Got hooked up 35 callaway, taylormade, Bridgestone, & titleist balls at the end of my round yesterday! Marshall goes around and collects a bunch throughout the day, the only catch was he gets to keep the pro v1s lol
"This isn't gonna be a smash fest, I'm looking for the more forgiving and confidence inspiring" (paraphrasing) *Mizuno holds fairway off a toey strike "I can't ignore the distance from the Cobra"
Frankly this bearded fella is kinda the Mr. Bean of golf equipment “tester” loool Useless as f*ck! Hits the Cobra into the bushes and mumbles some bs about “it boosts my confidence”. Don’t know whether to name him idiot or moron! Guess both would fit this driver “test” clip.
When two drivers are that close in performance, i would always look at price as a final factor. The cobra is almost 100 dollars cheaper where i live. I would have definitely chosen that one also.
Picked the cobra even though the mizuno got you on the fairway when you hit it out of the toe? Looking forward to another video in 3 months about looking for a more forgiving driver.
Honestly I thought the Mizuno should’ve been the one. The misses on your first Cobra shot seemed larger than the misses with the Mizuno, and in real life you only get the one shot. Except if you are like me and slice the first two tee shots into the woods :)
"I think I can get more distance out of my driver shots if I'm landing them in the fairway, as opposed to in the rough." .... Uhhh, yes. That's generally how it goes, Rick. ;) Glad to see you stuck with the big snake!
Rick, your driver testing sequence at 7:45 was a lot of fun to watch! The music, shot tracing, and multiple camera angles all add a really nice touch. It’s the little things like this that sets your channel apart from the others!
I ordered that F9 on sale at the start of the season, had a few rounds with it and I didn't mind it. took it to the range and broke it while I was dialing it in. sent it in for warranty and Cobra sent me the new Speedzone back and I am in LOVE with it. never felt so confident with a driver in my career!!
Wow! You’re #21 on trending!! That’s awesome to see! You’ve helped me so much to get ready for this year’s golf season and I can’t thank you enough. Thank you for your amazing content
Dammit Rick! I literally just got back from the range with my new brand new F9 today. ***Edit*** Now available on Ebay, once used range session Cobra F9. Includes head cover and tool.
Fantastic video Rick, over the years you get more and more comfortable behind the camera and are a joy to watch and listen to. Love your swing as well as your honest and logical insights!!
Amazing, I just wanted to let you know that I am 14 years old and playing my first ever 18 hole course on Sunday but I know that because I have your tips in my head that I will do well. Thank you for being on youtube👍
Craziest thing happened with me testing new drivers. I got fitted and fell in love with the g425 Max. My old driver that has been in the bag forever was the NIKE sq sumo round head driver. I bought the 425 max and used it for 3 rounds of golf & decided to actually go back to my nike because I was more consistent and hit longer drives. I’m a true believer of feel and playing what you like rather than the newest club out there. Same thing with my irons, I’m playing 1980s callaway blades where I switched back to from a new set of callaway and titleist irons. Call me old school but sometimes older clubs feel better than new ones
Rick - I love this. I am 61, and a 14 handicap. I played the F9 since it came out. Did a lot of testing this year and had the choices down to two drivers. I could not pick one. So I bought both and put my shaft in them. The Mizuno ST200 & the Xtreme . The Xtreme is the most forgiving driver I have hit with good distance. The ST200 is a tad behind, except it goes farther for me and I get great roll out from it. If I am on a good streak of good swinging I use the Mizuno, if I am struggling a bit off the tee I use the Xtreme. I know I should pick one, but love both.
Thanks Rick!! A year on and I’ve managed to pick this up new for just over £200. What an overview! Don’t have a personalised head cover for it though 🤔
Rick - Changed my mind in the driver. Cobra Speed Zone Xtreme... Just got done using during my round today and WOW!!!! Long and straight, yet workable when needed.
Oh yes! Just replacing my XR Pro and couldn't find a difference between my club and new Callys. Difference was the Speedzone, same distance and greater consistency, I'm more surprised than anyone else.........
