Cobra One Length trial promotion

[Belmont148]

So as someone thats had these in the bag for two full seasons now, I think I've said this a few times before. But if you are trying these sets out and thinking you're going to snap into something in one or two days/range sessions, you're just not.

 

IMO unless you have the full two weeks to dedicate to trying these out - they aren't going to be worth the time for you. Just save yourself the hassle/money.

 

So you are saying it’s normal to flush them one game and then not even make contact the next outing? I thought a week was a pretty good test. But you are saying something will click in another 7 days?

[dcmidnight]

So you are saying it’s normal to flush them one game and then not even make contact the next outing?

 

LOL, most golfers will do that with a standard set. And with these sticks, you are talking about making a major change in your approach.

 

Hey no biggie, I have no skin in the game. Just trying to provide an honest opinion having used them for two years now. IMO I think if you're going to spend the time and money to get these clubs for two weeks, you owe it to yourself to play at least three rounds and three range sessions.

[Belmont148]

So you are saying it’s normal to flush them one game and then not even make contact the next outing?

 

LOL, most golfers will do that with a standard set. And with these sticks, you are talking about making a major change in your approach.

 

Hey no biggie, I have no skin in the game. Just trying to provide an honest opinion having used them for two years now. IMO I think if you're going to spend the time and money to get these clubs for two weeks, you owe it to yourself to play at least three rounds and three range sessions.

 

Fair enough. They don't go back for a little bit so could give them another chance. I'll work in the garage today with them and then the range for a couple of hours this afternoon. Play over the weekend and next week and then decide.

[rtraudt]

So as someone thats had these in the bag for two full seasons now, I think I've said this a few times before. But if you are trying these sets out and thinking you're going to snap into something in one or two days/range sessions, you're just not.

 

IMO unless you have the full two weeks to dedicate to trying these out - they aren't going to be worth the time for you. Just save yourself the hassle/money.

 

Might I ask what your setup is for your one length set? Do you think an AMT or flighted style shaft setup is key in getting adequate height out of long irons and helps keep the shorter (in distance, obviously not in length) clubs at a more appropriate peak height? Very tempted to try a set of one lengths and give them a lengthy trial, the theory really makes sense in my mind at least. Also, did you get fit at a location like club champion where you could actually get numbers for both the long and short irons? Obviously a typical C.C. iron fitting wouldn’t help, as just hitting a 6 iron with different shafts isn’t going to tell me much about the true on course performance of a single length set.

[Fish-N-Chips]

So as someone thats had these in the bag for two full seasons now, I think I've said this a few times before. But if you are trying these sets out and thinking you're going to snap into something in one or two days/range sessions, you're just not.

 

IMO unless you have the full two weeks to dedicate to trying these out - they aren't going to be worth the time for you. Just save yourself the hassle/money.

 

Might I ask what your setup is for your one length set? Do you think an AMT or flighted style shaft setup is key in getting adequate height out of long irons and helps keep the shorter (in distance, obviously not in length) clubs at a more appropriate peak height? Very tempted to try a set of one lengths and give them a lengthy trial, the theory really makes sense in my mind at least. Also, did you get fit at a location like club champion where you could actually get numbers for both the long and short irons? Obviously a typical C.C. iron fitting wouldn’t help, as just hitting a 6 iron with different shafts isn’t going to tell me much about the true on course performance of a single length set.

 

I'd love to know as well.

[dxdgenert]

So as someone thats had these in the bag for two full seasons now, I think I've said this a few times before. But if you are trying these sets out and thinking you're going to snap into something in one or two days/range sessions, you're just not.

 

IMO unless you have the full two weeks to dedicate to trying these out - they aren't going to be worth the time for you. Just save yourself the hassle/money.

 

Might I ask what your setup is for your one length set? Do you think an AMT or flighted style shaft setup is key in getting adequate height out of long irons and helps keep the shorter (in distance, obviously not in length) clubs at a more appropriate peak height? Very tempted to try a set of one lengths and give them a lengthy trial, the theory really makes sense in my mind at least. Also, did you get fit at a location like club champion where you could actually get numbers for both the long and short irons? Obviously a typical C.C. iron fitting wouldn’t help, as just hitting a 6 iron with different shafts isn’t going to tell me much about the true on course performance of a single length set.

