/0.5/3

InnovaGriffinMidrange5/3/1/3

Beacon vs Griffin

How Beacon and Griffin compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

TurnBeacon 0.5 vs Griffin 1Diameter21.9 vs 21.2 cm (+0.7)Height1.7 vs 2 cm (-0.3)Rim width1.5 vs 1.7 cm (-0.2)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Full TurnBeaconMidrange

InnovaGriffinMidrangeOut of Production

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Beacon

Griffin

GlideStays aloft

Beacon

Griffin

TurnHigh-speed bend

Beacon

0.5

Griffin

FadeLow-speed hook

Beacon

Griffin

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Full Turn

Beacon

Innova

Griffin

Flight rating≠

5/3/0.5/3

5/3/1/3

Stability≠

Very overstable (+3.5)

Very overstable (+4)

Beginner score

40/100

Est. carry

274 ft

Type

Midrange

Recommended skill≠

Intermediate, Advanced

Not listed

Diameter≠

21.9 cm

21.2 cm

Height≠

1.7 cm

2 cm

Rim depth≠

1.2 cm

1.3 cm

Rim width≠

1.5 cm

1.7 cm

Max weight≠

182 g

176 g

Bead≠

Beaded

Beadless

Plastics

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Production status≠

In production

Out of production

Price from≠

$12.00

Not listed

The Verdict

Beacon or Griffin?

Main difference: turn (Beacon 0.5 vs Griffin 1). The Beacon turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Griffin resists turn and holds a hyzer.

Beacon: Very overstableGriffin: Very overstable

Where to buy

Beacon

$12.00

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Griffin

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Out of production

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FAQ

Is the Beacon or Griffin more overstable?

The Griffin is more overstable (stability +4 vs +3.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Beacon or Griffin?

Both rate the same for beginners (40/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Beacon and Griffin?

Main difference: turn (Beacon 0.5 vs Griffin 1). The Beacon turns over more easily (better for less power or turnover shots); the Griffin resists turn and holds a hyzer.

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