The best drivers for beginners how to choose the right driver. Aimed at the callaway xr speed driver is aimed at golfers with slow and moderate swing speeds for whom a lighter feel may increase club speed for added distance. Callaway vs cobra vs ping vs titleist vs taylormade driver test. These were my favorites and i have played them for several months now. Callaway womens xr 16 or cobra mens fly z driver comparing. The fly z fairways feature a high strength steel insert that allows for a larger, thinner face, which enables more face flex for faster ball speeds, longer distances and higher trajectory. Dec 02, 2014 leading the callaway pack was the big bertha 815 alpha no black diamonds at 4. King cobra golf clubs are a top choice in many circles, and so are callaway.
It generates the greatest distance and is only designed for use off the tee box. These adjustments help optimized the driver for your game. Next, the flyz offers a rear, low cg leading to a higher ball flight with less spin for the midrange player, and lastly for the higher handicap golfers they introduced the flyz xl. Using my normal tee height the fly z launched the ball higher than i like to see even at 14. It is relatively new compared to the flyz, so we can expect a better technology, and of course, a higher price tag. For those looking to improve their iron play but need that little bit more help to gain a long and high ball flight,check out our guide to the best game improvment irons 2016 taylormade m2, callaway xr os, titliest ap2, mizuno jpx ez forged, nike vapor fly, wilson c200, ping g and cobra f6.
Cobra says this is their longest and most forgiving driver to date. Callaway was one of the first manufacturers to create the oversized driver club head. Callaway claims that the speed step can deliver up to 5mph faster ball speed. Cobras flyz driver is loft adjustable from 9 to 12 and includes draw settings at 9. See what we think about the the xhot vs x2hot driver, or the apex vs x2 hot iron. It goes just as far as the xr, but is a bit more adjustable sliding weight around the perimeter and is slightly cheaper roughly 60 pounds. Callaway big bertha fusion driver vs cobra mens fly z. For example, users can change the loft or move weights on the sole to control the ball flight. One of the biggest innovations youll see on the callaway xr driver is the new speed step crown, which creates less drag by holding air closer to the club head through the down swing. Back in january while visiting the team at cobra for the pga show i was secretly praying for them to bring back all the. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway diablo octane or cobra fmax offset callaway big bertha fusion driver was released in 2016. I am a 45 handicap and have had the same callaway driver for 12 yrs.
Callaway big bertha fusion driver was released in 2016. Top 6 best drivers for beginners and high handicappers in 2020. D esigned with a focus on speed, callaways xr driver features a slew of technologies that promote longer distance off the tee. The cobra flyz driver appears to be similar to the bio cell and amp cell driver with similar color options, adjustable hosel, e9 face, and 460cc forgiveness. X2 felt really good when i hit the centre but not so great off centre.
Shop for cobra flyz driver clubs at great prices on globalgolf. Jun 15, 2015 the new cobra flyz driver seems to have addressed the exact issues i was having with the bio cell and maintained similar performance. The flyz did quite well out of the rough when tested. Also, a dark blue driver is sexier than a blackmatte one. Titleist 915 d2 was a disappointment feel wise, quite liked my friends 9 d2. Cobra golfs flyz driver is perfect meld of innovation, design and appeal. Scott sullivan and jason ashley test out the new drivers to see what the difference is between them both and their predecessors. Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra fly z graphite hybrids or taylormade m4 irons. Since the toe and heel have some relief, you can go after shots even from the rough. Our equipment panel takes a look at the two latest drivers from cobra the speedzone and speedzone xtreme.
Callaway drivers are golf clubs that use design features to help golfers have more success off the tee. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. Lower handicap players will like the feel, looks and forgiveness, while higher handicap golfers will appreciate the distance, forgiveness and ability to improve their game yet not needing to buy new irons. But brands like covering all angles, and an extremely attractive sub. I just did not see the penetration that i like to see from a 3 wood off the tee as i did with some others. Leading the callaway pack was the big bertha 815 alpha no black diamonds at 4. Cobra mens fly z driver, regular, graphite, black, right hand. The callaway big bertha alpha 815 dbd was the longest driver we tested in 2015. Callaway is another big name that needs no introduction, and the xr 16 is one of their most popular entries to the gameimprovement driver market. It was the same shaft in each driver and both heads were 10. Callaway big bertha alpha 816 double black diamond driver mid handicap duration.
Callaway mens xr 16 is also known for additional distance and being one of the. Callaway big bertha fusion driver vs cobra mens fly z driver. The callaway mens xr 16 driver is known as one of the best drivers for high handicappers as well as. Its low, rearward cg will help most golfers hit longer, straighter drives.
