Give a powerful drive a purposeful finish.
The MVP Proton Photon is a stable-overstable distance driver that pairs forward carry with a reliable finishing fade. Its 11 / 5 / -1 / 2.5 flight gives higher-power throwers room to access subtle turn before the disc finishes, while more moderate throws will emphasize its stability.
MVP describes the Photon as a longer Tesla. It is a useful step into faster distance driving for players who want a defined finish rather than an easy-turning flight.
Proton: translucent looks, premium durability
Proton is MVP's highly durable premium plastic, known for its translucent candy-color appearance. It is a practical choice for a distance driver you plan to learn through fieldwork and keep in regular course rotation.
This listing is for the Proton Photon. No Soft, glow, or special-edition designation is assumed, and a color choice does not establish a different flight.
Power brings out the turn
Throwers with enough speed can bring out some flight-extending turn before the Photon's fade takes over. Lower-power players should expect a more fade-dominant flight, rather than assuming every throw will produce a long S-curve.
Its 21 mm rim puts it in MVP's speed-eleven distance-driver family. That faster profile asks for more speed than a slower fairway driver, so choose it for the flight you can produce, not just the number on the chart.
- Powered distance drives: Explore forward carry and subtle turn with space for the finish.
- Long hyzers: Build an arcing line around a chosen landing area.
- Headwind-oriented shots: Use its naturally resistant flight while adjusting for wind strength and your release.
- A stable distance option: Pair it with a more understable driver to cover contrasting shapes.
Learn your Photon, then choose its line
Picture an open fairway with enough runway for a driver to travel before the landing area bends away. In practice, throw the Photon at your normal, repeatable pace and watch where the carry becomes fade. On the course, that familiar transition gives you a line to choose instead of forcing a turning flight your throw does not naturally produce.
It suits players comfortable with faster drivers who want a stable-overstable option. For newer or lower-power throwers seeking easy straight distance, a slower or less stable complement may be more accommodating.
Flight numbers & specifications
- Speed: 11
- Glide: 5
- Turn: -1
- Fade: 2.5
- Brand: MVP Disc Sports
- Mold: Photon
- Plastic: Proton
- Disc type: Distance Driver
- Stability: Stable-Overstable
- Rim width: 21 mm
Flight varies with throwing speed, release angle, wind, weight, and wear. Select your preferred individual color and weight option.