I've replaced my driver with the Taylormade original one. I've gained so much confidence in hitting fairways, and surprisingly to me, I have not lost any distance. I can still get this thing out over 300 yards. Love it
TM original one owner here. Absolutely love it!! Able to find fairways, and if the lie is right use it off the deck. Carry mini and then 7 wood because I can use mini off the deck.
I've played the Callaway Mini Driver for 2 years. Yesterday, I brought my old driver too for a comparison over 9 jolted. Although the driver appeared to launch with a higher ball speed, when I got to the ball it was never past the Mini Driver which was always in the fairway. It is now returned to the shed!
I’d see myself using the mini driver. I like the shorter shaft length and smaller head. Dial it down to 9 degrees and have at it. Thanks James, good vid!
Great video James! This is an interesting topic that I don’t think very many of us give serious thought to. Based on the lack of real rails on the Cobra I’m 90% sure I’d go with the TaylorMade if I was looking for a, fairway finder, driver replacement. Doesn’t look like either are a good bet off the turf. 😀
I was looking for a 3W, to work off the deck and off the tee for those days when I am struggling with the driver. I went in to get fitted and finally ended up with the Minidriver. My rational was that I would end up using it off the tee, when there are only 4 Par5's in a round. So depending on the lie I would still use the Minidriver off the deck, but if unable I have a 2W hybrid to bridge the gap in yardage. My numbers were very similar to yours on the Minidriver. I got and pick the Minidriver up this afternoon, cant wait to try it out.
@Tucson Jim Golf sucks in TX compared to AZ. Did you ever play Tourqoise Valley GC down in Naco before they closed? They had a Par 6 "The Rattler" that was neat to play. Dobson Ranch GC was my favorite Muni course to play up in the valley. Courses in TX don't seen to only overseed the greens that I have noticed so far.
If someone were going to game a "fairway finder" along with a driver, then why not play a "Thriver" (i.e. 460cc head with a 3 wood shaft)? I tried these strong 3 woods and mini drivers, but the head was too small in relation to driver heads, so I didn't have the same confidence. I only had 13 clubs in my bag anyway, so I put a Thriver in the bag. OMG, I love it. The larger head and the shorter shaft is such a great combination that you feel you just can't miss it. I hit it about 10-12 yards shorter than my driver, but a lot straighter. On my home course, I hit it off the tee 6 times and my driver 6 times. If I try to choke down the driver, the weight is way off because I can't feel the head, so I can't just do that to save a club in the bag. Would love to see you test your dispersion with a driver head and the shorter shaft (the head will need to have more weight to offset the shorter shaft, but I'm sure you know more about that stuff than we do anyway). I could almost guarantee that your dispersion will be better than either of these 2 clubs due to the forgiveness of a 460cc head.
I've done the Thriver with a Cobra F8+ head and 3 wood shaft, I also have a F6 5 wood head that I put on at either 17° or 20° depending on where I'm playing. I don't tend to use the Thriver as much any more as I found a driver that works ok for me at the moment. The joy of modern tech is if you buy equipment of the same manufacturer you can Frankenstein bits together just too see how it goes, and if you do it with older heads you can do it for less than the price of new gear.
@@stevoislookingforgolfballs Yup. The only issue can be that using a shorter shaft only can mess up the swing weight (i.e. tough time feeling the clubface). Nothing that some heavier weights in the head or lead tape can't fix pretty easily. And, yes, if you are hitting your driver longer and as straight, then no need for the Thriver. I can't wait until I find a driver that allows me to get rid of the Thriver, but yet to find one. :)
@@bradfordcotta5925 I used lead tape on mine while I was playing it, finding a driver that worked was a total fluke, a step away from the big name manufacturers and found at my local golf store in the run out bin for $250.00 aus on a day when I was only there to kill time between running around after my kids.
