The MVP Tesla is a 9-speed stable to overstable fairway driver. With published flight numbers of 9 / 5 / -1 / 2, it is most often described as suited for long, controllable fairway drives, hyzer-flip distance shots.
Overview
The MVP Tesla is a stable-to-overstable 9-speed driver with 9/5/-1/2 flight numbers.[1] MVP puts it in its 18.5mm Distance Drivers class.[1] That rim is narrow for a distance driver, so Discpedia files the Tesla with the fairway drivers, and MVP itself calls it the big brother to its Volt fairway driver.[1] Like every MVP disc, it uses GYRO overmold construction: a heavier outer rim molded around a lighter flight plate, which raises the disc's moment of inertia and gives a forward-penetrating fade.[2]
Flight characteristics
Flight numbers describe the published behavior of the disc when thrown at its design speed. Real-world flight varies with plastic, weight, age, and thrower power. The community-averaged numbers above reflect crowd-sourced observations from real throws — typically slightly more understable than the manufacturer's published values, which is the most consistent pattern across nearly every commercial mold.
Recommended uses
MVP pitches the Tesla for long-range accuracy and for high-power or headwind lines, where its fade bites late and cuts lateral drift.[1] Low- and average-power throwers get a wind-busting driver with a forward-penetrating fade, and power throwers get a tight, near-flat turn with a fade finish.[1] It also works for hyzer-flip distance shots. MVP makes it in Neutron, Cosmic Neutron, Proton, Plasma, Eclipse and Fission.[1]
Best for:
- Long, controllable fairway drives
- Hyzer-flip distance shots
- Headwind drives with forward-penetrating fade
- Smooth GYRO-feel control shots
Community notes — how players actually use this disc
Plastics & variants
The Tesla is available in the following plastic blends from MVP:[1]
Neutron, Plasma, Eclipse, Fission, Proton, Cosmic Neutron
Plastic blend significantly affects flight character. Premium plastics like Champion, Z, or C-Line generally fly more overstable when fresh and hold their stability over time. Base plastics like DX, Pro, or Active beat in faster and become more understable workhorses with use.
History
The PDGA approved the Tesla on February 22, 2014, and it reached stores on April 18, 2014.[3] MVP Disc Sports was founded in 2010 by brothers Brad and Chad Richardson and is based in Marlette, Michigan.[2] GYRO overmold is the company's defining technology and is shared across the MVP, Axiom and Streamline brands.[2]
Notable throwers
James Conrad
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tesla overstable?
The Tesla is stable to overstable: MVP rates it 9/5/-1/2 and lists it as stable-overstable.[1] Power throwers get a slight turn before the fade, while low- and average-power throwers get a reliable, wind-busting fade.[1]
Is the Tesla a fairway driver or a distance driver?
MVP classifies the Tesla as a distance driver in its 18.5mm class.[1] Its narrow 18.5 mm rim and speed 9 put it close to fairway drivers, and MVP calls it the big brother to the Volt fairway driver.[1]
Is the Tesla good for beginners?
The Tesla fits intermediate and advanced players better than beginners, because it is a stable-to-overstable 9-speed driver. MVP says low- and average-power throwers will see a forward-penetrating fade rather than a long straight glide.[1]
Who throws the Tesla?
MVP's Tesla page lists team players including James Conrad (Neutron), Alecia Trauscht (Fission and Plasma), Garry Patton (Plasma) and Juhani Vainio (Proton).[1]
How it compares
How the Tesla lines up against the discs players most often weigh it against, using each manufacturer's published flight numbers.
| Disc | Speed / Glide / Turn / Fade | Stability | Rim width |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVP Tesla | 9 / 5 / -1 / 2 | Stable to Overstable | 1.85 cm |
| Discraft Undertaker | 9 / 5 / -1 / 2 | Stable | 2.1 cm |
| Dynamic Discs Escape | 9 / 5 / -1 / 2 | Stable | 2 cm |
| MVP Volt | 8 / 5 / -0.5 / 2 | Stable | 2 cm |
| Innova Thunderbird | 9 / 5 / 0 / 2 | Stable | 1.9 cm |
References & further reading
- How to read disc golf flight numbers — Discpedia primer
- PDGA Approved Disc List — search for "Tesla" to find the MVP Tesla entry (PDGA-approved 2014)
- MVP official site — manufacturer product page
Sources
Content on this page has been cross-checked against the following sources. Numbered citations in the prose above link to the matching entry here.
- MVP Tesla — official manufacturer page
- MVP GYRO Overmold — official technology page
- Tesla — PDGA approved-disc database
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