The Innova Star Rat is a flat topped, beadless midrange built to compete with the Discraft Zone and Westside Harp for the forehand approach slot. Star plastic gives it a firm, grippy feel that holds its shape through repeated forehand releases.

Flight Numbers: 4 / 2 / 0 / 3

Star plastic on the Rat is grippy and durable, with a bottom edge that runs a touch sharper than a Zone or Harp until it wears down over time. That firmness is part of why it does not skip much: the Rat tends to stay put right where it lands instead of sliding forward.

Fresh out of the box it fades hard and predictably, and as it beats in that fade softens into more of a forward push rather than a sharp turn, while still holding its line well. It carries a bit more glide than a Zone or Harp at the same speed, which adds a bit more range on longer approach shots. Forehand throwers get a clean, comfortable release off the flat top, and it works fine backhand too.

Good for players who already like the Zone or Harp shape and want to compare a third option, and a strong pick for anyone who throws a lot of forehand approaches or headwind upshots.

Want more glide in a similar overstable midrange? The Star Lion is worth a look. Prefer the proven standard? The Discraft ESP Zone is the usual comparison. Browse our overstable midranges.

Speed 4, glide 2, turn 0, fade 3. Diameter 21.2 cm, rim width 1.1 cm, max weight 173 g.