Compare Disc Golf Discs

Pick two or more discs and see exactly how they differ - flight, feel, distance, and price, side by side.

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Gateway Disc SportsSpearFairway Driver9/6/-2/1
Thought Space AthleticsMantraFairway Driver9/6/-2/1

Spear vs Mantra

These 2 fairway drivers share the same flight numbers - the deciding factors are plastic selection, price, and availability.

Key differences

Height1.4 vs 1.7 cm (-0.3)PlasticsMantra 14 vs Spear 12PriceSpear is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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Gateway Disc SportsSpearFairway Driver
Thought Space AthleticsMantraFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Spear
9
Mantra
9
GlideStays aloft
Spear
6
Mantra
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Spear
-2
Mantra
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Spear
1
Mantra
1
Specifications
Spec
Gateway Disc Sports
Spear
Thought Space Athletics
Mantra
Flight rating
9/6/-2/1
9/6/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
53/100
53/100
Est. carry
378 ft
378 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Everyone
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.2 cm
Height
1.4 cm
1.7 cm
Rim depth
1.1 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2 cm
2 cm
Max weight
176 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
PDGA Approved
Yes
Yes
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$13.99
$19.99
The Verdict

Spear or Mantra?

The Spear and Mantra fly almost identically (9/6/-2/1). Choose the Mantra for far more plastic and weight options (14 blends) and easier availability; choose the Spear to spend less.

Spear: UnderstableMantra: Understable
Where to buy
Best price
Spear
$13.99
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Mantra
$19.99
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FAQ

Is the Spear or Mantra more overstable?

They are equally stable (both -1) - turn -2/-2, fade 1/1.

Should a beginner pick the Spear or Mantra?

Both rate the same for beginners (53/100). Pick by feel and price.

What is the difference between the Spear and Mantra?

The Spear and Mantra fly almost identically (9/6/-2/1). Choose the Mantra for far more plastic and weight options (14 blends) and easier availability; choose the Spear to spend less.

Which is cheaper, the Spear or Mantra?

The Spear is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $19.99.

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Gateway Disc Sports Spear vs Thought Space Athletics Mantra: Flig