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Why We Like It
- With a focus on forgiveness, this model is the highest launching of Cobra’s hybrids and features a larger head size than the King Tec.
- A bridge-like structure inside the front of the head attaches to internal heel and toe weight pads to push the center of gravity low and forward for better energy transfer.
- That structure also yields extra stability on off-center hits.
- An eight-gram weight screw in the rear section of the sole lowers the center of gravity for increased forgiveness and a higher launch. The weight can be adjusted.
- The face is designed with variable thicknesses across 15 distinct regions for more consistent speed across the face.
- Adjustable hosel features 33 settings for tweaking ball flight low, high, left and right.
- Top 5 in Look, middle-handicaps
- 17, 19, 21, 24, 28 degrees (with a 33-way adjustable hosel)
what our testers said
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Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very easy to hit off the tee. Ninety percent of the time, ball flight was high and straight. It's relatively comparable out of the grass, too. Ball seemed to jump off face. Good, clicky feedback and feel, in a pleasing way.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like the simple matte black finish with the subtle Cobra alignment icon. Not too flashy, and it doesn't distract you from hitting the ball. It's a decent club, but I expected it to be a little better than it was. The ball just didn't jump off the face like the fairway woods and other Cobra clubs I tested.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
It's an elite, all-around hybrid. It gives you lots of everything you're looking for, without sacrificing anything. Mis-hits off the heel still come off like rockets. One heel shot went farther than my gamer's stock. While shots come off lower than most, they're low and hot, like a high-speed train.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The matte finish is really attractive, and I love the way the edges were softened as you transition from the face to the crown. Shots tend to have a draw bias, but you can still work the ball as needed. You can definitely make it stop with a higher trajectory and land softly.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Perfect hybrid shape. It doesn't look like an overly large super game-improvement iron. It sets up nice to the ball and has a low profile, and looks easy to launch. And it's got workability. You can hit a draw or a cut fairly easily. A very resourceful tool.
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Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very easy to hit off the tee. Ninety percent of the time, ball flight was high and straight. It's relatively comparable out of the grass, too. Ball seemed to jump off face. Good, clicky feedback and feel, in a pleasing way.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like the simple matte black finish with the subtle Cobra alignment icon. Not too flashy, and it doesn't distract you from hitting the ball. It's a decent club, but I expected it to be a little better than it was. The ball just didn't jump off the face like the fairway woods and other Cobra clubs I tested.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
It's an elite, all-around hybrid. It gives you lots of everything you're looking for, without sacrificing anything. Mis-hits off the heel still come off like rockets. One heel shot went farther than my gamer's stock. While shots come off lower than most, they're low and hot, like a high-speed train.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The matte finish is really attractive, and I love the way the edges were softened as you transition from the face to the crown. Shots tend to have a draw bias, but you can still work the ball as needed. You can definitely make it stop with a higher trajectory and land softly.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Perfect hybrid shape. It doesn't look like an overly large super game-improvement iron. It sets up nice to the ball and has a low profile, and looks easy to launch. And it's got workability. You can hit a draw or a cut fairly easily. A very resourceful tool.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Much smaller-looking hybrid, yet easy to get the ball high in the air. I like the shaping and how there's nice depth behind the face. The adjustability really helped dial in my contact point.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Looks similar to the old TaylorMade Burner. Shots were fairly soft off the face, though not as consistent as others. Distance was normal, but I want a little more forgiveness in a hybrid.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The compact shape and matted gray finish helps you focus on the ball without being too much of a distraction. Excellent forgiveness on mis-hits. Feedback was a little firmer on off-center hits but that didn't translate into less distance. Balls just stayed surprisingly straight.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Lightweight, easy-to-swing club. Easy to draw, too. Got about what I expected distance-wise, nothing more.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Ball flight was true and had nice spin and distance. Nothing out of the ordinary in terms of performance, but a good option for those looking for a hybrid. The contrast of the grooves to the rest of the club is a bit distracting, and makes the face look open.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Mis-hits tended to fly noticeably shorter but when you hit it on the screws, it went a long way. It's a really cool looking club, so cool that you feel confidence swinging it.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Ball speeds were about the same, whether I hit it in the center of the face or off-center. I was able to move the ball from left to right or right to left. Ball screams off the face. Once you get it adjusted to the right setting, it's such an easy club to hit and launch.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
