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    Thought Space Athletics Aura Animus

    Thought Space Athletics Aura Animus

    4.4
    (11 Reviews)
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    The Animus is a high-performance distance driver with a moderately overstable flight pattern. It handles torque well when thrown by experienced players, but does not have so much fade that it is unmanageable by recreational players who need an overstable driver in their bag. It has been compared to a cross between an Innova Wraith and Thunderbird. 

    Manufacturer Flight Numbers 11.0/5.0/0.0/2.0
    Reviewer Flight Numbers 10.7/4.8/-0.4/2.2
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    Aura Details

    Aura plastic, from Thought Space Athletics, has an opaque look with great durability and good grip, and is preferred for most drivers and throwers. 

    Animus Dimensions

    • Diameter: 21.20 cm
    • Height: 1.60 cm
    • Rim Depth: 1.20 cm
    • Rim Width: 2.10 cm
    • Max Weight: 175g

    Additional Information

    • Primary Use: Distance Driver
    • Stability: Overstable
    • Recommended Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
    • Plastic grade(s): Durable, Premium
    • Beadless

    Reviews

    JJGLYPH
    My Flight Ratings: 11/5/0/2 Not Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Oct 09, 2024 12:00 PM

    In Aura plastic, this fills the Grace/Wraith slot in the TSA line-up. The Matt Bell and Erika Stinchcomb Aura runs really bomb. In Ethos it is more overstable and a great wind disc. Highly recommend this disc, but skip the glow plastic. In glow plastic it flies like a Coalesce and then I'd rather just use the Coalesce.

    Purks
    My Flight Ratings: 11/5/0/2 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Jan 15, 2024 10:39 AM

    One of the few discs in my bag that I throw both forehand and backhgand, this handles the wind nicely without being too overstable. I prefer it for forehand shots and would gravitate towards something a bit more understable for a backhand drive. TSA has the best stamps in the game and I love the feel of their plastic. I got this in both Ethereal and Aura plastic and find the Aura to be a touch more overstable.

    SuperWookie
    My Flight Ratings: 10/4.5/0/3 Not Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Feb 01, 2023 12:22 PM

    This disc is a lot like a C Line PD for me or a somewhat glidey FD3. I haven’t used it or thrown it a lot yet, maybe 10 rds and 15-20 shots on the course total and 15-20 throws practicing. But it’s definitely not understable at all like some are saying. It’s very overstable. At least mine is, and the guy at the shop said the same. I have it in Aura plastic and it’s 169g.

     

    Of course the plastic feels fantastic and the durability is incredible. It’s an MVP made disc. And then the hand feel is amazing for what I want from this disc. It’s my O/S Control Driver or Distance FH disc. So I want it to be flat topped and not have too large of a rim. I have a few drivers if I need them, but I really love the speed 9-11 sized rims (that 1.9-2.1 size). Anything bigger starts to feel too uncontrollable to me, even though I have really large hands. So it’s perfect for distance forehands or backhand drives.

     

    Then the flight. It’s VERY much like a slightly more stable PD for me or glidey FD3. I got this disc to fill a slot in my bag I’ve never had. The last stable to O/S disc in my bag is my FD2. Then everything above that speed is understable or straight/stable as I don’t have the distance yet to use discs above speed 7 that are O/S. I have 3 Traces and 4 Wraiths that go in and out of my bag depending on how I’m throwing and the course. And this disc is like the more overstable brother of those two. The Trace and Wraith are both longer and straighter. But they are all in the same realm. So far, this disc is usually 20-40’ shorter than those two for me. But I only throw distance drives around 340-350’, so take that how you will.

     

    If I really get a hold of it on a flatter release, it will go straight for about 2/3 of the flight, then start turning left and just keep pushing that way. And anything on a hyzer angle is going to follow the hyzer curving path the entire way. I’ve tried a few flex shots with it, but not much luck for me. It is very O/S. It’s probably right at the top of my ability range right now for overstability. Anymore and I wouldn’t be able to throw it well. And it’s great for FH drives. I’ve had some of my best FH drives with this disc so far. Just trying to figure out the best release angle and way to throw it still. As sometimes it’s just too O/S and ends up way to far right for me. And I notice when I’m throwing with more hyzer in a round (form wise), this disc is too much for me unless the shot calls for a big sweeping hyzer. One thing it also does very very well is fly the same way every time. It ALWAYS has the same flight and is super consistent. I never have to worry about this disc flipping on me in the wind, and it will always get left. I may not always be able to throw it how I want, but I always know it will go straight and then left. No mistake about it. Which makes me feel super confident with it in hand.