Maybe I’m way out of touch but I don’t think variable weight or flight shafts would have any effect. Wouldn’t all of the shafts be the same since they’re one length? Aren’t they dealing with 7 iron shafts or 6 and 8, with various tip vs butt trims, at best? Doesn’t seem like enough wiggle room to dramatically effect ball flight. Anything outside of 6,7 and 8 iron shafts and you’d be hard or soft stepping several degrees of flex.

[wkndhack]

So as someone thats had these in the bag for two full seasons now, I think I've said this a few times before. But if you are trying these sets out and thinking you're going to snap into something in one or two days/range sessions, you're just not.

 

IMO unless you have the full two weeks to dedicate to trying these out - they aren't going to be worth the time for you. Just save yourself the hassle/money.

 

Might I ask what your setup is for your one length set? Do you think an AMT or flighted style shaft setup is key in getting adequate height out of long irons and helps keep the shorter (in distance, obviously not in length) clubs at a more appropriate peak height? Very tempted to try a set of one lengths and give them a lengthy trial, the theory really makes sense in my mind at least. Also, did you get fit at a location like club champion where you could actually get numbers for both the long and short irons? Obviously a typical C.C. iron fitting wouldnt help, as just hitting a 6 iron with different shafts isnt going to tell me much about the true on course performance of a single length set.

Maybe Im way out of touch but I dont think variable weight or flight shafts would have any effect. Wouldnt all of the shafts be the same since theyre one length? Arent they dealing with 7 iron shafts or 6 and 8, with various tip vs butt trims, at best? Doesnt seem like enough wiggle room to dramatically effect ball flight. Anything outside of 6,7 and 8 iron shafts and youd be hard or soft stepping several degrees of flex.

They are not all 7 iron shafts. The 4 iron has a 4 iron shaft cut to 7 iron length. The 9 iron is a 9 iron shaft cut to 7 iron length, etc.

 

I don't think Cobra would be offering as many custom shafts from the factory if they wouldn't work. There is lots of evidence of people on here and on other forums getting solid ball flight with non flighted or AMT shafts.

[dxdgenert]

So as someone thats had these in the bag for two full seasons now, I think I've said this a few times before. But if you are trying these sets out and thinking you're going to snap into something in one or two days/range sessions, you're just not.

 

IMO unless you have the full two weeks to dedicate to trying these out - they aren't going to be worth the time for you. Just save yourself the hassle/money.

 

Might I ask what your setup is for your one length set? Do you think an AMT or flighted style shaft setup is key in getting adequate height out of long irons and helps keep the shorter (in distance, obviously not in length) clubs at a more appropriate peak height? Very tempted to try a set of one lengths and give them a lengthy trial, the theory really makes sense in my mind at least. Also, did you get fit at a location like club champion where you could actually get numbers for both the long and short irons? Obviously a typical C.C. iron fitting wouldn’t help, as just hitting a 6 iron with different shafts isn’t going to tell me much about the true on course performance of a single length set.

Maybe I’m way out of touch but I don’t think variable weight or flight shafts would have any effect. Wouldn’t all of the shafts be the same since they’re one length? Aren’t they dealing with 7 iron shafts or 6 and 8, with various tip vs butt trims, at best? Doesn’t seem like enough wiggle room to dramatically effect ball flight. Anything outside of 6,7 and 8 iron shafts and you’d be hard or soft stepping several degrees of flex.

They are not all 7 iron shafts. The 4 iron has a 4 iron shaft cut to 7 iron length. The 9 iron is a 9 iron shaft cut to 7 iron length, etc.

 

I don't think Cobra would be offering as many custom shafts from the factory if they wouldn't work. There is lots of evidence of people on here and on other forums getting solid ball flight with non flighted or AMT shafts.

I don’t think this is correct but, admittedly, I’ve done no research to confirm my doubts.

[dxdgenert]

So based on some cursory searches, the Forged tour are taper tip shafts (each iron gets the corresponding shaft) that are butt trimmed. The standard One Lenghth are all parallel tip 7 iron shafts.