Hey Rick. I know this video is a little older but I just picked up this driver and the 3 wood and 3 hybrid this afternoon. Saved a bunch and now can’t wait to get out on the course to try them out. Thanks for the honest review.
Well when you reviewed the F9 and then put it in your bag you told us ,and showed us, That the F9 could do no wrong. Shape it , flight it, draw it ,fade it , it was glorious, now 18 months later you can’t hit a fairway with it? I get it. I think it’s more mental than anything else and something new has no mental blemishes attached to it. I will say that in this new driver post, it really looks like you truly hit the Mizuno better ( less dispersion) than the cobra speed zone. But hey, we like what we like. Anyway I bought the F9 a few days ago on your review years ago now, and I have to say I’m in love with it. I have the yellow ( which grew on me instantly) and prefer it to the white, and with the smoke hazardous stiff ( no other options available as this model just about out of stock). I’d been struggling with my driver for last few years ( I’m 60) went through TaylorMade , Callaway, and Titleist, and must say I think Ive finally found it. The TaylorMade 430 SLDR was the last best driver I had. F9 is so much more controlled shot making, great trajectory, more distance (280 ish) and hence new found confidence in the tee box. Maybe I’ll pickup the speed zone in two years when price drops by half, but for now I’m apparently hitting my F9 better than you do!😂
Not really especially with Bryson Dechambue using one.. a friend of mine and my brother who got into golf last year have both bought brand new Cobras when having the driver choice.
Used to hit the Cleveland Launcher for well over a decade. Then last year I decide it was time to upgrade. I spent two days testing every driver possible. Went back to the cobra EVERY SINGLE TIME. Look, feel and distance was second to none. Good choice Rick.
Good luck with the new driver. And thanks for being one of the better golf channels on UA-cam. Informative and fun to watch. Keep it in the short grass Rick!
I have to agree. I could tell from the start which driver would be selected as i believe even though the Mizuno tested out better the cobra was always the one your eye liked best 😁
I just switched from a Titleist 917D2 driver to a Mizuno ST190 G. The Mizuno just goes straight. Surprised the heck out of me, but it is so much more forgiving, its crazy. Having confidence in your driver on the tee is, as you said, priceless.
This gives me a lot of confidence. On Monday I scheduled a fitting for the new cobras for Friday. Can’t wait! Been gaming my old Ping i15 with a Diamana Ali Isle for 10 years now. Can’t wait for more forgiveness!
I just picked up a Callaway Mavrik....love it but, as you've demonstrated, initially it hits well, then after time during a round, it leaves me. Will plan on hitting the Cobra as I picked up a Cobra 3 wood and it is fantastic. Excellent feel and launches sweeter than any 3 wood I've used thus far. Thanks for your real life reviews. Love your channel!
Glad you stuck with Cobra. I bought the F9 last year, based much on your review. Obviously I was fitted for it, but I wouldn’t even have considered it without your vid. I’ve been struggling with the pulls lately and actually moved the weight forward for more workability (fade), and that has helped a lot. Best my friend. Kudos on approaching a mil.
Can someone tell me where i can find those exact shoes? I went to the nike homepage but there are only slightly different ones.. I'd like them all white just as the ones rick is wearing :)
In fairness, that was the standard speedzone driver. The Regular speedzone driver is pretty much copy and paste from the F9 design. Technically he picked a different style driver this time around.
I actually just purchased a cobra and it’s the best driver I’ve ever had. Forgiving, comfortable, it just feels like I can do more with it without a catastrophic result if you toe it.
The suspense was killin me :) Great video, thanks. BTW, I've picked up golf over the past 6 weeks and I'm hooked! I wish I had tried 20 years ago. I've settled on your and one other channel at this stage. Your content and product reviews are top-notch. Thanks, again!
" I for one will not be moving to this driver it's the same as the f9" Rick shiels.. cobra sz VS cobra f9 video... Rick no one's going to blame you if you used a different driver every round, if I had that many given clubs to me I'd have 6 different bags all set up, but you categorically said in that video the f9 and the sz were almost exactly the same... What's changed? Same with the Mavrik driver when you tested it, you didn't like it all, yet here it is in the top 3? Would you change your reviews if you did them again? Not having a go, I like your videos, I only ask because I value your reviews and opinions and will be looking to upgrade later this year..
