@@RickShielsPGA I just subscribed and there are no videos since day one in November 2022. Strange. I heard that on your podcast this morning. Assuming all of your reviews will be copied over to there and be posted on both channels. That would make sense. Been following you since about 2017 or so definitely one of the best club reviewers along with Mike Newton and Jay the golf nut
I love Rick's idea with having three weights. I like what Mizuno is doing with their adjustable weights and I think the STG would be a fantastic review
The aero jet is supposed to be fast through the air and aerodynamic. More weights and screws create drag and weight therefore compromising the whole idea.
@@lachieb5843 Maybe. But it's possible to create them so that they enhance the aero rather than detract. Like the 'turbulators' on a Ping, it's a matter of how the air moves. If they really want to cut through the air, they could also squash the face more. Which would force us to tee it lower but it would push less air. Basically a 3 wood with a a driver loft and shaft length. Pushing less air would make it faster. I remember when 460 cc heads came out. My driver at the time was a 350 cc Cobra. The move to 460 cc made you really notice how much the air pushed back at you. Especially since at that time, the faces were even taller than they are today though maybe not quite as wide. I still have that first 460 cc Cobra I bought. It's not a club I use anymore much, but it's fun to hit around corners when I play a course with a ton of left doglegs. It's offset by a ton so hooking it is easier than not.
I have the F9 in my bag for the past 3 years and love it! I start the season with the 14g weight in the back and then flip it fwd once the ground firms up and my swing is more consistent. I totally agree with your review and maybe once they develop something similar I'll consider upgrading, but for now the F9 stays in thr bag.
Your reviews Rick are getting better and better. Really enjoy this format of chat, golf course and indoor. Your honesty is refreshing. So glad you are independent of club manufacturers.
People sleep on Cobra way too much. Got my Radspeed driver last year and it was the best I tried out of the lot. Absolutely love it. Looks great, feels great, sounds great. Don’t discount them!
I got the RadSpeedX and gained about 30 yards on my drives. My friend who has a Sim2 just said today he is switching to a Cobra driver because he hits it better then his TM. Combined with the price Cobra is great deal for a driver. Highly recommend.
I still game my Cobra BioCell driver and it slaps. Also a big fan of the baffler rails on their woods. Not sure why they seem to be moving away from that design on the newer ones though.
@@AnotherLostBall I think people just sometimes don’t even think about Cobra and go straight to Taylormade or Ping without considering them. Best priced, some of the best looking (barring last year) and perform as well or better than their rivals. Ticks all the boxes for me!
Absolutely love your take at the end of the one area they missed. Your version would be a fitters dream and would allow everyone to get something that works for them. Maybe they toss in a couple extra weights, or even sell a separate weight kit for it.
indeed. sell the head and include choice of 3 weights to tune it. fitter can tune it to the buyer and then if the buyer's swing changes, they can get weights to adjust it.
I play the LS. Love it. Took some getting use to. I’m a really high spin player. My fitter was getting frustrated. 3 degrees up. 2 degrees in to out. Everything was spinning 3000 +. The LS with Kali White 70x was 1800 to start. Finally figured it out and now it’s perfect. One thing I will say… you have to tee it a bit lower. Small head from top to bottom. Very long
They do now, the companies tried to compete with one another, and created this market for options to tailor to a buyers needs. Now they are in the thick of it, with all these companies having to produce it, because if they don't, they can lose market share to the competitors who still offer this "tailored" buying experience. When in reality all we really want is companies to make the effort to make an adjustable driver than meets the demands, distance and forgiveness.
100% they do. A large quantity of players slice, probably half the golfers in the world slice it. Another large quantity hit the face so inconsistently they need the forgiveness. For the remaining amount of players who hit the centre consistently, they have so much speed they want less spin.
Just got an AeroJet STD as an excellent Christmas gift and it did not disappoint!!!! Consistent 245-260 drives down the middle! 🔥 Love it and a true game changer!
When it comes to product review, I feel that Rick is like the Marques Brownlee of the golf world. I love the pure honesty in his reviews! Thanks Rick !
The three weights is a great idea....that why you make the big bucks Rick....lol....ball flights look amazing...they have made there mark on the driver game for sure...can't take them lightly anymore.i love it
I think you’re spot on. Being a relatively new golfer, all these options are a little overwhelming. A single driver, with customizations would make the buying and fitting process much smoother
I got the F9 a few years ago and love it. Has a heavy weight and light weight that you can swap for either distance/forgiveness and then can also adjust draw/fade bias as well as loft of the head.
