Cobra RadSpeed, RadSpeed XB drivers (in-hand look)

agood3putt · January 6, 2022

Well went and did a fit today and hit my Sim 8* with Diamana D+ LTD 70-S, Srixon ZX5 and ZX7 @ 8.5* with Tensei Pro White 60-S, Radspeed @ 8* and XB @ 8* with Motore F1 6-S.

I actually spun the ball LESS with the XB than the std head, numbers below, I’m a 100 SS (thought I was faster :))

Averages

Ball speed: 144.9
Launch: 16.4
Spin: 2140
Carry: 255.4
Total: 282.4

Had one total yards of 300 I about sh** my pants. Never had one go that far before

agood3putt · January 7, 2022

🚨🚨🚨PSA🚨🚨🚨

RADSPEED PRICE DROPS

Drivers now $399.99

Fairways now $249.99

Hybrids now $199.99

per their site. I’m assuming the big box stores will catch up in the morning

agood3putt · January 8, 2022

Oh she purdy

rmiller_ny · January 10, 2022

For what it's worth, my fitter said they should have the new drivers for sale on Monday the 17th and their fitting-cart components available for fittings on (I think he said) the 21st, Friday.

agood3putt · January 14, 2022

So I have a dilemma if anyone can assist.

Coming from a TSI3 with a Tensei Pro White 60S the XB with Motore F1 6-S feels a little light to me ( I don't know the exact SW of each). If and this is a big if, I purchased a heavier back weight for the XB head what would that do to the flight/characteristics/forgiveness of the head.

I remember seeing people in the SiM thread stating that they put a heavier weight in the back of the Sim driver and it created more forgiveness while not sacrificing too little spin

Any help would be appreciated!

Edited January 14, 2022 by agood3putt

cw1209 · January 15, 2022

19 hours ago, agood3putt said:

So I have a dilemma if anyone can assist.

Coming from a TSI3 with a Tensei Pro White 60S the XB with Motore F1 6-S feels a little light to me ( I don't know the exact SW of each). If and this is a big if, I purchased a heavier back weight for the XB head what would that do to the flight/characteristics/forgiveness of the head.

I remember seeing people in the SiM thread stating that they put a heavier weight in the back of the Sim driver and it created more forgiveness while not sacrificing too little spin

Any help would be appreciated!

I have mine at 45.25" with a 12 gram weight in the back. Head is about 200 grams. I would weigh the Tsi3 and XB head on a scale to see the difference between the two.

Increasing the weight at the back of the head will slightly increase MOI (more forgiving), slightly increase dynamic loft at impact (higher launch/spin), and slightly increase the rate of closure (draw bias).

Edited January 15, 2022 by cw1209

Phabs · January 15, 2022

1 hour ago, cw1209 said:

I have mine at 45.25" with a 12 gram weight in the back. Head is about 400 grams. I would weigh the Tsi3 and XB head on a scale to see the difference between the two.

Increasing the weight at the back of the head will slightly increase MOI (more forgiving), slightly increase dynamic loft at impact (higher launch/spin), and slightly increase the rate of closure (draw bias).

Headweight is 400??? Jesus that’s a sledgehammer. Think my M3 is 198

JungleJimbo · January 15, 2022

3 hours ago, cw1209 said:

I have mine at 45.25" with a 12 gram weight in the back. Head is about 400 grams. I would weigh the Tsi3 and XB head on a scale to see the difference between the two.

@cw1209 Did you mean head weight = ~205-210grams? (instead of 400 grams= head only ?)

i've heard of callaway driver heads = typically around 195-200grams... and Ping driver head at 200-205 grams... but never a driver head at 400 grams! (a heavy putter head at 400 grams = maybe?)

No offence intended (am a fan of heavier driver heads... hence my affection for the "mini driver")... so these are genuine questions from a "young grasshopper"!🦗(😬🚫🤬)

Edited January 15, 2022 by JungleJimbo

cw1209 · January 15, 2022

10 hours ago, Phabs said:

Headweight is 400??? Jesus that’s a sledgehammer. Think my M3 is 198

@JungleJimbo 🤣 Man. My bad. And good catch by both of you. Doubled the head weight for no reason at all. Wasn't trying to mislead or flex on WRX.

I meant 200 grams. Corrected in the original post.

agood3putt · January 17, 2022

Hideki winning with a Radspeed fairway today 😎😎

Ricto · March 10, 2022

Any idea how much head weight to add to Radspeed XB if i would shorten my standard length shaft to 44”? I was thinking about buying the additional weight kit and swapping the 6gr weight to 14gr weight. Does anyone have any experiences how would this affect the characteristics of the club?

greenomics · March 10, 2022

Picked up a new Radspeed driver for well under $300 this week on the bay. Will replace my F8+.

Golfguy1012 · May 13, 2022

This driver is rad. Bought one for cheap ($175) on eBay with smoke rdx blue. Longer than my g425 lst, just as forgiving, I’ve been blown away by this club.

MtlJeff · May 13, 2022

I still put my Radspeed XB in play from time to time--Think i will this weekend (Has a Hzrdus Yellow in it)....It's a nice combo!

msg · May 13, 2022

The price for this driver dropped a lot at least here in Canada. I can get one from Global Golf for less than $350 Canadian for brand new condition after all the discounts.

Edited May 13, 2022 by msg