[Belmont148]

So based on some cursory searches, the Forged tour are taper tip shafts (each iron gets the corresponding shaft) that are but trimmed. The standard One Lenghth are all parallel tip 7 iron shafts.

 

This is correct. And the FLT shaft is not variable weight. It’s just a shaft with a different flight characteristic than their standard KBS Tour shaft.

 

The AMT obviously is. It is primarily geared toward the Forged TEC VL. The FTEC ONE sees no benefit from it other than the characteristics of the 7i shaft.

[Tyus Stones]

Have given mine a good run through. Got the forged tec set, and was pretty disappointed with the feel. Granted I’m coming from J15CBs, so it’s not exactly a fair comp in terms of sweetness. But these felt super clicky to me. Obviously not quite as clicky when middled, but still felt more like a hollow head club than a forged one. Definitely not what I was hoping for from a “forged” club. And even if the concept was something I wanted to try for an extended period, the feel isn’t something I’d ever want to game on a regular basis. If I can’t have those couple pure buttery smooth iron shots in my rounds, what’s the point of even golfing? ;)

[DavePelz4]

Round 3 yesterday and starting to get comfortable with the whole concept. I wouldn't necessarily say approach shots is a strength but 12 times yesterday there was a shot into the green where I used a SL iron and 10 times it was a GIR. The two missed were both long. Becoming a believer in the whole concept and the Arccos data is just frosting on the cake.

[bigseanc12]

I’m pretty frustrated with the distances I’m seeing. I’ve hit them three times now. My regular PW is around 135. I hit two of them 160+ and flew the greens. Hit the 9-iron with 160 to the hole and flew it 30 yards over. No these weren’t bladed, they were sky high.

 

I also agree with the guy above that said they don’t feel like a soft forged iron. My other set of SL irons I’m comparing them to are cast and these feel right about the same.

 

For the price, not buying in on these. For 250-300 like the F7’s are going for now... maybe.

[Belmont148]

I gave mine an honest try, and it just isn't working. The clubs feel great, and surprisingly I really enjoy the 7-GW. It's the 5-6 that are not working. They both go about the distance of the 7i. Really struggling to get any carry with them. Every 6i shot was consistently short. Haven't been short on approach shots in a while since switching to my i200s. Well worth the experiment and $20 though.

 

I will say though, the short 6i/5i shots were very straight, so I can see how these are a blessing for someone struggling to hit long irons straight.

[Bbo569]

Wanted to update my experience. At first I was loving how straight I could hit these, but was struggling to hit them high enough to get stopping power and was hitting them just as far as my regular irons. (4 iron - 205, 5 iron - 195, 6 iron - 185). Now that I have gotten used to them, I am hitting them laser straight and with plenty of height and even am flying and stopping them about 5 yards farther than my regular irons. Still don’t think I will ever use the short irons but I am loving these long irons.

[DavePelz4]

I gave mine an honest try, and it just isn't working. The clubs feel great, and surprisingly I really enjoy the 7-GW. It's the 5-6 that are not working. They both go about the distance of the 7i. Really struggling to get any carry with them. Every 6i shot was consistently short. Haven't been short on approach shots in a while since switching to my i200s. Well worth the experiment and $20 though.

 

I will say though, the short 6i/5i shots were very straight, so I can see how these are a blessing for someone struggling to hit long irons straight.

 

Out of curiosity, is your ball position the same for all the clubs? I haven't hit a 5i in years and truthfully, had a 6h in the bag too. Although I've only played 3 rounds with them, they've been amazingly easy to hit and the Arccos data says even in cold temps, they're every bit as long and much straighter than the hybrids which is a shock to me. Guessing the wider sole helps there.

[Belmont148]

I gave mine an honest try, and it just isn't working. The clubs feel great, and surprisingly I really enjoy the 7-GW. It's the 5-6 that are not working. They both go about the distance of the 7i. Really struggling to get any carry with them. Every 6i shot was consistently short. Haven't been short on approach shots in a while since switching to my i200s. Well worth the experiment and $20 though.

 

I will say though, the short 6i/5i shots were very straight, so I can see how these are a blessing for someone struggling to hit long irons straight.