Too new to golf to warrant spending big on any one club but definitely enjoy watching your videos and hearing your take on the pros and cons. Definitely giving me the right frame of mind to have when I do eventually go out and shop for a club that fits me and my play style, thanks Rick!
If your new take my advice as a 35+ year golfer. Buy only used clubs for real cheap and test them at the range to find a design that works for you then take time to really groove your swing to those clubs. Only exception is if you find a putter new or used that fits your eye and feels like magic.
Always bringing us the best reviews. I’ve been watching your cobra driver reviews since I bought my Fly-z driver a few moons ago! Would love to see a small head to head video of the Aerojet Vs your F9 🔥
@Rick Shiels Golf I look forward to these reviews every single year! I love everything about your show and you truly have gotten me BACK into the game of golf. Thank you for all you do for the game. And maybe one day I’ll be able to get me some of these clubs. Keep up the great work and I look forward to everything you’re doing in the future including the @Rick Shiels Golf Reviews
Got fitted 3 days ago. All the new 2023 drivers were tested head to head for me (Ping, Stealth 2, Srixon, etc) the AreoJet LS ended up winning. AreoJet LS + Fujikura Ventus Black shaft 35 yrs old 106 swing speed. Longest drives during fitting were 310 and cut my rpm down to 2000
Hey - 11 months on, curious how the driver has performed for you? I'm similar age, similar swing speed (up to 110 but on course, typically around 107) and am toying with the LS while they're currently marked down. Currently gaming a Sim Max and it can be a bit spinny at times. Playing into the wind it can be a bit balloony. What are your misses like with it?
Rick, I’m an Aussie here, love your videos been watching them for days on end now, please review the wheelhouse balls, I don’t trust any other reviews except yours
I'd be interested to compare the Aerojet LS to the LTDx LS that I currently play. I absolutely love the LTDx LS and I feel like it would be hard to top that one. The Callaway Paradym triple diamond is the only other driver that interests me at all out of the new crop. It looks super nice. That being said, I'm not changing drivers. Took me 15 years to buy a new one last year, and I love how it plays, so I'll be wearing that one out like the last one, haha.
Feel exactly the same way! Bought the LDTX LS for $350. Just could not fork out $600 for Callaway? The LDTX LS is 3 mph ball speed faster than the current Arojet?
i started playing golf 3 months ago, i had a tour edge driver but man i sliced so much so i got the air x dirver, used that for 5 months and my dives got so much better, hardly ever sliced and was reaching 280 on average total carry,sometimes a lil futher, and ive just recently got the ls aerojet with a stiff shaft and for the first time in 6 months my drives are so much more consistent, man i lovve the aerojet so much.
I agree totally about the 1 head!! I said the same thing when F8 came out and they could have been doing this the whole time. I also hate that they keep changing the movable weight design. Keep it the same size so you can use the same weights from all the previous years just like Callaway.
Just yesterday I finally found a reasonably priced 2nd hand F9 to upgrade from my $40 RAM driver I've had for over a decade. Never hit a premium brand driver before. After a couple bad hits, I hit that sucker center face and it shot off like a rocket straight down the gut. That sounds and feeling was incredible. Can't wait to get out and play with it.
Absolutely agree about the driver that develops with the player. Got back into golf last year after many years out and got hold of a Mizuno ST190G with the thought of helping my slicely shots. Now I've pretty much eradicated them - mainly though swing corrections - and have now adjusted the weights accordingly helping even more.
I tried all the new drivers at the start of the year before hurting my back and having back surgery and the only driver that preformed better for me on ball dispersion was the Callaway Paradym. However this was only slightly better on dispersion and my Cobra F9 still went further. In recovery I ended up adding 8g of lead tape to the heel and I am now drawing the ball and hit further than ever. The F9 is staying in my bag for a very long time and I have a back one if it breaks!! Totally agree Rick on the 3 weight option.. they would had killed the market with this!! Love your reviews!
This driver is really easy to hit. Changed my game. I was the guy who never pulled out a driver and just hit with my hybrid cause I struggled a lot with driver .... when I got this one it was night and day. I use it every chance possible. Definitely recommend
Rick is the only golf channel that gives his honest opinion. All the other guys say every driver from all manufacturers is the best. Watching James Robinson is a waste of time because everything is the best. Seems like the others are scared to be honest incase some manufacturer will sponsor them. Can always count on Rick. Cheers mate
Fantastic idea with the 3 weight idea Rick! The last 2 years, we've only seen drivers with 2. 3 weights would have made this driver stand out for the versatility of the consumer for sure! I've see a few reviews on this driver, but you're the first to suggest it. Well done!
