MVP Octane 🥏 Stable to Understable High-Speed Distance Driver

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

Yes, the MVP Octane is a great choice for backhand drives, especially for players with strong arm speed. It offers a long, fast flight with a subtle turn and reliable fade, making it ideal for maximum distance throws.

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

Yes, it can work well for forehands if you have solid form and power. Its slightly overstable flight resists torque decently, allowing for controlled, long forehand drives with a reliable finish.

Q: Does the MVP Octane handle the wind well?

Yes, it handles moderate winds effectively thanks to its speed and stable-to-overstable flight. In headwinds, it may turn a bit more but still finishes strong with a dependable fade.

MVP Octane Flight Review

The MVP Octane is a fast, stable distance driver designed to deliver big distance without sacrificing control. Built for players with developing to advanced power, it blends forward push, glide, and dependable fade into a well-rounded flight profile.

On release, the Octane flips up slightly from hyzer and rides forward with a touch of turn. This makes it ideal for long flex lines and wide-open drives where full-flight distance is the goal.

As the disc slows down, it finishes with a consistent fade that brings it back to the center. This late, reliable fade helps keep your drives on target and prevents unwanted turnovers, especially when thrown with power.

Backhand players will appreciate the Octane’s ability to shape full S-curves, while forehand throwers can rely on its torque resistance and predictable finish for controlled distance shots. It also handles tailwinds well, giving it added utility in varying conditions.

The Octane shines in the hands of players with moderate to high arm speed who want a distance driver with just enough turn to shape lines, but enough stability to finish cleanly. It’s a dependable option for maximizing distance while maintaining shot control.

Fission® technology has come to the Octane! Combining the raw speed and distance potential of the Octane with our cutting-edge Fission® plastic has resulted in a truly impressive max distance driver. In testing at MVP R&D, the Fission® Octane presented with a touch more turn than in other plastics – helping it be perhaps the farthest flying Octane yet. With final flight numbers of 13 | 5 | -1.5 | 2, the Fission® Octane is going to take your distance to the next level. Plus, thanks to its ultralight core, the Fission® Octane is available in weights down to 155g — making it an Octane for all arm speeds! See just where your distance potential is at with the Fission® Octane! Octane falls in the general stability lineage of Switch, Amp, Inertia, and Wave, with a slow-turning profile that holds long and straight until its fade finish. The 23mm Octane is designed to be relatively less understable than its 21.5mm counterpart Wave. Average throwers should see straight flights with a bit of shallow turn, while power throwers will be able to hyzerflip for max distance and tailwind lines.

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

MVP Octane Flight Numbers

13 | 5 | -1 | 2

The Octane delivers a fast, controlled flight with a touch of high-speed turn that stretches out long drives before finishing with a dependable fade. It offers a balanced mix of distance and stability, making it great for flex shots and power throws that need both carry and control.

Skill Level Recommendations

Beginner

The Octane might not have the most overstable flight numbers, but as a beginner, not having the power to throw it at full speed will mean that it will fade much more than the numbers suggest. That's why we suggest starting out with slower, understable discs.