MVP Catalyst 🥏 High-Speed Understable Distance Driver

Q: Is the MVP Catalyst a good disc for backhands?

Yes, the Catalyst shines on backhand throws. Its high glide and natural turn make it excellent for hyzer flips, long turnovers, and shaping distance lines with ease.

Q: Is the MVP Catalyst a good disc for forehands?

It can work for smooth, controlled forehands, especially for players who want turn and glide. However, its understability may struggle with high-powered forehand throws, making it less ideal for torque-heavy releases.

Q: Does the MVP Catalyst handle the wind well?

The Catalyst performs well in tailwinds and calm conditions, where its turn and glide can be fully utilized. In strong headwinds, it can become overly understable and difficult to control.

MVP Catalyst Flight Review

The MVP Catalyst is a high-speed understable distance driver that offers impressive glide and easy distance. Built for shaping long, sweeping lines, it excels at big turnovers, hyzer flips, and tailwind shots. With a smooth release, it flips up from a hyzer and holds a controlled turn deep into its flight.

Its generous glide helps it carry down the fairway with minimal effort, while a soft, reliable fade adds just enough stability to stay on course. Backhand throwers will appreciate its natural turning flight, especially on open fairways or when extra carry is needed on technical lines.

The Catalyst brings a clean, responsive feel that suits a variety of throwing styles. It’s a great option for adding range, shaping lines, and reaching max distance without sacrificing control.

The Catalyst is a perfect starter for big distance. Its stability profile lends itself to being incredibly useful even when underpowered. Catalyst is similar to a longer Wave. High power throwers will be able to control rollers, sky anhyzers, and tight turns, while average to low power players will get easy distance with great glide, and a power-responsive amount of turn-to-straight. The Catalyst is molded with the same core and nice even dome as the Octane, yielding extra glide for maximum distance shots.

Flight Charts for the MVP Catalyst
showing forehand and backhand flights.

MVP Catalyst Flight Numbers

13 | 5.5 | -2 | 2

The Catalyst has a fast, glidey flight with a noticeable high-speed turn that makes it perfect for shaping long, sweeping lines. It holds its angle with minimal effort and finishes with a gentle, reliable fade, making it a go-to for players looking to maximize distance with finesse.

Skill Level Recommendations

Beginner

Although the MVP Catalyst is an understable driver, its high speed rating of 13 makes it a little too fast for true beginners. Consider starting off with a slower understable disc.

Intermediate

Intermediate players will find it a great step into high-speed drivers. It teaches angle control and helps develop full-flight lines as arm speed improves.

Advanced

The Catalyst lets advanced throwers shape long turnovers, launch high hyzer flips, and push glide-driven shots with ease. Its understability encourages creative lines, especially in tailwinds and open-field settings.

See How it flies

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