 

Out of curiosity, is your ball position the same for all the clubs? I haven't hit a 5i in years and truthfully, had a 6h in the bag too. Although I've only played 3 rounds with them, they've been amazingly easy to hit and the Arccos data says even in cold temps, they're every bit as long and much straighter than the hybrids which is a shock to me. Guessing the wider sole helps there.

 

Yeah, same ball position for every club. It may not be the OL as I am hitting more center strikes than I do with VL clubs, but it could be the graphite shafts. I have never played graphite and thought I would give them a go for the trial. Not sure if lighter shafts ever give a tendency to go shorter for some. I know I didn't pick up any club speed, but not sure what my dynamic loft is doing on the long irons. Could probably get them to work with some launch monitor data, swing adjustment and maybe a different shaft. But either way these are going back. May try them again if I find a fitter that has my same PX LZ shafts and see what the monitor tells. I really didn't hate them, but I know I am better off with my current set than this particular Cobra set.

[PapaJohick]

I am not loving mine - even with the Tour 105s, they are about 11g heavier than my Srixons on i95s.

 

The weight of the club is throwing me off. I really want to love these as I love the long clubs being short on length.

 

did you not ask about the smacwraps? I have mine with the smac wraps at a sw of D2 and they are pretty spot on.

 

 

Just saw in the other Tour news thread that they are doing away with the Forged Tour/ONE. I won't be wasting anymore time on these and will go ahead and send them back to Cobra. Not interested in investing in a club that Cobra doesn't even want to continue to invest in. I'll stick with Ping for a while longer.

 

Why would it be a waste of time if they actually helped/improved your game?

[PapaJohick]

I gave mine an honest try, and it just isn't working. The clubs feel great, and surprisingly I really enjoy the 7-GW. It's the 5-6 that are not working. They both go about the distance of the 7i. Really struggling to get any carry with them. Every 6i shot was consistently short. Haven't been short on approach shots in a while since switching to my i200s. Well worth the experiment and $20 though.

 

I will say though, the short 6i/5i shots were very straight, so I can see how these are a blessing for someone struggling to hit long irons straight.

 

Sorry, needed to read further i guess before replying to you haha. Sorry they don't seem to be working for ya

[Belmont148]

Ok, we need updates. A tally of who kept theirs and who sent them back.

 

Mine are back at going out today.

[DavePelz4]

I'm a ho.

[Belmont148]

I'm a ho.

 

Lol

[DavePelz4]

I'm a ho.

 

Lol

 

And I kept the clubs, too. And I might have bought a couple of hybrids.

 

I'm a ho.

[dxdgenert]

Real question is, did anyone get the mythical discount that was being suggested, in order to keep them?

[dmac4g]

I kept haggling with them until they gave me 75% off........how'd the rest of you do? /sarcasm/

[Belmont148]

I kept haggling with them until they gave me 75% off........how'd the rest of you do? /sarcasm/

 

They offered me 76% but I sent them back anyway.

[Fish-N-Chips]

I'm curious what vendor they're going to use to offload these clubs. Everyone keep an eye out.

[Qwiklap]

I am not loving mine - even with the Tour 105s, they are about 11g heavier than my Srixons on i95s.

 

The weight of the club is throwing me off. I really want to love these as I love the long clubs being short on length.

 

did you not ask about the smacwraps? I have mine with the smac wraps at a sw of D2 and they are pretty spot on.

 

 

 

 

That was my original order -- and they told me that all they could get was C7 since I was using mid-sized grips (and I wanted a measured D0 or D1).

[Qwiklap]

I truly did not like mine ... and I emailed to request a return mid-last week (a few days ahead of the two week window). They offered no discount, and not attempt to get me to keep them. They sent me a FedEx tag, and a 10% discount code for future use for trying the promo.

 

Mine went back on Friday.

 

Anyone actually offered a discount?

[Mych]

I'm curious what vendor they're going to use to offload these clubs. Everyone keep an eye out.

 

I'm betting either Hurricane Golf or sell them on their own website. It would be interesting if Cobra offered the returned clubs as a similar demo program for juniors with significantly discounted prices to try to create lifetime customers.