I just purchased a rad speed Xb and love it! It always finds the fairway! I just traded in a Taylor made R9. I played with it for 10 years and loved it!
Perfect timing, I'm on season 3 of using the Cobra F9 and thinking about moving to the RadSpeed XB. Cobra wins for me based off the $100 less price, the difference isn't worth the extra cost.
Went and tested both these out - RadSpeed felt great - excellent feel off the face. I think Inifinity face > twist face, but the SIM2 went straighter and longer (15ish yards average) for me - even for shots I thought were mishits. Made me feel like there was a lot more forgiveness on the SIM2. I'll admit I probably have a bias for the TMs as I have played them nearly all my life and loved them.
I've been gaming the King Speedzone for the last year or so, and it's fantastic - such a huge upgrade from my very old Hibore (which I still love like a first born). Was tempted to wait for the new Rad Speeds, but the discount on buying last year's (at the time) was at least $100, and the gains didn't seem all that worth it. I'm super excited to see what the next gen drivers do, though, but am happy to say the Speedzone really is a fantastic driver (bought shortly after watching your review of it, actually, and the adjustability of the weighting has lead to some great discoveries (weight in the back to give way more forgiveness, but way more roll with the weight forward).
I have the radspeed….it certainly fitted me the best on test against TM, Ping & Callaways, but I also felt that it sat better behind the ball which gave greater confidence at address.
I've tested both and I currently own the Cobra. I feel it looks much better, performance is better, and the sound( tiny bit louder but, in a good way) is better.
literally just put some of my clubs on EBAY to sell and possibly upgrade for next year. have thought about going with the rad speed . but that New Adjustable Mizuno looks amazing. but not gonna spend 500$ again on a driver since 150-200 used is going to be just as good as anything out there!
@@marklaborde3540 haven’t hit the cobra yet , but my buddy has one and the sound is amazing , but SiM2 max and if you’re a decent driver of the ball the Srixon ZX7 sound feel looks are amazing
Just bought a s/h speedzone, tried a friend's Radspeed and absolutely loved it, but after watching all the yt info I could find it seems very little difference between the two, so price won!
Most drivers are good these days. I've always liked Cobra drivers, but play a Callaway Mavrik Max. I hit the Sim 2 last week and liked it. It would come down to price for me. I think I'd get the Cobra and probably the SZ model because there can't be *that* much difference between the RadSpeed and the SZ.
Been rocking a Ben Hogan gs53 max.. I have to say I’m impressed with how well it stacked up against my golfing buddies new rad speed and tm drivers.. and for the price point I’m glad I didn’t spend $500 on a new driver like my friends did.
I buy on looks for the majority of my decisions. That’s why I went with the sim 2 max. Should be here in 7 days. It’s also why I bought Callaway Mavrik irons.
Could easily game either brand. Currently gaming a 2016 M2 w a Hzdrus Smoke Yellow shaft 5.5 at 45 inches. Just bought a Sim2 Max head and will compare. Also bought a Ventus Red 6-S w. VELOCORE. Going to be fun comparing both heads w each shaft. Would like to see this comparison test using Sim2 Max and RADSPEED XB which would benefit me more !
Hello Mark, just wondering in the past you have been reluctant to test TM, and have mentioned that twist face doesn't really work they way they market it, has Sim 2 changed, have you re thought.....would love to hear you thoughts. Maybe I am totally wrong, and would appreciate you telling me so if that is true
I had 2 TM drivers, a Older Areo Burner, and a M2. Face split on the A.B, the carbon fiber crown popped off on the M2. Tm wouldn't do anything, they told my pro shop not to repair it. So, not a big fan of TM. I wound up getting the Rad X driver which I'm very happy with, as a plus, I hit the Cobra longer, and more accurately than both of the TM drivers.