I totally agree, can't stand these big bubble heads. Michael Newton did a comparison of a 460 head on the shorter mini shaft and the mini trumped it for distance & disperson.. I currently play an x2hot 12.5 2 deep and love it!
James, Great content as always. I think if you just need a driver replacement it's a no-brainer, get the Mini-Driver. If you want to hit 3 wood off the deck as well, then get the Big Tour 3 wood.
James, I think the TM Mini Driver is the choice with that tight dispersion. If you need to get rid of that Cobra Big Tour 3-wood...... You can mail it this way when you come back over the Pond for your Masters Golfmates trip :) I just purchased a 2019 Cobra F9 White w Matte finish.....I cannot wait for SPRING..!!!
Great video again James. I picked up a mini driver stiff shaft from a friend for £150 (couldn't pass it up at that price) and I played my first round with it this week. I normally play an M3 reg shaft and it can be erratic to say the least. I was astounded with the accuracy of the mini driver as i didn't miss a single fairway, I think I've sacrificed 15 yards but will take that all day if it's on the fw. I'll likely take both out for tomorrows round but I'm very impressed with it so far.
I have an epic flash sub zero 3+ wood that I play at 12.5 instead of a driver.I just feel more comfortable with it and carry it further than my driver on average. Was good meeting you tonight at the club
Great Review. This test is right up my want it alley. I struggle with the Driver, and when I do, I go to my 3 Wood. I want the 13 degree 3 Wood. I can see the Taylor Made Original One being the Driver replacement for those bad Driver days. And it will also be my long fairway wood. I like the profile of the Cobra just a little better, but I like the size of the Taylor Made much better. I'm pretty sure the Taylor Made Original One will be "The One". Now if I can only get the James out of me and settle on a Driver. So many clubs..........so difficult to choose.
I just picked up a used Mini Driver and it goes almost as long as my 2017 M1 driver but much straighter with better center contact. As a new-ish, high handicapper, I think it's worth putting in the bag in place of the driver to find more fairways until I can improve with my driver. Back to back holes with the driver over the weekend, I bombed one fairway, slice-blasted the next one.
I wanted to try the TM mini driver when I got fitted for a driver last year but they didn't have any in stock at the time 🤦♂️. Ended up with the F9 that I like alot but there's a little bit of my wishes I'd hung on and tested it against the mini driver. Nevermind what's done is done. Thanks for the video pal
Cobra all the way got fitted for the F9 driver and the tour 3 wood that i keep at 13.5. They have been a one two punch off the tee 💪👍 and the 3 wood is so versatile high low par 5 in 2 just fantastic 🙌.
Played the 14* Mini Driver for a couple of years. Type of course I was a member at required fairways to be found over distance with a number of mid length and short par 4’s with hazards in play for the driver. G410 driver and 5w in the bag these days.
Happy New Year to you. I am having this debate as well but replacing my 3 wood with a mini-driver since I use the 3 wood mostly off the tee and 5 wood off the fairway and looking for more distance. I play off 14 with, as well as you, a left miss. My course is about 6500 yards but very narrow, tree-lined and slight doglegs that force a player to hit a certain half of the fairway to have the correct angle for the approach shot. Golf, a game that we NEVER perfect.
I would like Cobra 3 wood. Interesting comparison. I tried the Mini driver but it didn’t work so I purchased Callaway Epic driver and 3 wood. For me it just works.
Thinking about getting the big tour as I like the idea of a strong 3wood. I have got Aero burrner mini driver 12 deg and I hit that off the deck quite well
Really good comparison James. Thought the TM didn't have anything to compare- but from the results obviously has. Think the Cobra is the more versatile due to the smaller head though. Both look great, I'd happily game either
James, I tried an Original one when they first came out and it was only available with regular shaft options and couldn't get on with it, I couldn't get the control it was supposed to offer and the pro said fitting an alternative shaft would make it expensive !. I even tried putting my 3 wood shaft in my driver(cobra bio-cell) ! it sort of worked but then I didn't have a 3wood! so the cobra looks very interesting to me.
