This disc helped me improve my throwing form immensely when I first started playing disc golf last year. I've played too many rounds to count with just a Comet and a putter when I'm trying to work on some aspect of my form. By no means is it a forgiving teacher - this thing will let you know immediately if something is off when you throw it. It can be a little finicky at first, but as you develop you begin to experience what a joy it is to watch the Comet fly through the air in a perfectly straight line towards the basket. This disc is perfect for precision lines on wooded courses, or shots where you need to be able to trust a disc to hold dead straight for 200+ feet. I've enjoyed the little extra overstability that the MJ Tour Series Z Comets have over other plastics like ESP. I will say that the most commonly mentioned downfall of the Comet, the funky rim, definitely does take some getting used to - but if you can get past that, you'll quickly see that the Comet is magical!

I picked up a max weigh MJ Z Comet from a local vendor while weighting for a ~175g one from Infinite to arrive. I chose this disc as an understable, shapeable companion to my Buzzz, and especially to fill the gap for low straight shots at 225-250' that are touchy for putters (where I find I need more height) or where other fairly neutral mids will tend to fade left. I also wanted to start developing an anhyzer/turnover game, which I'd been neglecting while learning other things. Lots of searching recommendations online landed me back to the Comet almost every time.

The Comet is unlike any other disc I've thrown. It's got a bit of a bead and is wide and domey. Its balance feels a little different. So, it's understandable that those features might cause some players to hesitate or dislike it based on the feel alone. However, I'll make the positive case that you should get one and stick with it.

First, as a player with ~9 months of experience but an obsession with improving form and consistency, throwing the Comet almost automatically started improving my touch and control. I first threw it in an upshot fieldwork session. This disc seriously punishes poor grip and timing, bad angles, and off axis torque. It equally rewards clean releases. At max weight, it can take a lot of clean power with no problem, but a little wobble sends it turning fast. Compared to any other disc I tend to use in the 200-300' range (e.g., Pures, Proxys, Envys, Mako3, Buzzz, Emac Truth), it seems somehow to make me more aware of my release point & the last pressure point on the disc. But I have to say, as soon as I figured out how to throw it flat 200', my technique with other discs was immediately more sensitive and controlled. It might take more or less time to get the feel for the Comet depending on your prior technique, but IMO it's worth it, and I wish I had used it to learn to throw low, flat, and straight earlier. I almost wish I could rate it "friendly for beginners who wants to be maximally punished and rewarded for their form".

The disc itself is a marvel. The gliiiiiiiide is real. The comet just likes to hang in the air, fading mostly forward unless you shoot it nose up, high, or give it too much OAT. A little too much power sends it sailing, so watch out. On good throws, it was the best feeling midrange disc I've thrown due to its responsiveness.  It holds a hyzer and anhyzer line just fine. My brand new max weight Z takes a hyzer flip at maybe 250'+ power, but holds the hyzer or a nice flat shot with minimal turn at less power. It is not a "turn and burn" disc at all (at least in max weight) if the releases are clean. It's nice for soft, glidey turnovers that won't skip.

The Comet fills a role that isn't quite covered by the Buzzz and Emac Truth since those discs are a bit faster and more stable. At my current skill level, I can more confidently crank on a Buzzz or Emac farther out with less worry that it'll turn due to OAT on a bad release. But if I need a midrange touch shot, Comet all the way. Relative to the Mako3, the Comet is slower, a bit better suited to shorter range neutral shots, and more understable. So it's got a fairly special and unique role, but mileage may vary depending on the player. 

Even if you think you have the shots that make the Comet redundant, I minimally recommend it for a practice disc to improve form and touch.

The Comet is a versatile, fun disc to throw. The glide and understability make this a good disc for soft shots and beginners. For harder shots and more advanced players, this disc is great for holding straight shots or holding a slight turn for the majority of the flight. 

When playing in the woods here the PNW, this disc is one of my most used discs 300 and in. 

The comet is a very beloved mold by Discraft. Giving it 3 stars here makes me feel like I'm showing up just to bash it, which is not the case at all. It's a good disc. I tried to like it. I just can't. Here are my issues with the disc:

1. The bead is very pronounced. If you like beaded discs (maybe you're a roc thrower who wanted a more understable disc right out of the box) then you might like the sharp bead that's on a comet. This is the single most uncomfortable mold I've ever held-even moreso than the reptilian fossil fuel scale- and only if I constantly use a power grip, will I not file the skin off my knuckle when I throw. That limits the functionality of the disc for me.

2. The shape is unique. So is the Aerobie Epic, which is a cool disc in its own right, but for newer players, a disc that feels so different than all of the others might not be a good thing. If I was giving a Discraft understable midrange to a brand new player, I would give them a sol, not a comet. Both the Buzzz and Comet have 1.3cm rim height and 1.2cm rim depth, yet the buzzz has a substantial feel to the rim while the comet feels thinner and sharper, with a more pronounced dome from the inside rim, all making the disc a very uncomfortable mold to grip in a power grip (which see #1 above is the only way I can release the disc without it shredding my knuckles). As unique as this mold is shaped, if you find a way to throw this disc (and don't get me wrong, it is beloved by many), you might find that other molds feel awkward? Maybe not, but from someone who thinks that the comet is the only disc among a myriad of discs from many manufacturers that feels this different, I make this presumption.

3. If you are a buzzz person, this disc is not the understable complement you are seeking. You will find a lot more familiarity (see points 1 and 2) in a seasoned X or pro-D buzzz or a new Buzzz-SS than you will find in a comet. I am a buzzz person.

I have no doubt that the comet is a good disc. I have gotten some great (and uncomfortable) throws with it. I gave it a fair shot and with gloves, it was workable. But it won't do anything a seasoned x-buzzz won't do for me, and at least in my experience, the buzzz feels more universal to hold.