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✕ Discmania Essence Fairway Driver 8/6/-2/1
✕ Thought Space Athletics Mantra Fairway Driver 9/6/-2/1
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How Essence and Mantra compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences Speed Essence 8 vs Mantra 9 Diameter 21 vs 21.2 cm (-0.2) Height 1.8 vs 1.7 cm (+0.1) Rim width 1.8 vs 2 cm (-0.2) Plastics Mantra 14 vs Essence 0 Price Essence is cheaper ($7.00 less)
Flight Paths Overhead view · right-hand backhand
0 100 200 300 400 500 Distance (ft) Fade / Turn Left Right Forehand
Slower Normal Faster
Essence 358 ft Mantra 378 ft Tap a disc to show or hide its path. Estimated from flight numbers.
✕ ✕ Thought Space Athletics Mantra Fairway Driver Flight Numbers longer bar = more of that trait
Spec
Thought Space Athletics
Mantra
Flight rating≠
8 / 6 / -2 / 1
9 / 6 / -2 / 1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠
56/100
53/100
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠ 8 / 6 / -2 / 1
Stability Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠ 56/100
Est. carry≠ 358 ft
Type Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠ Everyone
Diameter≠ 21 cm
Height≠ 1.8 cm
Rim depth 1.2 cm
Rim width≠ 1.8 cm
Max weight≠ 174 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics≠ 0
PDGA Approved Yes
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $12.99
Thought Space Athletics
Mantra
Flight rating≠ 9 / 6 / -2 / 1
Stability Understable (-1)
Beginner score≠ 53/100
Est. carry≠ 378 ft
Type Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠ Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter≠ 21.2 cm
Height≠ 1.7 cm
Rim depth 1.2 cm
Rim width≠ 2 cm
Max weight≠ 175 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics≠ 14
PDGA Approved Yes
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $19.99
The Verdict
Essence or Mantra? Main difference: speed (Essence 8 vs Mantra 9). The Mantra has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Essence is easier to control.
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FAQ Is the Essence or Mantra more overstable? They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.
Should a beginner pick the Essence or Mantra? A beginner is better off with the Essence (beginner score 56/100 vs 53/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Essence and Mantra? Main difference: speed (Essence 8 vs Mantra 9). The Mantra has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Essence is easier to control.
Which is cheaper, the Essence or Mantra? The Essence is cheaper, starting around $12.99 vs $19.99.