Both are great drivers, I tested them both when getting fitted and loved the Cobra a lot but it all came down to the weight and feel of it. I felt that when swinging the Cobra I lost it a little in the backswing where the Sim2 I was able to feel it through the entire swing. I will say that the Cobra had a better sound, really fantastic
If you get fitted, always remember they will custom build it, so that the swing weights would be to your desire, so the idea of losing it in your back swing won't happen, not something you can always do in a retail shop but from professional fitters, yes
I have played Taylormade for literally 40 years. I had a tour burner 7 degree loft back in the day. Fun fact, I still have that club as well as my old 9 degree burner. And it went on from there. The only time I briefly played a Ping driver was because Troy Matteson who won the NCAA individual title while at Georgia Tech gave it to me. I still have that one as well. I guess I am sentimental with my drivers. I got to know Troy because I worked with his father some years ago. I currently play the M4 and have swing speeds in the mid 110s at 57 years old.
Cobra all day for me. The most underrated clubs of the year are the King Tour irons, Snakebite wedges and the recently released King Tec hybrid. Almost no reviews on the hybrid online.
I have taylor made irons and cobra f9 driver. I purchased irons from golf store. Likely a few years after release(therefore not fitted) christmas sale. I bought cobra f9 based on looks and price. Love my f9 awesome club. I still have a old $80 taylormade rbz driver which works well. I largely purchased based on price. But I prefer one of the big brands when possible like taylor, cobra, Callaway..etc. if price was not a issue I would test the top three best looking clubs and let data help me choose.
I would go with the cobra, love having clubs that are less common. Most guys I play with are using Taylor made sim 1 or 2 and I see lots of p790s. I don’t like having the same clubs as everyone else which is why I love brands like cobra and Srixon because they feel like MY clubs and they still perform. Plus I save some money! Love the videos!
Just waiting for you and Coach to bump into each other on the course whilst you’re doing your solo vids before you get together at the studio later in the day. Alright Coach, alright Mark 🤣🤣🤣
Well I’m a cobra guy and use the SZ at the min. Not tried the rad yet but I compared the sim2 to my driver and they’re just so similar that I can see paying the extra money would benefit me or my game. Think cobra have marketed/priced all their products that way. Great video mate! 🤙🏻
I play F9 driver and SZ 3 fairway and hybrid, but TaylorMade irons. Am having a Cobra fitting in a couple of weeks. Could not justify price of Sim2, am happy to be a cycle or two behind.
Currently playing the rad speed and absolutely love it - I tested SIM2 against it and for me just couldn't hit it, didn't like the shape. Personally I love the infinity face and how it goes over the crown, takes away worry of a sky lol
Hi Mark: I always have had good luck with Cobra Drivers...I have a F 8 and a F 9 still in the bag...Use the F 9 cause of the shafts and F 8 for back up...Also the Cobras are some what less expensive for a non sponsored golfer...Thanks.....
I moved from my trusty Callaway Fusion driver. Admittedly, the tech is several years apart however, I did not want for distance or workability. On a whim I tried the Sim2 Max and was very impressed with its general characteristics. I do not like the top color change, but I have the same confidence level using it as my Fusion and more than I could generate trying the Maverick early Epic drivers. Distance .. maybe a bit more than my Fusion - however, that had nothing to do the change to the Sim2 Max. I have to say, the change to the Sim2 Max was quite "comfortable". I assume this is what one should expect from newer generation drivers but I could not find in everything from the Callaway Rouge II, Epic and Maverick drivers. Who of thunk..
I'm playing the F9 driver and am enjoying it. I also have the Bio Cell+ 3w and 5w, and the AMP Cell 4h. So, I guess I'm Team Cobra. One of my first drivers was a TM Burner Superfast. That thing was a beast.
Tried a lot of drivers in a fitting, ended up with the original SIM Max. Very happy with it. I have never tried a Ping though and every time I play with some one who’s got a Ping I feel a little twinge of envy!
I think because all manufacturers have got as tight to the regulations as possible there is hardly anything they can do except more consistent speed across the face. That's why it's coming to time that there is no point spending the extra when a Cobra, Mizuno or Cleveland will do the same thing but at a lower price. Its just a marketing battle now.
I tested both these clubs quite extensively (exclusively on course only) and I found the SIM to be the longer of the two on average and gave me some very long shots. I also preferred the sound and feel from the TaylorMade. However the Cobra was very forgiving with mishits suffering very little loss in distance and staying in play even on poor strikes with the Taylormade mishits being much further off line for me. I had to go with the Cobra for consistency and still great distance.
