MVP Disc Sports Eclipse Glow Orbital Distance Driver 11/5/-4.5/1 - Choose Exact Disc
SKU: DG-MVP-EC-ORB (REF2596-2)
Description
The MVP Eclipse Orbital distance driver is MVP's most understable 11-speed distance driver, molded in Eclipse plastic. It's built for smooth throwers, players with modest driver power, and power players who want finesse lines, and it's at its best on straight max-distance flights, rollers, and sky turns. If you're shopping for a dependable Orbital for your bag, this Eclipse run is a great place to start.
Eclipse Glow Plastic
Eclipse is MVP's premium glow plastic, built with their ultra-bright Glow Core 2.0 for visibility day or night. It's highly durable, so your Orbital will have a long, consistent life, and it's a top pick for glow rounds and late-evening leagues. MVP notes that Eclipse offers an alternate flight compared to its other premium plastics, so it may fly a little differently than the same mold in Neutron or Proton.
The Mold
The Orbital is a 21.1 cm distance driver with a 21.5 mm rim. The Orbital is the most understable driver in MVP's 21.5mm distance class. Fans of the Wave, Inertia, and Impulse will find a familiar, highly responsive character that can be manipulated onto many lines depending on power and release. Power throwers will discover rollers, sky turns, and low-ceiling finesse lines.
Stability
The Orbital is understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left at the end. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 11 | Distance-driver speed that needs good arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | -4.5 | Lots of turn to the right (RHBH), built for rollers and big turnovers. |
| Fade | 1 | Very little fade, so it finishes nearly straight. |
Flight Chart
Other Orbital Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Orbital listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Project Lab Coat Fission Orbital | Fission | 11/5/-5/1 |
| Project Lab Coat Neutron Orbital | Neutron | 11/5/-4.5/1 |
| Project Lab Coat Proton Orbital | Proton | 11/5/-4.5/1 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Orbital
- MVP Eclipse Wave (11/5/-2/2): A stable-understable 11-speed for gliding turnovers.
- MVP Neutron Dimension (14.5/5/0/3): An overstable 14.5-speed for headwinds.
- MVP Eclipse Photon (11/5/-0.5/2.5): A stable-overstable 11-speed for reliable fades.
- MVP Neutron Signal (6/5/-3/1): An understable fairway driver for shorter turnovers.
FAQ
Is the MVP Orbital good for beginners?
Yes. MVP says smooth throwers and those with modest driver power get the best straight distance from the Orbital.
Is the MVP Orbital overstable?
No. The Orbital is understable, rated 11/5/-4.5/1. It has 4.5 turn, so it's built for turnovers and hyzer-flips rather than hard fades.
What's the difference between Eclipse and Neutron plastic?
Eclipse is MVP's durable premium glow plastic for night rounds, and it can fly a little differently. Neutron is the opaque flagship blend with the widest color selection.
What disc is similar to the MVP Orbital?
The MVP Eclipse Wave (11/5/-2/2) is a less understable 11-speed with more fade.
How far does the MVP Orbital fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 375 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The MVP Eclipse Orbital distance driver is MVP's most understable 11-speed distance driver, molded in Eclipse plastic. It's built for smooth throwers, players with modest driver power, and power players who want finesse lines, and it's at its best on straight max-distance flights, rollers, and sky turns. If you're shopping for a dependable Orbital for your bag, this Eclipse run is a great place to start.
Eclipse Glow Plastic
Eclipse is MVP's premium glow plastic, built with their ultra-bright Glow Core 2.0 for visibility day or night. It's highly durable, so your Orbital will have a long, consistent life, and it's a top pick for glow rounds and late-evening leagues. MVP notes that Eclipse offers an alternate flight compared to its other premium plastics, so it may fly a little differently than the same mold in Neutron or Proton.
The Mold
The Orbital is a 21.1 cm distance driver with a 21.5 mm rim. The Orbital is the most understable driver in MVP's 21.5mm distance class. Fans of the Wave, Inertia, and Impulse will find a familiar, highly responsive character that can be manipulated onto many lines depending on power and release. Power throwers will discover rollers, sky turns, and low-ceiling finesse lines.
Stability
The Orbital is understable. Understable discs turn away from your throwing arm at speed, making turnovers and hyzer-flips easier and helping lower-power players fly straight. For right-hand backhand (RHBH) throwers, it tends to drift right during the fastest part of its flight, then shows a gentle fade back to the left at the end. Left-hand backhand (LHBH) throwers will see the mirror image, drifting left early and fading right at the end. Forehand flights flip that pattern: right-hand forehand (RHFH) follows the LHBH line and left-hand forehand (LHFH) follows the RHBH line. It suits beginners who need help getting straight flights as well as advanced players who want to shape turnovers.
Flight Numbers
| Rating | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 11 | Distance-driver speed that needs good arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | -4.5 | Lots of turn to the right (RHBH), built for rollers and big turnovers. |
| Fade | 1 | Very little fade, so it finishes nearly straight. |
Flight Chart
Other Orbital Discs Available
Looking for a different plastic, stamp, or edition? Here are the other Orbital listings in our shop.
| Product | Plastic | Flight Numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Project Lab Coat Fission Orbital | Fission | 11/5/-5/1 |
| Project Lab Coat Neutron Orbital | Neutron | 11/5/-4.5/1 |
| Project Lab Coat Proton Orbital | Proton | 11/5/-4.5/1 |
Discs That Pair Well With the Orbital
- MVP Eclipse Wave (11/5/-2/2): A stable-understable 11-speed for gliding turnovers.
- MVP Neutron Dimension (14.5/5/0/3): An overstable 14.5-speed for headwinds.
- MVP Eclipse Photon (11/5/-0.5/2.5): A stable-overstable 11-speed for reliable fades.
- MVP Neutron Signal (6/5/-3/1): An understable fairway driver for shorter turnovers.
FAQ
Is the MVP Orbital good for beginners?
Yes. MVP says smooth throwers and those with modest driver power get the best straight distance from the Orbital.
Is the MVP Orbital overstable?
No. The Orbital is understable, rated 11/5/-4.5/1. It has 4.5 turn, so it's built for turnovers and hyzer-flips rather than hard fades.
What's the difference between Eclipse and Neutron plastic?
Eclipse is MVP's durable premium glow plastic for night rounds, and it can fly a little differently. Neutron is the opaque flagship blend with the widest color selection.
What disc is similar to the MVP Orbital?
The MVP Eclipse Wave (11/5/-2/2) is a less understable 11-speed with more fade.
How far does the MVP Orbital fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 375 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.