Mint Discs is a Texas-based disc golf brand that has carved out a loyal following for its consistency, creative stamps, and no-nonsense marketing. But if you’ve followed their story from the beginning, you’ll remember that Mint’s rise wasn’t without mystery — especially when it came to who was actually making their discs.
The Early Days: A Brand Wrapped in Secrecy
When Mint first debuted on SmashBoxx TV, co-founder Guy Boyan (often misheard as “Bowan”) introduced the company with an air of intrigue. Viewers were told a new Texas-based manufacturer was entering the market, but key details were held back. Mint wouldn’t say who molded their discs or where they were made — a choice that frustrated gearheads who could spot a familiar shape from 30 feet away.
At the time, Boyan wasn’t just being coy. Mint was bound by a non-disclosure agreement with MVP Disc Sports, a company well known for protecting its intellectual property and production processes. For anyone who studies plastic blends, though, the evidence was obvious. The glossy sheen, the rigid yet grippy feel, and the distinctive dash marks on the the outer rim all screamed “Made by MVP.”
Insider Clues
- Identical overmold texture and injection mold lines.
- Matching plastics to MVP’s single mold blends.
- Small stickers to mark the weight on the inside rim.
- No internal disc identifyer other than the stamp.
In short, Mint’s “new” molds weren’t even owned by them — they were re-branded non gyro MVP disc molds, wrapped in some of the cleanest branding in the business.
When the Secret Finally Broke
The speculation eventually gave way to confirmation. YouTube reviewers and disc collectors began cross-examining Mint, Thought Space Athletics (TSA), and Remix discs, noticing they shared not only the same flight numbers but identical physical features. The real public reveal came when Bodanza Disc Golf published a comparison video that openly connected the dots. From that point on, the “TSA-Mint-MVP connection” became common knowledge.
The revelation didn’t hurt the brand. If anything, it raised Mint’s profile. Players who already loved MVP’s plastic saw Mint as a regional, personality-driven extension — with premium plastics and clever stamp design at the core of its identity.
Breaking Away: TSA and Mint Take Different Roads
Over time, both Mint and TSA looked for ways to establish independence from their shared origin. TSA, led by Aaron Wilmot, turned to a Maine-based plastics partner to craft molds like the Temple putter. By 2025, they went even further, partnering with Discraft to launch new molds that felt distinctly non-MVP — a shift toward self-definition rather than borrowed tooling, and served as a way to tap into the Discraft fan base.
Mint, meanwhile, kept its cards close, and tried for longer to hide the identity of their manufacturing partner. They continued leveraging the MVP connection for their core lineup while exploring ways to expand their range. The breakthrough came with a collaboration that no one expected.
The Pickle: Mint’s Leap to Prodigy Production
When Mint unveiled The Pickle veteran players immediately noticed something different. The disc’s Royal Party plastic looked and felt more like Prodigy Disc’s premium Fractal plastic than anything that had come from MVP’s Michigan facility. Even the handwriting used to mark disc weights matched Prodigy’s U.S.-made stock.
This time, there was no secrecy. Mint publicly confirmed that Prodigy was handling manufacturing for The Pickle — a significant step toward diversifying its production lines. The move signaled that Mint was ready to experiment with new materials and broaden its player base beyond the traditional MVP crowd.
Why Partner with Prodigy?
- Access to new plastic technology and tooling options.
- U.S.-based production with proven tour-level performance.
- Strategic separation from TSA’s Discraft relationship.
- With Prodigy’s decrease in popularity, we know that they have plenty of available “Machine Time.”
A Maturing Market for Boutique Brands
The Mint–Prodigy partnership represents a broader shift in the boutique disc golf market. Independent brands no longer need to rely on a single manufacturer to define their identity, especially when this partner shares the exact same molds with competing companies. Instead, they’re building brand identities and networks — pairing local design and marketing with the manufacturing muscle of established OEMs.
For Mint, it’s a balancing act. MVP’s influence remains strong in their catalog, but exploring new collaborations lets them evolve without losing the premium feel that made them popular in the first place. In the long run, this hybrid model could help smaller brands stay flexible while keeping costs and quality under control.
No longer are we in the era when a disc golf “brand” automatically meant the same company that manufactured the discs. Today, a brand represents the marketing identity, creative direction, and customer experience — not necessarily the factory floor. The brand defines the story, the stamp, the lineup, and the voice that connects with players, while manufacturing has become a flexible, often outsourced component. A disc might carry a Mint or Thought Space stamp but be molded by MVP, Discraft, or Prodigy. The distinction matters: the brand owns the vision, but the manufacturer executes the craft.
Looking Ahead
Whether Mint continues to work with Prodigy or circles back to MVP for select molds, one thing is clear: the age of mystery is over. Players care less about who pours the plastic and more about how it performs and how they feel about the brand. By leaning into transparency and variety, Mint Discs is positioning itself for a sustainable future — one defined by innovation, not secrecy.
And if history is any guide, the next chapter in Mint’s evolution will come quietly, without fanfare — until the disc community once again spots something familiar in the plastic.