I live in South Africa and I am 13 years old and would love the Callaway Maverick sub zero to help improve my golf game which you inspired 4 years ago by your awesome videos
Rick I thoroughly enjoyed your feature "My New Golf Driver". Your quest and analysis is spot on for my situation. I'm looking for a new driver possibility to hit more fairways and give me a little more confidence. I'm a 72 year old golfer. I have played Ping driver for years. Just not getting the same results with my G410 SFT that I did with G20. Your process of choice makes me want to give the Cobra a look\see. Thanks mate!
Thanks for all the great videos !! I hit up a local shop and tested my irons and driver for the first time and got some good feedback. I too went with the Cobra King Speedzone Xtreme. Can’t wait to try it out next year!
Confidence behind the ball is extremely paramount. I've become so used to the shape of Titleist drivers that it gives me confidence over any other that I test. The performance is so similar when I test them that I stay with what looks good.
I hit both and picked the Cobra. The Mizuno is very dynamic driver. I am 70 yrs old and found the Cobra to be slightly better than the Mizuno.thanks for the review always good
One of the last drivers I got to test extensively were the Tm 580 and 540, the 580 had the look and made me feel confident...yet would still miss hit it, but I never seemed to miss hit the 540 and that built my confidence...worked at a course and used the demo they had for over a month, loved that pro he was so nice, didn't have the money though, few years later bought a titlest 905t and stuggled to hit it till I got destroyed in a car accident, back to a hand me down
I really thought you were going with the Mizuno, that was my guess in your earlier video and you hit so well with it! The Cobra is nice and I've been leaning towards it but after watching your video of the S-190 and 180 I really thought you were going to pick the 200
Switched to the pxg prototype driver with graphite design tour ad tp, the combo gave me the most consistent results. The TM was slightly longer but definitely much more inconsistent, the Callaway was similar results minus a 3.5 yard more variation in left misses. Definitely worth a try.
Can’t go wrong with either. I have mizuno ST190 in the bag and love it. I think the cobra gave you better flights but you were pretty consistent with both. So you did what I think was right for you, whichever you like looking at more.
I think the best way for average joes to find a new driver or wood is to get fitted but also demo it on the course. Best of both worlds. I'd love to see Rick's dispersion and spin numbers here!
As a 15 handicap and for the money ($250) I’ve never hit a better driver then the Cobra F9. I’ve played it about 6 rounds now and I’ve gained so much confidence. It’s definitely helped my game.
This video is very much like ALL of your other driver tests you have done over the years. You hit three different drivers to see which one will go in your bag. And you use THREE different shafts in those drivers. This one simple fact makes your test totally USELESS in my opinion. Same goes for you final test with your current driver, with a different shaft again. I did a fitting 2 years ago with the then new Ping 400 Max driver and 4 of the new TPT shafts that all sell for $500 a shaft. ONE of the 4 shafts preformed MUVH better than the others for me. Same head just a different shaft. For me I hit on average 55 percent of the fairways with 3 of the 4 shafts. But with the last shaft, the LOW torque version of the same shafts, I hit 80 percent of the fairways. ONLY real difference between the first 3 shafts was the flex. All Mid torque shafts. The 4rh shaft was X stiff and Low torque version of the same model shaft. This driver fitting for a shaft shows me that the shaft can make a huge difference is accuracy with a drivee, that his is why YOU should have done this driver test using the SAME shaft in each. And each of those shafts should have been Spine and FLO aligned before the tip adapter was installed on the shaft. When I had my shaft fitting ALL of the shaft had been properly aligned before the tip adapter was installed and there was still a big difference with the one shaft accuracy wise. Truth is I rather LIKE most of your video reviews. IF only you would learn this simple fact. Spine and FLO alignment of the shaft can make or break ANY club you hit. In one of your other videos you hit 4 shafts that were the same model, exact for the flex and weight. And you got the A flex and the R flex reversed when you picked which shaft was which flex. I bet you did NOT have each of those 4 shaft Spine and FLO aligned before you did the test. Truth is HOW the shaft is Spine and FLO aligned can make a big difference in how stiff or soft a shaft will play. The difference can be as mush as a flex and a half difference. An R flex install with the Spine down the target line can play as an R flex, but if you have the NBP of that shaft down the target line it can play as an A flex. Exact same shaft only rotated 90 degrees in the same head. That is why your test of the 4 shafts was NOT a good test. Do the same test with Spine and FLP aligned shafts and see if you get the same results. I doubt it would come out the same way.