The QR code on the hosel is super cool and helpful to get your ideal setting. Love the matte look. Super easy to hit, with a tingy sound.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Club feels so balanced, I know I can reach back and give it my all and the sweet spot is going to arrive at the back of the ball every time. The ball takes off like a rocket and stays in the air forever, and lands with a gentle softness.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Great look. The head is small, which I find a bit intimidating. That rang true with my performance: I had to work really hard to keep this one straight. I struggled to get the ball up in the air, too.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Love the look and how the letters and logos blend into the matte crown. You have to hit this well to see a good result, but it's easy to hit well over and over. You can see the power of the club transfer to the ball.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
I like the simple look—just you, the golf ball and your swing. The sweet spot is pretty large and the ball flight is almost perfect. Very consistent distance, dispersion and height.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
I found this easy to turn over and hit draws with. Better-than-average distance, too. I would prefer a bit more contrast between the Cobra alignment aid and the crown. It's almost invisible.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
When I need to hit the ball straight through the wind with a lot of run out, this is the club I want. It's going to stay low. I just couldn't get the height I wanted to, and get it to land soft. The clubface punches the ball at impact and quickly sends it on its way.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
With a couple of tweaks, I could hit it high and chase the ball or go even higher and land it soft. That's a hybrid you can work with. My misses weren't terrible, either. Matted black look is my preference and this one has a nice look to it.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Nice head shape and neutral setup at address. Good ball speed across the entire face, great for players who favor the toe or heel for their miss. I think the average golfer would enjoy this club.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
I like the "Dark Knight" matte look. You can definitely feel the density and heft of the clubhead at impact, like a freight train running into a Schwinn bike.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Excellent. I love the way this club works. Ball flight is not too high, or low. You can maneuver the ball into any tight window.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Ball speed to burn! Very hot off the face. Effortless through the ground. Smooth. High ball flight would easily hold a green from a long way out. High-pitched impact sound like a nail on glass. Dark logo is hard to see, so not much help at address.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Each shot holds its line with unexpected efficiency. Even heel strikes that feel like they should slice way right go straight. Impact sounds like a friendly knock on the door—not much echo.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
The look didn't really inspire much confidence for me, and the metallic click sound at impact was a little loud for my taste. Trajectory was right in the middle, but I didn't sense that these would hold the green on approach shots.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Matte black finish and alignment are quiet, but focused. White grooves contrast beautifully with the face. Produces lower-flighted shots that hit their apex late; average distance-wise. Classic fairway wood-like sound off the face.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Compact, muted head. Feels like you're hitting a 3-wood with the swing feel of an iron, which is easily noticeable in distance you get. Doesn't compromise on forgiveness, either. Mis-hits still stayed in the park.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
The simplicity of the head is nice. The shaping from front to back makes it looks like the ball will be easy to launch. Powerful off the face. Minimal effort was needed to get the ball to do what I wanted it to.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Right in the middle performance-wise among the hybrids. I could work it either way and largely felt comfortable doing whatever I wanted with the ball. There's some forgiveness although I wouldn't say it's overly forgiving.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The matte finish is really attractive, and I love the way the edges were softened as you transition from the face to the crown. Shots tend to have a draw bias, but you can still work the ball as needed. You can definitely make it stop with a higher trajectory and land softly.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
The compact shape and matted gray finish helps you focus on the ball without being too much of a distraction. Excellent forgiveness on mis-hits. Feedback was a little firmer on off-center hits but that didn't translate into less distance. Balls just stayed surprisingly straight.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Great look. The head is small, which I find a bit intimidating. That rang true with my performance: I had to work really hard to keep this one straight. I struggled to get the ball up in the air, too.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
