I pulled the trigger on the MVP. I took both to my wall-shot league ..... honestly, the only difference I could see was the color. They both have the same shape and response to friction. If there were differences, my eyes couldn't pick it up.
MVP 2.55 / .040
Punch Out 2.53 / .040
The covers, with the 1500 polish finish, have to be almost the same. Adding surface might bring out more differences, but when you can throw one, you can throw the other....at least you can on the wall I was on.