RECAP:LIVE Q&A with COBRA GOLF! Friday, May 10, NOON ET / 9am PT. Bonus Giveaway!

[Stuart_G]

First of all, I want to commend you on adding the Tour Length driver offerings into your line-up. Fantastic idea - and I hope you continue that practice.

 

I am curious how are the sales have been going for them since you started the "Tour Length" release?

[granata10]

I am in the market for a new driver and every time I have been fit it’s been pretty consistent. I am low launch (10-11*) higher spin (2500-3000 rpm depending on driver) with a swingspeed around 102mph, I am a scratch golfer and my miss is typically low on the face. I am currently in a Ping G30 LST 10.5 so I know there is better technology out there but have had trouble finding something I hit better. I haven’t been able to get to a golf shop to hit the F9 (I live in northern Michigan and don’t have a cobra dealer near me) but have heard great things about it. What about the King F9 Speedback is going to help me hit the ball further but just as straight as I do now? Driving accuracy has always been a strength but Like everyone I would like to be longer!

[OptomMN]

Any possibility on going back to an adjustable hosel on your hybrids?

[EamoBricko]

Currently playing an F8 hybrid and love the Baffler Rail system, seems to do exactly what you advertise. I know this has been on the last 3 or 4 iterations of hybrids you produced, is the rail system something that will continue on to the next hybrid model? (hopefully!)

[crp709]

Any plans on giving the Trusty Rusty another run? That was my go to wedge in the 90’s. If so could you make a 64 degree and send one my way?

[tenny352]

I'm a fan of the Venom Vault and have seen some incredible clubs posted in the past. Any chance we'll see any new creations show up in the near future?

[tnhooper45]

Pro D was longest driver I ever hit. What's this generation of Cobra drivers like?

[Nickiet55]

Hello! I am a big Cobra guy just because they make phenomenal clubs that perform as well as any others! My question is what have you been hearing about the fairways from guys on tour, as well as the average golfers? I think a lot of the talk has been about the driver, and rightfully so (it is a beast), but I am curious to hear about the fairway wood feedback! I have the F9 fairway but I am waiting on a shaft so I just think it would be interesting to hear what people are saying about it and the new milled face! I am gaming the F8+ driver and that feel off the face is superb, but I have been curious as to how that transfers over into the fairway! I look forward to hearing more about this hopefully! Thank you for all that you guys do!

[mcshooter]

I would really like to try a cobra driver but don't want to get one and be stuck with one I can't play, iam 81 years old, my driver speed is 80 mph and I push the ball right.

[Nickiet55]

I am also wondering if there is going to be a weaker lofted Forged Tec option. I am looking for a new set of irons but I really like the lofts of the CB and the forgiveness of the Forged Tec. If you could bring those two together, it would be a no brainer!

[bmurph]

Cobra driver (bio-cell+) and fairway wood (fly-z) player here. From a performance perspective, what technology or design element would you say best differentiates Cobra from other OEM competitors?

[ToddL]

What makes your wedges different from Vokey and with level of player are they designed for?

[tbowles411]

I have a Junior looking for a new driver, but he's a pretty strong kid. Right now there is no custom option to cut 2.5 inches from a standard length driver. Is there anything we can do for him other than put him into a junior flex shaft?

[tfink301]

What has been the response to single-length irons? Tough learning curve?

[mightywingman]

Cobra,

I was able to borrow my buddy's F9 driver during a buddies trip recently and absolutely LOVE the sound and forgiveness of the driver. Question: The F9 I hit had the Atmos blue stiff shaft. My swing speed is 98-102 mph, and I have average ball flight. Do you think that's the best shaft for me? I would go to a demo and get fit, but there's no demo scheduled for my area (Austin, TX). Thank you.

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @HipCheck said:

>

> Join GolfWRX for a Live Q&A with COBRA Golf about their 2019 lineup. The experts at COBRA Golf HQ in Southern California will gather to answer your questions LIVE! Ask anything about COBRA PUMA GOLF you'd like. Have a question about the new COBRA King F9 Speedback Driver? The latest in golf R&D? The equipment that COBRA athletes Rickie Fowler, Bryson DeChambeau and Lexi Thompson play? Ask away! Here are the details...