I chose the radspeed XB because of price, lightweight, and overall for me a more consistent landing on the fairways although sometimes it was 5 - 10 yards shorter of the TM.
Im gaming the SZ, love it and very similar performance to the Rad. Not trying to plug RS RUclips page but in his last podcast his producer tells him he is soon to be fitted to an NEW 2022 driver which apparently 'changes everything'.......now is not the time to buy new clubs with a statement like that!!!!
I have used TM and Cobra in the past and could go either way depending on how I hit them- the price differences in not enough to sway me 1 way or the other.
iv played cobra with various clubs over 14 years really like there clubs iv got a old 3 wood still in the bag as my go to club when games of a bit , iv just sold my cobra sz driver which was a great club and would buy cobra again , had a try with the sim 1 but not for me got the tsi3 now which also love
Mark, do you still have those weird shots you complained about when the first twist face came out? If I remember correctly, you and a few other reviewers had the experience of hitting shots and not seeing the usual gearing due to the twist face, leading to some odd shots that feel very different from where the ball was struck. Maybe it was the first generation but I never heard you about it with the Cobra so I was curious if their 'twistface' is different from TM's.
Cobra has always been a hard sell (although trying one might help), while I just gave up a Taylormade for something I seem to control better. Tough call...
I game a 917d2 and a random let me hit a few drives with his Sim 2 Max - and if I could afford it I'd game it. Not a fan of taylormade but it's an amazing driver
I'm currently gaming the Cobra Speed Zone and very happy with it. Not sure the value of upgrading to the RAD Speed would be worth it or provide a big enough step up in gains to warrant the investment.
Great review 👍🏻 Did you find the SIM2 sitting flat and right side bias like the original SIM? I think drivers are so similar and close now I would by solely on what I hit the straightest on the day.
Currently using the Taylormade (company motto: "First thing we do in the morning when we wake up is hate Mark!") SIM 2 MAX. Can't say it's any better than the TS2 or 410 SFT I was using, since I've made improvements in my swing in the last 6 months.
Definitely the cobra for me, currently saving up pennies for one which I tried last week. I find the sim a little to jazzy, hey look at me type prefer classic. Possibly cod I'm getting on in year's, where I reckon the kids would go for the shiny blue sim
I upgraded from F8 to a Speedzone and gained an easy 20 to 25 yards. I find the RADSPEED very similar to my current speedzone. (Which I love) I did go to a "comparison day" at a local range and didn't see a big like I did from F8 to Speedzone, so for now I still use the Speedzone..I do think there is somethin to the Cobra milled face! Cheers
I switched to a radspeed xb with a stiff hzrdus rdx blue and I'm getting 20-30 more yards per carry. Used to have a Rogue with a 5.5 evenflow blue shaft. Both are 10.5, set to 9 draw
Taylormade for me as used them a lot over the years & always good - never tried Cobra but 100% would do if easy to do so, rare to get the chance to try many different manufacturers with a range of shafts for each in my part of the world. I wonder if Cobra are hampered by the ‘I want to be like….Bryson🤔 compared to wanting to be like Rory / Morikawa / DJ / Tiger etc….Good review👍
I currently have cobra f9, and it is not very forgiving, anywhere but the middle and the ball goes anywhere. Also any moisture on the face and the ball comes off really weird. I'm off to try sim2 on weds, may try rad speed, to compare, hopefully it's more forgiving.
Cobra for me. I bought an M1 when I got back into golfing. I hit it all over the place. Replaced it with a Cobra and I'm hitting farther than I ever have. I'm Cobra all the way now.
Mavrik Max used for $200…..and mavrik max 3,5,7,9,11 woods (Lockey would be proud). I’d love that Sim2 but I paid about the same price for all as a new driver and fairway. Hard to beat that 🤷🏻♂️
I think I would take the Cobra. The white (though I have only hit it a few times) is distracting to me (I think I could get used to it). Price is about 100 cheaper as well, and 100 in my pocket is better than anyone elses.