     

    Overall, I’m still learning this disc, and hoping it breaks in more sometime soon. It’s still too overstable for most of my shots I need, but I can see how in time, it will be one of my favorites. It fills a hole I had in my bag for the longest time. I wanted a distance FH disc that was stable, but not overly so. And also a good control driver that WILL NOT flip right in wind no matter what. As my Trace’s and Wraiths will definitely flip on me in headwind above 10-15mph. And it does both of those for me! The way it feels in your hand for backhand and forehand is amazing, and once it beats in a bit straighter, it will be absolutely money as my Control Driver/Distance FH disc. And the Eagle artwork on it is absolutely top notch! Most of TSA’s artwork is some of the best out there stock or custom! They look SO good in person and make Innova, Discmania, Discraft, etc look like silly and cheap. These discs look the BUSINESS in person (I have 2 TSA discs now and both look amazing). And mine has these subtle swirly colors in it. It’s bright pink, but with this very subtle white swirls in the pink that is barely noticeable. It looks SOO good.

    Michael Harnage
    My Flight Ratings: 10.5/4.5/-2/1.5 Not Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Dec 28, 2022 14:56 PM

    I bought this looking for a stable 11 speed. It is more flippy than the numbers suggest. Seems very sensitive to release angle. Not sure I'm going to bag it...

    Darren Abbott
    My Flight Ratings: 10.5/4.5/-0.5/2.5 Somewhat Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Jun 20, 2022 07:39 AM

    This disc is great I love this disc because if I want a disc that's gonna be a little less speed, and a little more under stable than my wraith this disc is great for that.

    Ace Run Productions
    My Flight Ratings: 10.5/4.5/-0.5/2.5 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    May 26, 2022 14:10 PM

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    Matthew Winkley
    My Flight Ratings: 9.5/4/-1.5/2.5 Somewhat Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Feb 27, 2022 16:57 PM

    I just bought one today, and I want to preface this by saying, I have  between 500 and 550 power. The one I have is board flat which does tend tonresuld in a mold being a bit more flippy, but this thing surprised me. Throwing it in a tailwind, on hyzer, and high, it flipped up and gave a bit of turn. It ultimately stabled up and found the ground. From what I can tell it it a bit flippier than suggested, but could see it being a great beginner distance driver up to 350' of power. But it gets over powered quickly and headwind will flip it right over

    Clint K
    My Flight Ratings: 10/4/-0.5/3 Not Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Jan 20, 2021 14:43 PM

    I bought this because I thought it would be basically a deeper streamline trace, and I thought that would be interesting. Mine was very flat topped and decently overstable. The trace goes further and holds straighter for longer. So if you're looking for something with a little more fade, this would be a good option. I think it's a fine disc, but I'll be sticking with traces because I don't need the extra stability. It also compares well to a Wraith, but I found it to be shorter (distance wise) and flatter than almost all the wraiths I have owned. It didn't really separate itself from the pack for me. Not glidey, probably due to the super flatness. 

    Matty_Ice
    My Flight Ratings: 10/5.5/-0.5/2 Somewhat Beginner Friendly Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Jan 10, 2021 17:26 PM

    This mold is fantastic. Thought Space is killing it with their triple foil stock stamps, which really sets them apart. The Aura plastic is perfectly gummy which allows for gripping with ease. And the flight! The Animus is a solid 10 speed that has awesome forward push and dependable fade. Very akin to an MVP Tesla with extra glide. This disc will take a headwind as well without letting you down. Definitely recommend!

    Dylan
    My Flight Ratings: 10.5/4.5/-1/2 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Nov 06, 2020 08:25 AM

    The Animus looks and feels amazing, (like the Pathfinder). These plastics are coming out looking so good! It's a driver that gives me the full S-Curve flight path, netting me some great distance. When thrown hard, it'll flip up and coast to the right (RHBH), before slowly hooking up and finishing left. 

    For me, the rim felt awesome in the hand. I've been gravitating towards these lower speed rims, just because they are easier to get ahold of and still seem to get me great distance.

    Overall, it's an excellent stable driver that does turn, but also fades. Really excited to keep on throwing this one!

    Toddiovision
    My Flight Ratings: 10.5/4.5/-1/2.5 Neutral Throwing Distance: N/A Straight Score: N/A

    Nov 06, 2020 08:13 AM

    I used the Animus in Aura plastic which I love the feel-- some really nice plastic in general coming from Thought Space Athletics. I loved the way this disc flies. It's like a Destroyer for the common man with a slow enough speed for most of us to handle it, throw it full power, and watch it go. It has a surprisingly straight flight with a little turn and manageable end-fade. I found that I could throw it further than my favorite 13-speed discs, which had me reevaluating my approach to distance drivers. It might be a little too much for some beginners, but isn't a bad choice for newer players who are testing out their distance abilities. I would highly recommend checking out this superb driver.

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