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

The MVP Disc Sports Vector is a 5-speed slightly overstable midrange. With published flight numbers of 5 / 4 / 0 / 2, it is most often described as suited for straight midrange lines with a dependable late fade, forehand and backhand approach shots.

Overview

The MVP Vector is a slightly overstable midrange with official flight numbers of 5 / 4 / 0 / 2.[1] MVP describes it as combining a classic stable-to-overstable midrange rim with the brand's GYRO overmold technology to produce long, straight lines with a late and predictable fade.[1] It is one of MVP's earliest and most established midranges, valued for consistency on both forehand and backhand throws.[1][3] Reviewers place it between MVP's neutral Reactor and its overstable Matrix in the midrange lineup, making it a versatile all-conditions option.[3] Its dual-material GYRO construction gives it a distinctive weighted-rim feel and reliable resistance to turning over.[1]

Flight characteristics

Flight numbers: manufacturer vs. community
SourceSpeedGlide TurnFade
MVP Disc Sports (mfg) 5 4 0 2 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 Vector is a workhorse midrange for straight-with-fade shots and controlled hyzer approaches.[1][3] It resists turn on power backhand and forehand throws, finishing with a dependable late fade that makes it useful for placement into wind or for predictable approach lines.[1] MVP produces it across premium plastics: Neutron is the durable everyday blend, Proton offers a slightly different grip, Fission is a lighter-weight air-infused option, and Eclipse is the glow line.[1] Because it is only slightly overstable rather than a heavy meat-hook, it works well as a bag's primary all-around midrange rather than a dedicated utility overstable disc.[3]

Best for:

  • Straight midrange lines with a dependable late fade
  • Forehand and backhand approach shots
  • Controlled hyzer approaches in light wind
  • A stable-to-overstable bag midrange for all-around use
  • Placement shots that need a predictable finish

Plastics & variants

The Vector is available in the following plastic blends from MVP Disc Sports:[1]

Neutron, Proton, Fission, Eclipse

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 Vector was PDGA-approved on December 18, 2010 under certification number 10-42, placing it among the founding discs of MVP+Disc+Sports">MVP Disc Sports' lineup shortly after the company launched.[2] MVP, based in Michigan, built its identity around GYRO dual-material overmold technology, and the Vector was one of the early midranges to showcase that construction.[1][2] It has remained a catalog staple, slotting into MVP's midrange family alongside the neutral Reactor and the overstable Matrix as the balanced, slightly overstable option.[3] PDGA records list a maximum weight of 180.1g with a 21.7cm diameter, and the disc continues to be produced in MVP's Neutron, Proton, Fission, and Eclipse plastics.[1][2]

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. Vector — MVP Disc Sports (official product page; flight 5/4/0/2, slightly overstable, GYRO)
  2. Vector from MVP Disc Sports — PDGA Equipment Certification (approved 2010-12-18, cert 10-42, dimensions)
  3. MVP Midrange Line Up Review — Matrix, Vector, Reactor — FOGOLF
  4. MVP Vector — Disc Golf Dojo (flight numbers & overview)

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