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Thought Space AthleticsMantraFairway Driver9/6/-2/1
Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver9/5/-2/1

Mantra vs Desperado

How Mantra and Desperado compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

GlideMantra 6 vs Desperado 5Height1.7 vs 1.8 cm (-0.1)Rim width2 vs 1.9 cm (+0.1)PlasticsMantra 14 vs Desperado 0

Flight Paths

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Thought Space AthleticsMantraFairway Driver
Lone Star DiscDesperadoFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Mantra
9
Desperado
9
GlideStays aloft
Mantra
6
Desperado
5
TurnHigh-speed bend
Mantra
-2
Desperado
-2
FadeLow-speed hook
Mantra
1
Desperado
1
Specifications
Spec
Thought Space Athletics
Mantra
Lone Star Disc
Desperado
Flight rating
9/6/-2/1
9/5/-2/1
Stability
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1)
Beginner score
53/100
51/100
Est. carry
378 ft
370 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Everyone
Diameter
21.2 cm
21.1 cm
Height
1.7 cm
1.8 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width
2 cm
1.9 cm
Max weight
175 g
175 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from
$19.99
Not listed
The Verdict

Mantra or Desperado?

Main difference: glide (Mantra 6 vs Desperado 5). The Mantra floats and carries farther; the Desperado holds its line better in wind.

Mantra: UnderstableDesperado: Understable
Where to buy
Mantra
$19.99
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Desperado
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FAQ

Is the Mantra or Desperado more overstable?

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

Should a beginner pick the Mantra or Desperado?

A beginner is better off with the Mantra (beginner score 53/100 vs 51/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Mantra and Desperado?

Main difference: glide (Mantra 6 vs Desperado 5). The Mantra floats and carries farther; the Desperado holds its line better in wind.

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Thought Space Athletics Mantra vs Lone Star Disc Desperado: Fligh