Tried out all of the new drivers. Ended up with a 9 degree Speedzone (not extreme) with the Hzrdus Green (Hulk) 6.0 shaft. As long as I aim the right direction, it flies straight and long!
I just picked up some one length f8 irons and the new SZ extreme driver along with the big tour 3 wood and I absolutely love them! So much better than any other set I've had and gives me loads of confidence! ⛳👍
I wonder if it was a mental thing. You were looking for forgiving but you've played so well all 2019 with the f9 and it had crazy distance so you can't ignore that! Great upgrade to the speed zone!
Hi rick im thinking the muzuno mite be a good choice. For me I still use the rzb talormade with a 65 gram shaft 6.6 stiff prodgect x.hard to find a better driver at the moment thanks rick keep up the great videos
Today I played 27 holes hitting the Speedzone xtreme. I was in talks with a buddy to trade it for my PXG 0811x proto. I love alot about the PXG but man it has just been fighting me lately. Well after 27 holes I'm making the trade, after tweaking I began smashing straight drives and long. I feel very confident with it, love the feel of the strikes and the adjustability. Sound isn't great but couldn't care any less about sound when I see where the ball lands.
Hi! Don’t forget you can enter for a chance to win a BRAND NEW driver of your choice here: ua-cam.com/video/PYQZpo1khmQ/v-deo.html
Awesome rick
Long time viewer please do more driver vs driver like in 2018
Can you sell your headcovers??
Hey Rick! What driver would you think would be best for a mid-to-high handicapper around a 20? Looking for some advice.
@@ryanbrush2420 before you get a new driver, I suggest watching rick video series on hitting driver. It helped BIG TIME.
“Yeah you can play through, just don’t touch the 30 pro v1’s on the fairway.” -Rick Shiels
And the rough... 😂
@@RickShielsPGA the tree balls are up for grabs lol 🤘
Lmao
I bought a 12 pack of refurbished pro v1s. Lost them all in two sessions 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Never again until I get right
Got hooked up 35 callaway, taylormade, Bridgestone, & titleist balls at the end of my round yesterday! Marshall goes around and collects a bunch throughout the day, the only catch was he gets to keep the pro v1s lol
8:59 ...a while later, a golfer walks up to the fifth hole and finds a brand new Callaway Mavrik driver discarded by the white tees...
Fifteenth hole
"This isn't gonna be a smash fest, I'm looking for the more forgiving and confidence inspiring" (paraphrasing)
*Mizuno holds fairway off a toey strike
"I can't ignore the distance from the Cobra"
yes but the distance gave him confidence
"confidence inspiring"
The Mizuno was more consistent for him, just confirms he knew which one he wanted before he started this test.
Rick: “I’m changing drivers to hit more fairways”
Mizuno: misses one fairway by a yard
Rick: “I’m going with the cobra”
That's because Puma SE pays him to endorse their driver ;)
He knew before he made the video which one he wanted to go to. This was just good content for his channel.
Frankly this bearded fella is kinda the Mr. Bean of golf equipment “tester” loool
Useless as f*ck!
Hits the Cobra into the bushes and mumbles some bs about “it boosts my confidence”.
Don’t know whether to name him idiot or moron!
Guess both would fit this driver “test” clip.
@@waldburgaw2856 Go outside and touch some grass, buddy…
Yep, he prefers Cobra a bit.
One of my fav vids you’ve done in a long while RS. I appreciate the honesty and the simplicity of it. So much is about the confidence. 👏🏻
Rick has more drivers than i have golf balls😂
100% agree
😂🤣😂
When Rick throws the drivers about 😂 I’m just wishing I was there to pick em up 😂😅
"the straightness comes down to me a little bit" 😂😂 No sh*t Rick!