SIM for me. In the past with Cobra, you had an issue with high toe shots really dropping off. Have they fixed that issue. No I'm not stalking you Mark.
Have been gaming a Cobra SZ with Hazardous smoke stiff shaft (not fitted) , had a lesson/fitting with my Pro and he set me up with a Radspeed with lighter shaft, still stiff, got 6 mph more club head speed = 20 odd yards carry because I could make the shaft flex, plus great deal on the club, so Cobra on price and performance.
I think price has to play a part, for a me 15hcp and has difficulty off the tee the Rad Speed with it's price point would be the winner. Although if honest I'd pick neither and go for the Cleveland Launcher XL at the moment.
haven't hit either of those specific drivers, but for me performance and feel trump brand every day of the week. In the absence of a massive difference in performance, the more marketed brand may well end up in people's bags simply due to more people trying it.
For the average golfer has too be sim2 more consistent I tried both couldn’t hit cobra but find sim 2 even if you don’t hit it well you still end up with decent distance and placing on fairway. I guess it’s down to what suits you.
I love how 285 is the new 262. Amazing to see the progress you’re making and seeing how consistent you’ve been able to keep it.
He’s hitting it much farther than years past
I went for a driver fitting on Saturday and cobra radspeed xb came out as the best fit for me and very reasonably priced too
I just tried out an XB on Trackman. They wanted $399 for a new one; I just bought a gently used one on eBay for $247.
I just purchased a rad speed Xb and love it! It always finds the fairway! I just traded in a Taylor made R9. I played with it for 10 years and loved it!
Radspeed every day of the week and two rounds on Sunday.
Went for Radspeed XB. Mega forgiving and a fairway finder! Great distance too, well up on my old Titleist.
Was fitted for the Sim 2 but went Radspeed to the same spec. Weighted to the rear and lofted up 1’ with 60g stiff hazrdus smoke. Loving it.
Perfect timing, I'm on season 3 of using the Cobra F9 and thinking about moving to the RadSpeed XB. Cobra wins for me based off the $100 less price, the difference isn't worth the extra cost.
I have the Cobra Radspeed as my driver, but my irons are Taylormade sim max. It all just depends on what you are more comfortable with.
Went and tested both these out - RadSpeed felt great - excellent feel off the face. I think Inifinity face > twist face, but the SIM2 went straighter and longer (15ish yards average) for me - even for shots I thought were mishits. Made me feel like there was a lot more forgiveness on the SIM2. I'll admit I probably have a bias for the TMs as I have played them nearly all my life and loved them.
I've been gaming the King Speedzone for the last year or so, and it's fantastic - such a huge upgrade from my very old Hibore (which I still love like a first born). Was tempted to wait for the new Rad Speeds, but the discount on buying last year's (at the time) was at least $100, and the gains didn't seem all that worth it. I'm super excited to see what the next gen drivers do, though, but am happy to say the Speedzone really is a fantastic driver (bought shortly after watching your review of it, actually, and the adjustability of the weighting has lead to some great discoveries (weight in the back to give way more forgiveness, but way more roll with the weight forward).
Did the same thing with my F9s, bought them “new” after the Speedzones came out, saved $100 or so.
I know they don’t own them anymore but I’ve always been an Adidas fan so Taylormade was a brand I was quite loyal to. I have the SIM2 Max driver.
The only decision you need to make nowadays is which one you like the look of more.
Utter nonsense
I wound up with the SIM2 when I got fitted, with a Baddazz 60s shaft…love it…nice baby fade, repeatable, and mishits stay pretty close.
I have the radspeed….it certainly fitted me the best on test against TM, Ping & Callaways, but I also felt that it sat better behind the ball which gave greater confidence at address.
I've tested both and I currently own the Cobra.
I feel it looks much better, performance is better, and the sound( tiny bit louder but, in a good way) is better.
literally just put some of my clubs on EBAY to sell and possibly upgrade for next year. have thought about going with the rad speed . but that New Adjustable Mizuno looks amazing. but not gonna spend 500$ again on a driver since 150-200 used is going to be just as good as anything out there!
If you middle it, all of these drivers are superb these days! Even the ones that are 3-4 years old!