The flyz fairways feature a high strength steel insert that allows for a larger, thinner face, which enables more face flex for faster ball speeds, longer distances and higher trajectory. Callaway vs cobra vs ping vs titleist vs taylormade driver. My previous favorite driver was a 430 sldr at 9, so its pretty clear i like low spin, low loft, forward cg. Longest driver test callaway x hot vs cobra amp cell drivers with rick shiels pga golf coach please subscribe to my channel also subscribe to my channel for. From the various king drivers that cobra golf has released to the classic clubs of the past, youll have plenty to choose from. Dec, 2014 the bio cell drivers were long and forgiving and possibly the best cobra has ever offered in the driver department. The xr16 was the first driver where callaway worked with boeing to create their speedstep crown. Ive played one round so far very easy to hit,these have new steeples shafts great feel. Nov 04, 2014 it should go without saying that fly z vs. Hopefully if you were stuck between these two models and wondering what the differences were, you now have some insight into which model might be better suited to you. After the pga show i picked up a ping g30 ls, taylor made r15 and the cobra fly z. Continuing with the revolutionary forged e9 face that has been incorporated into multiple cobra golf drivers, this one isnt an exception. It is relatively new compared to the fly z, so we can expect a better technology, and of course, a higher price tag.
Playing for slightly over a year and taking lessons currently. Steelhead vs xr i have the new steelhead combo set 5p and 3and 4 hyrids. Cobras unique e9 technology creates a more elliptical sweet spot versus. Aimed at the callaway xr speed driver is aimed at golfers with slow and moderate swing speeds for whom a. Many of the latest drivers cobra has released are adjustable. On top of the x hot, x2 hot and xr range, id have a go with a 2014 big bertha the driver that i, and a few other spys have in the bag. Sure the deep rough still is off limits for this 3wood as with any other 3wood, i did find i could hit. That spirit is alive and well throughout the companys history when it. Click here to see fowlers witb shot at the 2014 hero world challenge. The 3 callaway big bertha series drivers on our list combined for only 8. The callaway steelhead xr shape and hawkeye sole make this a very versatile 3wood. Using my normal tee height the flyz launched the ball higher than i like to see even at 14. Driver technology is evolving rapidly, with brandnew hightech.
I have found really no difference in the two clubs as i hit them both about. X2hot comparison showed that the new technological features of the callaway xr irons including the lower center of gravity, higher moment of inertia and the cup 360 face gave the xr irons higher ball flight, better accuracy and longer distance than the. When just hitting some balls on the driving range, you dont have to worry about hitting a few bad shots. Looks while the cobra flyz driver still has a substantial 460cc club head, the driver doesnt seem anywhere near as robust as its predecessor.
Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as tour edge hot launch 2 or cobra mens max combo. You have a premium product dbd and entrybudget product xr that basically exist to help steer the consumer to what you actually want him to buy bertha 815. Unfortunately, they lacked everywhere the amp forged excelled. Sure the deep rough still is off limits for this 3wood as with any other 3wood, i did find i could hit the ball out of moderate rough better than other 3w. Problem is fly z kept showing up as a slice on gc2. Aug 22, 2016 on top of the x hot, x2 hot and xr range, id have a go with a 2014 big bertha the driver that i, and a few other spys have in the bag. Callaway big bertha fusion driver is a very popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. Continuing with the revolutionary forged e9 face that has been incorporated into multiple cobra golf drivers, this one isnt an. Cobra fly z combo is a popular and one of the more expensive options. We put the callaway xr speed head to head with the xr16 driver to see if the performance of the newest model warrants an upgrade. After the companys inception in 1973, this australiabased club manufacturer has sought to make the game more enjoyable for everyone. The cobra driver bryson dechambeau used to touch 203 mph. Hey everyone, ive been golfing the past couple years, using a crappy offbrand driver thats about 10 years old and decided its time to upgrade after trying a few of my friends drivers. You might think because callaway are so proud of their new epic drivers the xr would be discontinued for 2017.
The fly z did quite well out of the rough when tested. Hot new drivers to boost your distance and direction. Callaway xr speed driver vs xr16 national club golfer. Mar 03, 2017 callaway vs cobra vs ping vs titleist vs taylormade driver test. Tried tmag aeroburner, r15, callaway big bertha 815 and x2 hot. Unfortunately, you did not test the cobra flyz driver which i have tried and liked at least as much as the g30, maybe even a bit more. Richo cobra king f7 driver vs cobra fly z golf driver. X2hot comparison showed that the new technological features of the callaway xr irons including the lower center of gravity, higher moment of inertia and the cup 360 face gave the xr irons higher ball flight, better accuracy and longer distance than the x2hot irons of just one model year before.
Callaway has pushed the limits of artificial intelligence to find a driver design that could not have been conceived by any human. Lets take a look at the launch monitor numbers to see which comes out on top. Coach has told me that my maruman exim nano extra impact driver with a sr flex shaft is too soft for. Best golf irons comparison chart for 2019 one of the best things you can do for your iron game is simply to experiment on the practice tee. Yes, this is a thread about irons that are about 2 years old now. Shop new and used cobra drivers from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. Longest driver test callaway x hot vs cobra amp cell. The xr16 was the first driver callaway created in conjunction with boeing with a speed step crown to improve aerodynamics weve got similar technologies in the xr. Cobra f9 tour 3 wood set to 15 with proforce v2 7f4, cobra f6 baffler set to 19 with motore speeder 8.
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