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Thought Space AthleticsMantraFairway Driver9/6/-2/1
Yikun DiscsNv WaFairway Driver8/6/-1.5/0

Mantra vs Nv Wa

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

Key differences

SpeedMantra 9 vs Nv Wa 8TurnMantra -2 vs Nv Wa -1.5FadeMantra 1 vs Nv Wa 0Diameter21.2 vs 21.9 cm (-0.7)Height1.7 vs 1.9 cm (-0.2)Rim width2 vs 1.7 cm (+0.3)PlasticsMantra 14 vs Nv Wa 0PriceNv Wa is cheaper ($6.00 less)

Flight Paths

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Thought Space AthleticsMantraFairway Driver
Yikun DiscsNv WaFairway Driver
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Mantra
9
Nv Wa
8
GlideStays aloft
Mantra
6
Nv Wa
6
TurnHigh-speed bend
Mantra
-2
Nv Wa
-1.5
FadeLow-speed hook
Mantra
1
Nv Wa
0
Specifications
Spec
Thought Space Athletics
Mantra
Yikun Discs
Nv Wa
Flight rating≠
9/6/-2/1
8/6/-1.5/0
Stability≠
Understable (-1)
Understable (-1.5)
Beginner score≠
53/100
57/100
Est. carry≠
378 ft
358 ft
Type
Fairway Driver
Fairway Driver
Recommended skill≠
Beginner, Intermediate, Everyone
Not listed
Diameter≠
21.2 cm
21.9 cm
Height≠
1.7 cm
1.9 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.2 cm
Rim width≠
2 cm
1.7 cm
Max weight≠
175 g
172 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics≠
14view on disc page →
0
PDGA Approved≠
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Price from≠
$19.99
$13.99
The Verdict

Mantra or Nv Wa?

Main difference: speed (Mantra 9 vs Nv Wa 8). The Mantra has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Nv Wa is easier to control.

Mantra: UnderstableNv Wa: Understable
Where to buy
Mantra
$19.99
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Nv Wa
$13.99
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FAQ

Is the Mantra or Nv Wa more overstable?

The Mantra is more overstable (stability -1 vs -1.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Mantra or Nv Wa?

A beginner is better off with the Nv Wa (beginner score 57/100 vs 53/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Mantra and Nv Wa?

Main difference: speed (Mantra 9 vs Nv Wa 8). The Mantra has a higher distance ceiling but needs more arm speed; the Nv Wa is easier to control.

Which is cheaper, the Mantra or Nv Wa?

The Nv Wa is cheaper, starting around $13.99 vs $19.99.

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Thought Space Athletics Mantra
Thought Space Athletics
Mantra
9 / 6 / -2 / 1
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Yikun Discs Nv Wa
Yikun Discs
Nv Wa
8 / 6 / -1.5 / 0
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