@@dylanauker4031 if golf was that easy we wouldn't play it. There are some drivers/clubs that do better with off center hits.
This year I’ve bought Srixon ZX7 , Callaway Epic Speed, Taylormade SiM2, Cobra radspeed & PXG 0211 😂
@@wnfakind9197 What’s your top 2. Lol
@@marklaborde3540 haven’t hit the cobra yet , but my buddy has one and the sound is amazing , but SiM2 max and if you’re a decent driver of the ball the Srixon ZX7 sound feel looks are amazing
Just bought a s/h speedzone, tried a friend's Radspeed and absolutely loved it, but after watching all the yt info I could find it seems very little difference between the two, so price won!
Most drivers are good these days. I've always liked Cobra drivers, but play a Callaway Mavrik Max. I hit the Sim 2 last week and liked it. It would come down to price for me. I think I'd get the Cobra and probably the SZ model because there can't be *that* much difference between the RadSpeed and the SZ.
Been rocking a Ben Hogan gs53 max.. I have to say I’m impressed with how well it stacked up against my golfing buddies new rad speed and tm drivers.. and for the price point I’m glad I didn’t spend $500 on a new driver like my friends did.
I'd pick the TM. For me it performs and looks better. The stock shorter shaft is a plus for me as a handicap golfer.
I would choose the cobra. I like the branding they are doing. Nice customer benefits included with the lower price point as well.
Cough* Ping G425 max 😎
I buy on looks for the majority of my decisions. That’s why I went with the sim 2 max. Should be here in 7 days. It’s also why I bought Callaway Mavrik irons.
Could easily game either brand. Currently gaming a 2016 M2 w a Hzdrus Smoke Yellow shaft 5.5 at 45 inches. Just bought a Sim2 Max head and will compare. Also bought a Ventus Red 6-S w. VELOCORE. Going to be fun comparing both heads w each shaft.
Would like to see this comparison test using Sim2 Max and RADSPEED XB which would benefit me more !
Had a Cobra Speedzone wasn't fond of it. Tested alot of drivers walked away with TM sim2 9 Degree tensi shaft. Absolutely love it.
Hello Mark, just wondering in the past you have been reluctant to test TM, and have mentioned that twist face doesn't really work they way they market it, has Sim 2 changed, have you re thought.....would love to hear you thoughts. Maybe I am totally wrong, and would appreciate you telling me so if that is true
I had 2 TM drivers, a Older Areo Burner, and a M2. Face split on the A.B, the carbon fiber crown popped off on the M2. Tm wouldn't do anything, they told my pro shop not to repair it. So, not a big fan of TM.
I wound up getting the Rad X driver which I'm very happy with, as a plus, I hit the Cobra longer, and more accurately than both of the TM drivers.
Love cobra stuff. All my clubs are cobra but older stuff. F6 irons and hybrid, F7+ driver, then F9 3 wood.
Both are great drivers, I tested them both when getting fitted and loved the Cobra a lot but it all came down to the weight and feel of it. I felt that when swinging the Cobra I lost it a little in the backswing where the Sim2 I was able to feel it through the entire swing. I will say that the Cobra had a better sound, really fantastic
If you get fitted, always remember they will custom build it, so that the swing weights would be to your desire, so the idea of losing it in your back swing won't happen, not something you can always do in a retail shop but from professional fitters, yes
By sheer good fortune iv e seen next years Cobra driver and it is beautiful
I have played Taylormade for literally 40 years. I had a tour burner 7 degree loft back in the day. Fun fact, I still have that club as well as my old 9 degree burner. And it went on from there. The only time I briefly played a Ping driver was because Troy Matteson who won the NCAA individual title while at Georgia Tech gave it to me. I still have that one as well. I guess I am sentimental with my drivers. I got to know Troy because I worked with his father some years ago.
I currently play the M4 and have swing speeds in the mid 110s at 57 years old.
Cobra all day for me. The most underrated clubs of the year are the King Tour irons, Snakebite wedges and the recently released King Tec hybrid. Almost no reviews on the hybrid online.
