The Thought Space Athletics Aura Mantra is an understable control driver cast in Aura, TSA's premium swirled plastic that grips well and takes a beating without losing shape. The Mantra plays fast and manageable for a beginner but still holds turnover and roller potential once the arm speed picks up.

Flight Numbers: 9 / 6 / -2 / 1

Aura runs firmer and slightly more overstable than the stamped numbers when brand new, and it needs a handful of rounds and a few tree hits before settling into the true flight on the label. It is unusually sensitive to nose angle, so a clean flat release matters more with this mold than most fairway drivers.

Thrown flat with moderate power it turns out and glides a long way before a soft finishing fade, easy distance for a beginner who cannot generate much speed yet. With more power it holds an anhyzer line and works as a big roller or a controlled turnover around a dogleg without burning past the intended line.

This is a strong first real driver for a beginner, since the low speed and forgiving turn make distance easy to find, and it works as a go-to fairway option for an intermediate player who wants more glide than a Buzzz. Best shot: a wide roller line where the glide keeps carrying after it hits the ground.

Want the same mold in TSA's stiffest premium plastic? The Ethos Mantra holds its stability longest before turning over. Prefer the swirled, metallic finish on the same blend? The Nebula Aura Mantra flies the same with a different look. Browse the rest of our stable distance drivers.

Speed 9, glide 6, turn -2, fade 1. Diameter 21.2 cm, rim width 2 cm, max weight 175 g.