Discraft

Mantis

4.6(96)
Control Driver
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The Mantis is an understable control driver rated 8/4/-2/2, aimed at controlled distance for average arm speeds. Thrown smooth it turns gently and comes back with a modest fade, an easy S-line without max effort; it is not a headwind driver, and big arms will push it past straight. The -2 turn makes it a natural hyzer-flip and turnover fairway, and slower arms can use it as their distance driver while they build speed. Like most understable fairways it drifts flippier as it wears, so many players cycle copies. The Mantis was the mold behind Discraft's 2013 Ace Race (PDGA cert 13-74, approved that December), the yearly event built around an unreleased prototype, and it earned a permanent lineup spot afterward. Pro-D and X Line are the budget ways in, Z Line, Big Z, and Z Lite cover the standard premium range (Z Lite helpfully light for slower arms), and CryZtal, Cryztal Sparkle, and the Tour Series ESP runs sit at the collectible end.

The Mantis is an understable control driver rated 8/4/-2/2, aimed at controlled distance for average arm speeds. Thrown smooth it turns gently and comes back with a modest fade, an easy S-line without max effort; it is not a headwind driver, and big arms will push it past straight.

The -2 turn makes it a natural hyzer-flip and turnover fairway, and slower arms can use it as their distance driver while they build speed. Like most understable fairways it drifts flippier as it wears, so many players cycle copies.

The Mantis was the mold behind Discraft's 2013 Ace Race (PDGA cert 13-74, approved that December), the yearly event built around an unreleased prototype, and it earned a permanent lineup spot afterward.

Pro-D and X Line are the budget ways in, Z Line, Big Z, and Z Lite cover the standard premium range (Z Lite helpfully light for slower arms), and CryZtal, Cryztal Sparkle, and the Tour Series ESP runs sit at the collectible end.

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Source: Discraft

Arm speed

NoviceIntermediatePro
SpeedHow hard the disc must be thrown to fly as designed. Putters are 1 to 3, the fastest drivers 14 and up.
8
GlideHow long the disc stays in the air. More glide means more distance from the same throw.
4
TurnHow much it drifts right early in flight (right-handed backhand). More negative, more drift.
-2
FadeHow hard it hooks left as it slows down (right-handed backhand). Higher, stronger hook.
2
StabilityTurn plus fade. Negative drifts right and is easier for beginners. Positive finishes left.Turn + Fade
0

Dimensions

Source: PDGA
DiameterHow wide the disc is, edge to edge. Almost every disc is 21 to 22 cm.
21.2 cm
HeightHow tall the disc is lying flat. Putters are usually the tallest.
1.9 cm
Rim DepthHow deep the rim is underneath, where your fingers grip. Putters have the deepest rims.
1.1 cm
Rim ThicknessHow wide the rim is. Wider rims make faster discs that need a stronger throw.
1.9 cm
Rim Inside DiameterThe width of the flat middle, inside the rim. Bigger usually means a slower, easier disc.
17.4 cm
Rim Depth/Diameter RatioRim depth as a share of the disc's width. Higher means a deeper rim for its size.
5.2%
Rim ConfigurationA PDGA score for the shape of the edge. Low is sharp, like a driver. High is rounded, like a putter.
28
BeadA small ridge under the edge of the rim, mostly on putters. It changes how the disc feels in hand.
No

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