I skipped out on the snakebite wedges n went with a barley used t20 wedge set, 50, 56,60.. cobras next wedges are definitely going in the bag
Radspeed based on my on-course testing, it replaced a Speedzone and came out best for me against Epic, Sim2 and Ping........
I have taylor made irons and cobra f9 driver. I purchased irons from golf store. Likely a few years after release(therefore not fitted) christmas sale. I bought cobra f9 based on looks and price. Love my f9 awesome club. I still have a old $80 taylormade rbz driver which works well. I largely purchased based on price. But I prefer one of the big brands when possible like taylor, cobra, Callaway..etc. if price was not a issue I would test the top three best looking clubs and let data help me choose.
Tested them both on Saturday alongside the TSI3. Numbers literally identical so went with the TSI3 on feel alone.
Cobra radspeed XB for me!
Just got fitted to the SIM2 Max, 8 degree with ventus blue S and it’s a game changer for me. Rad head felt very light and could not control delivery.
I would go with the cobra, love having clubs that are less common. Most guys I play with are using Taylor made sim 1 or 2 and I see lots of p790s. I don’t like having the same clubs as everyone else which is why I love brands like cobra and Srixon because they feel like MY clubs and they still perform. Plus I save some money! Love the videos!
Just waiting for you and Coach to bump into each other on the course whilst you’re doing your solo vids before you get together at the studio later in the day. Alright Coach, alright Mark 🤣🤣🤣
Well I’m a cobra guy and use the SZ at the min. Not tried the rad yet but I compared the sim2 to my driver and they’re just so similar that I can see paying the extra money would benefit me or my game. Think cobra have marketed/priced all their products that way. Great video mate! 🤙🏻
I game and will always game the Cobra. Simple reason: rolled over face = no roof/sky marks... and it's very forgiving.
I got the Cobra Speed zone extreme. Hands down the most forgiving driver I've every played in 40 years. Better value then Taylor Made
I play F9 driver and SZ 3 fairway and hybrid, but TaylorMade irons. Am having a Cobra fitting in a couple of weeks. Could not justify price of Sim2, am happy to be a cycle or two behind.
Currently playing the rad speed and absolutely love it - I tested SIM2 against it and for me just couldn't hit it, didn't like the shape. Personally I love the infinity face and how it goes over the crown, takes away worry of a sky lol
Hi Mark: I always have had good luck with Cobra Drivers...I have a F 8 and a F 9 still in the bag...Use the F 9 cause of the shafts and F 8 for back up...Also the Cobras are some what less expensive for a non sponsored golfer...Thanks.....
I moved from my trusty Callaway Fusion driver. Admittedly, the tech is several years apart however, I did not want for distance or workability. On a whim I tried the Sim2 Max and was very impressed with its general characteristics. I do not like the top color change, but I have the same confidence level using it as my Fusion and more than I could generate trying the Maverick early Epic drivers. Distance .. maybe a bit more than my Fusion - however, that had nothing to do the change to the Sim2 Max. I have to say, the change to the Sim2 Max was quite "comfortable". I assume this is what one should expect from newer generation drivers but I could not find in everything from the Callaway Rouge II, Epic and Maverick drivers. Who of thunk..
I use the Cobra Radspeed XB with SF405 Autoflex shaft.
Had a Cobra SZ Speedzone. Always liked Cobra drivers. Hated the Speedzone. Couldn’t get back to my G410 fast enough.
I'm playing the F9 driver and am enjoying it. I also have the Bio Cell+ 3w and 5w, and the AMP Cell 4h. So, I guess I'm Team Cobra. One of my first drivers was a TM Burner Superfast. That thing was a beast.
I have both drivers. I’ve played cobra for years but the sim 2 with Fuji pro 2.0 Tourspec 7X tipped 3/4 inch has parked the radspeed for now.
Tried a lot of drivers in a fitting, ended up with the original SIM Max. Very happy with it. I have never tried a Ping though and every time I play with some one who’s got a Ping I feel a little twinge of envy!
I think because all manufacturers have got as tight to the regulations as possible there is hardly anything they can do except more consistent speed across the face. That's why it's coming to time that there is no point spending the extra when a Cobra, Mizuno or Cleveland will do the same thing but at a lower price. Its just a marketing battle now.