I updated my clubs to Cobra F9 last year. I like the Driver but tend to be erratic, so I use the 3-4 wood off the tee a lot, set at 16 degrees ( I am getting older and slower) . I think had this Big Tour been available I would have been better served to buy it and a 5 wood. Now it comes down to price . The TM mini driver is being heavily discounted in OZ ( $349 Au) . The Cobra BT is retailing for $449. I did purchase a GX-7 as a fairway finder recently ( replacing the F9 3-4 wood) and it performs very well. It cost me $200 US (=$ 330 Au including freight and taxes) I think that these clubs would suit a lot of older golfers. Perhaps you can do a video on clubs for the senior golfers. For me it would be a mini driver of some sort, a 5 wood shorter with shaft, a hybrid around 22-24 degrees and 6-LW graphite shafted single length irons ( see www.milfordgolf.com.au).
I have the TM Aeroburner from a few years back. It's in the bag for a few holes that dog leg and my M5 is just to long, Can even give it a ride from off the deck as well.
I've been hitting a Callaway Mini-Bertha for a few years. I hit more fairways - typically 75% to 80% on the short grass - then I do with my standard driver. From me it's mini driver off the tee. Was wondering about the Taylor Mini if I'm going to replace my Mini-Bertha.
I have a mini driver and it took ages to find, it’s a great club but I think I’m going back to a standard driver so they’ll be one coming up on EBay soon!
Appreciate your comparison but try finding the Taylormade Mini One to buy. Taylormade have confirmed that it was a limited edition manufacture and they've sold through all their stock and have no idea which of their stockists still have inventory, or indeed if any are left in the market for sale. Only outlet seems to be eBay USA who list one or two
James, How about revisiting the Mini review and try lowest loft setting and driver shaft in it 44.5". Let's see if that replaces a driver. Love the smaller head. Great video!
A driver i struggle to control so i use my hybrid. I do have sldr mini but i find using reg shaft difficult as this was before proper fitting. I also have a gbb driver but no confidence in it. I would look at getting another mini or 3 wood just to help with more distance but control of hybrid
Hi James where is the best place to get the original one? My dad plays with the sldr mini driver and was looking to get his one to replace it for his 60th. Currently can’t find them anywhere.
finally! An apples to apples comparison. Too many of these reviews are comparing numbers between a 13* club and a 9* club. Of course the 9* is going to go 12-20 yards farther. It's like saying, I hit my 6 iron 12 yards farther than my 7; gee, I wonder why.
So basically you could have the same club by getting a 10.5 degree driver head lofting it up as far as it will go and sticking a shorter shaft in it (might have to add some hot melt to the head to make swing weight right). Last time I got my driver shaft shortened it cost me £12 - a lot less than a new club!
I recently purchased the SZ extreme driver and it just didn’t work for me. I exchanged and replaced with the big tour and consistently am seeing improved results and more than anything my confidence off the tee is dramatically better than when teeing up a driver.
How do these compare in distance and dispersion to a 3 wood off the tee? I'm curious to see if either is enough better to justify buying one over just using my 3 wood to find fairways.
Hi James Happy New year to you How much further can you hit the 3 tour Cobra, than your normal 3 wood, the Cobra looks the business, i am terrible with a driver & my three wood is magic
Hello James..I prefer change my wedges..and my putter.....precision and benefit...happy new year..the rules for the index must change in April..for the french..and you to..?
Speedzone Xtream driver and the Big Tour 3w. Use the Big Tour to hit those tight fairways off the Tee. Hit the Big Tour off the first tee at Harbor Town
Nice comparison. But maybe you were over swinging the 3w since you knew you were pitting it against a driver, mini or otherwise. BTW, I see you're rocking a GolfMates half-zip. Did Liam give that to you or did he make you pony up the 29 quid and change?