When two drivers are that close in performance, i would always look at price as a final factor. The cobra is almost 100 dollars cheaper where i live. I would have definitely chosen that one also.
Picked the cobra even though the mizuno got you on the fairway when you hit it out of the toe?
Looking forward to another video in 3 months about looking for a more forgiving driver.
Honestly I thought the Mizuno should’ve been the one. The misses on your first Cobra shot seemed larger than the misses with the Mizuno, and in real life you only get the one shot.
Except if you are like me and slice the first two tee shots into the woods :)
Literally did that two days ago, I know the feeling 😞
same for me, I thought the Mizuno will get it
I thought his performance was better with the mizuno, but he couldn't have imagined to have a mizuno in his bag...
"I think I can get more distance out of my driver shots if I'm landing them in the fairway, as opposed to in the rough." .... Uhhh, yes. That's generally how it goes, Rick. ;) Glad to see you stuck with the big snake!
“I got a lot of the new drivers” no you have every new driver out lol
There is only one best driver, the one in fortnote that all 7 year olds love
I love the maverick it just feels good
Their all the same.
@@markmnorcal i just like the feel
Exciter they’re*
Rick, your driver testing sequence at 7:45 was a lot of fun to watch! The music, shot tracing, and multiple camera angles all add a really nice touch. It’s the little things like this that sets your channel apart from the others!
I ordered that F9 on sale at the start of the season, had a few rounds with it and I didn't mind it. took it to the range and broke it while I was dialing it in. sent it in for warranty and Cobra sent me the new Speedzone back and I am in LOVE with it. never felt so confident with a driver in my career!!
Rick hitting pro v1’s into trees and not caring.
Me looking for 30 minutes if I lose a pro v1
And here I am, the guy who goes into the woods when my ball is in the fairway to fill the bag with lost ProV1s.
@@ko300zx hahaha cheers my man haha
Yea I'll land my top flight range ball on the fairway and head into the woods to trick or treat some pro v1s
They said "practice" on the side must be a cheaper version haha
If pro v 1 is such a great golf ball, why do I find so many lost ones?
Spoiler: He chose a 2 iron. Classic Rick.
Hahaha
Liar !! It's a blade one iron
Well it is more forgiving than any driver 🤷🏼♂️
😂😂😂
Perfect
Rick testing cobra speedzone: "theres no need to buy this if you have the F9, they're the same club". Rick: I'm putting the speedzone in the bag
He probably could have put the heavier weight in the back on the f9 and it would be very close to the SZ
@@johnmagnell8902 He did he said later in the vid he tried it.
To be fair he was talking about the base SpeedZone in that video, not the Extreme.
@@jubuttib correct. The comparison would be with the extreme not the standard speed zone. They are quite different.
Wow! You’re #21 on trending!! That’s awesome to see! You’ve helped me so much to get ready for this year’s golf season and I can’t thank you enough. Thank you for your amazing content
Practically made that decision before he’d even hit a ball! 😂
I can’t wait for another UA-cam Pro am
Agreed. Great watch.
Yeah and hope Rick falls into that pond this time 😂😂
Glad to see you finally chose The Hammer!
Dammit Rick! I literally just got back from the range with my new brand new F9 today. ***Edit*** Now available on Ebay, once used range session Cobra F9. Includes head cover and tool.
It seems placebo to me. The mizuno performed better also he hit one way off with the cobra. The mizuno looked better also, I would just keep the f9.
Looked to me the Mizuno was the one! Oh well, package it up and ship it to me instead!
Only thing getting me through lockdown, loving the videos even more every day!
Thanks for watching mate
You still on lockdown bud?
Hey, let's get Rick that golden plaque, he deserves it.
Why not the Honma Gold driver Rick?? 🤣😂😂
By the way, can you do a top 10 3 Woods please???
0sezno 2007 I think top 3
Or 5, after all, it's Rick's video and he decides. Really hope he gets to 1 mil by the end of the month
"I'm gonna try not to change my bag too much" *lasts 6 months*, now that's relatable
😂 I’m getting MUCH better
In Rick's defense, he didn't change it too much, seeing as he is still sporting a Cobra.
