Manta

Innova Manta Flight Chart

The Innova Manta is an understable midrange with flight numbers of 5 | 5 | -2 | 1. It’s designed as a finesse disc that feels like a seasoned mid right out of the box—great glide, gentle high-speed turn, and a mild, controlled fade. Reviews highlight the Manta as beginner-friendly for straight and turnover lines, while more experienced players use it for hyzer flips, smooth turnovers, and shaping lines in the woods.

Manta Flight Path for Newer Disc Golfers

For newer players, the Manta’s flight path is all about easy distance and control. At lower arm speeds, it tends to fly straight with a slight, late fade, especially in DX plastic. As form improves, beginners will notice the -2 turn helping the disc drift gently to the right (for RHBH), which is perfect for learning turnover shots without forcing the angle. The generous glide rating of 5 also helps slower arms stretch out midrange shots without needing a lot of power.

Flight Chart Insights for Intermediate Players

Intermediate players will see the full 5 | 5 | -2 | 1 flight numbers show up. Thrown flat with committed power, the Manta flips up, turns smoothly, and glides forward before finishing with a soft fade. It’s an excellent option for hyzer flips in the woods, long drifting turnovers, and straight shots that need just a touch of movement late in the flight. In premium plastics, some reviewers note a slightly more stable feel, but the core flight remains a workable, understable midrange.

Flight Numbers for Advanced and Competitive Golfers

Advanced players usually bag the Manta as a line-shaping tool rather than a stock straight mid. With higher power, the high-speed turn becomes very noticeable, allowing for long, controlled turnovers and stand-up hyzer flips that ride right before gently settling. The low fade (1) means it won’t fight back hard at the end, making it ideal for shots that must not finish left (for RHBH). It also serves as a useful “form check” disc—if it’s not turning as expected, something changed in your release.

Shaping the Manta’s Flight Path on Forehand Shots

While the Manta is primarily a backhand finesse mid, some players use it forehand at lower power for touch approaches. On controlled forehands, expect a quick flip to flat and a gentle drift before settling with minimal fade. It’s not a torque-resistant forehand workhorse; instead, it’s best used for soft, shaping shots where you want glide and movement rather than a hard, overstable finish.

Use the interactive Manta Flight Chart below to see how its flight path changes with different arm speeds and release angles. Adjust the chart for your throwing style—backhand, forehand, left-handed, or right-handed—to visualize how the Manta’s understable flight will behave for you.

Try the Innova Manta

If you’re looking for a midrange that feels broken-in from day one, the Innova Manta is a strong candidate. It fills the slot for glidey hyzer flips, gentle turnovers, and easy-flying mids that help you work on smooth form and clean releases.

Puttheads Notes

The Manta is essentially a built-in “seasoned midrange” slot. It’s an easy recommendation for players who want a reliable hyzer-flip and turnover mid without waiting for something like a Roc or other neutral mid to beat in. Pair it with a more stable midrange, and you’ll have clean coverage for straight, fade-forward, and right-moving lines.

• Flight Numbers: 5 | 5 | -2 | 1
• Primary Uses: Hyzer flips, turnover midrange shots, form work, finesse approaches
• Plastics Commonly Available: DX, Champion, Star, GStar
• Player Fit: Beginners needing an easy mid; intermediates and advanced players seeking a glidey, understable midrange for shaping lines
• Finish: High-glide turn with a soft, minimal fade that lands gently on the intended line

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