COBRA GOLF - taking a HUGE risk with these clubs?
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- COBRA GOLF taking a HUGE risk with these clubs?
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Must be good putters, Rick is actually making some putts
easy big fella... lol
This man woke up and decided to choose violence 🤣
That right there is a violation
🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂 😂 😂
Me: The nova is kinda ugly
Rick: The nova is beautiful
Me: The nova is beautiful
Ain’t that the truth 😂 I feel ya on that one
Cobra CEO watching this…….picks the phone up…….”send Dave from the painting department to my office immediately”
🤣🤣🤣
Rubbish paintwork hasn't stopped TM putters selling.
I'm pretty sure these are all made in China...?
Not just the painting dept., did you see that gap in heel on the GrandSport-35.
Fair enough, the concerns on everything else arise when simple stuff like painting straight lines is so sloppy
Why isn’t your putting this good in your break 75’s 😂
he ain't putting with these putters? Could it be?
no warm up?
Hitting the same putt multiple times helps
Multiple takes.
Clearly Rick hasn't been putting with these in Break 75
I tried out the cobra putters at the PGA tour superstore and I actually really liked them. My favorite was the 3D printed AGERA.
TXG says the Supernova is the most forgiving putter they've ever tested. I think it's a good move. Risky, but I think they did it the right way.
A review like that from TXG is worth its weight in gold. The risk will pay off
Yeah. TXG has huge praises for the Supernova. And the 3D printing helps shed some weight so they can tinker with tungsten weights for better MOI. Both Rick and TXG nailed the big plus: the SIK face is....sick.
@@AmarHujan And anyone interested in the more scientific aspect of it will go to TXG (hopefully) because that test was fantastic. Rick's test while valid, wasn't the most scientific.
@@hurfdurfy8167 I wonder if the sound he wasn’t liking, sounded fine on video and I’m not picky nor would let it deter me from a putter, is a result of the nylon and 3D printing that help increase the MOI and forgiveness
Just bought the supernova. Putts lights out on my perfect practice putting mat and will see how it works for me this weekend. I’m impressed.
cobra's new line up appeals to me. I'm around 35 and the tech and looks are thumbs up.
Agreed. I’m 26 and like black and neon colors along with mallet and weirdly designed putters. From what I’m seeing online the 3-D printed ones are going for $350 so that’s going to be a no from me
Yeah they are definitely appealing to the younger crowd
34 here and I love the look of them. My biggest question is how much of a toe hang do these putters have because that's my biggest issue with my current putter is to much toe hang and it constantly has me pulling my putts.
@@nucphyschem1 I know from txgs review that the supernova has none but I want to say 20 degree from just my memory. It's not that much from what I understood. Hope that helps
@@Kenweng04 Sadly it doesn't really help because I have no clue what the toe hang amount is on my current putter is because it was my first putter from a starter set which had no real specs on it that I remember
This is the most exciting change in putters in a while. Watching multiple reviews on the 3D printed ones, especially the Agera and the supernova, they are showing crazy levels of forgiveness on strike. For an average golfer, this is huge. It's enough hype for me to try out the supernova and I haven't changed putters in years. Really excited to get it in and play some rounds with it.
Any update?? :)
@@Bignans93just texted the spider, a slew of odyssey putters and the agera. It’s hard to mush it the agera.
I feel it coming, vintage fang putter in the bag! The fact that they have the sik face is gonna make them a huge seller.
Agreed.
“Almost like an Odyssey no. 7” - identical actually.
If they had Scotty Cameron printed on them people would be drooling over them.
Fact... if they print scotty cameron on a Spaulding putter people would drool over them
Craftsmanship makes the name... There's a lot of off lines in those putters! Attention to detail is key and that's what makes the mane.
@@tankeater ehhh rubbish. Bettinardi, Piretti, Evnroll and many others are just as good if not better than Scotty. Hell, Ben Hogan and Maltby make incredibly well made putters for half the price. No one gives a damn, Scottys outsell them all 10 to 1. Tiger is what makes the Scotty name, and only Tiger. People will convince themselves of anything if Tiger bags it for decades.
If I saw paint work like that I’d think it’s a knockoff
I have the supernova. Not at all a clicky plastic sound for me. For me its a very solid yet soft noise/feel. Loving it.
Put the Nova in the bag last weekend, replaced my stroke lab 7...... I'm in love with the SIK face
I actually like them, and really think it’s kind of one of cobra’s things to push the envelope and try new things. I think we will see other companies at least 3D printing parts for clubs soon (if they aren’t already). I bet their engineers love it, being able to design, print, and test multiple designs with multiple materials in house.