Big Tour 3 wood is a no brainer you can loft it low and replace your driver or loft high and keep it as your 3wood something about that cobra face is explosive
Long shot question, but can anyone compare the big tour to Titleist 915f+? Been gaming that for years, I outdrive my buddies regularly. The big tour caught my eye with the same loft adjustments and the weight closer to the face. I'll admit that I just want to justify my disease of buying a golf club and need someones assistance...
James I thought that late last year in one of your videos you talked about weakening you right hand grip somewhat to get rid of the surprise ( left ) ball. I don't think you stayed with that line of thought, just saying by the looks of your flight pattern. New year, new weaker right hand grip, even if it's just a tad weaker......
I would game the big tour, all day. I rented the mini driver and the feel is like hitting a golf ball with a rock. I do not care for the sound of the mini. I currently use the blue F7 cobra 3 wood, lofted down to 13.5 degrees and for a while I didnt even carry a driver. Most days off the tee I average about 270 with my 3 wood off the tee. Side note, your left shots may be down to a swing weight issue. when I swing a golf club, ANY golf club, that is lighter than a D4, I will hook it all day.
I game the TM Mini Driver instead of a regular driver. Just tired of slicing balls into oblivion. Goes about the same distance because I feel more comfortable going after it a little more with the mini. Got mine on sale for $225 CAD on cyber monday, an absolute bargain. I would say it's worth $300CAD though for sure.
I game a TM Original One as my driver. Lofted down at 11.5 with an 80g shaft and is soooo consistent. Love it.
I game one of these as a driver. I love it. Way more confident off the tee and no loss of distance for me.
I've replaced my driver with the Taylormade original one. I've gained so much confidence in hitting fairways, and surprisingly to me, I have not lost any distance. I can still get this thing out over 300 yards. Love it
TM original one owner here. Absolutely love it!! Able to find fairways, and if the lie is right use it off the deck. Carry mini and then 7 wood because I can use mini off the deck.
I've played the Callaway Mini Driver for 2 years. Yesterday, I brought my old driver too for a comparison over 9 jolted. Although the driver appeared to launch with a higher ball speed, when I got to the ball it was never past the Mini Driver which was always in the fairway. It is now returned to the shed!
I’d see myself using the mini driver. I like the shorter shaft length and smaller head. Dial it down to 9 degrees and have at it.
Thanks James, good vid!
Great video James! This is an interesting topic that I don’t think very many of us give serious thought to.
Based on the lack of real rails on the Cobra I’m 90% sure I’d go with the TaylorMade if I was looking for a, fairway finder, driver replacement.
Doesn’t look like either are a good bet off the turf.
😀
James, I recently bought the big tour from Jam golf and got it new for just £85 with the hzrdus smoke shaft and I love it!!!
I was looking for a 3W, to work off the deck and off the tee for those days when I am struggling with the driver. I went in to get fitted and finally ended up with the Minidriver. My rational was that I would end up using it off the tee, when there are only 4 Par5's in a round. So depending on the lie I would still use the Minidriver off the deck, but if unable I have a 2W hybrid to bridge the gap in yardage. My numbers were very similar to yours on the Minidriver. I got and pick the Minidriver up this afternoon, cant wait to try it out.
@Tucson Jim I agree, margin of error is pretty big hitting off the turf.
From Tucson? I just moved from Gilbert to TX.
@Tucson Jim Golf sucks in TX compared to AZ. Did you ever play Tourqoise Valley GC down in Naco before they closed? They had a Par 6 "The Rattler" that was neat to play.
Dobson Ranch GC was my favorite Muni course to play up in the valley. Courses in TX don't seen to only overseed the greens that I have noticed so far.
@Tucson Jim that's some good shooting. I'm hoping to be back in AZ this spring to play a few rounds.
