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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

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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
Plastics≠
12view on disc page →
14view on disc page →
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
Gateway Disc Sports
Spear
9 / 6 / -2 / 1
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Thought Space Athletics Mantra
Thought Space Athletics
Mantra
9 / 6 / -2 / 1
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