It's the Groove of MVP's lineup.
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[MVP] MVP Tensor new overstable mid
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It's the Groove of MVP's lineup.
Kodachrome
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so i bought a tensor to give it a second chance.
at full power it's very straight and gets decent distance with a very forward fade. it's not bad, really. definitely a long disc for how HSS it is. not a hint of turn. but that's not what i bought it for at all. i was really hoping for a stable/overstable slot, not really HSS with a small fade. don't really know what to do with it. had hoped it would fill a role as my powered down OS approach disc and stable/overstable workhorse at launch speed.
then again, it wasn't windy today. maybe it's better in the wind than i expect, but i doubt it considering how straight it is.
at full power it's very straight and gets decent distance with a very forward fade. it's not bad, really. definitely a long disc for how HSS it is. not a hint of turn. but that's not what i bought it for at all. i was really hoping for a stable/overstable slot, not really HSS with a small fade. don't really know what to do with it. had hoped it would fill a role as my powered down OS approach disc and stable/overstable workhorse at launch speed.
then again, it wasn't windy today. maybe it's better in the wind than i expect, but i doubt it considering how straight it is.
Kodachrome
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that's not a mid. 
Not that I've thrown a lot of other OS mids to compare with, but the Tensor is very resistant to wind. It was the only mid to hold a hyzer in mega gusty winds one day in an open field. Was winter with snow on the ground hard enough to walk on top of. Gusting at least 35 mph. The Theory wasn't out yet but those winds made my Vector fly like one and my Axis like a Tursas. Tensor held strong and made a lasting impression on me. It also remains the only mid I can consistently flick well. The weight was 175. Now I bag a 167g for a little more carry.
Halcón
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I know, but it is VERY much at home, powered down as one. (Not sure if you like powering down short fairways)
It's a good bit more OS than the Tensor though, so if that's what you need, it could suit you well.
I'd like to see MVP eventually come out with a Relay class overstable disc, that's between the Resistor and Tensor.
It's a good bit more OS than the Tensor though, so if that's what you need, it could suit you well.
I'd like to see MVP eventually come out with a Relay class overstable disc, that's between the Resistor and Tensor.
Kodachrome
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Mine is 173 I believe and my rocs are about that weight too. They started that looooonnnnng pretty fade sooner.
I'll keep it around, but frankly unless it turns out to somehow fight the wind like yours did, it's outta here. My z comet is better as a workhorse. Will have to wait for a windy day, I guess.
meh, vector is better.
I just never clicked with the Vector. My Tensor has two aces on it and is one of the most reliable discs in my bag. Like many here I do find some overlap with the Envy, but the Tensor stays put for windy days and shots where I want to be 100% sure I finish left.
odysseus
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bingo. tensor is my OS envy.
Kodachrome
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Might it be accurate to say that tensors have more variance than any other current runs of mvp/axiom out there? Or am I really going to be surprised by this straight flying mid on a windy day?
Tough to say since I've only ever bought the one. But if you want to send me yours I'd be happy to do a comparison!:thmbup:
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I don't think there's much variance. Most all the reports I've heard about have matched yours, as well as my own experiences: straight to slight fade, lots of HSS relative to not a lot of LSS. I'm not sure if it's a true wind killer, though it does more than hold its own especially relative to its stability.
I think true overstable mid is one of MVP/Axiom's biggest gaps right now.
I think true overstable mid is one of MVP/Axiom's biggest gaps right now.
Kodachrome
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Agreed.
Halcón
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I'd say OS putter is a bigger priority, but there's definitely room left of the Tensor and Vector.
The flat tops and lighter weights dont have strong LSS. Most of the tensors i ended up with were flat though. Really like a pink one with slight dome which wasnt just a straight low glide mid. I find more lateral fade from a vector due to its increased speed and glide.
I would like to see them make a zone like mold vs a true OS mid.
For me the Tensor is the kind of disc that once you 'get it' you realize how useful it can be. You can really rip on it and not worry about it turning, works well for FH, tight S shots, and it powers down great. I know it won't ever win a popularity contest but I love mine and reach for it when I need a short FH up or when I need it to finish right (LHBH) You don't have to worry about it running too far past the basket. It's a trustworthy disc for me and I really dig the feel.
Kodachrome
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after some extensive testing in the fields today, tensor is really good but not what i'm looking for overall. my wasp has more HSS and a glidey low speed fade that still gets some good lateral distance, plus goes farther which matches better with the long flight of the anode.
good disc though for sure.
good disc though for sure.
wolfmandragon
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I have yet to throw a Wasp, but my Tensor is shorter and straighter than my Ti Drone. I bought the Tensor, Drone and M1 all in the same order to find the most beef on a mid I could. The Drone won hands down. I liked the Tensor, but there was no reason to carry it when I had a Drone, an Element X and a Roc3 in my bag.
