2008 Cobra S9 and FP Irons

[neonlew]

Has anyone hit both of the 2008 versions of the Cobra S9 and FP? Considering buying some new irons and they look very sweet. I am going to demo a #6 iron of the S9 and the FP soon, but wondering if someone can tell me which one is more forgiving. Would love to hear some feedback from anyone has hit either iron or both of them. I am a high handicap golfer who shoots usually in the high 80s.

Lew

[klaymon]

The S9 should be the more forgiving of the two. I ended up buying the FP's because I hit them well and I wanted something I could use for a few years as my game progresses. I figured if I got super-game-improvement irons, I would have a harder time learning to work the ball than if I got something that had a playability factor to it.

[ChiChiIsMe]

I hit both last Sunday and have a set of the FP's on the way. The SP's were just too thick along the top and "mushy" feeling.

[Eore]

i hit both of last years versions and got the fps. as a higher handicap than you, the s9s are RIDUCULUSY fat on the bottome. plus fps cost less, and i think they are better

[neonlew]

Thanks for everyone's input.

Lew

[SaltyDog]

I played last years FP's and, while only playing 9 holes, shot a 40 - my best half round ever - I absolutely loved them

[YogiTKE]

Just bought the 2007 S9's. Loved them in the indoor range, but haven't been able to get outside due to weather. Previously played my stepdad's old set of Cobra Bafflers from around 1986 with graphite shafts.

[KingCobra]

I really, really want to try the new fp's. How's the ball flight?

[rmielnick]

i have hit the 2008 fp irons and i bought them. the price was the number one factor. i went in looking at callaway x 20s. i hit them and hated them. i hit the g10s and i10s. liked them but i hit the i10s better. i could not get over the size of the sole on the g10s. hit the new titleist- the one that is not forged. hated it and i played dci s from 1997 to 2001 and loved them. hit the r7 irons and i really liked them. they are by far the longest irons i hit. the ball seemed to explode off the face. i then hit the fp s and i loved the feel. i started to do the math and i realized with trades i could get those irons and get the g10 driver with prolaunch red i wanted (GREAT DRIVER). when i saw what a deal i was getting on the fp irons and the g10 with my trades i realized i could get a new 3 wood as well so i got the fp s. i really wanted the new cobra 3 wood. i hit the ball high but i cannot hit a 3 wood. the new cobra f is 15.5 degrees and the shaft, although a little light, is that new graphite design. i draw everything with it but i can hit it 240 and nice flight. i can hit my driver over 300 but i just cannot let it rip with a 3 wood. the fp s are not long. they hit it somewhat high and straight. the feel is nice but takes some getting used to. it never feels to me like i hit it but the ball goes. they are also very nice looking. i have no regrets. if i lost 5 yards with my 7 iron so what. the guys in my group can talk all they want. they know to shut up when i hit my g 10.