If someone were going to game a "fairway finder" along with a driver, then why not play a "Thriver" (i.e. 460cc head with a 3 wood shaft)? I tried these strong 3 woods and mini drivers, but the head was too small in relation to driver heads, so I didn't have the same confidence. I only had 13 clubs in my bag anyway, so I put a Thriver in the bag. OMG, I love it. The larger head and the shorter shaft is such a great combination that you feel you just can't miss it. I hit it about 10-12 yards shorter than my driver, but a lot straighter. On my home course, I hit it off the tee 6 times and my driver 6 times. If I try to choke down the driver, the weight is way off because I can't feel the head, so I can't just do that to save a club in the bag. Would love to see you test your dispersion with a driver head and the shorter shaft (the head will need to have more weight to offset the shorter shaft, but I'm sure you know more about that stuff than we do anyway). I could almost guarantee that your dispersion will be better than either of these 2 clubs due to the forgiveness of a 460cc head.
Bradford Cotta - I did the same except I put a 5 wood shaft in mine! Best decision I have ever made in the game of golf! It will never leave my bag!
@@seanconnors7639 Great idea. Mine isn't going anywhere either.
I've done the Thriver with a Cobra F8+ head and 3 wood shaft, I also have a F6 5 wood head that I put on at either 17° or 20° depending on where I'm playing. I don't tend to use the Thriver as much any more as I found a driver that works ok for me at the moment. The joy of modern tech is if you buy equipment of the same manufacturer you can Frankenstein bits together just too see how it goes, and if you do it with older heads you can do it for less than the price of new gear.
@@stevoislookingforgolfballs Yup. The only issue can be that using a shorter shaft only can mess up the swing weight (i.e. tough time feeling the clubface). Nothing that some heavier weights in the head or lead tape can't fix pretty easily. And, yes, if you are hitting your driver longer and as straight, then no need for the Thriver. I can't wait until I find a driver that allows me to get rid of the Thriver, but yet to find one. :)
@@bradfordcotta5925 I used lead tape on mine while I was playing it, finding a driver that worked was a total fluke, a step away from the big name manufacturers and found at my local golf store in the run out bin for $250.00 aus on a day when I was only there to kill time between running around after my kids.
I'm waiting for sub-400 cc driver heads to make a comeback. Hate looking down at CNC-milled balloons.
Me too! This might be the one for me.
I totally agree, can't stand these big bubble heads. Michael Newton did a comparison of a 460 head on the shorter mini shaft and the mini trumped it for distance & disperson.. I currently play an x2hot 12.5 2 deep and love it!
I play my original one as my driver. I love it - I hit EVERY fairway now
James, Great content as always. I think if you just need a driver replacement it's a no-brainer, get the Mini-Driver. If you want to hit 3 wood off the deck as well, then get the Big Tour 3 wood.
James,
I think the TM Mini Driver is the choice with that tight dispersion. If you need to get rid of that Cobra Big Tour 3-wood...... You can mail it this way when you come back over the Pond for your Masters Golfmates trip :)
I just purchased a 2019 Cobra F9 White w Matte finish.....I cannot wait for SPRING..!!!
Great video again James.
I picked up a mini driver stiff shaft from a friend for £150 (couldn't pass it up at that price) and I played my first round with it this week. I normally play an M3 reg shaft and it can be erratic to say the least. I was astounded with the accuracy of the mini driver as i didn't miss a single fairway, I think I've sacrificed 15 yards but will take that all day if it's on the fw. I'll likely take both out for tomorrows round but I'm very impressed with it so far.
Just been fitted for the Cobra Big Tour Fairway. Looking forward to hitting it
I have an epic flash sub zero 3+ wood that I play at 12.5 instead of a driver.I just feel more comfortable with it and carry it further than my driver on average.
