Tour Cobra 3D printed putters - 2022 RBC Heritage Classic

[GolfWRX_Spotted]

[Tommyboi95]

So clearly everyone has some sort of an iteration of a particular brand’s trademark shape. The TM spider to the Odyssey 10, etc but these putter, even though the look and feel fantastic. It just seems like instead of putting their own spin on things they just decided to absolutely ripoff of every popular shape over the last 5 years. 

[rukahs]

 

 

 

The amount of wear on that putter is concerning for new buyers, no way that'd happen with a regular putter (that dramatically) - the grooves are completely worn away 😮

[getair23]

1 hour ago, M4TT said:

 

 

 

The amount of wear on that putter is concerning for new buyers, no way that'd happen with a regular putter (that dramatically) - the grooves are completely worn away 😮

Nice catch there. I wonder if there is a little more to the story, than simple wear. 
 

I do like that they are adding some new shapes. Hopefully they keep evolving. I can appreciate the concept and the non-traditional approach with this line. 

Edited April 12, 2022 by getair23

[theedge27]

I hope the widesport is offered in LH

[blackngold_blood]

If that cuda comes in a slant neck I’m all in. I loved the stingray-40 but my ocd doesn’t like holes in my putter allowing me to see grass. Stupid for sure but that’s me. Lol

[titleistforged]

That wear! Maybe it was ground down, but why??

[Mr. Grumpy]

16 hours ago, Tommyboi95 said:

So clearly everyone has some sort of an iteration of a particular brand’s trademark shape. The TM spider to the Odyssey 10, etc but these putter, even though the look and feel fantastic. It just seems like instead of putting their own spin on things they just decided to absolutely ripoff of every popular shape over the last 5 years. 

Those who design their own unique shapes are criticized for making ugly putters. Those who copy proven shapes are criticized for copying. My best guess is that the traditional shapes sell better than the non traditional shapes. Cobra has at least put a unique spin on the traditional shape.  

[Danielson]

Is there some sort of major advantage to 3D printing for the eventual end user of the putter?

[scott406]

Hello WideSport

Especially if it comes with a black face

 

 

[Tommyboi95]

5 hours ago, Mr. Grumpy said:

Those who design their own unique shapes are criticized for making ugly putters. Those who copy proven shapes are criticized for copying. My best guess is that the traditional shapes sell better than the non traditional shapes. Cobra has at least put a unique spin on the traditional shape.  

Damned if you do damned if ya don’t 

 

but very fair point Grumpy

[pt73]

12 hours ago, Danielson said:

Is there some sort of major advantage to 3D printing for the eventual end user of the putter?

Marketing maybe ?

 

Maybe they should add they used AI & ML to build it too.

[KennyP]

14 hours ago, Danielson said:

Is there some sort of major advantage to 3D printing for the eventual end user of the putter?

 

 

Good question. I'm guessing they'd probably answer it's so they can manufacture to tighter tolerances. 

Whether or not this is necessary is another matter.

 

 

Edited April 13, 2022 by KennyP

[The Ultimate Hack]

I heard they're going to offer the LA shafts if you want to spend the extra money.

[scott406]

How long do you think until these come to market?

 

 

[TheMoneyShot]

Are there any pros currently bagging one of these currently?

[Danielson]

10 hours ago, pt73 said:

Marketing maybe ?

 

Maybe they should add they used AI & ML to build it too.

 

That was my cynical first thought. I think it's neat they can build putters that way, but when it comes to rolling a ball I don't (yet) see why I should care how it was made.

[Red4282]

On 4/12/2022 at 3:43 PM, Danielson said:

Is there some sort of major advantage to 3D printing for the eventual end user of the putter?

I remember them saying a few things about it, vibration dampening properties as well as weight distribution. Another thing to think about is it makes it possible to create pockets and cavities so much easier than trying to cast it with metal. In the end I dont think it makes a huge difference but cool to see someone pushing the envelope on design.

[chip75]

1 hour ago, Red4282 said:

I remember them saying a few things about it, vibration dampening properties as well as weight distribution. Another thing to think about is it makes it possible to create pockets and cavities so much easier than trying to cast it with metal. In the end I dont think it makes a huge difference but cool to see someone pushing the envelope on design.

 

It's mainly for weight saving/distribution, the lattices can add strength to that too, like you said the may not be a huge difference, but the face and design has shown some impressive results with Quintic.

 

 

On 4/12/2022 at 7:16 PM, titleistforged said:

That wear! Maybe it was ground down, but why??

 

I can't remember the name for it (it's sole/bounce for a putter), but I'd imagine some tinkerer didn't like the way it was sitting and had a bit ground off.

 

[Notashank]

I want the all black agera face balanced please. 

[dmeeksDC]

I don’t necessarily love the “assembled” look of the Agera and I don’t get why Cobra has to show off the 3D printing with those plastic wings sticking out, but I have to say that thing is one of the smoothest rolling, easiest to aim mallets I’ve ever tested. Very, very easy to start putts on your line with the Agera. 

[theedge27]

On 4/13/2022 at 3:18 PM, scott406 said:

How long do you think until these come to market?

 

 

Cobra CS told me mid summer 

[erock9174]

On 4/11/2022 at 10:56 PM, Tommyboi95 said:

So clearly everyone has some sort of an iteration of a particular brand’s trademark shape. The TM spider to the Odyssey 10, etc but these putter, even though the look and feel fantastic. It just seems like instead of putting their own spin on things they just decided to absolutely ripoff of every popular shape over the last 5 years. 

Said every brand since the Ping Anser came out 

[erock9174]

I’m in for the Widesport. Did a fitting in January and was fit into the Cleveland Soft Premier 8 which is the same shape. Sucker for lime accents. 

[theedge27]

6 hours ago, erock9174 said:

I’m in for the Widesport. Did a fitting in January and was fit into the Cleveland Soft Premier 8 which is the same shape. Sucker for lime accents. 

I am probably gonna get one too. Cobra CS told me they are gonna be available in lefty, love my current sport 45 so cant wait to get my hands on the wide blade

[erock9174]

45 minutes ago, theedge27 said:

I am probably gonna get one too. Cobra CS told me they are gonna be available in lefty, love my current sport 45 so cant wait to get my hands on the wide blade

Sport is for arcs, wide would be for straight back/through. Would that be a good fit ?

[theedge27]

12 minutes ago, erock9174 said:

Sport is for arcs, wide would be for straight back/through. Would that be a good fit ?

My putting stroke isnt consistent so im not too worried. I feel more confident with a wide blade, just not many options for LH.

[SUPERG]

I would do some questionable things for that center shaft agera

[zrheisler22]

I much prefer the black Agera. Had the silver one and found it to be a bit too busy with all the silver so it was hard to line up so traded it for something easier to aim.

 

if they could just get the head weight down from 380 grams I would still have mine. Was good on slow greens but anything firm and fast was hard to control distance.