Innova Champion I-Dye Leopard3
Flight numbers
Full specifications & PDGA data
| Mold | Leopard3 |
|---|---|
| Plastic | Champion I-Dye |
| Type | Fairway Driver |
| Skill level | Easy to Throw, Developing Arm, High Power |
| Arm speed | Moderate |
| Diameter | 21.2 cm |
| Height | 1.7 cm |
| Rim depth | 1.1 cm |
| Rim thickness | 1.7 cm |
| Inside rim diameter | 17.8 cm |
| Rim depth / diameter ratio | 5.2% |
| Rim configuration | 29.25 |
| Flexibility | 9.3 kg |
| Max weight | 176.0 g |
| PDGA approved | Yes — cert 17-94, Aug 2017 |
Physical dimensions and certification are published by the PDGA. Flight numbers are published by Innova.
The Innova Leopard3 is the "younger, faster sibling" of the legendary Leopard. While the original is a staple for beginners, the Leopard3 is refined for players who want that same signature glide but with a bit more "zip" and a flatter profile.
It’s widely considered one of the most versatile fairway drivers ever made—a true "workhorse" that finds a home in the bags of both touring pros and weekend warriors.
Flight ratings:
Speed 7 | Glide 5 | Turn -2 | Fade 1
Best For...
The "Hyzer-Flip" Master: Because of its -2 turn, you can release it on an angle (hyzer) and watch it flip up to flat, fly dead straight, and finish with a gentle fade.
Wooded Courses: Its ability to hold narrow gaps and subtle finishing angles makes it a "cheat code" for tight fairways.
Advancing Beginners: If you’ve mastered your putters and mid-ranges, this is the perfect first "driver" to help you gain 50+ feet of distance.
Long Turnovers: Thrown flat and hard, it will slowly track to the right and stay there, acting as a great alternative to a sidearm shot.
Flight path:
The Innova Leopard3 is the "younger, faster sibling" of the legendary Leopard. While the original is a staple for beginners, the Leopard3 is refined for players who want that same...