I started playing disc golf seriously in 2014. I bought a Discraft starter pack and soon discovered other brands and their affiliates: Innova, Latitude 64, DGA, and MVP. All of them make some great discs like the Tern, Wraith, Leopard, Truth, Trespass, Squall, Undertow, and Buzzz. I’ve carried all these discs, and many (many) more, but I now throw MVP, Axiom, and Streamline discs. Why is that?
I’ve thought about it and the answer comes down to three “C’s”: Consistency, Control, and Colours.
1a. Consistency of molds: When buying discs, I like being able to get basically the same disc each time. That way if you lose one, or want one that is a little more or less stable (based on weight and plastic), you can buy it without having to wonder whether it will be the disc it is advertised to be. I’ve found MVP’s molds to be fairly consistent – not perfect, but very good.
1b. Consistency of flight characteristics: I find the flight of MVP discs to be predictable according to their numbers. Generally, what you buy is what you get. An Atom is a straight flying putt and approach disc, as advertised. A Matrix is straight to fade midrange with a bit of turn. A Crave is a straight fairway driver and a Mayhem is a straight bomber with turn and fade. All of these fly just as advertised, and when you throw them they rarely do anything different, apart from user error.
2. Control: With consistency of flight comes control of landing. I know my Matrix will fly straight and fade at about 250-275′. I know my Tangent will hold a nice 220′ anhyzer. My Atom will fly any direction I point it with a fade at the end. My Wrath will hold a straight line without turning over and fade at about 275-300′. You get the idea. I’m never worried that one of my gyro discs will do something other than what it always does. It gives me confidence throwing them! I found that many of the discs I threw previously flew as advertised about 66% of the time, and the other 33% anything could happen. No doubt this was due to my far-from-perfect form – but that’s the point: I’m an intermediate disc golfer with mediocre form, and I need discs that make up for that! And MVP delivers.
3. Colours: Looks are subjective, but it’s hard to argue that MVP makes some nice-looking discs. The black overmold surrounding the coloured plastic, combined with the black font, makes for a sleek looking disc. I’m partial to red and blue, but there are other great combos as well. The Axiom brand with the coloured rims provides some beautiful two-tone colour combos, and some great stock art. Streamline discs have taken a mid-20th century (1930s-50s?) look with some beautiful stock art. The Plasma Trace with it’s striking metallic flying saucer is among my favourites.
So that’s why I play with discs from MVP, Axiom and Streamline. Other manufacturers make some great discs, but in my view, MVP outshines them all.