Still got old bluey!!! That fairway wood isn't leaving the bag
Fantastic video Rick, over the years you get more and more comfortable behind the camera and are a joy to watch and listen to. Love your swing as well as your honest and logical insights!!
Cobra when Rick says he’s replacing the F9 - 🤬; When he says he’s picking the Speedzone - 😍
Let me know next time you’re in the US Rick! Would be great to meet up and play a round
Mizuno headcover is the cleanest I’ve seen in a while. Matters to some
Fresh to death
Depends on the material honestly, that white won't last long if it can't be easily cleaned.
Amazing, I just wanted to let you know that I am 14 years old and playing my first ever 18 hole course on Sunday but I know that because I have your tips in my head that I will do well. Thank you for being on youtube👍
Nice
But I’m 13
That’s AMAZING! Well done mate
14 as well ! Good luck in your first 18
What’s your best score Ernie
Craziest thing happened with me testing new drivers. I got fitted and fell in love with the g425 Max. My old driver that has been in the bag forever was the NIKE sq sumo round head driver. I bought the 425 max and used it for 3 rounds of golf & decided to actually go back to my nike because I was more consistent and hit longer drives. I’m a true believer of feel and playing what you like rather than the newest club out there. Same thing with my irons, I’m playing 1980s callaway blades where I switched back to from a new set of callaway and titleist irons. Call me old school but sometimes older clubs feel better than new ones
Rick - I love this. I am 61, and a 14 handicap. I played the F9 since it came out. Did a lot of testing this year and had the choices down to two drivers. I could not pick one. So I bought both and put my shaft in them. The Mizuno ST200 & the Xtreme . The Xtreme is the most forgiving driver I have hit with good distance. The ST200 is a tad behind, except it goes farther for me and I get great roll out from it. If I am on a good streak of good swinging I use the Mizuno, if I am struggling a bit off the tee I use the Xtreme. I know I should pick one, but love both.
Rick-I don’t really like the sim max, me-that’s fine I’ll take it
Haha
Nice choice Rick! Would have like to have a little more information about the shafts of the drivers, if it was a stock shaft or fitted, flex etc
I agree with you..
(Watches the SZ review)
“And I FOR ONE will not be moving in to the SZ driver over the F9.”
-Rick
*6 months later
*puts the SZ in the bag
-Rick
That's why i was not thinking he will choose the sz. Impressive anyway
Sorry mate but the driver he's gone with is the sz extreme. Totally different wand to the regular sz Rick was referring to in that earlier video.
Thanks Rick!! A year on and I’ve managed to pick this up new for just over £200. What an overview! Don’t have a personalised head cover for it though 🤔
Rick - Changed my mind in the driver. Cobra Speed Zone Xtreme... Just got done using during my round today and WOW!!!! Long and straight, yet workable when needed.
Rick: “I’m having a hard time hitting straight”
*hits every shot straight and long*
Me: teach me how to golf when you’re bad and then I’ll be good.
Rick: Throws the Callaway on the floor. Me: Umm... hey! You getting rid of that!?
Oh yes! Just replacing my XR Pro and couldn't find a difference between my club and new Callys. Difference was the Speedzone, same distance and greater consistency, I'm more surprised than anyone else.........
Unreal striking Rick, big fan👍
Hey Rick. I know this video is a little older but I just picked up this driver and the 3 wood and 3 hybrid this afternoon. Saved a bunch and now can’t wait to get out on the course to try them out. Thanks for the honest review.
