DISC INFORMATION:
Brand: Discraft
Mold: Mantis
Material: Z-Line
Type: Fairway Driver
FLIGHT NUMBERS:
SPEED: 8.0 GLIDE: 4.0 TURN: -2.0 FADE: 2.0 STABILITY 0.8
SHOTS USED FOR:
Fairway Driver / Stable / Skill level: Beginner, Everyone
MATERIAL:
Discraft Z-Line plastic is a proprietary blend of plastic that is designed to be durable, grippy, and have excellent performance. It is the most popular type of plastic used by Discraft, and it is used to make a wide variety of discs, including drivers, fairways, mids, and putters.
Z-Line plastic is made with a variety of polymers that are specifically chosen for their durability and performance. It is known for its ability to withstand heavy use without losing its shape or performance. Z-Line discs are also known for their excellent grip, even in wet or cold conditions.
In addition to its durability and grip, Discraft Z-Line plastic is also known for its excellent performance. Discs made with Z-Line plastic tend to have more glide and distance potential than discs made with other plastics. They are also known for their ability to hold their line and resist turning over.
DESCRIPTION:
The Discraft Mantis is a versatile fairway driver that is perfect for players of all skill levels. It has a speed rating of 8, a glide rating of 4, a turn rating of -2, and a fade rating of 2. This means that it will fly relatively fast and have a moderate turn at the beginning of its flight, followed by a slight fade at the end.
The Mantis is a great disc for a variety of shots, including:
- Fairway drives: The Mantis is a great disc for throwing long, accurate drives on fairways.
- Turnover shots: The Mantis's moderate turn makes it a great disc for throwing turnover shots, such as around obstacles or corners.
- Hyzer flips: The Mantis can also be used to throw hyzer flips, which are shots that start on a hyzer angle and flip over to a flat angle or even an anhyzer angle.
- Approach shots: The Mantis can also be used for approach shots, especially on longer distances or when you need a disc that will turn over.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
Max Weight: 176.0gr
Diameter: 21.2cm
Height: 1.9cm
Rim Depth: 1.1cm
Rim Thickness: 1.9cm
Inside Rim Diameter: 17.4cm
Rim Depth / Diameter Ratio: 5.2%
Rim Configuration: 28.00
Flexibility: 10.66kg
PDGA APPROVAL DATE:
12/01/2013
