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[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @grm24 said:

> Bridgestone Golf (and possibly other manufacturers) have had milled driver faces before Cobra by at least a year or two. What differentiates your driver face (CNC?) milling from Bridgestone and others? What makes the CNC driver face milling measurably better than other driver face milling? Outside of typical marketing claims of course?

 

Bridgestone's was hand ground and polished followed by laser etching which removes a small amount of material from the face while keeping the overall contour established by hand work. Our process is CNC milling which removes more material and creates a very precise contour and thickness over the entire face.

 

TB

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @"Puttersaurus Rex" said:

> I appreciate Cobra's willingness to innovate and offer one-length irons, tour-length drivers, and Ricky's driving iron. This is good marketing, and offers a glimpse into what equipment works for tour professionals. Are there plans to launch other tour inspired equipment?

 

We only think about this on days that end in 'y'.

Good thing is our tour players use what we sell every day, so we don't have to make much extra 'Tour Only' stuff. What else would you like to see? - TO

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @NAM2212 said:

> When the one lengths were originally released after you sign Dechambeau they seemed to be everywhere. I had multiple playing partners get sets and seemed to love them. They all went back to normal length irons within a couple of months. Has this been the trend that Cobra has noticed? Is demand for one length still as high as when they were released a few years back? Thanks for your time.

 

 

ONE length continues to be a strong product for us. While some players did try them and revert to variable length sets, many more became full time converts. Players who want ONE length to perform exactly like variable length have a hard time transitioning....because they are different! But many players enjoy more consistency in their long irons, and increased trajectory and stopping power in their shorter clubs. Those players have found ONE length to be indispensable. - TB

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @ian-500 said:

> Cobra F9; you've created a driver with the feel of a jdm product with the forgiveness and adjustability of a usdm product. Thank you. My question is, can you make a mini version (275cc - 300cc) with 14 loft and 42 1/2" length. Oh, and a D3 to D4 swing weight.....

> Thanks,

> Ian.

 

"The LTD fw was a great product for this and much easier to hit off the ground.

 

We are always curious about new products and will keep an eye on this category. Why do you think this would benefit you and would it replace something in your bag today?"

 

TO

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @ancasebeer said:

> How many prototypes of clubs do you have to go through before you get a finished product like the F9 Speedback irons or the F9 driver/fairway/hybrid?

 

TO says way too many protos for the budget. :) Many designs on the computer, down to a few different protos, then working though any issues to come up with final designs. - TO

[radiman]

Do you guys ever record the sessions you have with your tour players going over design and such? I have always wondered how in depth they get when they start making suggestions or asking questions about new designs. Would be cool to see some of the prototyping and discussion as the product evolves heading into launch. Something to refer back to after launch to get the story on how the club came to be.

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @DblEgl said:

> Care to give us any 'teasers' or hints as to upcoming Cobra products. Oh, by the way, keep putting out great products.

> Thanks.

 

No teasers other than faster, longer, more forgiving, more precise and better sound. Isn't that what every one wants.

 

TO

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @Oaks said:

> How have the Baffler Rails evolved over the past generations (size & material) and do you see them to be continued in future releases?

 

Back when woods were, well, wood, the original rails were part of the brass sole plate screwed onto the bottom of the club. Since then, the evolution of rails has included wide rails (T-Rail circa 2013) and more than two rails (Baffler Rail circa 2012). We have put tungsten in the rails (T-Rail again) and in between the rails. The more recent editions are made of steel, and vary in height depending on the club they are on. Rails are more pronounced on clubs with steeper angles of attack. - RR

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @b81smith said:

> You guys really have stepped up your club game in recent years. What tour players give the best feedback and how does their input impact performance?

> Anyone ever want something that just can’t be delivered?

 

Rickie was inspiration behind bringing rails back on the F6 baffler 5 wood. His coach thought he should give it a try, our tour staff frankensteined some up for him and it was love at first strike.

Rickie was also key in helping finalize the look of KING F9 Speedback drivers. - TB

 

Bryson has been key in all of the ONE length design, from how he plays them to what he is looking for, as well as many things about shafts and specs. Obviously his specs are different due to his single plane swing, but many of his learnings are applicable to normal swings. Obviously the entire idea of ONE length came from him and without Bryson's success and our relationship with him, it's doubtful we would have developed them. - TO

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @b81smith said:

> You guys really have stepped up your club game in recent years. What tour players give the best feedback and how does their input impact performance?

