I have used the titleist 917, callaway epic, callaway xhot, and other cobra drivers ltd, cobra amp. The cobra connect is a cool idea, but a huge let down on functionality. Mar 10, 2019 cobra f9 speedback driver weight setting test, the cobra f9 driver has been the most wanted driver of 2019. Across the board, the consensus was that weight is equally important. Cobras lightest weight driver construction consists of a 6 gram lighter clubhead, a 5 gram lighter shaft, and a 7 gram lighter grip that yield 18 grams in weightsaving. This may not seem like much but weight can dramatically change your. If you want a flashy product that is designed for perfection, this is it. That particular style of construction has become common across nearly all manufacturers leveraging composites in driver construction. Before we even start here, im just going to turn this introduction over to cobra golf their explanation of the cobra king f9 speedback driver introduces it so perfectly, it would be a disservice to say it any other way. Pluggedin golf does shaft weight matter more than shaft flex. Just looking at the four biggest wood brands callaway, taylormade, ping and cobra there are.
Proper length shorter is better weight and flex can give you more distance, accuracy and consistency. Custom weights are available in lightweight 6g, midweight 10g, 14gstock and heavy 18g tungsten weights to finetune trajectory and swing weight. Equipped with 3 center of gravity settings for maximum distance. The ratio is the bottom 23 weight to the of a golf driver or golf club. Shaft weight and torque make a bigger difference than shaft flex. Jan 03, 2017 that said, it makes sense to use, for example, a 70 gram shaft as a starting point for a player who prefers a 60 gram driver shaft because, when its cut shorter, the shaft will feel similar in terms of weight. If you look at the picture to the left, these are just a few of the steel iron shafts available and they run the range from 85 grams to grams. The fmax offset driver is our lightest, most forgiving driver engineered specifically for golfers with moderate swing speeds who require maximum draw bias. Features a larger shape and 17 gram tungsten back weight for higher moi. This is not an exact science but it can be useful in helping golfers determine how much they can feel the weight in. My biggest issue was losingor going out of bounds on my drive and having to add strokes right of the bat. Cobra golf is a leading golf club and golf equipment manufacturer, committed. With flyz, cobra integrated weight saving composite panels into the sole.
With the signing of young pga tour players the company is. As the first cobra golf clubs model on this list from this brand, we are eager to share the cobra mens 2018 fmax offset driver. Shafts arent the first thing most club golfers think of when trotting off to buy a new driver or set of irons. This product is a great product for individuals that want quality and performance with a black and goldtone design. Cobra golf is a leading golf club and golf equipment manufacturer, committed to providing superiorquality, high performance products for avid golfers of all abilities. The atmos tour spec blue is a midweight shaft ideal for medium to faster swing speeds seeking a midlaunch, midspin profile. I bought different driver models ping g, callaway big bertha fusion, callaway epic the last years for testing. If you dont like it, you can add weight, go back to a longer shaft, etc. My cobra z2 encore was a near perfect driver out of the box. Cobra f9 speedback driver weight setting test youtube. For example, users can change the loft or move weights on the sole to control the ball flight. Brand, model, image, launch, spin, flex, weightg, upcharge. Cutting driver shaft the 19th hole mygolfspy forum. Our golf clubs offer golfers a competitive performance advantage and.
I have seen fair number of driver shafts with labels implying light weights, but i have only seen one shaft that was labeled with a number that actually was the weight of the raw 46. Swing weight does not measure a clubs total weight, but rather its distribution. Im 63 years old and resigned to the fact that 260 yard drives will always be a thing of the past, but a consistent 220 keeps me in every hole. Back, heel weighting and an offset hosel promotes straighter and higher launching drives.
Cobra s lightest weight driver construction consists of a 6 gram lighter clubhead, a 5 gram lighter shaft, and a 7 gram lighter grip that yield 18 grams in weight saving performance, delivering unrivaled distance, forgiveness and launch for moderate swing speeds. I now have a cobra bio cell driver with a seemingly really heavy xstiff shaft of 66g. Get the best deals on cobra golf driver shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Most couldnt tell you the weight of the shaft on their current driver or the one theyre lined up to buy. I think the player who went from, say, a 50 gram driver shaft to a 90 gram fw shaft would be a significant outlier.
For this test, we had golfers test drivers with shafts weighing 55 grams. Dec 29, 2014 the ratio is the bottom 23 weight to the of a golf driver or golf club. I am rarely draw or fade it but i lost 20 yds total and am at 210230. Oct 30, 2012 i now have a cobra bio cell driver with a seemingly really heavy xstiff shaft of 66g. These adjustments help optimized the driver for your game. Both weight and flex are critical elements in picking the right shaft. However for a low cg you need to get the weight down, so the.
True temper project x pxv 39 driver shaft by russ ryden, a golf digest americas 100 best clubfitter fit2score, dallas fort worth, texas. Because of my slower golf swing and getting a little older, i went with the senior flex shaft and an 11. Our golf clubs offer golfers a competitive performance advantage and functionality through innovative design, such as e9 face technology, adjustable flight technology and. Cobra golf golf clubs, cobra golf clubs, king speedzone. You could possibly be a full club longer by finding the right shaft weight. In the golf equipment world, and in the driver category in particular, if a brand promises groundbreaking, gamechanging, or any other kind of performance breakthrough that cant be expressed without the. Golf club shaft chart guide when it comes to picking a graphite shaft for your driver or fairway woods, the number of choices that are available can be overwhelming, especially as golf companies continue.