I loved the Cobra Fly Z and f8 driver, didn't like the f9 at all because it kept wanting to go left. I play a fade. Love the Cobra Speed Zone Extreme as it's been in the bag for two years and just this week I now have a brand new Cobra ltdx driver head in the house and waiting for spring to try it with my after market driver shaft of choice already here and home too. I love the Cobra product and I agree with Rick, this idea of one head with 3 weights could have been a winner. Good video Rick, thanks.
The reason they do not use the three weights is due to the effect on the overall weight on the club head. As someone who is a collegiate golfer and works with Pro Long Drivers regularly, the weight of the head is key for optimization and with clubs already taking as much weight out, they push the limits with the weighting already which can cause a change in swing speed. The drivers being close between the normal and LS is not a bad thing since low handicap/pro golfers look for minimal change and it only being 100 rpms is nice. Pros experience that same difference per factor of equipment like shaft and golf ball, so they can make the spin lower/higher if they want to elsewhere.
I got back into golf about a year ago, still using my old cobra irons which are definitely still usable for me, but I picked up an F9 head with a fitted shaft for 100 dollars at a local golf shop, never been happier. I see no need to buy anything new, but I do like watching all these new club reviews.
When I got my Driver I had to choose between the Radspeed and the Mavrik, I chose the Mavrik but the Radseped was a close 2nd only losing by a couple yds and mph
Makes me happy that I still have (and no reason to replace) my F9! I got my F9 because of Rick's abundance of good reviews on it and I don't regret it one bit.
First off great review. Love your videos. Love my AeroJet LS. Went for a fitting a little over a month ago. Increased my average drive by 12.3 yards from my previous driver Taylor Made SIM. During the fitting, I also tried the Taylor Made Stealth 2 Plus, Ping G430, and the Callaway Paradym, and the numbers came out with the Cobra AeroJet LS being the best for my swing. It also brought my spin rate down 698 rpms. Went with the 9 degree loft, but increased it to 10.5 degrees, went with the Kai'li Blue 60 S shaft. I explained to my fitter that I wanted to avoid the snap hook, as that was costing me strokes. I have the 12g weight in the heel and the 3 gram weight in the toe. The reason there are 3 different models, is the AeroJet Max is draw biased, the LS is fade biased and the standard AeroJet is neutral. I disagree from the standpoint of having 3 weights in 1 version. I think Cobra got it right with 3 different drivers. I also do not even notice the design you didnt care for by the shaft, but it was a great observation on your part. Until I watched your review I did not even see it . This is my first Cobra Driver and I love it. Thanks for all of your videos. They are really informative.
I just got fitted and tried all the major brand. I thought going into it that I would lean toward the stealth 2 with the ventus blue, as I had hit one before and liked the competition. The cobra wasn’t even on my radar. I tried it and was blown away at the sound, feel, and distance. It ended up being a great combo with the KBS TD 70 X shaft. I was hitting it over 330 yards on my best drives, a 25 yard gain from my 915 d2 with a stock Diamana shaft. Awesome club.
Very well constructed argument for the three weight system. I'd love to see you call up one of Cobra's club engineers and see if it's possible to either do a video in their truck talking about the pros and cons of that idea along with learning some basic things about club design in general from an expert. Or do the same on the podcast...
Love the content, Rick! As a golf professional, I value your understanding and breakdown of what each manufacturer is attempting to do and your honesty! Any chance you’ll be taking a peek at Srixon’s new Mk.II lineup? Been hearing strong things!
This could well be the last Rick Sheils video we ever see,he may be working full time as the new cobra R&D Manager ..awesome insight rick you never fail to impress
Totally agree Rick, I got to demo the PXG gen6 with the 3 weight port system I was able dial in a little more toe weight and back weight to protect against a toe miss low spin. My cobra LTDX LS is the longest driver I’ve ever played due to higher launch and lower spin with great looks and feel but is susceptible to low spin hooks. That driver would have been unbelievable had it had a back weight for a little added stability.
I've been playing the F9 irons since they came out and I love them. Once this driver came out, I bought last year's LTDx Max (not a fast swinger of the club) with the price drop. Can only seeing it indoors at a simulator, I'm in Michigan, USA. So far, indoors, I'm excited for it!