> Anyone ever want something that just can’t be delivered?

 

We have garnered insights around; individual club performance by skill level, set composition, gapping, usage, etc. All of that helps us make better clubs and recommend set compositions. Engagement? Great question. We have engaged consumers on a small scale as we are learning about them and their data. We have gone deeper on ONE length, they work! Much broader connections are coming! Do you use Arccos or any form of shot tracking system? If so... curious as to any insights you have gained. - MY

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @mcshooter said:

> 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.

 

The Cobra F-Max offering is built for you. Draw bias and lighter weight for more speed.

 

TO

[The_Champ]

Are the new King Forged cb/mb irons more forgiving then the previous version?

 

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @TIM929 said:

> I think a lot of people purchase used clubs to test a brand that is new to them before purchasing the newest releases.

>

> For someone who wants to try Cobra because of all the great reviews, but will purchase a previously released driver first, any recommendations for year/model for a high, mid, and low handicapper?

 

That's like asking which of your kids you like the most! The list of modern Cobra classics is long, but a few standouts include: Low HDCP: Bio Cell Pro; Mid & High HDCP: ZL Encore & Fly-Z. But you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't at least give F9 a go because it beats them all. - RR

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @Nickiet55 said:

> 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!

 

No weaker lofts but forgings are relatively easy to bend. We can always bend them 1 degree weaker in Custom. Go hit them and see how they work before you bend.

 

TO

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @jon12 said:

> Any plans to release a Cobra Forged Tec Black irons Pro Type version - slightly smaller head with less offset?

 

Take a look at the King Forged Tour or King Forged One irons. These heads have a slightly smaller appearance at address and less offset. - KC

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @provx said:

> Any plans for a one length fairway? Or at least a fairway/ 3 wood designed to play something like 40 inches? Also I always thought a 40-41 inch driver to be used as a fairway finder would be an interesting idea for those who dislike fairway woods.

 

The tour length driver option has proven to be a great option for those looking for more accuracy off of the tee. The same concept could be applied to other clubs in the bag as well. - RR

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @bmurph said:

> 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?

 

We are leaders in Innovation in many ways. CNC Milled face on metals! Speedback Technology with great aero and low CG has never been done before in the industry. ONE length irons! MIM wedges, softer and more precise. I could go on and on...

 

TO

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @ruffellprefley said:

> Will we see adjustable hybrids again like we saw in the F7? I still have them in my bag because of how versatile they are when trying to gap a bag!

 

The standard GI hybrids in the industry from most other companies no longer have adjustable sleeves so we are in line with industry trends. From our research this is mainly because golfers don't use them after purchase. For the better player, we have made adjustable Utility irons for several years, which is a much better use of the technology since better players are more consistent and can see differences through the adjusting process. And more recently others have followed us into this space, because its a better idea for the type of Utility irons. - TO

[mightywingman]

What head-shaft F9 combination does Lexi play? And what is her average swing speed? Thank you!

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @"The General" said:

> Is there a small vibration dampener inside the body of the King Forged MB irons?

>

> The chrome heads from 2016 and black heads from the same year look and feel so good, I had to have one set of each.

 

The damping in the King Forged MB irons, that gives them the great feel, is provided by the muscle back shape. There is also a tungsten insert that helps center the CG to improve feel and performance. - KC

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @bigmoneyp said:

> Over the years I've been a fan of Cobra drivers with the ZL Encore my personal favorite. What has been the most successful Cobra driver to date?

 

For the modern Cobra Puma Golf since 2010 its the KING F9 Speedback. We are also seeing the highest Cobra market share since 2006. In fact, we are the #1 driver in the UK and some other European countries. Climbing the US share ranks as well so things are going very well this year. - TO

[hartrick11]

The DBM black finish on the Forged Tec & CB/MBs is amazing - how satisfying is it to see competitors still coming out with PVD offerings that will start wearing off immediately?! Can we expect that upcoming offerings will continue to incorporate this finish?