Weight has been removed from the club without sacrificing swingweight or flex profile. Customize your center of gravity cg position using moveable weight technology in the king f9 speedback drivers. If you think you are losing distance try a lighter, 55 gram shaft but make sure it plays stiff enough. Typical shaft weights in 65 grams but some players with fast transitions may like a heavier shaft. Mar 31, 2018 does driver shaft flex make a difference.
Golf pride grip, fujikura motre shaft and the z2 head. This is due to the cnc milling grooves that are on the. New cobra golf driver shaft for king f9 or king f9 tour 2019 choose. Jason macniven club fitting expert and owner of golf principles. But there seems to be no weight in the club head to balance it. Fmax offset driver cobra golf golf clubs, cobra golf. Cobra f9 speedback driver weight setting test, the cobra f9 driver has been the most wanted driver of 2019. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations dlance golf. The development of atmos tour spec was an extensive process by which critical player.
I tried weighting mine, and it felt terrible went back to stock, but kept it short. Just looking at the four biggest wood brands callaway, taylormade, ping and cobra there are 34 different driver shaft weight options in 2018, and thats before you even start looking at custom or upgrade options. One question that intrigued me is whether shaft weight is more important in woods or the driver versus irons and wedges. Jun 14, 2018 jason macniven club fitting expert and owner of golf principles.
Fmax airspeed offset driver our lightest driver is designed to help golfers with moderate swing speeds swing faster, easier. I have seen fair number of driver shafts with labels implying light. Proper length shorter is better weight and flex can give you more. That said, one different tester could have tipped the scales the other way. Lighter and longer golf clubs produce faster head speed for more ball speed and greater distance.
The cobra king speedzone driver features a traditional shape with front to back cg adjustability and is perfect for those who like to work the ball and fine tune launch and spin without sacrificing forgiveness. Once again, we feel that the shaft is of critical importance to getting optimum performance out of any club, but especially the driver. In this test group, weight proved to be slightly more important than flex. A golf clubs swing weight measures its resistance to being swung in a circle, according to. From the various king drivers that cobra golf has released to the classic clubs of the past, youll have plenty to choose from. For clubmakers out there, you are used to purchasing. Replacement shaft mpf code 1996 king cobra ti woods autoclave system r west coast comp. Since our inception in 1995, fujikura composites america has been at the forefront of design and development to produce the worlds best golf shafts. Per a driver fitting i needed a shorter length shaft.
The king f7 driver debuts as cobras first connected golf club, powered by arccos technology. Become a free subscriber to rick shiels now official apparel and footwear partne. The importance of shaft weight in fitting golf clubs cannot be overstated. Each ultralite model is paired with an authentic, ultrapremium miyazaki touraftermarket c.
New cobra golf driver shaft for king f9 or king f9 tour 2019. What our customers are looking for is what are the best driver and shaft combinations that we have fit so far in 2019. Cobra golf announces the new speedzone drivers for 2020. Great driver, i love what cobra have done in the past few years and this is a fantastic product. The king f7 driver debuts as cobra s first connected golf club, powered by arccos technology. Got the 9, x stiff 70g hazardous shaft and cut it to 44 inches why anyone plays a 45 or 46 inch driver i will never understand, many tour players play a 43. Golf club shaft chart guide when it comes to picking a graphite shaft for your driver or fairway woods, the number of choices that are available can be overwhelming, especially as golf companies continue to offer more and more in the way of custom options. What the average golfer pays no mind to is shaft weight.
Cobra year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft wt. This is not an exact science but it can be useful in helping golfers determine how much they can feel the weight in the club head during a swing. This driver is did not live up to those expectations. In the modern 460cc driver, the shaft now rests close to 1 916 above that ground line meaning that the cut length of a shaft for a 45 driver is 43. The general golfing public has been conditioned and educated that shaft flex is the endallbeall when it comes to shafts. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. And great value compared to the taylormade and callaway drivers. Who its for tour to 15 handicap golfers with higher swing speeds seeking lower, more controlled trajectories with reduced spin for enhanced shot shaping capability. Back cg zone weightingzone weighting removes weight from the crown. In comparison is the cobra much better in the complete performance. After tons of research my search ended with this driver. Atmos tour spec is the culmination of key learnings from more than two decades of tourdriven products. Jan 07, 2020 best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020.
Many of the latest drivers cobra has released are adjustable. In our iron test, we routinely saw a 10 or 20 gram change in shaft weight produce distance variations of 810 yards. In their neverending quest to help us folk who dont swing the club quite so quickly. Head weights, shaft weights and balance points hireko golf. One length hybrids and irons promote a repeatable setup and swing for more consistency. We believe that the shaft is the part of the club that has the most. Our golf clubs offer golfers a competitive performance advantage and functionality through innovative design, such as e9 face technology, adjustable flight technology and baffler rail technology. The feeling is so solid and the ball jumps off the face. Get the best deals on cobra golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Before i bought the new king f9 speedback driver, i owned the ping g400 max driver. They also have a history of releasing the same driver in different models for different types of players. The speedzone xtreme tour length driver achieves our highest moi ever at 5700 and is configured with a shorter 44. With f9 speedback, cobra integrated what it called a carbon wrap crown.
With the signing of young pga tour players the company is releasing models designed for your beginning average joe at the local golf course, to touring pros and everyone inbetween. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations true fit clubs. Jan 12, 2017 whether you put a premium on distance or accuracy, getting fit for the proper shaft weight is essential to making a golf club perform for you. If you look at the picture to the left, these are just a few of the steel iron shafts available and they run the range from 85 grams to. Lighter or lower swingweight golf drivers tend to fit slower swing speeds and require less effort to swing.
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