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r7 425

By r7 425
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r7 425 Dedicated Member

r7 425

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Does anyone know how Cobra drivers stand up to stuff like the r7 460 and the Burner. I was wondering because i had a chance to feel the face of one and it felt like the titanium could scratch your skin. I just wondered because i never felt another driver like this

"People think the size of the head is most important. Wrong. It's getting a quality shaft. test different shafts to see which goes the straightest. Also, more degrees of loft on the head is better than less. Eleven degrees is about right."


xd3vilx Established Member

xd3vilx

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For me, I think Cobra driver are underrated. They are one great piece of equipment. Forgiving yet solid.
Handicap Index: 16.4
Driver: Taylormade Burner 9.5 Degree
Wood: Nike Sasquatch 2 , Honshin Wood
Hybrid: Taylormade Rescue Dual 22 Degree
Iron: Macgregor Mactech M685 (4-PW)Wedge: Honshin Professional Wedge 56 Degree , Adam Golf Tom Watson 2007 Wedge 60 DegreePutter: Honshin PutterBall: Taylormade TP/Red

golf_junkie27 Great Member

golf_junkie27

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Which Cobra driver did you try? I still have my Cobra F Speed driver. Performs well but it makes a loud noise. Not as bad as the Sasquatch more like the Calloway FT.

Titleist 905T Accra SC75 M4 Shaft

Nike SQ 4W Accra T70 M4 Shaft
HB001 17* Hybrid with Mitsubishi Diamana Thump X Stiff Flex
Baffler Pro 20* Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Taylor Made 24* Burner Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Mizuno MP-32 5-PW Black Oxide Finish Project X 6.0 Shafts

Vokey 52* Oil Can Finish TTDG S400 Shaft

Cleveland 588 60* TTDG S400 Shaft

Rife Bimini Blade Putter

 

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Shindig Incredible Member

Shindig

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Does anyone know how Cobra drivers stand up to stuff like the r7 460 and the Burner. I was wondering because i had a chance to feel the face of one and it felt like the titanium could scratch your skin. I just wondered because i never felt another driver like this

I tried the F-Speed and swapped the R580 out of my bag for it. So it stands up for me at least.

Which Cobra driver did you try? I still have my Cobra F Speed driver. Performs well but it makes a loud noise. Not as bad as the Sasquatch more like the Calloway FT.

Yet I'm the only one who likes the sound. It screams "great shot" to me when no one else will.

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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golf_junkie27 Great Member

golf_junkie27

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I tried the F-Speed and swapped the R580 out of my bag for it. So it stands up for me at least.

The great thing about this driver is the balance of the shaft. My only problem with this driver was that I hit it too high. Still a really good driver. The Cobra hybrids are money, though.

Titleist 905T Accra SC75 M4 Shaft

Nike SQ 4W Accra T70 M4 Shaft
HB001 17* Hybrid with Mitsubishi Diamana Thump X Stiff Flex
Baffler Pro 20* Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Taylor Made 24* Burner Accra Axiv 105 Tour Hybrid Shaft

Mizuno MP-32 5-PW Black Oxide Finish Project X 6.0 Shafts

Vokey 52* Oil Can Finish TTDG S400 Shaft

Cleveland 588 60* TTDG S400 Shaft

Rife Bimini Blade Putter

 

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Shindig Incredible Member

Shindig

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The great thing about this driver is the balance of the shaft. My only problem with this driver was that I hit it too high. Still a really good driver. The Cobra hybrids are money, though.

The shaft I have is a mid-kick point. You could probably get a different kick point if you're hitting it too high. I hit mine plenty high, but that seems to work out most of the time. Less trouble in the air

Cobra Hybrids, definitely. The 4H is one of my best friends. I like the 3H, but I sometimes put a 5W back into the bag instead.

-- Michael | My swing! 

"You think you're Jim Furyk. That's why your phone is never charged." - message from my mother

Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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obsessedgolfer Dedicated Member

obsessedgolfer

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try ping drivers they are by far the best

Burner 10.5* driver
Burner 3 wood GD Pershing Shaft
Burner 5 wood GD Pershing Shaft
Tour Burner irons
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SaltyDog Established Member

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I rented a set of Cobra's at my father in laws club and, while only playing 9 holes, I shot a 40 with them - easily my best. I believe it was a F speed, the irons were FP's.