>

> **Who's On The Chat?**

>

> * Tom Olsavsky, VP of Research & Development

> * Mike Yagley, Sr. Director of Innovation / AI

> * Doug Roberts, Sr. Director, Club Design

> * Karl Clausen, Senior Manager – Irons (KING F9 Irons)

> * Joseph Skupnjak, Senior Design Engineer (KING F9 Driver)

> * Tim Beno, Principal Research Engineer & Pro Tour Support

> * Jose Miraflor, VP of Marketing

> * Ryan Roach, Senior Principal Innovation Engineer

>

> **When Is It?**

> Friday, May 10 at Noon ET / 9am PT

>

> **Bonus COBRA Giveaway!**

> A few lucky GolfWRX members who have their questions answered will win some awesome gear from COBRA Golf! Posts chosen at random. Grand prize is a CUSTOM COBRA KING F9 Speedback Driver.

>

> **ASK QUESTIONS NOW**

> We know that not everyone will be able to join in live, so ask your question below today.

 

Good morning all! We're excited to be here answering all your COBRA R&D questions. Thank you all for submitting some great questions, we'll try to get to as many as possible! What better way to spend a rainy morning here in Carlsbad. Let's get started! CPG

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @Kylekoz17 said:

> What is it about the f9 that you were able to move away from two driver versions in the past like f8 and f8+?

>

> Thanks!

"In the past with F8 and F8+, we had two head shapes to address MOI needs of different players. The F8 was a larger higher MOI head, and the F8+ was a smaller more workable head. In F9, with the introduction of SPEEDBACK technology, we were able to increase the MOI without having to make the heads large from top down address view. This allowed us to create a perfect balance between forgiveness, workability and appearance. We found that high MOI players and better players who preferred workability gravitated to the same head size. Offering different lofts and front back weighting gave us the final adjustments needed to fully meet each players demands. In fact Rickie is playing the 10.5 heads (with MyFly set to 9°) since he loves the way it performs for him.

 

TB

 

Additionally, most of the fitters and retailers said that F8 and F8+ were too close in performance and what they really needed was a 'spin-killer' design, so the 9.0 head is purposely designed to provide much lower spin, (about 500 rpm less than F8+) and we are seeing great success with this change. "

 

TO

 

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @johnny_golfball said:

> Hello! I’m blown away by the technology and engineering that goes into making your driver. I also think it’s incredibly innovative to have the milled face on the driver.

> My question is, how difficult is it to keep being creative in a highly populated market? Is it a challenge coming up with different innovations and adjustments year after year? Also, what new concept did you think was going to be groundbreaking that didn’t pan out?

> Sorry- multiple questions ?

 

"Lots of good questions!

The great thing about what we do is we get to think about golf clubs all day and brainstorm with very bright and creative people. This makes for a very fun and productive workplace and this enables us to bring Innovations every year.

 

Instead of thinking about things that didn't pan out, we look to opportunities in areas like Baffler Technology, ONE length irons and Cobra Connect powered by Arccos. These are huge benefits to golfers, readily availalbe in the market, and just waiting for golfers to reap the benefits that we have already seen."

 

TO

[mightywingman]

Cobra,

What are the primary differences between the Fairway F9 and the Tour Fairway F9? Which would a 12 handicap be better with?

 

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @bluejeeprubi said:

> Cobra,

> With several other manufactures releasing smaller headed drivers or low spin models these days is Cobra looking to do the same with the F9. A driver similar to the F9 Speedback Fairway Tour would be amazing.

 

We know that the KING F9 Speedback is a great driver and the 9.0 head is a spin killer already. Having our tour players successful is really critical since we have a tight group and Bryson's driver is a great example of how a standard head works for a player needing very low spin performance, so we haven't seen the need for a smaller head. From what we have heard, we think many of these releases are trying to match up against KING F9 Speedback performance!

 

TO

 

[mightywingman]

Cobra,

Is there any chance different colorway options will be available for the F9 drivers and fairways?

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @BearQ said:

> Loyal cobra OG here!