I love the 1st vintage putter! Looks smart and could definitely help me with my putting as I am not great
I showed my wife the nova how it picks up the ball and she was like I should get that for you so I might have that club soon although I will have to test it out before I put it in my bag!
Thanks Rick your videos are awesome!
"Attention to detail is key." Scotty Cameron enters the chat.
I bought the Superova on Monday,and selling my Scotty Furura because of it,by far the best putter ive ever owned,by a long way.
Same for me....putting very well with it on my putting mat and headed to the course this weekend to see how it plays. Exciting
@@swisstrader Back in your stance,forward,off the heel or toe,it doesnt matter,it always comes out running flat and true,,,anything after that is down to me :)
IMO they should be fifty quid cheaper.
Get a foot in the market and then revise pricing.
nova/supernova look amazing to me. if I didn't already have a odyssey #7, I'd be running down to the shop to try one. heck, I still might. cobra are doing a good job sucking me into their range at every turn.
I like the shape of the Agera as it resembles the TM Spyder, which I carry in my bag and absolutely love, but I feel the top surface should also be flat black with white alignment markings - I could never get used to the brushed silver top plate! Also, I couldn’t agree with you more about the white painted lines and attention to detail!
I put the nova putter in my bag and I can't believe how much it helped my short game. I get much more feel on my putts and can just trust my line knowing the face technology is going too help it roll smother. I love this putter. Absolutely nailed it. The silver on the higher 3d printed models I'm not a fan of however. It's just too distracting and shines in the sun. The matte black is definitely the way too go. Easier too focus and trust your putt. Overall, cobras new face technology is revolutionary.
I have 2 of these. The standard agera (son uses it now), and the agera, but went to an armlock w/ jumbomax 17. It's not leaving the bag unless the LAB DF3 armlock can out perform it. (When i can possibly afford it, but that's me)
Just bought the Supernova and putting lights out with it on my perfect practice putting mat. Will see if it behaves this weekend on real greens, but quite impressed thus far.
2 year check in, how do you feel about it?
@@jacobeaton4042 long gone LOL
Just bought the vintage nova. REALLY loving it!!
I just recently bought the Cobra Agera in the only place in SE Tennessee you can buy such things and try before you buy, Golf World, Chattanooga, Tennessee. I went in with three older putters to trade, but left them in the car in case I didn't find anything. And full disclosure, the putting green area inside the Golf World is jaded just a hair...you will putt better there, just like their simulators are set at 110%, so you hit your clubs further. Everyone knows it, and buys accordingly.
I started putting with any putter I could find on the rack that was not a blade. Like you, Rick, I am not a blade putter person. I went through Ping, Taylormades, Scotty Camerons, a few used off brand trade-ins they had there, even tried a rare Bettenardi that was about a half-mallet. Then I spotted the Cobra rack, kind of off to the side. In it was about ten putters of the type you showed, and one of the Agera Palm Spring Series models, which was much more expensive. Started with the Pal Spring Agera right off, and I just knew right away, and the roll proved it, this thing can be extremely forgiving. I sunk a LOT of putts in the next five minutes. And I really wanted the Palm Tree one, since I am retired US Navy, and their colors are the same, Royal Blue and Gold.
By the way, later they told me the Agera putters have started flying off the shelf, and the Palm Spring model, they only get one or two every couple months, and they go fast. Mine had been in the store only a few short days.
I was in a simple collared shirt and jeans, and I asked the guy how much, and he looked at me and said they are "kind of expensive"...(Just what I wanted him to do). I said "How much?" He looked it up, $449 US for the Palm Tree Agera. (To put this in context, my recent purchase of a Cobra LTD King was $499, but my score cards show 40% of my strokes as putts - You do the math!) I asked if he took trades...He said yes, cautiously...I went to my car and brought in my old Evnroll E7 CS, an Odyssey Tank Cruiser, and a rare Nike Drone 2.0 set up like Dechambeau putts, with an armlock grip. To say he was a bit surprised was something I enjoyed.
He looked them all up, and said he would give me $200 in trade, almost to the dollar what I had in them. Done deal..Three putters and $250 later, I owned the Palm Spring Agera...
I love the Agera. Brought it home, sinking everything on my carpet and putter return unit...Can't wait to get out with my buddies and show it off. OUTSTANDING on mishits. Just like you on those 60 footers, It may not go in, but the dreaded three-putt is off the table with the Agera. Highly recommended!
I personally like the look of the new putters, but I am a cobra fan boy. I agree with your opinion on the paint tho, if they can’t get that right what else could be wrong??