Cobra makes good clubs, imo - love the baffler hybrid

In the Bag:

- R7 460 - Driver
- R7 st - 3 Wood
- Baffler Dws - Hybrid - 4-Pw-CG-4 - Irons - 54 - CG-11/ 58+60 - CG 10 - Wedges - Rosa Mezza Monza - Putter NXT or Noodles


cpht Member

cpht

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I dropped my r7 460 for a Cobra LD F speed. I hit that R7 way too high and I think it felt muffled. Last year's LD is loud, but I like the results.

driver: G10 draw 9 degrees
hybrids DWS 16 and 20 degrees
irons: x-16 3-pw
wedges: 588 RTG 51, 56 & 60
putter: Heavy Putter B3-Mball: hx tour (I'll switch after I lose these)


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YogiTKE Dedicated Member

YogiTKE

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I dropped my r7 460 for a Cobra LD F speed. I hit that R7 way too high and I think it felt muffled. Last year's LD is loud, but I like the results.

I love the sound of my F-Speed. Turns heads and absolutely crushes the ball. Maybe next year I'll check out the F-Speed LD.

---"Be the ball"---

IN THE Hoofer Vantage BAG:
Driver: F-Speed 10.5°, Aldila NV-F
Woods: F-Speed LD 3 & 5, Aldila NV-FIrons: S9 3-PW, NS-Pro 900XH SteelWedges: CG10 52° & Spin Milled 56.10Putter: Studio Select Newport 2Ball: Pro V1x SG4


KingCobra Well Established Member

KingCobra

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Had the r7 460 for one day and hated it. Cobra drivers are so awesome. Very straight and long. Also love the forgiveness of this club. Can't beat it.

What's In My Bag

Driver R9 Supertri 9.5
3 WoodR9
3 Hybrid: Baffler DWSIrons X-20 Tour 4-PWGap Wedge RAC TP SmokeSand Wedge Vokey 56.14Lob Wedge Vokey SM 60.7Putter:SeeMore FGP Black


bandit90 Newbie

bandit90

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I got the Taylormade 460 after using the old cobras that have recently became illegal. The Taylormade is just as good if not better, very forgiving and goes a long way!

michaeljames92 Great Member

michaeljames92

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my r7 makes a huge scream. its good because it says that you've hit it well

Driver: Taylormade R11 set to 8*
3 Wood: R9 15* Motore Stiff
Hybrid: 19° 909 H Voodoo
Irons: 4-PW AP2 Project X 5.5
52*, 60* Vokey SM Chrome

Putter: Odyssey XG #7

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x


r7 425 Dedicated Member

r7 425

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my r7 makes a huge scream. its good because it says that you've hit it well

What do you think is louder the Cobra Speed LD or the r7 425?

"People think the size of the head is most important. Wrong. It's getting a quality shaft. test different shafts to see which goes the straightest. Also, more degrees of loft on the head is better than less. Eleven degrees is about right."


Rusterson Established Member

Rusterson

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The L4V X is louder than both of them combined. Can't argue with the results though. Loooooong.

L4Vx Diamana Red
Burner 15° R
#5 3DX DC
Raptures 4-U Wedge z-z65 Shafts
SM Oil Can Vokey 56° Black Series i #1 b330


KingCobra Well Established Member

KingCobra

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What do you think is louder the Cobra Speed LD or the r7 425?

The speed ld is wayyyyyyyyyyyy louder than the r7 425

What's In My Bag

Driver R9 Supertri 9.5
3 WoodR9
3 Hybrid: Baffler DWSIrons X-20 Tour 4-PWGap Wedge RAC TP SmokeSand Wedge Vokey 56.14Lob Wedge Vokey SM 60.7Putter:SeeMore FGP Black


DavidFehertysBike Great Member

DavidFehertysBike

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A friend of mine just got the new 2008 model Cobra driver and I got to hit a few with it just this evening. The heads on those things are the size of roise o'donnell..but they are not as obnoxious sounding as previous Cobra drivers. I hit a 10.5 (which is way too much loft for me) so i couldnt really tell you how well they drive the ball but its a pretty solid feeling driver. Good whip action with whatever shaft they put it on this year. It seems like it had a draw bias though so im not sure if it is a players driver.
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Titleist 909 D2 9.5 Degree Driver| Titleist 906f4 13.5 degree 3-Wood | Titleist 909 17 & 21 degree hybrid | Titleist AP2 irons
Titleist Vokey Wedges - 52 & 58 | Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 Putter | ProV1 Ball

dave39 Well Established Member

dave39

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I love cobra drivers. I have actually been thinking about purchasing one if I can find a good deal. Every cobra driver that I have tried since the SS series has been excellent. Depending on the player, some of the drivers can be LONG! The HS9 is probably going to be my choice if I can find a nice one for cheap

Titleist 913 D3 10.5*

Adams Super XTD 17*

Adams DHY 21*

TaylorMade TP MB 4-PW

Titleist SM4 54*/58*/62*

Bettinardi SS 11

Leupold GX-3i Rangefinder

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