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InnovaGriffinMidrange5/3/1/3

Full TurnBeaconMidrange5/3/0.5/3

Griffin vs Beacon

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

Key differences

TurnGriffin 1 vs Beacon 0.5Diameter21.2 vs 21.9 cm (-0.7)Height2 vs 1.7 cm (+0.3)Rim width1.7 vs 1.5 cm (+0.2)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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InnovaGriffinMidrangeOut of Production

Full TurnBeaconMidrange

Flight Numberslonger bar = more of that trait

SpeedRim & velocity

Griffin

Beacon

GlideStays aloft

Griffin

Beacon

TurnHigh-speed bend

Griffin

Beacon

0.5

FadeLow-speed hook

Griffin

Beacon

Specifications

Differences only

Spec

Innova

Griffin

Full Turn

Beacon

Flight rating≠

5/3/1/3

5/3/0.5/3

Stability≠

Very overstable (+4)

Very overstable (+3.5)

Beginner score

40/100

Est. carry

274 ft

Type

Midrange

Recommended skill≠

Not listed

Intermediate, Advanced

Diameter≠

21.2 cm

21.9 cm

Height≠

2 cm

1.7 cm

Rim depth≠

1.3 cm

1.2 cm

Rim width≠

1.7 cm

1.5 cm

Max weight≠

176 g

182 g

Bead≠

Beadless

Beaded

Plastics

PDGA Approved≠

Yes

On Amazon

Not on Amazon

Production status≠

Out of production

In production

Price from≠

Not listed

$12.00

The Verdict

Griffin or Beacon?

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

Griffin: Very overstableBeacon: Very overstable

Where to buy

Griffin

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Out of production

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Beacon

$12.00

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FAQ

Is the Griffin or Beacon more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Griffin or Beacon?

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

What is the difference between the Griffin and Beacon?

Main difference: turn (Griffin 1 vs Beacon 0.5). 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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