How did the cobra baffler xl hybrid score in the tg hybrids test 2014. In the area of game improvement, the cobra max driver offers two advantages. The cobra baffler xl driver has an oversize face with e9 face technology that creates a larger sweet spot for. Cobra golf is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the release of its baffler hybrid iron combo set. Cobra baffler xl driver 460cc for sale online ebay. This lightweight driver features an offset design allowing golfers more time to square the face at impact for longer and straighter results. The baffler xl driver is the easiest driver to hit, tag lined with the phrase golf made easy. Sports coach of the year 2010 and former pga rookie of the year. May 16, 2015 the key feature of the baffler xl irons are the eponymous baffler rails on the soles. After a couple rounds i bought the matching cobra baffler xl iron set off amazon and my overall handicap has dropped 12 strokes in 9 weeks. It was designed first and foremost to get the ball up in the air. Basically looking for an inexpensive game improvement set.
The baffler is an american magazine of cultural, political, and business analysis. The baffler xl irons have had a superb reception for example, they have a 4. The baffler xl hybirds have a cobra lamkin rel epdm reminder grip. Review of the cobra baffler xl driver 2014 by award winning pga. Cobra golfs very first club to carry the baffler name was a utility wood the company issued in 1975, only two years after its founding. Dec 19, 2015 the baffler xl irons have had a superb reception for example, they have a 4. Cobra baffler xl driver its fairly evident just by looking at the cobra baffler xl driver that the club is designed to be as easy to hit as possible. The cobra golf baffler xl driver has stepped up to the plate as one of the longest drivers of 2014 for game improvement drivers. Be the envy of your new yorkersubscribing friends dual handles envirotote, made in usa bag is 14 x.
The baffler xl is offered in four different lofts and packed with some of cobras latest technology to make it the most forgiving and easiesttohit baffler cobra has created. The baffler hybrid iron combo targets the super game improvement crowd, aimed at players that are looking for easy to hit hybrids and irons that deliver. I have been using a 980f three wood and was not getting the hit on it like i wanted but this club has been good to me and i have hardly practiced with it. To confuse or perplex, especially so as to frustrate or prevent from taking action. Clubtester jim esther talks about one of his favorite irons from clubtest 2014, the cobra baffler xl. All three are specifically designed to work with the xl head. King cobra baffler dws 2r 18 degree with headcover aldila vs protohlbyyou 65r mid kick shaft cobra golf pride rubber grip 41 shaft all of our golf clubs are shipped in golf club boxes for worry free shipping. Dec 12, 2008 the cobra baffler utility club is one of the best rescue clubs we have tried. The ball flight off the baffler xl driver is high and long.
The cobra baffler xl driver has an oversize face with e9 face technology that creates a larger sweet spot. Ironfinder can help you replace a missing cobra baffler xl individual golf club. The cobra baffler xl hybrid is extremely easy to hit from any lie on the course. Those are the clubs we spotlighted in the original report below, which we published in late 2004. Oknow that weve all gotten that out of our systems well discuss it in slightly more detail in just a bit.
In todays market, baffler xl will be the only proline driver to feature a full offset design which means that golfers who continue to struggle with a slice will have a. Good selection of single golf irons for most major manufacturers in stock now. Featuring an offset design throughout the family, pronounced rails on fairways, hybrids and irons and an oversized face for maximum forgiveness and confidence at address. Nov 11, 2014 the flyz xls predecessor, cobras baffler xl line of clubs, were designed for the same level of golfer, but cobras engineers sought to improve distance and forgiveness. Cobra golf introduces new baffler xl fairways and hybrids. Cobra golf baffler xl womens clubs beautiful and functional. By moving their center of gravity cg lower and more rearward in the club head and implementing a speed channel around the face, the flyz xl line fits the bill and.