Well when you reviewed the F9 and then put it in your bag you told us ,and showed us, That the F9 could do no wrong. Shape it , flight it, draw it ,fade it , it was glorious, now 18 months later you can’t hit a fairway with it? I get it. I think it’s more mental than anything else and something new has no mental blemishes attached to it. I will say that in this new driver post, it really looks like you truly hit the Mizuno better ( less dispersion) than the cobra speed zone. But hey, we like what we like. Anyway I bought the F9 a few days ago on your review years ago now, and I have to say I’m in love with it. I have the yellow ( which grew on me instantly) and prefer it to the white, and with the smoke hazardous stiff ( no other options available as this model just about out of stock). I’d been struggling with my driver for last few years ( I’m 60) went through TaylorMade , Callaway, and Titleist, and must say I think Ive finally found it. The TaylorMade 430 SLDR was the last best driver I had. F9 is so much more controlled shot making, great trajectory, more distance (280 ish) and hence new found confidence in the tee box. Maybe I’ll pickup the speed zone in two years when price drops by half, but for now I’m apparently hitting my F9 better than you do!😂
Y’know. I feel like cobra is aggressively underrated
Not really especially with Bryson Dechambue using one.. a friend of mine and my brother who got into golf last year have both bought brand new Cobras when having the driver choice.
The Callaway Mavrik is still lying there on the course till this day
For just a wee second, I thought you were going to pick the Mizuno.
which was the right choice
@@chickenclips I also felt like he hit better shots with the Mizuno, but I understand using whichever driver gives you a mental boost
@@lukesanders2827 no, whichever he gets paid more to use.
@@chickenclips I think you might be overthinking this a little
Used to hit the Cleveland Launcher for well over a decade. Then last year I decide it was time to upgrade. I spent two days testing every driver possible. Went back to the cobra EVERY SINGLE TIME. Look, feel and distance was second to none. Good choice Rick.
Good luck with the new driver. And thanks for being one of the better golf channels on UA-cam. Informative and fun to watch. Keep it in the short grass Rick!
Would love that mizzuno. Shame to see it go to waste and I am sure the upgrade from my old Hawkeye would do me good 😁
Think you’ve just proved how important the look of the club is, clearly seduced by the Cobra
I have to agree. I could tell from the start which driver would be selected as i believe even though the Mizuno tested out better the cobra was always the one your eye liked best 😁
yeah i was thinking the same thing, like the mizuno definitely won, but Rick liked the cobra more, which is important for sure.
Just booked my flight across "the pond" for the annual Shiels garage sale.
I just switched from a Titleist 917D2 driver to a Mizuno ST190 G. The Mizuno just goes straight. Surprised the heck out of me, but it is so much more forgiving, its crazy. Having confidence in your driver on the tee is, as you said, priceless.
This gives me a lot of confidence. On Monday I scheduled a fitting for the new cobras for Friday. Can’t wait!
Been gaming my old Ping i15 with a Diamana Ali Isle for 10 years now. Can’t wait for more forgiveness!
I saw 4 drivers in the bag and thought you'd been talkin' to Ace... 😏
Whoop whoop!
@@therealkagedgar he's not man enough for that x-1 hunny shaft though
"These aren't magic wands"
*Removes new driver from cart*
Blimy that’s a lot of drivers
I just picked up a Callaway Mavrik....love it but, as you've demonstrated, initially it hits well, then after time during a round, it leaves me. Will plan on hitting the Cobra as I picked up a Cobra 3 wood and it is fantastic. Excellent feel and launches sweeter than any 3 wood I've used thus far. Thanks for your real life reviews. Love your channel!
Glad you stuck with Cobra. I bought the F9 last year, based much on your review. Obviously I was fitted for it, but I wouldn’t even have considered it without your vid. I’ve been struggling with the pulls lately and actually moved the weight forward for more workability (fade), and that has helped a lot. Best my friend. Kudos on approaching a mil.
Can someone tell me where i can find those exact shoes?
I went to the nike homepage but there are only slightly different ones.. I'd like them all white just as the ones rick is wearing :)
Two great finalists. Curious, did you consider going to the 44.5" Tour Length shaft on the F9 for more accuracy and similar distance?
Jeff Pigott I don’t line your tone
"I for one, will not be moving to the SZ driver, over the F9" -Rick Shiels in Speedzone vs F9 video 😂😂
In fairness, that was the standard speedzone driver. The Regular speedzone driver is pretty much copy and paste from the F9 design. Technically he picked a different style driver this time around.
I actually just purchased a cobra and it’s the best driver I’ve ever had. Forgiving, comfortable, it just feels like I can do more with it without a catastrophic result if you toe it.
