Contents
  1. Overview
  2. Flight characteristics
  3. Recommended uses
  4. Plastics & variants
  5. History
  6. Notable throwers
  7. Similar discs

The MVP Reactor is a 5-speed stable midrange. With published flight numbers of 5 / 5 / -0.5 / 1.5, it is most often described as suited for straight midrange approaches inside 300 feet, controlled hyzer and anhyzer shaping.

Overview

The MVP Reactor is a neutral-stable midrange with manufacturer flight numbers of 5 / 5 / -0.5 / 1.5.[1][3] Built on MVP's signature GYRO overmold, it delivers a stable push down the line followed by a dependable, modest fade, making it a versatile workhorse that handles straight shots, hyzers, and gentle anhyzers.[1][3] Reviewers position it as MVP's answer to the popular neutral-mid category, comparable to a Discraft Buzzz, with a comfortable, slightly domey profile.[3] The dual-material rim gives it the rim-weighted stability MVP discs are known for while keeping the flight controllable across a wide range of arm speeds.[1][3]

Flight characteristics

Flight numbers: manufacturer vs. community
SourceSpeedGlide TurnFade
MVP (mfg) 5 5 -0.5 1.5 Published spec
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Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.

The Reactor is at its best on straight midrange approaches, controlled hyzer and anhyzer shaping, and point-and-shoot lines inside 300 feet.[1][3] Its neutral stability flips up easily on a hyzer-flip yet still fades reliably at the end.[1] Neutron is the most beginner-friendly premium blend; Proton is a premium translucent run; Fission uses microbubble technology to reach lighter weights; and R2 Neutron is a recycled premium option.[1] It suits players who want a do-everything mid that resists wind better than a pure straight disc.[3]

Best for:

  • Straight midrange approaches inside 300 feet
  • Controlled hyzer and anhyzer shaping
  • Hyzer-flips that flatten out and glide
  • Neutral midrange lines with a dependable finish
  • Wind-resistant straight shots for a do-everything mid

Plastics & variants

The Reactor is available in the following plastic blends from MVP:[1]

Neutron, Proton, Fission, R2 Neutron

Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.

History

The Reactor was PDGA-approved on March 5, 2020 (certification 20-21).[2] It was released by MVP Disc Sports as a neutral-stable midrange to round out the brand's mid lineup, slotting between more understable and more overstable molds and aimed at players seeking a single do-everything control mid.[1][3] MVP highlighted the Reactor as the first midrange offered in its Fission plastic, whose microbubble technology allowed the mold to be produced at lighter weights down to roughly 155 grams while retaining its flight.[1] Built on MVP's dual-material GYRO overmold construction, the Reactor combines a stable rim with a controllable flight plate, and it has become a well-regarded option for players who want Buzzz-style neutrality with MVP's overmold feel.[1][3]

Notable throwers

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Similar discs

References & further reading

Sources

Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.

  1. Reactor — MVP Disc Sports (official manufacturer product page, flight 5/5/-0.5/1.5, GYRO, plastics)
  2. Reactor from MVP Disc Sports — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2020-03-05, cert 20-21, dimensions)
  3. MVP Reactor — 1010 Discs (flight numbers, neutral-stable midrange review)

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