“the driver that you don't like the look of the most might perform better”
The 10K model he didn't like the look of turned out to be the one he hit best, with standout distance and forgiveness that won him over.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Clearly outperformed the X on TrackMan, 214 vs 205 yards carry and 237 vs 232 total
- +Forgiveness rescues poor strikes without big distance drop-off
- +Best totals pushed 245-246 yards, his upper boundary
- −Loud, overpowering sound
- −Drawn-out, bigger head shape he initially disliked at address
- −Spun slightly more than the X, 2,500 vs 2,300 rpm
For: Golfers who want maximum forgiveness with real distance and don't mind a bigger footprint
Mark Crossfield
Coach, famously hard to impress
“this is probably the one most of you should be using”
The 10K head is the one most people watching should be using: solid, stable and friendly, even if its forgiveness only really pays off over seasons, not single sessions.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Very stable 10K forgiveness that pays off over a season or more of play
- +Feels solid and inspires confidence down by the ball with its bigger footprint
- +Good looks with the carbon and matte off-gray finish
- −Hard to tell any difference from the other heads in a hitting session; benefits are long-term
- −Feels like a Darkspeed with a big adapter on; Darkspeed owners shouldn't rush to upgrade
- −The 33-setting adjustable neck needs a chart and won't resonate with most golfers
For: Most average golfers who want the friendliest, most stable head in the range
2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“it's it's like a almost a slice of pizza”
The lowest-spin 10K option in the fitter's bays, and it proved extremely forgiving here, holding money spin numbers even on heel and low-face strikes.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Fitter's experience says it is the lowest spinning of the 10K MOI drivers
- +Very consistent carry dispersion; four of five shots stacked tightly
- +Heel strike still produced a playable 2,700 rpm and stayed in play
- −Distinctly triangular, slice-of-pizza address shape that won't suit every eye
For: Players wanting max-MOI forgiveness with the least spin of the category
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
“the stability on this thing is absolutely astounding”
Cobra's most forgiving driver ever with astounding stability and tight groupings, though spin ran a bit high for faster swingers.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Astounding stability with consistently tight dispersion on deliberate heel and toe mishits
- +Big fixed rear weight pulls CG back for arguably Cobra's highest MOI ever
- +Feels brilliant
- −Spin a little high for faster players, so it won't cross over to quicker swingers as well as some 10K rivals
For: Slower swing speed players who need maximum forgiveness