My money says the Nova is going in the bag. At least for a while. It's the only one of the range so far that will allow you to get at the Sik face, which you really like. It will deliver!
This is an exciting time for golf technology.
Too bad inventory is SOLD out because everyone and their moms is deciding to play! Haha. It's crazy! Is even Private courses are over booking due to this. Crazzzzy
@@coltoncyr2283 here in rural ohio its the same 5 golf courses in close proximity and they are full up and demanding tee times when they never had them before it was just show up and play its insane
Rick, I think that Nova putter would be an asset in your bag. Heck, it would be an asset in my bag as well. Thanks for the review!
One reason why I love that Rick isn't sponsored by any club brands. Always know you're getting a honest opinion.
Rick mentioned the attention to detail... check out at 08:30 where the bottom piece does not line up with the top on the left hand side. I do like the Sport-45 vintage.
I will get one next year when they are half the price.... they wont sell well now but will be popular in a couple years
Just so you know... most models are already sold out on Cobras site... they ARE selling quite well already for preorders!
@@chabbydrew Preorders always suck in people. Those people will probably have a decent percentage becoming resellers in the near future. When it doesn't look good next to their Scotty collection, they'll want rid of it. lol
Uhm. Wrong! I went to 2 different PGA Superstores trying to find one of these and all were sold out.
I really like the look of the Supernova and Agera.
I'm not as traditional as you in my likes on looks though.
Another good honest review Rick. Not sure whether Cobra will be pleased or not!
Thanks rick. A real independent review of a product is a difficult thing to find these days.
Great idea.... But the 3D printed putters look just badly assembled.... Visible gaps between the component parts where clearly there shouldn't be
The vintage collection looks much better...Testing will tell
Just ordered the Sport45, eagerly awaiting it! I did want the Torino but Cobra have only released that putter in the US market!
A little 3D printing might have come in handy on 18 at Kingsbarns. Good job, mate!
You are ABSOLUTELY right!!
Picked up a Nova today and boy was I impressed. I never even knew about any of tech or backstory in the putters and I never tried a cobra putter until today. I just went straight by feel and the nova beat out Odyssey, Ping, and all the Scotty’s I threw at it. Blown away, it’s currently in the bag!
I gotta say I am really impressed by how Cobra is improving in the last number of years. If I had the $$ to spend on a new putter I'd be getting one of their new 3-d printed putters myself, really like the looks and technology.
Really like the look of the stingray, and of course it's the only one you didn't have 🙄
Tried 6 or 7 different putter brands today at the pga superstore these are definitely worth trying, ended up walking out with the Nova
Awesome video not keen on the look of the Agera putter, though my putter usually asks me for forgiveness every time I throw the Damn thing 😅
I’m gonna say this once and I don’t want to have to repeat myself. PUTT WITH A COBRA PUTTER. The face is excellent ans the best in golf. High end kbs shaft and quality grips for a nice touch.
You should watch the txg tour experience golf video about those they have a badass putting monitor its tested on and is perfect most forgiving putter they ever tested!
Big fan of the look of the Nova, but the quality control seems a bit... off.
Possibly because these were first run demos sent out for testing, but could be a symptom of a wider issue.
Would love to see a comparison video of all the "Fang" putters on the market atm, this one, Odyssey 7, Mizuno M-Craft VI, Spider S, Ping Tyne 3 (are there any others?)
Bought a new Ping Heppler. Came supplied with a ding in it and half falling apart and affordable Golf won’t accept it back. I’ll take the dodgy painted lines any day LOL good review as always Rick.
Rick, I think the 3D printed ones look outstanding!
they don't
I'm hyped that Cobra has been working with new technology, push the sport forward!
Just recently bought the nova, went to a golf store and tried out a handful of putters and the nova peformed the best for me i love it!!
Rick, I just watched your video from 3 years ago about your Volvik Golf Balls review and I think you should do a challenge with Pete or one of your buddy. You assign each ball color to a different club (example: red/driver, blue/SW, green/5iron, etc). The balls are then tossed into a bag, each of you choose one ball blindly from the bag, and which ever color you pick, you have to play that club assigned to it for that shot. The next shot, you throw the ball back in the bag, and go again until one of you hole out. It would be a pretty fun challenge playing this against someone. LETS MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Rick, the Grandsport 35 also come is armlock optin. I know, cos I ordered one last week :-) Im in New Zealand, and had to get it sent from the States. I took up golf last year and converted from Taylormade to Cobra, their woods are amazing. Interested to see how the putter goes
Aren't you the one that uses the clunky bladed evnroll?
