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Everyone's super hyped up about the new MVP Trail, except me. I'm Brad, a writer/useless disc golfer at DGD, and I'm always skeptical of any new disc release! So today's review will be to the point and fair. We'll give the MVP Trail credit where it is due, and criticism when called for.
If you're not skeptical like me, we have the MVP Trail for sale on our site by pre-order.
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If you are skeptical (like me), you'll probably want to read our MVP Trail review before recklessly spending your dough.
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MVP Trail Flight Numbers
MVP Trail: 10 | 5 | -1 | 1
There is something about these flight numbers for the MVP Trail that might go unnoticed by many. That's how neutral they are. In our heads, we think of this as similar to an Innova Beast (10,5,-2,2), but in theory, the Trail should fly much straighter!
How it Flies
So does the trail fly straighter? If so, that could be a unique offering in a 10-speed driver! Discs like the earlier mentioned Innova Beast require more space, as they make a wide turn, and then fade all the way back while covering distance.
The MVP Trail may not fly as far as other discs due to this. When you get a large turn and fade it can boost distance significantly.
On the other hand, it flies much straighter, making it much more useful on technical courses with tight lines. The neutrality makes it great for shaping lines, much like a midrange. The only difference is that you have the added distance of a 10-speed!
To my surprise when I filtered our products here at DGD by flight numbers for discs like the MVP Trail, I found, well, the Trail. So by simple flight numbers, there really aren't many 10-speeds like it!
This video from TK Disc Golf has some great footage of the MVP Trail in action!
Backhand
When throwing backhand the James Conrad MVP Trail is a weapon that packs distance and versatility. This is a disc that you use to fill every 9 to 11-speed slot in your bag! Literally, it can do forehand and backhand, sweeping hyzers, and straight lines. It will also hold an anhyzer release!
Forehand
You might think that this disc would be too understable for sidearms. Think again! While being neutral, it's not unusably flippy! Just give it a little hyzer, watch it flip up, drift a little, and then come back with a moderate fade!
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Feel in the Hand
The Trail is very comfortable in the hand. Need I go into more detail? Okay, fine I will. The rim is a nice size being a 10-speed, and easy to fit into any hand. I'm not sure how to say it, but there are no surprises with the rim and feel of this disc. There's nothing that feels odd, or uncomfortable, and that's backhand and sidearm!
Comparable Discs
There really aren't many discs that can match the new MVP Trail. The closest comparison that you could make would be to the Axiom Hex. The Hex and the Trail have very similar flight paths, but obviously, the Trail just flies further.
Recap
I said at the beginning of this review that I'd be critical of the MVP Trail, but it feels to me like I just spent 2 hours saying nothing but good things about it!
I must say I was surprised to find that there really aren't any discs quite as neutral with a 10-speed rating! If you need to shot shape and cover some extra distance I highly recommend trying out the James Conrad Trail!
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level will enjoy the new MVP Trail the most?
Intermediate and advanced players will get the most mileage out of the Trail. Beginners should opt for a 10-speed with some more high-speed turn. Players with moderate power and decent angle control will be able to put the Trail on any line they want to!
Is the MVP Trail any good in the wind?
It is a neutral disc, so don't expect it to hold out in heavy gusts, but moderate wind will not render the MVP Trail unusable.
