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✕ MVP Disc Sports Orbital Distance Driver 11/5/-4.5/1
✕ Innova Mamba Distance Driver 11/6/-5/1
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How Orbital and Mamba compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.
Key differences Glide Orbital 5 vs Mamba 6 Turn Orbital -4.5 vs Mamba -5 Height 1.4 vs 1.7 cm (-0.3) Rim width 2.2 vs 2.1 cm (+0.1) Plastics Mamba 17 vs Orbital 0 Price Mamba is cheaper ($8.96 less)
Flight Paths Overhead view · right-hand backhand
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✕ MVP Disc Sports Orbital Distance Driver ✕ Innova Mamba Distance Driver Flight Numbers longer bar = more of that trait
Flight rating≠
11 / 5 / -4.5 / 1
11 / 6 / -5 / 1
Stability≠
Very understable (-3.5)
Very understable (-4)
Beginner score≠
58/100
62/100
Type
Distance Driver
Distance Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate
Beginner, Intermediate
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Flight rating≠ 11 / 5 / -4.5 / 1
Stability≠ Very understable (-3.5)
Beginner score≠ 58/100
Est. carry≠ 410 ft
Type Distance Driver
Recommended skill Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter≠ 21.2 cm
Height≠ 1.4 cm
Rim depth 1.1 cm
Rim width≠ 2.2 cm
Max weight 175 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics≠ 0
PDGA Approved Yes
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $20.95
Flight rating≠ 11 / 6 / -5 / 1
Stability≠ Very understable (-4)
Beginner score≠ 62/100
Est. carry≠ 418 ft
Type Distance Driver
Recommended skill Beginner, Intermediate
Diameter≠ 21.1 cm
Height≠ 1.7 cm
Rim depth 1.1 cm
Rim width≠ 2.1 cm
Max weight 175 g
Bead Beadless
Plastics≠ 17
PDGA Approved Yes
On Amazon Not on Amazon
Price from≠ $11.99
The Verdict
Orbital or Mamba? Main difference: glide (Orbital 5 vs Mamba 6). The Mamba floats and carries farther; the Orbital holds its line better in wind.
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FAQ Is the Orbital or Mamba more overstable? The Orbital is more overstable (stability -3.5 vs -4). It resists turning and fades harder.
Should a beginner pick the Orbital or Mamba? A beginner is better off with the Mamba (beginner score 62/100 vs 58/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.
What is the difference between the Orbital and Mamba? Main difference: glide (Orbital 5 vs Mamba 6). The Mamba floats and carries farther; the Orbital holds its line better in wind.
Which is cheaper, the Orbital or Mamba? The Mamba is cheaper, starting around $11.99 vs $20.95.