I tested both these clubs quite extensively (exclusively on course only) and I found the SIM to be the longer of the two on average and gave me some very long shots. I also preferred the sound and feel from the TaylorMade.
However the Cobra was very forgiving with mishits suffering very little loss in distance and staying in play even on poor strikes with the Taylormade mishits being much further off line for me. I had to go with the Cobra for consistency and still great distance.
I chose the radspeed XB because of price, lightweight, and overall for me a more consistent landing on the fairways although sometimes it was 5 - 10 yards shorter of the TM.
Went with the Radspeed.
Im gaming the SZ, love it and very similar performance to the Rad.
Not trying to plug RS RUclips page but in his last podcast his producer tells him he is soon to be fitted to an NEW 2022 driver which apparently 'changes everything'.......now is not the time to buy new clubs with a statement like that!!!!
I have used TM and Cobra in the past and could go either way depending on how I hit them- the price differences in not enough to sway me 1 way or the other.
iv played cobra with various clubs over 14 years really like there clubs iv got a old 3 wood still in the bag as my go to club when games of a bit , iv just sold my cobra sz driver which was a great club and would buy cobra again , had a try with the sim 1 but not for me got the tsi3 now which also love
Cobra for the arccos grips. Would be good to see the distribution for a few slower swings and a few faster swings
Mark, do you still have those weird shots you complained about when the first twist face came out? If I remember correctly, you and a few other reviewers had the experience of hitting shots and not seeing the usual gearing due to the twist face, leading to some odd shots that feel very different from where the ball was struck. Maybe it was the first generation but I never heard you about it with the Cobra so I was curious if their 'twistface' is different from TM's.
I second that compliment on the 285 carry although I do miss '262'
Cobra has always been a hard sell (although trying one might help), while I just gave up a Taylormade for something I seem to control better. Tough call...
I game a 917d2 and a random let me hit a few drives with his Sim 2 Max - and if I could afford it I'd game it. Not a fan of taylormade but it's an amazing driver
Sim 2 Max is giving me quite a few additional yards and most of them stay in play!
Love to see this again but with the Rad speed weight forward
I'm currently gaming the Cobra Speed Zone and very happy with it. Not sure the value of upgrading to the RAD Speed would be worth it or provide a big enough step up in gains to warrant the investment.
Let's not lie we trust Taylormade more over Cobra and that's why most would go for it across the bag.
Great content as per brah 👍👌
I am a Taylormade Fanboy but i just don't like the twist face, for me it just doesn't work so i'd be playing the Cobra.
Never been as straight and long as my Radspeed XB. I’m a long hitter too(310-350)
Hey. What shaft do you have on your Radspeed XB? X-stiff? Do you know your swing speed? Thanks
Great review 👍🏻
Did you find the SIM2 sitting flat and right side bias like the original SIM?
I think drivers are so similar and close now I would by solely on what I hit the straightest on the day.
I have always loved Cobra. From their achusnet days to now. So I wasn't surprised that I have an F9 driver. So I'm probably at Radspeed.
Currently using the Taylormade (company motto: "First thing we do in the morning when we wake up is hate Mark!") SIM 2 MAX. Can't say it's any better than the TS2 or 410 SFT I was using, since I've made improvements in my swing in the last 6 months.
Definitely the cobra for me, currently saving up pennies for one which I tried last week. I find the sim a little to jazzy, hey look at me type prefer classic. Possibly cod I'm getting on in year's, where I reckon the kids would go for the shiny blue sim
I upgraded from F8 to a Speedzone and gained an easy 20 to 25 yards. I find the RADSPEED very similar to my current speedzone. (Which I love) I did go to a "comparison day" at a local range and didn't see a big like I did from F8 to Speedzone, so for now I still use the Speedzone..I do think there is somethin to the Cobra milled face!
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Tested my F8 vs a Radspeed XB on Trackman - the Radspeed had better spin numbers and was longer and more forgiving. I’m making the switch.
