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Mantis Progress 365 'Challenge'

Mantis Progress 365 'Challenge'

The maker's published specifications, each with its source below. Your own trial decides the fit.

Weight365 g (12.9 oz)
ShapeTeardrop
Balance260 mm (10.2 in)
CoreEVA Black 15
Face1 layer of 12K twill + 2 layers of glass fiber
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Weight
365 g (12.9 oz)
Shape
Teardrop

Specifications and sources.

Based on 3 of 5 published model inputs, not a play test.

Two nearby profiles, with a difference worth checking

How these alternatives are selected

Nearest calculated profiles with at least four published inputs and a documented specification difference. Shop payments and stock do not affect this order. Overlapping weight ranges do not guarantee a lighter individual racket; face materials alone do not establish feel.

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Specifications and sources

Published specifications, not our play-test findings. Each value links to its source.

Recorded comparison price: £129.99 at mantissport.com · 16 October 2026. This is not a quote from the shop in the buy button.

SpecPublished valueEvidence
ShapeTeardropShape: Teardrop mantissport.com
Weight365 g (12.9 oz)Weight: 365 gram mantissport.com
Balance260 mm (10.2 in)
Shown, not scored. Brands measure balance differently, so a bare figure is not comparable.
Balance: 260 mm mantissport.com
CoreEVA Black 15Powered by EVA Black 15 mantissport.com
Face1 layer of 12K twill + 2 layers of glass fiberFace: 1 layer of 12K twill + 2 layers of glass fiber mantissport.com
FrameCarbon fiberFrame: Carbon fiber mantissport.com
Textured faceYesultra-high-grit sand finish mantissport.com
Price£129.99129.99 GBP (schema.org offer) mantissport.com

Collection note: The description of the Challenge says 'the Phantom is tuned for maximum impact', which names the other colourway and looks like a copy error. The page says the colourways have identical specifications. Core firmness is not stated in words, so core.value is null. The tags 'Midweight', 'Adult' and 'Spin + Power' are not a playing level. The page says Mantis targets the 'committed amateur' in general, but it gives no level for this model. The page also lists a length of 455 mm. No thickness is stated.

How our estimates work

These ratings are calculations from published specifications, not measured playing results or our play tests.

Power50
Control50
Handling50
Forgiveness50
Comfort50

Not published for this racket: balance, firmness. Each missing input counts as the neutral midpoint, so treat these ratings as less certain than for a racket with all five.

  • Power 50 = shape (teardrop) 22.5/45 + balance (not published) 17.5/35 + weight (365g) 10/20 = 50 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Control 50 = shape (teardrop) 30/60 + balance (not published) 20/40 = 50 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Handling 50 = balance (not published) 25/50 + weight (365g) 25/50 = 50 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Forgiveness 50 = shape (teardrop) 22.5/45 + firmness (not published) 17.5/35 + face material (hybrid) 10/20 = 50 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale
  • Comfort 50 = firmness (not published) 20/40 + face material (hybrid) 12.5/25 + balance (not published) 10/20 + weight (365g) 7.5/15 = 50 points, placed on the 10 to 90 scale

Full methodology and evidence.

Added to the index on 16 October 2026, read from Mantis’s own page that day. All new models, newest first →

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Questions about the Mantis Progress 365 'Challenge'

Is the Mantis Progress 365 'Challenge' a power or a control racket?

On its published specification the Mantis Progress 365 'Challenge' is an all-round racket. It rates 50 for power and 50 for control on the PadelTrue model, mainly because of its teardrop shape.

Is the Mantis Progress 365 'Challenge' good for beginners?

It rates 50 out of 100 for forgiveness. That is a middle value, workable for an improving player.

Is the Mantis Progress 365 'Challenge' arm-friendly?

It rates 50 out of 100 for comfort, a rating built from core firmness, face material, balance and weight, describing feel and physical demand. That is mid-range. This describes the build, it is not medical advice.

How much does the Mantis Progress 365 'Challenge' cost?

£129.99 on mantissport.com when checked on 16 October 2026.

How much does the Mantis Progress 365 'Challenge' weigh?

The published weight is 365 g (12.9 oz).

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