Review of the cobra baffler xl driver 2014 by award winning pga professional matthew conner, uk golf tuition breaks. The flyz xls predecessor, cobras baffler xl line of clubs, were designed for the same level of golfer, but cobras engineers sought to improve distance and forgiveness. And thats what the cobra baffler xl line delivers its really hard to mishit these clubs. The oversized club face, visually recognizable perimeter weighting, and offset design all give tremendous confidence that drives can. What this means is that theres less chance youll snag the club and take one of those road kill sized divots. The cobra baffler utility club is one of the best rescue clubs we have tried. It has a longer head than most of its rivals and sits very nicely behind the ball to give you a positive feeling before the shot. Before i even get to the performance aspect of the clubs, lets take a. I hit the baffler wan offset head, a g20 and taylor made rbz2. Mark hits the offset driver from cobra golf and talks about if it. My driver head cracked and am now looking to replace it. Oct 01, 2012 one of the more interesting design elements of the baffler hybrid iron is the elongated face design. The one thing you will really notice on this club is the offset at address, which promotes a draw and some confidence from hitting that dreaded slice.
Venollum alloy crown reduces weight vs titanium to deliver a 50% lower. Cobra baffler hybridiron steel 108g, r or s flex, cobra baffler hybridiron graphite 5058g, lite, r or s flex stock grip. These are great clubs for the average amateur golfer. The baffler, introduced in 1974, featured a clubhead with oversized dual rails and an extraordinary amount of weight in the sole. Cobra baffler xl irons individual, single, replacement golf. The baffler xl fairway woods and hybrids are the most forgiving clubs cobra has ever made.
The club head is very forgiving and unlike some other models, it is easy to shape the shots with all of the various lofts. Unfollow cobra baffler irons to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cobra produce funky clubs aimed at the younger audience and the baffler xl hybrid is no different. The baffler xl irons supposedly offer tremendous value for the price. Mark hits the game improver golf iron from cobra golf and talks launch and distance. What will also make the king f6 baffler more playable is the shaft which is a full inch shorter than the king f6 7wood at 41.
The railsfirst introduced on cobra clubs some 40 years agoare designed to improve turf interaction. Baffler xl hybridirons, driver making golf easier golf channel. May 23, 2016 to be fair the baffler was always up against it being pitted against the very strong m2, simply put its like comparing apples against pears. The baffler xl looks easy to hit from every angle, and it doesnt disappoint. Baffler definition of baffler by the free dictionary. Cobra baffler xl c graphite iron set stiff flex irons 7gw 0693092 right handed.
The cobra max driver, successor to the game improvement flyz xl driver, is cobras easiest to hit driver delivering easy high launch and easy straight ball flight. Lh cobra golf baffler xl single 7 iron factory steel regular. Cobra baffler xl hybrids feature a new 20 gram tungsten weight positioned low and back in the head delivering incredible launch and outstanding distance. New cobra lv4 driver that hits monster straight drives, cobra s9 irons 69, pw, gw. May 25, 2019 the king cobra baffler utility metals are offered in four iron replacement lofts in mens, womens and senior models. The cobra max driver is a duffers dream globalgolf blog. The baffler hybrid is available in a 19 degree 3 hybrid through 31 degree 7 hybrid for men while a 25 degree 4 hybrid through a 31 degree 6 hybrid which is available for women. The mens and senior baffler utility metals are identified as 2r 18 degrees, 3r 20 degrees, 4r 23 degrees and 5r 26 degrees, where the model number corresponds with the iron it is recommended to replace. Cobra brought the baffler name back in 1998, and in 2004 the company released the king cobra baffler utility metals family. Cobra mens baffler xl golf driver, right hand, graphite, regular, 10. Unfollow cobra baffler to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This driver will remind you how much you enjoy the game.
