MVP has more plastic types than almost any other manufacturer in disc golf, and it can be genuinely confusing to figure out what separates a Prism Proton disc from a Proton disc, or why a disc with Total Eclipse plastic costs more than a regular Eclipse. As a shop that handles thousands of these discs a year — new and used — we get asked about this constantly. So here's the full breakdown, plastic by plastic.
One thing worth knowing up front: MVP, Axiom, and Streamline all share these same plastic formulas. Learn this list once and you understand the entire family!
Stability, Least to Most (Out of the Box)
Before we get into each plastic individually, here's how they generally stack up in terms of stability straight out of the box:
On average if a mold was in each of these plastic types, they would typically rank like this.
From least to most stable...
Electron → Fission → Neutron → Prism Neutron → Cosmic Neutron → Proton → Particle Proton → Eclipse → Total Eclipse → Plasma
Some of the jumps in stability from plastic to plastic are smaller than others, but this can serve as a general guide.
Keep this in mind as you read — it is an important factor when picking the right MVP disc. This can help distinguish between discs within the same mold that have the same flight numbers, but different plastic types.
The Neutron Family
Neutron is MVP's standard premium plastic — solid in color, with a neutral to slightly firm gumminess. It's available across most of MVP's molds and is generally the most popular plastic in their lineup.
Neutron Soft carries all the qualities of standard Neutron, just softer. It's most notably used in MVP's hybrid catch discs — the Glitch, Pitch, and Parachute — but you'll increasingly find it on putters and midranges too.
Cosmic Neutron has all the qualities of Neutron, but in a swirly finish. Beyond the visual appeal, Cosmic runs are known to fly slightly more overstable than a typical Neutron disc.
Prism Neutron takes standard Neutron and adds a translucent Proton rim. It's only available on a limited number of molds, but it gives the disc a vibrant sparkle color and more durability than a typical Neutron disc.
The Proton Family
Proton is MVP's translucent premium plastic. It's typically a bit stiffer than Neutron with a slightly more slick feel in the hand.
Proton Soft carries all the qualities of Proton plastic, with a softer feel. This plastic has only been featured in special edition releases from MVP. Below is the Special Edition Proton Soft Proxy that was released during the 2026 OTB Open.
Prism Proton takes Proton and adds a translucent Proton rim. Like Prism Neutron, it's limited to a handful of molds — you get a vibrant sparkle color plus more durability than a standard Proton disc.
Particle Proton is one of MVP's newest plastics: standard Proton with specks of glow plastic mixed into the flight plate. It doesn't glow especially bright, but it gives the disc a look similar to stars scattered across the night sky.
Eclipse Rim Particle Proton is MVP's newest plastic! These will be featured on the new James Conrad Halloween Edition Trails. They have the beautiful Particle Proton plastic paired with a glow Eclipse Rim to make them shine bright at night!
Fission
Fission introduces microbubble technology into the flight plate, which creates a lightweight core paired with a denser rim — increasing the GYRO overmold effect. You'll find Fission discs across a wide weight range, from as light as 145g up to a full 175g.
Fission tends to create more dome on most molds, which causes the disc to fly a few notches more understable than its printed flight numbers suggest. That makes it a great option for players with lower arm speeds, or for anyone chasing a more understable version of a disc they already love. One trade-off: Fission discs tend to beat in (wear down and become even more understable with use) faster than MVP's other premium plastics.
The Plasma Family
Plasma has a pearlescent color effect and is one of MVP's more durable premium plastics, with noticeably more tackiness and grip compared to their other plastic types.
Prism Plasma adds a translucent Proton rim to standard Plasma. It's currently only found on two stock molds — the Pyro and the Envy — but similar to other Prism plastics, it delivers a vibrant sparkle color and even more durability than typical Plasma.
The Electron Family
Electron is MVP's baseline plastic. It's widely used for putters, but you'll also see it used as a thrower's plastic on midranges and fairway drivers. It's easily one of the best grips in the game. Straight out of the box, Electron discs tend to be a touch more understable and have a bit more glide compared to the same mold in a premium plastic. Similar to other baseline plastics, it is the least durable in their lineup.
Electron Firm carries all the qualities of baseline Electron, with a firmer feel.
Electron Soft carries all the qualities of baseline Electron, with a softer feel.
Cosmic Electron has all the qualities of baseline Electron with a swirly design, and can be found in both Soft and Firm versions.
The Eclipse Family
Eclipse is MVP's famous glow premium plastic, and it's easily one of the brightest glow plastics in the entire sport. Eclipse discs are also known to fly slightly more stable than their printed flight numbers indicate out of the box. However, they are also known to beat up a tad bit faster compared to other premium plastics listed. Additionally they are known to have a bit more gumminess compared to other premium plastics mentioned earlier. Most Eclipse discs glow green, though some runs have been known to glow teal, purple, light blue, or pink.
Total Eclipse carries all the qualities of standard Eclipse, but with a glow Eclipse rim as well — meaning the flight plate and rim can glow in different colors from each other. Typical colors include green, blue, teal, pink, purple, and white.
Particle Eclipse combines Eclipse plastic with MVP's Particle technology — specks of glow plastic scattered across the flight plate on top of the already-bright Eclipse glow. These shine much brighter than the Particle Proton plastic mentioned earlier. These have only been made for special edition releases so far. Below is a Particle Eclipse Thrill that released during 2025 GYROPalooza last year.
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