Was good meeting you tonight at the club
Great Review. This test is right up my want it alley. I struggle with the Driver, and when I do, I go to my 3 Wood. I want the 13 degree 3 Wood. I can see the Taylor Made Original One being the Driver replacement for those bad Driver days. And it will also be my long fairway wood. I like the profile of the Cobra just a little better, but I like the size of the Taylor Made much better. I'm pretty sure the Taylor Made Original One will be "The One". Now if I can only get the James out of me and settle on a Driver. So many clubs..........so difficult to choose.
Just ordered the Big Tour can’t wait to give it a go.
I just picked up a used Mini Driver and it goes almost as long as my 2017 M1 driver but much straighter with better center contact. As a new-ish, high handicapper, I think it's worth putting in the bag in place of the driver to find more fairways until I can improve with my driver. Back to back holes with the driver over the weekend, I bombed one fairway, slice-blasted the next one.
Just got the speezone big tour for $150! Even though it came out 3 years ago it's plastic wrapped brand new, super excited to try it out
I wanted to try the TM mini driver when I got fitted for a driver last year but they didn't have any in stock at the time 🤦♂️. Ended up with the F9 that I like alot but there's a little bit of my wishes I'd hung on and tested it against the mini driver. Nevermind what's done is done. Thanks for the video pal
Cobra all the way got fitted for the F9 driver and the tour 3 wood that i keep at 13.5. They have been a one two punch off the tee 💪👍 and the 3 wood is so versatile high low par 5 in 2 just fantastic 🙌.
Played the 14* Mini Driver for a couple of years. Type of course I was a member at required fairways to be found over distance with a number of mid length and short par 4’s with hazards in play for the driver. G410 driver and 5w in the bag these days.
Been looking for a second hand mini but struggling. I'll buy it off you James.
Happy New Year to you. I am having this debate as well but replacing my 3 wood with a mini-driver since I use the 3 wood mostly off the tee and 5 wood off the fairway and looking for more distance. I play off 14 with, as well as you, a left miss. My course is about 6500 yards but very narrow, tree-lined and slight doglegs that force a player to hit a certain half of the fairway to have the correct angle for the approach shot. Golf, a game that we NEVER perfect.
I have just replaced my TM Driver with the Callaway Bertha Mini 1.5 & finding it really good.
I would like Cobra 3 wood. Interesting comparison. I tried the Mini driver but it didn’t work so I purchased Callaway Epic driver and 3 wood. For me it just works.
Thinking about getting the big tour as I like the idea of a strong 3wood. I have got Aero burrner mini driver 12 deg and I hit that off the deck quite well
Really good comparison James. Thought the TM didn't have anything to compare- but from the results obviously has. Think the Cobra is the more versatile due to the smaller head though. Both look great, I'd happily game either
James, I tried an Original one when they first came out and it was only available with regular shaft options and couldn't get on with it, I couldn't get the control it was supposed to offer and the pro said fitting an alternative shaft would make it expensive !. I even tried putting my 3 wood shaft in my driver(cobra bio-cell) ! it sort of worked but then I didn't have a 3wood! so the cobra looks very interesting to me.
I updated my clubs to Cobra F9 last year. I like the Driver but tend to be erratic, so I use the 3-4 wood off the tee a lot, set at 16 degrees ( I am getting older and slower) .
I think had this Big Tour been available I would have been better served to buy it and a 5 wood. Now it comes down to price . The TM mini driver is being heavily discounted in OZ ( $349 Au) . The Cobra BT is retailing for $449. I did purchase a GX-7 as a fairway finder recently ( replacing the F9 3-4 wood) and it performs very well. It cost me $200 US (=$ 330 Au including freight and taxes)
I think that these clubs would suit a lot of older golfers. Perhaps you can do a video on clubs for the senior golfers. For me it would be a mini driver of some sort, a 5 wood shorter with shaft, a hybrid around 22-24 degrees and 6-LW graphite shafted single length irons ( see www.milfordgolf.com.au).
I have the TM Aeroburner from a few years back. It's in the bag for a few holes that dog leg and my M5 is just to long, Can even give it a ride from off the deck as well.