Cobra baffler xl irons were designed with the intent to make golf easier for players seeking maximum game improvement and forgiveness in. The baffler xl driver, fairways, hybrids and combo set is also available in womens models in purple pearl with dahlia purple accents. In 2016, it moved its headquarters to new york city. The king cobra baffler has a nice low profile and sharp looking at address. Mark hits the game improver golf iron from cobra golf and. Inventory available of individual, single, replacement or addon golf irons and wedges for cobra baffler xl irons. Mar 24, 2014 clubtester jim esther talks about one of his favorite irons from clubtest 2014, the cobra baffler xl. You can scan overview from consumers to find out additional from their past experiences. Cobra have worked to create a fast and forgiving clubhead designed to get the ball higher, longer and with less spin. We increased the effective face area, lowered the cg and designed our largest driver face ever to deliver an easy to hit driver. The baffler xl family of drivers, fairways, hybrids and irons are the most forgiving, easytohitlong, set of sticks weve ever made. The cobra baffler xl driver 2014 is engineered to hit the ball straight no matter your swing speed or skill level.
I havent played regularly in about 2530 years so i guess im a beginner again. The baffler xl driver, fairways, hybrids and irons will be available at retail on november 15 th, 20. Established in 1988 by editors thomas frank and keith white, it was headquartered in chicago, illinois, until 2010, when it moved to cambridge, massachusetts. Cobra baffler xl irons individual, single, replacement. It is very easy to hit, launches the ball very high, and produces long shots. I havent hit the baffler xls, but i love my regular bafflers. Cobra flyz xl drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons. I played my first game in about 20 years the other day and did as good or better than i ever have.
Live golf to return on 17th may rorydj vs fowlerwolff skins match. Made with a high moi that places the weight low and back in the head to deliver forgiveness for more distance and directional control. Golf made easy translates as easy to hit it far and straight, no. The cobra baffler xl driver is a easy to hit club that is packed with game improvement technologies. Buy new and used cobra baffler xl iron set from the best golf shop. The cobra king f6 driver is packed with distance and forgiveness. Does anyone have any experience with the cobra baffler xl driver. Rent golf clubs cobra lady baffler xl ladies righthanded. Cobra baffler xl 55g lite senior flex 7 wood shaft pull 41.
The oversized club face, visually recognizable perimeter weighting, and offset design all give tremendous confidence that drives can fly farther and straighter than before. Get the best deals on cobra golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 11, 2014 the baffler xl driver is available in 9. The baffler xl driver is an easy to hit driver packed with technology to hit it far and straight. The baffler xl driver features offset and an oversized face for maximum moment of inertia and forgiveness on mishits.
The baffler, introduced in 1974, featured a clubhead with oversized dual rails and an extraordinary amount. The new cobra baffler xl hybrid is the newest generation of the everpopular baffler hybrids. If you are not happy we are not happy and will gladly refund your money. Because the cobra baffler xl driver, fairway woods, hybrids and iron combo set will help you both look and play the part. This one has earned a starting position in the bag, and the previous hybrid is now keeping the garage warm.
Cobra e9 face technology frees creates a larger trampoline effect across the face for maximum forgiveness. I then bought the 3 wood off ebay to get the lowest price. They have been praised for their easytohit coollooking profile, very generous mishit forgiveness, reliable distance, and also being easy to get up in the. Same callaway itrax putter i have had since the first day they came out. To be fair the baffler was always up against it being pitted against the very strong m2, simply put its like comparing apples against pears. Released in 1975, the original baffler was golfs first modern utility wood. The pair have been designed for two very different purposes, which is well demonstrated by the 1. I appreciated the distance the club gets and how it feels on full contact. With that in mind this driver will greatly benefit the senior and women golfers.
In the lower lofted clubs 46 for those electing not to replace irons with hybrids as well as the 7 and 8 irons, there is a visible plateauing big ol flat spot along the top edge of the toe. You can see that the baffler xl driver is competitive with nonoffset drivers in ball speed and distance but can greatly affect a players dispersion relative to the. The cobra baffler is a solid game improvement iron and is listed with an attractive price point. In his amateur days, future pga champion and ryder cup captain paul azinger liked to.
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