I like the "Dark Knight" matte look. You can definitely feel the density and heft of the clubhead at impact, like a freight train running into a Schwinn bike.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Ball speed to burn! Very hot off the face. Effortless through the ground. Smooth. High ball flight would easily hold a green from a long way out. High-pitched impact sound like a nail on glass. Dark logo is hard to see, so not much help at address.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Each shot holds its line with unexpected efficiency. Even heel strikes that feel like they should slice way right go straight. Impact sounds like a friendly knock on the door—not much echo.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Compact, muted head. Feels like you're hitting a 3-wood with the swing feel of an iron, which is easily noticeable in distance you get. Doesn't compromise on forgiveness, either. Mis-hits still stayed in the park.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very easy to hit off the tee. Ninety percent of the time, ball flight was high and straight. It's relatively comparable out of the grass, too. Ball seemed to jump off face. Good, clicky feedback and feel, in a pleasing way.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like the simple matte black finish with the subtle Cobra alignment icon. Not too flashy, and it doesn't distract you from hitting the ball. It's a decent club, but I expected it to be a little better than it was. The ball just didn't jump off the face like the fairway woods and other Cobra clubs I tested.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Perfect hybrid shape. It doesn't look like an overly large super game-improvement iron. It sets up nice to the ball and has a low profile, and looks easy to launch. And it's got workability. You can hit a draw or a cut fairly easily. A very resourceful tool.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Looks similar to the old TaylorMade Burner. Shots were fairly soft off the face, though not as consistent as others. Distance was normal, but I want a little more forgiveness in a hybrid.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Lightweight, easy-to-swing club. Easy to draw, too. Got about what I expected distance-wise, nothing more.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Ball speeds were about the same, whether I hit it in the center of the face or off-center. I was able to move the ball from left to right or right to left. Ball screams off the face. Once you get it adjusted to the right setting, it's such an easy club to hit and launch.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
I found this easy to turn over and hit draws with. Better-than-average distance, too. I would prefer a bit more contrast between the Cobra alignment aid and the crown. It's almost invisible.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
When I need to hit the ball straight through the wind with a lot of run out, this is the club I want. It's going to stay low. I just couldn't get the height I wanted to, and get it to land soft. The clubface punches the ball at impact and quickly sends it on its way.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Excellent. I love the way this club works. Ball flight is not too high, or low. You can maneuver the ball into any tight window.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
The look didn't really inspire much confidence for me, and the metallic click sound at impact was a little loud for my taste. Trajectory was right in the middle, but I didn't sense that these would hold the green on approach shots.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Matte black finish and alignment are quiet, but focused. White grooves contrast beautifully with the face. Produces lower-flighted shots that hit their apex late; average distance-wise. Classic fairway wood-like sound off the face.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
It's an elite, all-around hybrid. It gives you lots of everything you're looking for, without sacrificing anything. Mis-hits off the heel still come off like rockets. One heel shot went farther than my gamer's stock. While shots come off lower than most, they're low and hot, like a high-speed train.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Much smaller-looking hybrid, yet easy to get the ball high in the air. I like the shaping and how there's nice depth behind the face. The adjustability really helped dial in my contact point.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Ball flight was true and had nice spin and distance. Nothing out of the ordinary in terms of performance, but a good option for those looking for a hybrid. The contrast of the grooves to the rest of the club is a bit distracting, and makes the face look open.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Mis-hits tended to fly noticeably shorter but when you hit it on the screws, it went a long way. It's a really cool looking club, so cool that you feel confidence swinging it.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
The QR code on the hosel is super cool and helpful to get your ideal setting. Love the matte look. Super easy to hit, with a tingy sound.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Club feels so balanced, I know I can reach back and give it my all and the sweet spot is going to arrive at the back of the ball every time. The ball takes off like a rocket and stays in the air forever, and lands with a gentle softness.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Love the look and how the letters and logos blend into the matte crown. You have to hit this well to see a good result, but it's easy to hit well over and over. You can see the power of the club transfer to the ball.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
I like the simple look—just you, the golf ball and your swing. The sweet spot is pretty large and the ball flight is almost perfect. Very consistent distance, dispersion and height.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
With a couple of tweaks, I could hit it high and chase the ball or go even higher and land it soft. That's a hybrid you can work with. My misses weren't terrible, either. Matted black look is my preference and this one has a nice look to it.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Nice head shape and neutral setup at address. Good ball speed across the entire face, great for players who favor the toe or heel for their miss. I think the average golfer would enjoy this club.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
The simplicity of the head is nice. The shaping from front to back makes it looks like the ball will be easy to launch. Powerful off the face. Minimal effort was needed to get the ball to do what I wanted it to.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Right in the middle performance-wise among the hybrids. I could work it either way and largely felt comfortable doing whatever I wanted with the ball. There's some forgiveness although I wouldn't say it's overly forgiving.
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