I've been hitting a Callaway Mini-Bertha for a few years. I hit more fairways - typically 75% to 80% on the short grass - then I do with my standard driver. From me it's mini driver off the tee. Was wondering about the Taylor Mini if I'm going to replace my Mini-Bertha.
I’ve been fitted for the Cobra. I’m not confident with a driver. So it’s perfect for me!!
I have a mini driver and it took ages to find, it’s a great club but I think I’m going back to a standard driver so they’ll be one coming up on EBay soon!
Appreciate your comparison but try finding the Taylormade Mini One to buy. Taylormade have confirmed that it was a limited edition manufacture and they've sold through all their stock and have no idea which of their stockists still have inventory, or indeed if any are left in the market for sale. Only outlet seems to be eBay USA who list one or two
Definitely want to try the big tour as a replacement for my Callaway fti sqarehead 3 wood.
I am really liking the Cobra, I hit a 3 wood on most tees now, and that would be a good option. Since my current one is not adjustable.
James,
How about revisiting the Mini review and try lowest loft setting and driver shaft in it 44.5". Let's see if that replaces a driver. Love the smaller head.
Great video!
A driver i struggle to control so i use my hybrid. I do have sldr mini but i find using reg shaft difficult as this was before proper fitting. I also have a gbb driver but no confidence in it. I would look at getting another mini or 3 wood just to help with more distance but control of hybrid
Currently have the TM Original One in the bag, can't fault it, gets the ball out there
Hi James where is the best place to get the original one? My dad plays with the sldr mini driver and was looking to get his one to replace it for his 60th. Currently can’t find them anywhere.
Why on Earth did Taylor made discontinue the Original One driver so quickly??
Great review for any body looking for a driver replacement
Send the mini to Liam let him have a go at it!
Cheers mate!
finally! An apples to apples comparison. Too many of these reviews are comparing numbers between a 13* club and a 9* club. Of course the 9* is going to go 12-20 yards farther. It's like saying, I hit my 6 iron 12 yards farther than my 7; gee, I wonder why.
@james what do you think about the big tour vs. ping g400 or the 410 3 wood?
Nice vids James. Love your reviews.
Still playing the SLDR mini. Mostly off the tee.
Taylormade :) Just ordered mine… have to wait a couple of weeks now (if not more) due to COVID-19 :(
So basically you could have the same club by getting a 10.5 degree driver head lofting it up as far as it will go and sticking a shorter shaft in it (might have to add some hot melt to the head to make swing weight right). Last time I got my driver shaft shortened it cost me £12 - a lot less than a new club!
I recently purchased the SZ extreme driver and it just didn’t work for me. I exchanged and replaced with the big tour and consistently am seeing improved results and more than anything my confidence off the tee is dramatically better than when teeing up a driver.
How is it off the ground for you?
@@so_dums surprisingly good mate. Controls the fade well
How do these compare in distance and dispersion to a 3 wood off the tee? I'm curious to see if either is enough better to justify buying one over just using my 3 wood to find fairways.
Hi James
Happy New year to you
How much further can you hit the 3 tour Cobra, than your normal 3 wood, the Cobra looks the business, i am terrible with a driver & my three wood is magic
Hello James..I prefer change my wedges..and my putter.....precision and benefit...happy new year..the rules for the index must change in April..for the french..and you to..?
The whole Cobra range this year look awesome, it's going to be hard to find a better range this year
Based on this test I would choose the Mini.
Speedzone Xtream driver and the Big Tour 3w. Use the Big Tour to hit those tight fairways off the Tee. Hit the Big Tour off the first tee at Harbor Town
If you’ve dropped the loft down to 12 on the Big Tour surely the face is more closed resulting in the miss you’re seeing?
Do you have a link to your review of the Cobra fairways James?