I love Rick's idea. Clearly then, almost every OEM has missed the boat. That's why I am enjoying my PXG Gen 5 driver (for $299!!) so much, three weights around the head that will grow with me as my driving gets better.
I’ve watched several videos lately of different testers testing these new 2023 drivers and most don’t differ enough between each model that the average golfer would benefit significantly. Secondly they don’t differ that much between the previous models (except price). So making one club that can be adjusted to suit each player and players ability makes much more sense. As well as keeping the cost down, which at the moment everyone would appreciate. Good video Rick, all the best for 2023 👍⛳️🏌🏼♂️
Rick, you raise a valid point regarding the '3 driver heads v 1 head fits all' philosophy...I completely agree with you but most manufactures have gone away from multi-weight adjustment - is there a reason for this? It would be interesting to ask some of the club manufacturers to find out.
Gosh I totally concur with you assessment on the missed opportunity brother! I'm hitting the PXG 0311 GEN 5 because it meets exactly the format that you conceptualized for what this driver could have been. Three weight slots, and PXG sells a range of weights for the player to be able to outfit the driver with any weight config that they want, to include just putting the same weight amount in all three slots for those of us who just want to make that driver head exceptionally heavy. I hope Cobra takes that concept you depicted here to heart!
Cobra is so underrated for some reason. I got the Radspeed driver for Christmas and immediately went from around 240 average with a 10 year old Ping to 275+ nearly every time. My last round I hit a 326 yard drive that is easily my best ever. These things hit rockets
The reason for not putting 3 weights in 1 driver is because the adjustability of the hosel. You can go F N D bias in that. Swing weights make a huge difference in how the club comes into the ball. So with weight changes and hosel changes that can really screw with the player. There needs to be a neutrality without big swings in weight change.
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@@RickShielsPGA I just subscribed and there are no videos since day one in November 2022. Strange. I heard that on your podcast this morning. Assuming all of your reviews will be copied over to there and be posted on both channels. That would make sense.
Been following you since about 2017 or so definitely one of the best club reviewers along with Mike Newton and Jay the golf nut
The one and only is back. 100% Trusted can’t wait Rick
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I agree Rick 100% with the three weights and also should have called it the F16 Aerojet
Would have been right on the money if they put in standard a 10g and two 3g weights. All together 16 grams to play with…BOOM F16 Aerojet!
Wow. They really missed that chance.
I actually might have bought that...such a missed opportunity.
Fantastic review!
I love Rick's idea with having three weights. I like what Mizuno is doing with their adjustable weights and I think the STG would be a fantastic review
The aero jet is supposed to be fast through the air and aerodynamic. More weights and screws create drag and weight therefore compromising the whole idea.
@@lachieb5843 but, it would be adjustable? So it compromises nothing
@@lassekock5515 by even having weights there and screws it takes away being aerodynamic. Hence why they have 3 options
@@lachieb5843 Maybe. But it's possible to create them so that they enhance the aero rather than detract. Like the 'turbulators' on a Ping, it's a matter of how the air moves.
If they really want to cut through the air, they could also squash the face more. Which would force us to tee it lower but it would push less air. Basically a 3 wood with a a driver loft and shaft length. Pushing less air would make it faster. I remember when 460 cc heads came out. My driver at the time was a 350 cc Cobra. The move to 460 cc made you really notice how much the air pushed back at you. Especially since at that time, the faces were even taller than they are today though maybe not quite as wide. I still have that first 460 cc Cobra I bought. It's not a club I use anymore much, but it's fun to hit around corners when I play a course with a ton of left doglegs. It's offset by a ton so hooking it is easier than not.
It'd be similar to the PXG woods, but they still do 2 drivers head shapes
I have the F9 in my bag for the past 3 years and love it! I start the season with the 14g weight in the back and then flip it fwd once the ground firms up and my swing is more consistent. I totally agree with your review and maybe once they develop something similar I'll consider upgrading, but for now the F9 stays in thr bag.
@RICKS_HIELSGOLF.aw man, i never win those 😢
Right there with you. Aerojets a good year old buy, maybe two. Feeling lucky I chose the F9 and Cobra overall.
Probably one of if not your best Driver review. Very well done!
Your reviews Rick are getting better and better. Really enjoy this format of chat, golf course and indoor. Your honesty is refreshing. So glad you are independent of club manufacturers.
People sleep on Cobra way too much. Got my Radspeed driver last year and it was the best I tried out of the lot. Absolutely love it. Looks great, feels great, sounds great. Don’t discount them!