I switched to a radspeed xb with a stiff hzrdus rdx blue and I'm getting 20-30 more yards per carry. Used to have a Rogue with a 5.5 evenflow blue shaft. Both are 10.5, set to 9 draw
Same here. Love it. Plus they are now available used for about 50% off retail after tax.
My XB with the 6.5 HZRDUS Blue shaft is en route. Can’t wait!
What's your swing speed? I'm trying to decide between stiff or x-stiff and I hear hzrdus are the stiffest shafts
Taylormade for me as used them a lot over the years & always good - never tried Cobra but 100% would do if easy to do so, rare to get the chance to try many different manufacturers with a range of shafts for each in my part of the world. I wonder if Cobra are hampered by the ‘I want to be like….Bryson🤔 compared to wanting to be like Rory / Morikawa / DJ / Tiger etc….Good review👍
I currently have cobra f9, and it is not very forgiving, anywhere but the middle and the ball goes anywhere. Also any moisture on the face and the ball comes off really weird. I'm off to try sim2 on weds, may try rad speed, to compare, hopefully it's more forgiving.
Of the 2 I prefer cobra as a brand but the tm looks better from above.
The top manufacturers are all making clubs that perform very similarly so I think it's all about looks, brand and feel.
Cobra for me. I bought an M1 when I got back into golfing. I hit it all over the place. Replaced it with a Cobra and I'm hitting farther than I ever have. I'm Cobra all the way now.
great vid, love to see on the course SIM2 MAX vs PING 425 MAX, distance AND fairways hit...
Interesting that the TM staff players use the SIM2 and Rickie and Bryson don't use the RAD, i game a SIM2 MAX 9 deg and love it bruh!
Bought the Cobra,tried the t/m and ping
i play t/made sim 5-rescue clubs. so if i did change from my ping g400 i would go with t/made sim.
Mavrik Max used for $200…..and mavrik max 3,5,7,9,11 woods (Lockey would be proud). I’d love that Sim2 but I paid about the same price for all as a new driver and fairway. Hard to beat that 🤷🏻♂️
I think I would take the Cobra. The white (though I have only hit it a few times) is distracting to me (I think I could get used to it). Price is about 100 cheaper as well, and 100 in my pocket is better than anyone elses.
SIM for me. In the past with Cobra, you had an issue with high toe shots really dropping off. Have they fixed that issue. No I'm not stalking you Mark.
I prefer Cobra to TM. Cobra hybrids and fairways always seem to work for me, I've never got on with any TM club Ive tried.
Exactly how I feel too, my F9s are staying in my bag.
I would choose the TaylorMade only because it's color scheme is better. If the color of the Cobra driver was equally good, I would choose it.
Hmm I love that TM, gives me all sorts of funny feelings. Both clubs are way out of my proce range sadly but would be nice to have the choice.
Cobra for me on looks and price
Have been gaming a Cobra SZ with Hazardous smoke stiff shaft (not fitted) , had a lesson/fitting with my Pro and he set me up with a Radspeed with lighter shaft, still stiff, got 6 mph more club head speed = 20 odd yards carry because I could make the shaft flex, plus great deal on the club, so Cobra on price and performance.
Hey. What shaft did you change to? What's your swing speed? Thx
I think price has to play a part, for a me 15hcp and has difficulty off the tee the Rad Speed with it's price point would be the winner. Although if honest I'd pick neither and go for the Cleveland Launcher XL at the moment.
Trick question.. Callaway Epic Max 😜
haven't hit either of those specific drivers, but for me performance and feel trump brand every day of the week. In the absence of a massive difference in performance, the more marketed brand may well end up in people's bags simply due to more people trying it.
Mark. Does the cobra come with Arccos in the grip ?
If changing and the numbers were so similar I would go for the one that felt the nicest.
For the money, Cobra all day. Best value between the two. I have a Speedzone Extreme and it’s been great.
The brand that sells to me is the one selling for less money. If I tested both of these, one would have to be massively better to spend more money.
For the average golfer has too be sim2 more consistent I tried both couldn’t hit cobra but find sim 2 even if you don’t hit it well you still end up with decent distance and placing on fairway. I guess it’s down to what suits you.