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @ToddL said:

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

 

A key differentiator between Cobra wedges and our competitors is the notch on the back of the sole.  This lets the wedge sit lower to the ground and allows the wedge to be opened up more without raising the leading edge.  Our new King MIM wedges are more precisely manufactured due to the Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process that does not require hand polishing to finish them.  This precision results in more consistent peformance and better feel. More details on the MIM process are available on the Cobra web site.

https://www.cobragolf.com/king-mim-wedge

 

KC

[Puttersaurus Rex]

> @"COBRA PUMA GOLF" said:

> > @"Puttersaurus Rex" said:

> > I appreciate Cobra's willingness to innovate and offer one-length irons, tour-length drivers, and Ricky's driving iron. This is good marketing, and offers a glimpse into what equipment works for tour professionals. Are there plans to launch other tour inspired equipment?

>

> We only think about this on days that end in 'y'.

> Good thing is our tour players use what we sell every day, so we don't have to make much extra 'Tour Only' stuff. What else would you like to see? - TO

 

Thanks for the reply! It has been great to read the questions and replies. With the release of Tiger spec'd irons, it would be neat to see something like Lexi spec'd equipment and an expansion of ladies golf equipment for better women golfers.

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @belephant said:

> 1) how did you choose the stock shaft offering for the F9 line? Is it more about providing options to fit a wide range of golfers, or are there certain characteristics that specifically complement the new club heads?

>

> 2) any retail driving iron options in the works?

>

> Thanks for your time!

 

1) Choose the shafts through testing with range of players we are targeting. Overall we know the shaft specs that most players fit into, and we know the head properties, so there is some matching up that occurs, but mostly its players hitting, getting their data/feedback and picking what works best. However, this is usually only covering the middle of the bell curve, and we know the best way for the individual is to get fit. There are tons of options out their and if you are spending the $$$, then its worth going all the way through the fitting process, as no one want to leave any performance behind.

 

2) Check out the King Utility still available at retail, with MYFly Sleeve and Connect! - TO

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @tbowles411 said:

> 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?

 

"If he is too strong for the junior shaft, then we recommend you order the KING F9 Tour Length Speedback driver in a softer flex (if you order it 2"" shorter than the standard F9 Driver length, this will give you a 43 1/2"" driver with the Cobra Connect grip - this can be ordered by calling Cobra Puma Customer Support, not through our web site) and either choke down, or take it your local club builder to have them adjust it shorter. There are some internal challenges that limit what we can offer, but there are lots of great club builders out there to help you dial it in.

 

The challenge of fitting individuals with limited info is why there are so many options for fitting out there. And if he's a strong kid, he will continue to grow into the longer club and build even more strength."

 

TO

[racebannon_42]

> @mightywingman said:

> Is it possible to purchase the F9 without the Arccos grip?

 

Yes. BUT WHY WOULD YOU? (that was rhetorical) We have a lot of Cobra Connect grips available, I bet we have one that will work for you. Honestly... getting driver performance info from the Arccos Driver app is gold. Heck, fill out your set with more connected clubs like the KING F9 irons or get yourself an Arccos Smart Sensor kit and get insightful data on your entire bag. Play Smarter. Shoot Lower Scores. I was channeling a marketing guy there. But you will play better. - MY

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @getair23 said:

> Will there be a Black and Pink F9 as part of the Warning Pack, for Beth Page?

 

No clubs in the Warning Pack but you can order the womens F9 online, which is black and rose gold pink. - TO

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

> @TinkerGolfMan said:

> What specific materials are the Cobra F9 Speedback drivers made of? What are the performance gains from previous model?

 

We use a Titanium alloy called 8-1-1. It is a little stiffer than the traditional Ti 6-4 alloy. We also use Carbon Fiber for the wrap crown. Performance gains from the structure and the Speedback technology are faster clubspeed, ballspeed and higher launch w less spin. All great for distance. - TO

[getair23]

> @"COBRA PUMA GOLF" said:

> > @getair23 said:

> > What are your thoughts on the current state and the future of the Venom Vault?

> What would you like to see improved with the Venom Vault? We love to be able to offer products when we have them - TO

 

> @"COBRA PUMA GOLF" said:

> > @getair23 said:

> > What are your thoughts on the current state and the future of the Venom Vault?

> What would you like to see improved with the Venom Vault? We love to be able to offer products when we have them - TO

 

There used to be a bunch of great color options for drivers etc. I was mostly hoping have more options beyond the current availability. Or even bringing back the custom options like the Bio Cell+ had would be awesome.