I got the RadSpeedX and gained about 30 yards on my drives. My friend who has a Sim2 just said today he is switching to a Cobra driver because he hits it better then his TM. Combined with the price Cobra is great deal for a driver. Highly recommend.
Sorry, but does that mean? (“People sleep on Cobra”) ….. is this a typo or some new slang term I’ve missed? (Serious question!!) 🤷♂️
Slept on it means to ignore it or slow to take up
I still game my Cobra BioCell driver and it slaps. Also a big fan of the baffler rails on their woods. Not sure why they seem to be moving away from that design on the newer ones though.
@@AnotherLostBall I think people just sometimes don’t even think about Cobra and go straight to Taylormade or Ping without considering them. Best priced, some of the best looking (barring last year) and perform as well or better than their rivals. Ticks all the boxes for me!
Such a good idea with the 3 weight system, could also come with some extra weights so you can cover all options - 2 heavy, 2 light.
Cobra King F7 had 3 weights and that's a great driver!
Absolutely love your take at the end of the one area they missed. Your version would be a fitters dream and would allow everyone to get something that works for them. Maybe they toss in a couple extra weights, or even sell a separate weight kit for it.
Yeah, but people won't then have to buy a new driver 💰💰
Same thing as PXG
@@crackspider101 sure they would. It's the same way it works now, just with one model instead of 3.
indeed. sell the head and include choice of 3 weights to tune it. fitter can tune it to the buyer and then if the buyer's swing changes, they can get weights to adjust it.
I play the LS. Love it. Took some getting use to. I’m a really high spin player. My fitter was getting frustrated. 3 degrees up. 2 degrees in to out. Everything was spinning 3000 +. The LS with Kali White 70x was 1800 to start. Finally figured it out and now it’s perfect. One thing I will say… you have to tee it a bit lower. Small head from top to bottom. Very long
Love watching these reviews. I actually bought my Cobra F9 a few summers ago after watching Rick's driver reviews and I love it. Keep it up!
Very solid take on the weighting system , makes all the sense . 👍
I got the cobra king f7 and I love it
I like the color scheme of it. You are right do companies in general (not just Cobra) really need to come out with 3 different Driver Heads?
They do now, the companies tried to compete with one another, and created this market for options to tailor to a buyers needs.
Now they are in the thick of it, with all these companies having to produce it, because if they don't, they can lose market share to the competitors who still offer this "tailored" buying experience.
When in reality all we really want is companies to make the effort to make an adjustable driver than meets the demands, distance and forgiveness.
100% they do. A large quantity of players slice, probably half the golfers in the world slice it. Another large quantity hit the face so inconsistently they need the forgiveness. For the remaining amount of players who hit the centre consistently, they have so much speed they want less spin.
Just got an AeroJet STD as an excellent Christmas gift and it did not disappoint!!!!
Consistent 245-260 drives down the middle! 🔥
Love it and a true game changer!
When it comes to product review, I feel that Rick is like the Marques Brownlee of the golf world. I love the pure honesty in his reviews! Thanks Rick !
The three weights is a great idea....that why you make the big bucks Rick....lol....ball flights look amazing...they have made there mark on the driver game for sure...can't take them lightly anymore.i love it
I think you’re spot on. Being a relatively new golfer, all these options are a little overwhelming. A single driver, with customizations would make the buying and fitting process much smoother
I got the F9 a few years ago and love it. Has a heavy weight and light weight that you can swap for either distance/forgiveness and then can also adjust draw/fade bias as well as loft of the head.
Too new to golf to warrant spending big on any one club but definitely enjoy watching your videos and hearing your take on the pros and cons. Definitely giving me the right frame of mind to have when I do eventually go out and shop for a club that fits me and my play style, thanks Rick!
If your new take my advice as a 35+ year golfer. Buy only used clubs for real cheap and test them at the range to find a design that works for you then take time to really groove your swing to those clubs.
Only exception is if you find a putter new or used that fits your eye and feels like magic.
Can always count on Rick this time of year with all the product reviews
Two many head options coming in from the manufactures. Nailed it Rick!
Always bringing us the best reviews. I’ve been watching your cobra driver reviews since I bought my Fly-z driver a few moons ago! Would love to see a small head to head video of the Aerojet Vs your F9 🔥
@Rick Shiels Golf I look forward to these reviews every single year! I love everything about your show and you truly have gotten me BACK into the game of golf. Thank you for all you do for the game. And maybe one day I’ll be able to get me some of these clubs. Keep up the great work and I look forward to everything you’re doing in the future including the @Rick Shiels Golf Reviews
Got fitted 3 days ago. All the new 2023 drivers were tested head to head for me (Ping, Stealth 2, Srixon, etc) the AreoJet LS ended up winning.