>

> I’ve been playing your Ltd pro model since release now. I love it for its fade setting and flat lie angle. I’ve noticed recent drivers across oems have gotten more upright. Does cobra have any plans on offering pro models with the fade/flatter specs us wrxers so desire. Especially in the fairway models. Low spin weight in the front is good, but face angle / lie is important too!

>

>

 

"The KING LTD Pro is an awesome driver for the few golfers that need this spec. We know if is almost unbeatable in performance, even to this day.

 

TO

 

We are constantly tweaking our design lie angles to meet the needs of the population. Look for flatter lie angles in some fairway wood heads in the future!"

 

TB

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @Yacuone said:

> Will the MIM wedges be available in black?

> & Will you ever make a 64*?

 

Looking at future finishes and other sku addition for the MIM wedges but currently not planning black or a 64. 64s are usually very low demand since most golfers can barely use a 60.

 

TO

[132tim]

Hi!

Are there any differences in driver heads with the tour length and standard? Or just length and the adjustable weights? Also in the future how much further can you take the carbon fiber crown? As in extending it further then just wrapping around the corners?

 

Thanks!

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @Golfingfanatic said:

> Can you give us an indication on how many people choose the tour length F9 over the "standard" length?

> Thank you in advance for participating and answering the questions :)

 

Its relatively small, maybe 10% but we do sell a lot of weight online, so we expect some people will do on their own.

 

TO

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @precision28 said:

> Are the heads that the tour pros use the same as what the consumers can buy off the shelf ? if not what changes are usually made for the tour players

> thanks

 

Yes, the heads our tour players use are made from the exact same tools as the heads you can buy off the shelf! The only difference is how much weight is added or removed for a players swingweight preference. For example Rickie Fowler uses a stock F9 driver head, but has some added weight to accommodate a shorter overall club length.

 

TB

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @"Roland " said:

> With regards to the limits on clubhead design forced upon you by the ruling bodies. Where do you see technology going in the next 5 years? Where can improvements come from?

 

There are maximum limits placed on face flex and speed generation but most companies only approach those limits in one area on the clubface. By accurately controlling face thickness and design with face milling we can provide a larger sweet spot area. And by adding club shaping features like SPEEDBACK we can give increased forgiveness. Both items aim to expand that zone of max speed generation. In the next 5 years, different technologies and materials will be utilized to further increase that benefit.

 

TB

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @xxio said:

> How about a suggestion?

> Since TM just released an "original one", why not release a limited edition of Tiger's old King Cobra driver with modern tech. Similar graphics/shape. Small head, deep face, hot face, and weight tech. You can skip the x100 steel shaft.

>

> My question in though any benefit for irons with the grind same as the trusty rusty wedges (the concave on the back sole). They seem to help a lot on hard tight lies.

 

"Love the idea! Wish we could bottle his '97 ability as well!

 

With the high bounce on the wedges the ground contact point is on the back edge of the sole, so the concave area on the back of the sole allows the head to sit lower on tight lies.  With less bounce on the irons the ground contact point is at the center of the sole, so a concavity on the back edge would not allow the head to sit lower to the ground as it does on the wedges.

 

TB, KC

[ScottishBruce]

Hi recently fitted for an F9 driver and 3 wood. Both have been lofted down 1.5 degrees, could you advise if this opens the face slightly or if there is another reason for the fitter to do this? Both are awesome and love the look, feel and performance. Well done guys. Many thanks

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @getair23 said:

> I play the F6 Baffler with the heavy weight back. What in the F9 line up would be an upgrade for the Baffler?

 

The F6 Baffler was the 5 metal that we made for Rickie and the updated version of this size and shape is the KING F9 Speedback Tour fw

 

TO> @bvmagic said:

> What kind of feedback have you received from amateurs regarding the single length irons? Obviously nobody knows till they try, but do you find low or high handicap players sticking with the single length?

 

"We have received lots of positive feedback from ONE Length iron players. Overwhelmingly, the feedback is that a consistent setup and swing improves ball striking, reduces practice time necessary, and enhances the game.

 

TB

 

Our survey feedback is that players buying ONE length (of all handicaps) are very satisfied and retailers tell us it is the one of the least returned iron sets that they sell."

 

TO