Discraft Mantis Flight Chart
The Discraft Mantis is a control driver designed for long, accurate fairway shots with minimal effort. With flight numbers of 8 | 4 | -2 | 2, it offers an ideal balance between distance and control. Originally developed with input from 5x World Champion Nate Doss, the Mantis is a dependable, glide-heavy driver that holds straight lines and finishes with a smooth fade — perfect for players looking for effortless distance and precision.
Flight Path for Beginner Players
Beginners will appreciate the Mantis for its easy, forgiving flight. Thrown flat, it glides straight with a touch of turn and a gentle fade at the end. It’s a great first driver that helps newer players achieve distance without overpowering their throw. The Z Line or ESP plastics provide a good balance of grip and durability.
Flight Chart for Intermediate Throwers
Intermediate players can rely on the Mantis for controlled hyzer flips, tailwind drives, and accurate placement shots. It performs exceptionally well in wooded fairways where glide and touch are key. In Big Z plastic, the Mantis delivers long, straight flights with dependable late fade. It’s stable enough to handle moderate power but understable enough to carve gentle turnovers.
Flight Path for Advanced Players
For advanced throwers, the Mantis functions as a laser-straight fairway driver that can be manipulated on a variety of lines. It excels at touch shots, powered-down drives, and long turnovers that hold their angle without burning over. The Titanium and Z FLX versions provide added stability and durability for full-power throws or windier conditions.
Forehand Flight Path and Shot Control
The Mantis isn’t primarily a forehand disc, but its flat top and manageable rim make it serviceable for controlled flicks. It shines in short- to mid-range forehand lines where touch and glide are more important than torque resistance. ESP and Z FLX plastics handle sidearm torque best.
Try our interactive flight chart to see how the Discraft Mantis will fly for you. Adjust for your throwing speed, release angle, and throwing style to visualize your personalized flight path.
Discraft Mantis
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Try the Discraft Mantis
The Mantis bridges the gap between a fairway and distance driver, offering smooth turn, predictable fade, and impressive glide. Whether you’re playing tight wooded courses or open fairways, it’s a disc that adapts to your throw and rewards clean form.
Puttheads Notes
The Mantis is one of the most user-friendly fairway drivers in Discraft’s lineup. It’s great for players who love straight, gliding drives with a touch of movement. Compared to discs like the Undertaker or Stalker, the Mantis offers a bit more turn and glide, making it a perfect choice for shaping controlled lines and tailwind bombs.
- Flight Numbers: 8 | 4 | -2 | 2
- Plastics: Z Line, ESP, Big Z, Ti, Z FLX, Jawbreaker Z FLX, ESP FLX
- Best For: Straight fairway shots, hyzer flips, tailwind drives
- Comparable To: Innova TL3, Latitude 64 River Pro, MVP Servo
- Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
