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Originally released as the 2013 Ace Race disc, the Mantis holds a straight line as well as anything and gives you every shot shape in between. Powered down, it flies dead straight for a clean, controlled finish. Rip it hard on a hyzer and it flips up to flat for a beautiful hyzer-flip, or turns over into a long, sweeping S-curve for easy distance. Its low profile and modest rim feel comfortable in the hand and make it a favorite for weaving through wooded fairways, and it doubles as a great utility disc for forehand flicks, straight thumbers, and tomahawk overhead shots. For newer players it is a forgiving first distance driver that delivers a full flight without a big arm, and for experienced players it is a precise, trusted control driver. It is remarkably similar to the Innova Sidewinder, with a little extra flight consistency. When you are not sure what to throw, the Mantis is the answer. Why Throw the Mantis? 🎯Shot-Shaping Machine Carve straight lines, S-curves, and turnovers. It is one of disc golf's best control fairway drivers. 🪃Hyzer-Flip Hero Rip it on a hyzer and watch it flip up to flat. It is the ultimate hyzer-flip fairway driver. 🌲Wooded Weapon A low-profile, controllable driver made for threading tight, wooded fairways with confidence. 🌱Great First Driver An 8-speed that newer players can get a full flight from, an ideal first step into distance drivers. 🤾Utility & Overhead Reliable for forehand flicks, straight thumbers, and tomahawk overhead shots when you need them. 🎢Powers Down & Up Fly it straight at low power, or turn it over into a big, glidey S-shot when you really rip it. Plastics Popular Z Line Premium - Clear - Most Durable Discraft's clear, ultra-durable flagship blend. Z Line flies truest to the Mantis's numbers and holds that flight the longest, making it the pick for consistency. Shop Z Line → ESP Premium - Grippy - Swirly The grippiest premium blend, with signature swirls and a durable, tacky feel. ESP gives the Mantis extra grip and control for shaping precise wooded lines. Shop ESP → Titanium Premium - Stiff - Toughest A stiff, grippy super-premium blend and the plastic the Mantis first launched in as the 2013 Ace Race disc. The most durable option for a long-lasting flight. Shop Titanium → Big Z Premium - Opaque - Bold Z Line durability in an opaque, pearly finish with bold stamps. Same dependable Mantis shot-shaping with a standout look and a touch more grip in the bag. Shop Big Z → Similar Discs to Compare ⬆️ More Speed Innova Sidewinder9 / 5 / -3 / 1 MVP Wave11 / 5 / -2 / 2 ⬇️ Less Speed Discraft XL7 / 4 / -2 / 1 Innova Leopard6 / 5 / -2 / 1 ↩️ More Turn Latitude 64 Diamond8 / 6 / -3 / 1 Innova Roadrunner7 / 5 / -4 / 1 ↪️ More Fade Discraft Undertaker9 / 5 / -1 / 2 MVP Volt8 / 5 / -1 / 2 Frequently Asked Questions What are the Discraft Mantis flight numbers?The Mantis is rated 8 | 4 | -2 | 2. That's fairway-driver speed with modest glide, an understable high-speed turn, and a dependable fade, giving it a controllable, shapeable flight that finishes reliably. Is the Mantis good for beginners?Yes. At only 8 speed with an understable turn, newer players can get a full, satisfying flight and easy distance from it without a huge arm. It is also one of the best discs for learning hyzer-flips and controlled turnovers. What is the Mantis best used for?Straight shots, hyzer-flips, long S-curve drives, and turnovers, especially through wooded fairways. It also excels as a utility disc for forehand flicks, straight thumbers, and tomahawk overhead shots. How does the Mantis compare to the Innova Sidewinder?They are very similar understable fairway drivers, and the Mantis is often described as a Sidewinder with a little extra flight consistency. If you like the Sidewinder's easy turn and glide, the Mantis will feel right at home. Will the Mantis flip over if I throw it hard?With real power, yes, it will turn over, which is exactly what makes it such a good hyzer-flip and S-shot disc. Throw it on a hyzer angle to let it flip up to flat, or pick a firmer plastic like Z or Titanium if you want it to hold on a bit longer. Which plastic should I choose?Z Line flies truest to the numbers and lasts the longest. ESP adds premium grip for shaping lines. Titanium is the stiffest and most durable, like the original Ace Race run. Big Z offers Z durability in a bold, opaque look. document.querySelectorAll('.mantis-faq-q').forEach(function(btn){ btn.addEventListener('click',function(){ var item=btn.parentElement; var isOpen=item.classList.contains('open'); document.querySelectorAll('.mantis-faq-item').forEach(function(i){i.classList.remove('open');}); if(!isOpen){item.classList.add('open');} }); }); Show more