It’s not close to being as clunky as the cobra
Thats not a blade. Its a mid mallet.
Been waiting for your review of these! Love cobras and I need a new putter!!!
I've just bought the Grandsport-35 and I agree with Rick. The looks are lacking. But the way the ball rolls off the face is not. I put them up against a range of Ping and Scotty Camerons at my golf club and I really wanted the Scotty fastback 1.5 and I almost bought one off the net. I felt for sure I'd walk away with that. But the Grandsport-35 just felt and sounded (for me) so much better and I'd never even heard of them before. LIS, looks are a bit meh. But when you hit a putt, butter.
i got the supernova second hand. i love the feel and how it rolls. the feedback you know if you have not hit it right with sound and feel. weekend just gone i had 6 one putts with longest 38 feet away and 4 lip outs which was human error on reading the green. the roll from this putter is the best i have seen in years.
wow love the look off all them
I would love to see the cobra clubs without the arcoss. Just changed the grip on my cobra driver and i’m so happy that that Arcoss isn’t giving me that high pitch noise.
Ahhh.... Something must be wrong with your Arccos. Arccos isn't supposed to make any noise. I've had it for years and never heard a sound.
@@chetlovesmer9549 hey, its very high pitch and its hard to hear it, but when its silent then you can hear it. Maybe mine is damaged idk.
Look at the joint at 8:31, dreadful QC
Yeah seems as though many golf manufacturers are more concerned with getting products quickly to market rather than doing the due diligence on QC. Callaway had issues with carbon heads cracking years ago (and maybe still do) and ever since the M5 driver line came out the it’s seemed to me that TM likes leaving jagged edges on their carbon crowns.
Seen many people remark about all these reviews and materials being put out for these putters. Always have to remember, the more a product is marketed towards you the more likely the manufacturer wants you to overlook obvious faults in design/quality. Guess we’ll see with this line of putters.
Holy crap, that is horrendous. It looks like the bottom piece was a reject or somewhat melted and they used it anyway. I really hope Rick or someone at Cobra sees your comment.
It's not a fault, it's a feature!!
same at 5:54 are bad joints. realy bad
To have access to product pre-launch and sometimes months before launch to film these reviews they are usually pre-production samples.
It will be interesting to see the final quality in-store of the production models when it comes to multi-material construction.
Personally I think they look awesome, to each their own I guess..except that pinstripe obviously, that's terrible
Give the cleveland HB soft putters a try, they are fairly cheap and i love mine so far, i wish more people took a look at cleveland, they are quality
These putters are really great. I was demoing them vs Ping. 100% would go with the Cobra
Picked up the Vintage 45 to match my Radspeed set. Love the grip and face. Time and hopefully less 2 and 3 putts will tell!
Good review Rick, buy the way it looks like you are getting a contracture on your right hand small finger. Don’t let it get to bad before you get it fixed.
I find it interesting that you do not mention weighting when you review putters. I think that is a very important factor.
Very interesting, I am stuck on thinking about the Axis putters and their balance concept, seems to make the most sense....
I've bought the Grand sport 35 and it's magnificent. Long putts are way easier.
Love Cobras look! Definitely gonna check out the putters
Just started playing golf, and wanted a forgiving putter. I tried a whole bunch of putters in the store, and my fave were the Cobra Agera, and Odyssey triple track 2. So much forgiveness, and a nice soft feel on both of them. But the Agera looked cooler to me, and had a slightly softer feel so I went with that!
I appreciate the honesty. Being a tech person, you’re probably right in the sound of the 3D printed putter, and likely there is a ton of room for improvement.
I think the biggest thing for Cobra is the partnership with Sik. It gives you an affordable price point and more head options than the regular Sik putter lineup.
Hey Rick when will we start seeing some more pga tour player collabs?????
Hopefully never, fucking boring.
@@sandersson2813 yeez
John daly is the only one I’ve ever been interested in since Greg Norman.
Lee Westwood did a video with Wayne radar Riley and theres more charisma in a three day old slice of pizza than lee Westwood.
I like him, but Christ, he seems like hard work.
Unless he’s drier than the Sahara……
@@Daniel189HLL I'd say Westwood was one of the more interesting guys. Try the turgidness of Woods, Spieth, all the god squad boys etc
@@sandersson2813 yeah zach Johnson, bubba w.... Yuk
Maybe I was a bit harsh, like I said he seems ultra dry and I do like him but he doesn't look like he likes being involved in these light hearted videos.