AreoJet LS + Fujikura Ventus Black shaft
35 yrs old 106 swing speed. Longest drives during fitting were 310 and cut my rpm down to 2000
Hey - 11 months on, curious how the driver has performed for you? I'm similar age, similar swing speed (up to 110 but on course, typically around 107) and am toying with the LS while they're currently marked down.
Currently gaming a Sim Max and it can be a bit spinny at times. Playing into the wind it can be a bit balloony.
What are your misses like with it?
Rick, I’m an Aussie here, love your videos been watching them for days on end now, please review the wheelhouse balls, I don’t trust any other reviews except yours
Brutally Honest and unbiased. Everything you need to be to give a great club review. The Goaqt of UA-cam!!!!! SHIELS ARMY!! LETS GO!!!!
Just got fitted for the Aerojet and it felt amazing. Ended up with the LS version combined with a ventus tr blue shaft and it felt really good
I'd be interested to compare the Aerojet LS to the LTDx LS that I currently play. I absolutely love the LTDx LS and I feel like it would be hard to top that one. The Callaway Paradym triple diamond is the only other driver that interests me at all out of the new crop. It looks super nice. That being said, I'm not changing drivers. Took me 15 years to buy a new one last year, and I love how it plays, so I'll be wearing that one out like the last one, haha.
Feel exactly the same way! Bought the LDTX LS for $350. Just could not fork out $600 for Callaway? The LDTX LS is 3 mph ball speed faster than the current Arojet?
thanks for the honest review, really helps me choosing my next driver ❤
You're ideas make alot of sense !
i started playing golf 3 months ago, i had a tour edge driver but man i sliced so much so i got the air x dirver, used that for 5 months and my dives got so much better, hardly ever sliced and was reaching 280 on average total carry,sometimes a lil futher, and ive just recently got the ls aerojet with a stiff shaft and for the first time in 6 months my drives are so much more consistent, man i lovve the aerojet so much.
i love my ltdx but ill never give up my f9 its my fav driver ever and hits so far
I agree totally about the 1 head!! I said the same thing when F8 came out and they could have been doing this the whole time. I also hate that they keep changing the movable weight design. Keep it the same size so you can use the same weights from all the previous years just like Callaway.
Just yesterday I finally found a reasonably priced 2nd hand F9 to upgrade from my $40 RAM driver I've had for over a decade. Never hit a premium brand driver before. After a couple bad hits, I hit that sucker center face and it shot off like a rocket straight down the gut. That sounds and feeling was incredible. Can't wait to get out and play with it.
I am waiting for the iron rewiev. Cobra has made good woods for a long time now but this year might be the first year I really love their irons 😍
Absolutely agree about the driver that develops with the player. Got back into golf last year after many years out and got hold of a Mizuno ST190G with the thought of helping my slicely shots. Now I've pretty much eradicated them - mainly though swing corrections - and have now adjusted the weights accordingly helping even more.
I tried all the new drivers at the start of the year before hurting my back and having back surgery and the only driver that preformed better for me on ball dispersion was the Callaway Paradym. However this was only slightly better on dispersion and my Cobra F9 still went further. In recovery I ended up adding 8g of lead tape to the heel and I am now drawing the ball and hit further than ever. The F9 is staying in my bag for a very long time and I have a back one if it breaks!!
Totally agree Rick on the 3 weight option.. they would had killed the market with this!! Love your reviews!
Sound is amazing
Back to your roots a good proper old skool review, loved it!!!
Rick, as a massive cobra fan your review is spot on.... your considerations towards the end make absolute sense. Thank you for another awesome review.
Just bought the Cobra hybrid and absolutely love it so far. Great club to have in the line up
This driver is really easy to hit. Changed my game. I was the guy who never pulled out a driver and just hit with my hybrid cause I struggled a lot with driver .... when I got this one it was night and day. I use it every chance possible. Definitely recommend
Rick is the only golf channel that gives his honest opinion. All the other guys say every driver from all manufacturers is the best. Watching James Robinson is a waste of time because everything is the best. Seems like the others are scared to be honest incase some manufacturer will sponsor them. Can always count on Rick. Cheers mate
Fantastic idea with the 3 weight idea Rick! The last 2 years, we've only seen drivers with 2. 3 weights would have made this driver stand out for the versatility of the consumer for sure! I've see a few reviews on this driver, but you're the first to suggest it. Well done!
