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MVP Disc Golf Plasma Catalyst Distance Driver 13/5.5/-2/2 - Choose Exact Disc
SKU: DG-MVP-PL-CAT (REF788-46)
Description
The MVP Plasma Catalyst distance driver is MVP's understable, high-speed distance driver, molded in Plasma plastic. It's built for players chasing big distance, including those who don't have a huge arm yet, and it's at its best on max-distance drives, turnovers, and hyzer-flips. If you're shopping for a dependable Catalyst for your bag, this Plasma run is a great place to start.
Plasma Plastic
Plasma is MVP's specialty premium blend, known for its metallic sheen and color-shift options. It's a semi-gummy, flexible polymer with superb grip, and MVP says few premium materials grip this well. It's also highly durable, so your Catalyst will hold its flight for a long time. Plasma is a great choice if you want premium durability with a little more grip and flex than Neutron or Proton. The Catalyst is also available in Neutron and Proton.
The Mold
The Catalyst is a 21.1 cm distance driver with a 23 mm rim. MVP calls the Catalyst a perfect starter for big distance, because its stability profile stays useful even when underpowered. It's molded with the same core and even dome as the Octane, adding glide for maximum distance shots, and MVP describes it as similar to a longer Wave. High-power throwers can control rollers, sky anhyzers, and tight turns, while average and lower-power players get easy distance with a power-responsive turn-to-straight flight.
Stability
The Catalyst 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 | 13 | Very high speed that needs strong arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 5.5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | -2 | Noticeable turn to the right (RHBH) at speed, great for turnovers and hyzer-flips. |
| Fade | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Discs That Pair Well With the Catalyst
- MVP Plasma Octane (13/5/-1/2): Shares the Catalyst's core and dome with a bit less turn, for straighter max-distance lines.
- MVP Plasma Dimension (14.5/5/0/3): An overstable 14.5-speed for headwinds and hard-fading drives.
- MVP Plasma Tesla (9/5/-1/2): A controllable distance driver for accuracy when you don't need max distance.
- MVP Neutron Uplink (5/5/-3/0.5): An understable midrange for the same turnover lines at shorter range.
FAQ
Is the MVP Catalyst good for beginners?
Yes, for players ready to step up to a high-speed driver. MVP calls the Catalyst a perfect starter for big distance because it stays useful even when underpowered.
Is the MVP Catalyst overstable?
No. The Catalyst is understable, rated 13/5.5/-2/2. It has 2 turn, so it's built for turnovers and hyzer-flips rather than hard fades.
What's the difference between Plasma and Neutron plastic?
Plasma is semi-gummy with a metallic sheen and some of the best grip in MVP's premium lineup. Neutron is firmer and opaque. Both are highly durable.
What disc is similar to the MVP Catalyst?
The MVP Plasma Wave (11/5/-2/2) is MVP's closest match. MVP describes the Catalyst as similar to a longer Wave.
How far does the MVP Catalyst fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 410 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.
Description
The MVP Plasma Catalyst distance driver is MVP's understable, high-speed distance driver, molded in Plasma plastic. It's built for players chasing big distance, including those who don't have a huge arm yet, and it's at its best on max-distance drives, turnovers, and hyzer-flips. If you're shopping for a dependable Catalyst for your bag, this Plasma run is a great place to start.
Plasma Plastic
Plasma is MVP's specialty premium blend, known for its metallic sheen and color-shift options. It's a semi-gummy, flexible polymer with superb grip, and MVP says few premium materials grip this well. It's also highly durable, so your Catalyst will hold its flight for a long time. Plasma is a great choice if you want premium durability with a little more grip and flex than Neutron or Proton. The Catalyst is also available in Neutron and Proton.
The Mold
The Catalyst is a 21.1 cm distance driver with a 23 mm rim. MVP calls the Catalyst a perfect starter for big distance, because its stability profile stays useful even when underpowered. It's molded with the same core and even dome as the Octane, adding glide for maximum distance shots, and MVP describes it as similar to a longer Wave. High-power throwers can control rollers, sky anhyzers, and tight turns, while average and lower-power players get easy distance with a power-responsive turn-to-straight flight.
Stability
The Catalyst 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 | 13 | Very high speed that needs strong arm speed to fly as rated. |
| Glide | 5.5 | Lots of glide to help it stay in the air and add distance. |
| Turn | -2 | Noticeable turn to the right (RHBH) at speed, great for turnovers and hyzer-flips. |
| Fade | 2 | A moderate, dependable fade at the end of the flight. |
Flight Chart
Discs That Pair Well With the Catalyst
- MVP Plasma Octane (13/5/-1/2): Shares the Catalyst's core and dome with a bit less turn, for straighter max-distance lines.
- MVP Plasma Dimension (14.5/5/0/3): An overstable 14.5-speed for headwinds and hard-fading drives.
- MVP Plasma Tesla (9/5/-1/2): A controllable distance driver for accuracy when you don't need max distance.
- MVP Neutron Uplink (5/5/-3/0.5): An understable midrange for the same turnover lines at shorter range.
FAQ
Is the MVP Catalyst good for beginners?
Yes, for players ready to step up to a high-speed driver. MVP calls the Catalyst a perfect starter for big distance because it stays useful even when underpowered.
Is the MVP Catalyst overstable?
No. The Catalyst is understable, rated 13/5.5/-2/2. It has 2 turn, so it's built for turnovers and hyzer-flips rather than hard fades.
What's the difference between Plasma and Neutron plastic?
Plasma is semi-gummy with a metallic sheen and some of the best grip in MVP's premium lineup. Neutron is firmer and opaque. Both are highly durable.
What disc is similar to the MVP Catalyst?
The MVP Plasma Wave (11/5/-2/2) is MVP's closest match. MVP describes the Catalyst as similar to a longer Wave.
How far does the MVP Catalyst fly?
With an average arm, expect roughly 410 feet. Distance depends heavily on your power and form, so stronger throwers will go farther and newer players shorter.