I'm looking for a relatively stable mid-range disc ad I've come down to these two. Can I get a little help on my decision?
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Here is an answer I have previously given to that question:
Originally Posted by Marmoset
...Golfers, regardless of skill level, are consistently looking for the same things:
a disc that goes straight
a disc that has no fade (or veeerrry little)
a great gliding disc
a disc that does anhyzers really well
a disc that will hold sweet lines without having to beat it in
etc.
I feel that Comets can excel at all of these demands and many more. This thread is dedicated to exploring the many things the Comet does well.
I can't say the Comet is the best midrange or the only midrange... there are other fanboys that will claim that for their favorite disc. But I do think the Comet is the best fit for:
1. my current skillset
2. my current priorities I look for in a midrange
3. the way I like to play my home course
If other people read this thread then I think they might realize there are alternatives to the other popular midranges and the Comet just might fill a slot they have been looking for.
Enjoy the thread, learn some stuff, ask questions, whatever.
Try a Comet... you just might like it.
I would also add that the Comet serves as a fabulous diagnostic tool/form checker. If you can keep an Comet straight for 320+ feet (X Comet, no wind) then you are probably doing many things correctly. I know several people that keep Comets around solely for this purpose... they don't throw them during rounds.
so despite the similar numbers could a Buzzz/Comet combo work well?
Buzzz:
fast
more fade
power shots
low shots
open holes
a little better in the windy situations
Comet:
slow
less fade
finesse shots
higher shots
woodsy holes
not as wind resistant (but fine in the wind if you know what you are doing)
Both discs are similar in alot of ways but are also very different. It is an odd pair for a midrange lineup IMO because they are fundamentally different in how they work. For me it is strange to go from the characteristics of a Comet to the characteristics of a Buzzz. The transition from a Comet to a Roc is much smoother for me because, while they fill different roles, they still operate in a very similar manner. They are both slower and need the height to get D and they feel much more similar in my hand than the Comet/Buzzz combo.
If you are used to the flight characteristics of a Buzzz and you try to throw the Comet the same way you throw your Buzzz then the Comet will probably act understable. I throw my Rocs the same way I throw my Comets (or vice versa) and everything works just fine.
Never thrown the comet. Just picked up my first buzz and I love it. Very forgiving disc, can be thrown off plain and still go very straight. If you want something for straight drives or longer fairway shots I'd go with that. If you're looking for more of an approach disc and shot shaping I'd look elsewhere. I throw a mako; as the post above described the comet, the mako is slower and needs some height to work.
I never liked the buzz, however with a new breakthrough in my game, I'm thinking of tryin some again.
I don't see any shots I'm missin, just giving it a try.
Any tips to make the buzzez shine? I'm thinkin two barstamps, a 178 and a 172 z's.
I'm thinking my former low power gave me more fade the desired with the buzzz.
If you want something for straight drives or longer fairway shots I'd go with that. If you're looking for more of an approach disc and shot shaping I'd look elsewhere. I throw a mako; as the post above described the comet, the mako is slower and needs some height to work.
I'm looking for a relatively stable mid-range disc ad I've come down to these two. Can I get a little help on my decision?