Great video James
Love them both.. but I do have Cobra F9 in the bag...so Cobra just taking the honours 🏌️♂️
Could you compare the big tour to the F9 3 wood? I would like to see the data!
Excellent video, very informative!
Very good head to head and I have to admit I would find it hard to choose
would love to see a cobra speedzone extreme vs the cleveland turbo
launcher.........battle of the more affordable drivers and
forgiving....thx
Yeah I don’t get the adjustability apparently fitters say spine alignment is important so surely adjusting it isn’t a great idea
Ever thought of just aiming slightly right and allowing that pull shot to happen and take over. Bombs down the middle every time 👍
Nice comparison. But maybe you were over swinging the 3w since you knew you were pitting it against a driver, mini or otherwise. BTW, I see you're rocking a GolfMates half-zip. Did Liam give that to you or did he make you pony up the 29 quid and change?
It’s really hard to go past that cobra, plus you could use it easier off the fairway
You won't find better than the cobra range this year although I've just bagged the f9 driver 3 wood and forged tec irons 👌⛳
Ping g400 stretch and the callaway 3 deep old but works
I recently did my review test on the Taylormade SLDR mini driver and it really surprised me👀
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I love the top of the Original One.
Big Tour 3 wood is a no brainer you can loft it low and replace your driver or loft high and keep it as your 3wood something about that cobra face is explosive
The mini looks like a good choice.
How about doing a review on the new Ben Hogan driver
Long shot question, but can anyone compare the big tour to Titleist 915f+? Been gaming that for years, I outdrive my buddies regularly. The big tour caught my eye with the same loft adjustments and the weight closer to the face. I'll admit that I just want to justify my disease of buying a golf club and need someones assistance...
James I thought that late last year in one of your videos you talked about weakening you right hand grip somewhat to get rid of the surprise ( left ) ball. I don't think you stayed with that line of thought, just saying by the looks of your flight pattern. New year, new weaker right hand grip, even if it's just a tad weaker......
I really really want an original one but they are impossible to find anymore.
one on ebay currently. £280 so far with 2 days left. Going to be an expensive bit of kit for someone
I just like to use an older 380 cc callaway driver as my mini driver works fine and way cheaper too
2020 might be a good year for a swing overhaul. Go see someone and vlog it.
when can I get my hands on the cobra big tour?
love the mini driver
James- I feel your pain since left is my feared miss. I would struggle to game the Cobra seeing that many go left. #1leftis1toomany!
I would game the big tour, all day. I rented the mini driver and the feel is like hitting a golf ball with a rock. I do not care for the sound of the mini. I currently use the blue F7 cobra 3 wood, lofted down to 13.5 degrees and for a while I didnt even carry a driver. Most days off the tee I average about 270 with my 3 wood off the tee. Side note, your left shots may be down to a swing weight issue. when I swing a golf club, ANY golf club, that is lighter than a D4, I will hook it all day.
Why not use a standard driver, but with a 44 inch shaft?
Cant find anywhere that sells the mini driver! Anyone know where to get it in the uk?
monsieurgolf.com (french website but delivers abroad. just not now because of the CORONA virus) i'm waiting for mine...
Liam from golfmates needs a new driver.?
Would have been nice to include your driver in the test to see the relative benefits of each option...
Looks like Mini Driver to me !
I’m going to give the new cobra driver a go as I’m looking for a new driver
If I could afford it I would use either not had a new wood in 10 to 12 years
What is the price difference James. Might make up minds ?
No grooves means you get less control, surely? More difficult to work the ball.
I'd love to have the cobra as my driver
I game the TM Mini Driver instead of a regular driver. Just tired of slicing balls into oblivion. Goes about the same distance because I feel more comfortable going after it a little more with the mini. Got mine on sale for $225 CAD on cyber monday, an absolute bargain. I would say it's worth $300CAD though for sure.
Cobra as I believe price wise it is more value for money
Do you think taylormade will make a new mini driver?!