I loved the Cobra Fly Z and f8 driver, didn't like the f9 at all because it kept wanting to go left. I play a fade. Love the Cobra Speed Zone Extreme as it's been in the bag for two years and just this week I now have a brand new Cobra ltdx driver head in the house and waiting for spring to try it with my after market driver shaft of choice already here and home too. I love the Cobra product and I agree with Rick, this idea of one head with 3 weights could have been a winner. Good video Rick, thanks.
I have LTDX LS I love it. It has stop my shots going right. The distance still amazes me and where I want to hit most of the time.
The reason they do not use the three weights is due to the effect on the overall weight on the club head. As someone who is a collegiate golfer and works with Pro Long Drivers regularly, the weight of the head is key for optimization and with clubs already taking as much weight out, they push the limits with the weighting already which can cause a change in swing speed. The drivers being close between the normal and LS is not a bad thing since low handicap/pro golfers look for minimal change and it only being 100 rpms is nice. Pros experience that same difference per factor of equipment like shaft and golf ball, so they can make the spin lower/higher if they want to elsewhere.
Had cobra for the last 2 years and love them. Got the Aerojet on preorder 👌🏻
I got back into golf about a year ago, still using my old cobra irons which are definitely still usable for me, but I picked up an F9 head with a fitted shaft for 100 dollars at a local golf shop, never been happier. I see no need to buy anything new, but I do like watching all these new club reviews.
Excellent job! Thank you for your honesty! Also would love a review of Mizuno’s irons and driver !
When I got my Driver I had to choose between the Radspeed and the Mavrik, I chose the Mavrik but the Radseped was a close 2nd only losing by a couple yds and mph
Makes me happy that I still have (and no reason to replace) my F9! I got my F9 because of Rick's abundance of good reviews on it and I don't regret it one bit.
First off great review. Love your videos. Love my AeroJet LS. Went for a fitting a little over a month ago. Increased my average drive by 12.3 yards from my previous driver Taylor Made SIM. During the fitting, I also tried the Taylor Made Stealth 2 Plus, Ping G430, and the Callaway Paradym, and the numbers came out with the Cobra AeroJet LS being the best for my swing. It also brought my spin rate down 698 rpms. Went with the 9 degree loft, but increased it to 10.5 degrees, went with the Kai'li Blue 60 S shaft. I explained to my fitter that I wanted to avoid the snap hook, as that was costing me strokes. I have the 12g weight in the heel and the 3 gram weight in the toe. The reason there are 3 different models, is the AeroJet Max is draw biased, the LS is fade biased and the standard AeroJet is neutral. I disagree from the standpoint of having 3 weights in 1 version. I think Cobra got it right with 3 different drivers. I also do not even notice the design you didnt care for by the shaft, but it was a great observation on your part. Until I watched your review I did not even see it . This is my first Cobra Driver and I love it. Thanks for all of your videos. They are really informative.
Great advice - good info
I sadly don’t really play golf anymore that often but still watch all of ricks videos, so entertaining
Agree with all these points
Probably the best-looking Cobra driver yet in my eyes. Very well done!
Thanks for a great review! I'd like to see a comparison of the Mizuno STZ 230 vs Srixon ZX5 MKII.
You've hit the 1 driver concept perfectly. Great video
Just bought this driver I'm impressed how light it is
I’ve just been fitted for the AeroJet irons and they are amazing. Really helping with distance & clubhead speed.
I just got fitted and tried all the major brand. I thought going into it that I would lean toward the stealth 2 with the ventus blue, as I had hit one before and liked the competition. The cobra wasn’t even on my radar. I tried it and was blown away at the sound, feel, and distance. It ended up being a great combo with the KBS TD 70 X shaft. I was hitting it over 330 yards on my best drives, a 25 yard gain from my 915 d2 with a stock Diamana shaft. Awesome club.
Great review Ricky! I still have the Cobra Fly Z, and Tour Edge C721 a bargain, good sound good feel good play!
I bought my Cobra F9 because of your reviews Rick and love it. Of you are doing a giveaway for these, I am IN!
I’m glad cobra did a clean design finally. Looks so good compared to last gen.
I never understood why manufacturers make multiple models when they could just make one driver adjustable like you pointed out!
Currently playing LTDx LS driver and LTDx fairways. Absolutely love them
AMAZING review. And great comments at the end. It's only a matter of time before a company hires you to consult design.