Lemme tell ya, I am not traditionally a fan of putters with a huge head. I took ahold of the Cobra King Agera at the store and was absolutely blown away by the feel and speed control. 90 day satisfaction guarantee so he’ll with it, grabbed it. Well, they are NOT getting this thing back!! What an amazing putter!! Between my new LTDx driver, fairway3, and hybrid 5 and now this putter, I am seriously impressed with the advancements Cobra has made. Love it. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
Looks like my Odyssey #7 best ever putter... so I guess Nova would fit me
i like blade putters because I learned to putt at a mini-golf course and for the first 5 years of my 40 year career I putted with a blade putter from that same mini-golf course that I won for winning the tournament with a score of 20. I currently use a Taylormade blade putter I like thin blade putters and do not like big bulky ones. The 3d printed ones do not suit my eye therefore, I would not consider them. LOL, I even considered going to a friend of mine who used to have a mini-golf course and seeing if he would sell me one of his old putters.
I picked up an old Teardrop putter for $5. Basically Descending Loft Technology. Feels surprisingly good too.
This line up is........interesting. Very professional Shielsy!
Supernova is a great putter. Incredibly stable.well balanced. Nice weight. My 2nd favorite next to the Rose AXIS putter
I think I like the looks of them. Especially the classic ones. I could get used to the 3d line but like Rick says the busy design elements and the clicky sound may ruin it. The SIK face could definitely help someone like me and I'm pretty certain the SIK branded putters go for more money. They might just have something here, and as their brand continues to get more popular I'm sure a lot of people will try this line of putters. Cobra seems to be trendy and popular right now especially with younger golfers. Great review.
I’m super about these, the 3d printed ones especially. For me it’s not enough 3d printing, why nylon? I feel a heavy weighted material as the insert would more meaning and wow. Big up to cobra for doing something different and I can’t wait to try them out!
A heavy material for the insert would totally defeat the purpose. The reason for the nylon is to save weight, which they can move to the edges with the tungsten weights, that's what increases the MOI and forgiveness.
I've got the armlock. I've used it once. A small scratch on the top has appeared and is really annoying. Now I can't even sell it.. Also I find the putter head reflects the sun and shines in your eyes.. They need to do more R&D and testing to eliminate these issues if they want to charge a premium like Scotty Cameron..
I tried the agrea today, awesome putter. Brought it and can’t wait to use it
I did a fitting for a Cobra Putter. I didn't like the 3D printed one as I found it was a little too bulky for me. I did however really like the Vintage Blade style putter and enjoy having it in my bag.
Rick *I don't really like this putter* after draining 4 in a row. ...prefers the one which missed a bunch lol
Super Nova has a great look and i love the sound, it sounds much better then the scotty Cameron putters.
I'd love to see more videos if kind of Mid range, or quality budget putters. Just thinking about the Wilson Staff Infinite range, Cleveland Soft, Benross putters etc, I guess many people who are as bad as me are interested in what you get for your money and from a practical perspective do we go for a used premium putter or a shiny new more budget option? Keep up the great work!!
Love the point you made on the paint work. Top work Rick.
Im using the 3d printed putter Ping came out with this year, and i'm loving it more than my Scotty. Very forgiving, draining lots of putts this year.
id call the argara "the transformer" or "Optimus Prime"
You say you don’t like the look of the 3D printed but I love the design. My worry would be about feel and that sound with plastic, I think you might be right about that. I don’t imagine it being very pleasant feeling or sounding.
Doesn’t surprise me at all that the finish is bad. My SZ fw has paint that just flaked off despite never topping it and their copper irons wore really bad after 2 rounds. Shame because the clubs play really well but they seem to be cutting corners with the finishes
I just tested the Grandsport model today and ordered it. It felt great to me.
the 3-D printing is interesting but I'm mainly interested in the SIK face
I love that blade putter. Looks sweet
Bought mine after trying all of them out, love it.
Thanks for the review. Excellent work. Thanks Rick
Not really sure about this... good for Cobra for entering the putter market for sure but QC on them finishes are not the greatest.
COBRA, you want to do something revolutionary? Take your speedback 3wood and make it exactly the same size, same weight from 15-45 degrees. I will be first in line to buy a full set! Imagine, same swing, same weight, same length clubs through the entire bag... you already make a women's speedback that goes to 27 degrees. Why did you stop there? Ping has a $300 women's 36 degree hybrid...which is nice, way better than an 8 iron....but a wood would be much better.
One thing I noticed on all of these putters was, the roll was really nice. Like Rick said, the ball was glued to the ground. There has to be something with the SIK face technology.