[Discraft] Longer Comet?

[onemilemore]

So I took the advice of many on these forums and picked up an Elite-X Comet to work on my form. It works just as advertised: When I torqued it, it turned and burned. But when I slowed down, got a clean reach back and a smooth release, it was money straight. I love it.

But the biggest surprise about this disc was the glide...Wow! I was overshooting some shorter holes at my local course.

I really feel like working with the Comet is going to be excellent for my game. It is forcing me to smooth everything out on my drives.

My question is this: Is there a longer disc out there that behaves like a Comet in regards to form sensitivity and glide? I plan to use the Comet for most holes, but there are a couple long ones that I would like a little more distance from. If I can find a disc that is just as form sensitive, I think it will help me be more consistent in the long run.

I am finding that my Leos and Teebirds will mask some of my form flaws. Any suggestions on drivers, preferably Speed 9 or lower, would be great. I am not brand loyal.

Thanks in advance!

 

[mashnut]

When you start getting into drivers you're just not going to get the same glide or sensitivity. You could try something like a cyclone or cheetah that's a fairly neutral slower driver.

 

[atvan]

A Millenium JLS flies similarly, but faster, IIRC, but I am not sure about the form stuff. I believe that in general, the slower stuff shows form flaws better than a driver.

 

[fishmich]

start releasing the comet on a hyzer with power and it will flip flat and glide. comets can get out to 350 if thrown a certain way. another disc to try though might be a discraft glide. its glidey and understable with a similar feel to the comet. it might be what you are looking for.

 

[Star Shark]

The TL isn't bad as a longer comet either. If you torque it, you'll know about it.

 

[money 21]

cyclone, and a bit longer x xs

 

[New013]

you could try something like a PMD2 or Mako... they'll be a bit faster than the Comet but not really much.

the Impact is a disc that when thrown smooth goes really straight but once it beats in a bit it gets very sensitive and needs good form to be thrown with power. i'd start there and the cheetah is a good suggestion as well.

 

[Eco81]

What about a leopard? It is not going t turn and burn when you throw it wrong but it is a nice disc that will do whatever you want it to do

 

[Ziggy]

I use the Squall for that slot.
Although, it's still a mid and not a driver,
Nose sensitive and longer than the comet.

 

[Dsplayname]

Second the Impact, or if you want something that just goes how you throw it, with lots of glide and distance, get a River.

 

[yawpstang64]

+1 River

 

[craftsman]

The discraft eclipse would be the step up. Its an old school driver.
There are other sharper winged suggestions but i doubt youll get much difference in them from your leo.

Though i feel the eclipse is more comet like than the other suggestions youll get, my true suggestion is to continue to master the comet, specificly the h flip.
Once youre good with the comet, the cyclone will treat you well. I suggested the eclipse over the clone b/c of your request; the clone and comet dont fly on the same line but they have a lot in common. They both like height, more snap than speed, and are super versitile. Ron Russell won a world title with only a magnet, comet, cyclone combo. Ive personally seen the clone thrown well over 400, with the thrower claiming other 500 throws.

 

[craftsman]

The river is a straight flyer with lots of glide but its basiclly a faster leo. Between your tl and leo, i dont see it offering much more for you.

 

[Mr. America]

Stick with the Leopard and Comet.

How far are you throwing your Comet? You can also always get a heavy Z or ESP that will be considerably more overstable, that you can likely put a little more muscle into and thusly get a good bit more distance.

 

[Dj1001]

I believe the glide was an attempt by discraft to make a longer comet. I've only thrown one once or twice and had a buddy who used one for a bit. It was similar to the comet but didn't have that mystical comet float to it.

 

[aPfaff]

Maybe a Glide or perhaps an Eclipse

 

[NOSteveLA]

Agree w/ Impact and Glide...Squall is underrated for sure.

 

[cfair]

When you start getting into drivers you're just not going to get the same glide or sensitivity. You could try something like a cyclone or cheetah that's a fairly neutral slower driver.

This because the cylcone will tell you more about your form than most drivers. When your throw is bad it will only go a little farther than your comet. When your form is on it will bang out there like any other fairway disc. It also requires a clean smooth throw and will help you to start spin snapping some discs.

 

[onemilemore]

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I am definitely more looking for something that rewards form and penalizes lack thereof. Will any of these suggestions, especially the Eclipse, Cyclone, or Glide, do this? Or the River? (GL plastic = sexy.)

I normally suck at hyzer flips, but I did try one with the Comet today, and it flipped up and glided straight real nicely. Maybe I will just invest in some more Comets for field practice.

 

[onemilemore]

This because the cylcone will tell you more about your form than most drivers. When your throw is bad it will only go a little farther than your comet. When your form is on it will bang out there like any other fairway disc. It also requires a clean smooth throw and will help you to start spin snapping some discs.

I was clearly typing my last post when cfair answered my question in it. Thanks!