Makes pure sense, I love hearing your views on equipment, maybe they should come to you for the R & D ?.
Very well constructed argument for the three weight system. I'd love to see you call up one of Cobra's club engineers and see if it's possible to either do a video in their truck talking about the pros and cons of that idea along with learning some basic things about club design in general from an expert. Or do the same on the podcast...
Just got fitted and bought mine today.. even miss hits went dead straight didn’t lose much distance
Love the content, Rick! As a golf professional, I value your understanding and breakdown of what each manufacturer is attempting to do and your honesty! Any chance you’ll be taking a peek at Srixon’s new Mk.II lineup? Been hearing strong things!
Brilliant review. Thank you Rick.
Been waiting for this all day since listening to the podcast on the way to work this morning 👌🏻
This could well be the last Rick Sheils video we ever see,he may be working full time as the new cobra R&D Manager ..awesome insight rick you never fail to impress
Great point Rick & awesome review👍
Totally agree Rick, I got to demo the PXG gen6 with the 3 weight port system I was able dial in a little more toe weight and back weight to protect against a toe miss low spin. My cobra LTDX LS is the longest driver I’ve ever played due to higher launch and lower spin with great looks and feel but is susceptible to low spin hooks. That driver would have been unbelievable had it had a back weight for a little added stability.
Hi Rick, I really love your take at the end there!
I've been playing the F9 irons since they came out and I love them. Once this driver came out, I bought last year's LTDx Max (not a fast swinger of the club) with the price drop. Can only seeing it indoors at a simulator, I'm in Michigan, USA. So far, indoors, I'm excited for it!
I still use the speedzone in black , love the driver best av ever used , the distance is brilliant 👏 👌
great idea on the one driver. you pretty much explained the PXG proto driver though with the 4 weights!
I completely Agree with your final point. 100% Rick Shiels for the win!
I love Rick's idea. Clearly then, almost every OEM has missed the boat. That's why I am enjoying my PXG Gen 5 driver (for $299!!) so much, three weights around the head that will grow with me as my driving gets better.
Thanks to this review clip! 👍A local shop is selling these (1st hand) with heavily reduced prices. I am seriously considering buying one of them.
Love your thoughts and ideas on this Driver great video I can't wait to try it out
I love these reviews!!!
Can you please do a review on the new ProV1 when it comes out!
Excellent review and loved your personal idea they could of done at the end 👍
By far the best golf content! Thanks Rick!
Still rocking my F9 and loving it.
I’ve watched several videos lately of different testers testing these new 2023 drivers and most don’t differ enough between each model that the average golfer would benefit significantly. Secondly they don’t differ that much between the previous models (except price). So making one club that can be adjusted to suit each player and players ability makes much more sense. As well as keeping the cost down, which at the moment everyone would appreciate. Good video Rick, all the best for 2023 👍⛳️🏌🏼♂️
Completely agree!
The main thing I look for when buying a new driver is adjustability, so it can be set up to suit my swing as it evolves.
Spitting facts Rick.. I like it..
Rick, you raise a valid point regarding the '3 driver heads v 1 head fits all' philosophy...I completely agree with you but most manufactures have gone away from multi-weight adjustment - is there a reason for this? It would be interesting to ask some of the club manufacturers to find out.
I cannot wait to try these out!!
Absolutely spot on Rick! I love my F9 driver, but would have gone to a 3 weight aerojet. Cobra definitely dropped the ball on this one!
love my ltdx from last year and just based on looks, the only drivers i want to try are callaway, ping and tm
Gosh I totally concur with you assessment on the missed opportunity brother! I'm hitting the PXG 0311 GEN 5 because it meets exactly the format that you conceptualized for what this driver could have been. Three weight slots, and PXG sells a range of weights for the player to be able to outfit the driver with any weight config that they want, to include just putting the same weight amount in all three slots for those of us who just want to make that driver head exceptionally heavy. I hope Cobra takes that concept you depicted here to heart!
Cobra is so underrated for some reason. I got the Radspeed driver for Christmas and immediately went from around 240 average with a 10 year old Ping to 275+ nearly every time. My last round I hit a 326 yard drive that is easily my best ever. These things hit rockets
The reason for not putting 3 weights in 1 driver is because the adjustability of the hosel. You can go F N D bias in that. Swing weights make a huge difference in how the club comes into the ball. So with weight changes and hosel changes that can really screw with the player. There needs to be a neutrality without big swings in weight change.