Is the Arachnid good for beginners?

It can work for beginners who already have moderate arm speed and want a straight-flying midrange with extra glide. Players with very low arm speed may find the Fox a better starting point, as the Arachnid may fly more stable than expected without enough power.

Innova Arachnid – High-Glide Midrange | Flight Numbers & FAQs

Q: How does the Arachnid compare to the Mako3?

The Mako3 (5/5/0/0) is dead neutral with no turn and no fade. The Arachnid adds a full point of glide, a touch of turn (-1), and a gentle fade (1), giving it more carry, easier hyzer-flips, and a soft finish. The Arachnid goes farther; the Mako3 is more of a pure form-checker.

Flight Numbers

5Speed

6Glide

-1Turn

1Fade

A "fast five-speed" midrange with exceptional glide. Feels like a fairway driver trapped in a midrange body.

Why Throw the Arachnid?

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Fairway Distance, Midrange Control

A glide rating of 6 pushes the Arachnid into distances you'd expect from a fairway driver, but with the control and accuracy of a midrange.

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Straight Under Power

More torque-resistant than the Innova Fox. The Arachnid holds its line when you throw hard, resisting unwanted flip and finishing with a gentle, reliable fade.

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Precision Tunnel Shots

Its low profile and straight flight make it ideal for threading tight gaps in the woods. It goes where you aim without pulling off the line.

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Smooth Hyzer-Flips

The subtle -1 turn lets you start on hyzer and watch it stand up to flat. The result is long, laser-straight flights with minimal effort.

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Low Profile, Quick Feel

The Arachnid feels fast out of the hand — quick and clean. Its low-profile rim gives a comfortable, confident grip for both backhand and forehand.

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Step Up from the Fox

If you love the Fox's glide but find it too flippy, the Arachnid is the answer. Same shape family, same speed, but with added stability for players with more arm speed.

Available Plastics

New Release

Star

Available Now

Innova's premium blend balances grip, durability, and consistent flight. Star Arachnids fly true to the 5/6/-1/1 numbers and will season into slightly straighter flights over time without getting flippy.

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⬇️ Less Speed

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↩️ More Turn

Innova Fox5 / 6 / -2 / 1 Discraft Buzzz SS5 / 4 / -2 / 1

↪️ More Fade

MVP Reactor5 / 5 / -0.5 / 1.5 Axiom Pyro5 / 4 / 0 / 2.5

Frequently Asked Questions

The Arachnid is a 5-speed, low-profile midrange with flight numbers 5/6/-1/1. It's built for long, straight flights with exceptional glide — often reaching fairway-driver distances. Think of it as a "fast five-speed" that bridges the gap between midranges and fairway drivers.

Both share the same speed and glide (5/6) and a similar low-profile shape. The key difference is stability: the Fox (5/6/-2/1) turns more easily and is designed for understable lines, while the Arachnid (5/6/-1/1) holds straighter under power and offers more torque resistance. The Arachnid is the Fox's more stable sibling.

It can work for beginners who already have moderate arm speed and want a straight-flying midrange with extra glide. However, players with very low arm speed may not activate the -1 turn, making it fly more stable than expected. In that case, the Fox may be a better starting point.

The Mako3 (5/5/0/0) is dead neutral — it flies exactly how you throw it with no turn and no fade. The Arachnid adds a full point of glide, a touch of turn (-1), and a gentle fade (1), giving it more carry, easier hyzer-flips, and a soft finish. The Arachnid goes farther; the Mako3 is more of a pure form-checker.

Yes. The low-profile rim and torque resistance make it comfortable and reliable on forehand releases. It holds its line without flipping over under clean mechanics, making it a solid option for touch forehands up to about 300 feet.

Thanks to its exceptional glide rating of 6, the Arachnid pushes farther than most midranges. Intermediate players can expect 250–300 feet, while experienced players can push 300–350 feet on smooth hyzer-flips — distances that rival many fairway drivers.

The Arachnid launched in Innova's Star plastic, which offers excellent grip, durability, and consistent flight. Star holds the 5/6/-1/1 numbers well and will season into a slightly straighter flight over time without becoming flippy. Additional plastics may follow based on demand.

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