The suspense was killin me :)
Great video, thanks. BTW, I've picked up golf over the past 6 weeks and I'm hooked! I wish I had tried 20 years ago. I've settled on your and one other channel at this stage. Your content and product reviews are top-notch. Thanks, again!
" I for one will not be moving to this driver it's the same as the f9" Rick shiels.. cobra sz VS cobra f9 video...
Rick no one's going to blame you if you used a different driver every round, if I had that many given clubs to me I'd have 6 different bags all set up, but you categorically said in that video the f9 and the sz were almost exactly the same... What's changed?
Same with the Mavrik driver when you tested it, you didn't like it all, yet here it is in the top 3?
Would you change your reviews if you did them again?
Not having a go, I like your videos, I only ask because I value your reviews and opinions and will be looking to upgrade later this year..
Hi! this one is the SZ Xtreme (different from SZ)
Noice
“I’m not changing clubs this year especially drivers”
Hi Mr Rick Shiels I would love the Callaway Maverick for the competition
Make sure you’ve entered on the other video
I live in South Africa and I am 13 years old and would love the Callaway Maverick sub zero to help improve my golf game which you inspired 4 years ago by your awesome videos
Rick Shiels Golf I have entered on every video from the competition to now
@@mikalanmunien6373 do you play on sa kids golf
Juan Du Toit Golf no I don’t but I will soon want to try that
Rick I thoroughly enjoyed your feature "My New Golf Driver". Your quest and analysis is spot on for my situation. I'm looking for a new driver possibility to hit more fairways and give me a little more confidence. I'm a 72 year old golfer. I have played Ping driver for years. Just not getting the same results with my G410 SFT that I did with G20. Your process of choice makes me want to give the Cobra a look\see. Thanks mate!
Thanks for all the great videos !! I hit up a local shop and tested my irons and driver for the first time and got some good feedback. I too went with the Cobra King Speedzone Xtreme. Can’t wait to try it out next year!
When are you making another top 2019 iron list 🥺
I actually think that cobra has paid Rick to play their drivers 😂
What makes you think that? I think Cobra makes some of the best woods on the market
Because there are companies that make better woods like TaylorMade or Callaway
Could I get Mr. Rick Shiels to like this comment, also great choice with the cobra. 💪
@April 2089 everyone knows not to look at comments until you've finished the video lol
Never give up.
Confidence behind the ball is extremely paramount. I've become so used to the shape of Titleist drivers that it gives me confidence over any other that I test. The performance is so similar when I test them that I stay with what looks good.
I hit both and picked the Cobra. The Mizuno is very dynamic driver. I am 70 yrs old and found the Cobra to be slightly better than the Mizuno.thanks for the review always good
Rick: * Whips out new driver *
Me: Still has used driver bought 3 years ago
I had the same driver - Taylor Made RBZ 4 Yrs now. Can't afford a new one lol
I have a used driver that’s 10 years old and a side of Wilson tour iron’s that are probably 20 years old
I still have Taylormade R9 supertri it seems like 11 yr old :(
Bruh I’m using a Taylormade R580
Callaway Big Bertha Fusion 1inch short version with 12 gram weight in back for more forgiveness.
1:55 "the straightness comes down to me a little bit...."
Who came here after the livestream😆
Legends
@@RickShielsPGA full time rick veterans💪😀
Straight over ha ha
Lol yup
One of the last drivers I got to test extensively were the Tm 580 and 540, the 580 had the look and made me feel confident...yet would still miss hit it, but I never seemed to miss hit the 540 and that built my confidence...worked at a course and used the demo they had for over a month, loved that pro he was so nice, didn't have the money though, few years later bought a titlest 905t and stuggled to hit it till I got destroyed in a car accident, back to a hand me down
I really thought you were going with the Mizuno, that was my guess in your earlier video and you hit so well with it! The Cobra is nice and I've been leaning towards it but after watching your video of the S-190 and 180 I really thought you were going to pick the 200
Mizuno didn't want to pay him enough to choose it
Since you’re not gonna put the Mizzuno driver in your bag, can I have it?
Is anyone else watching jealous that rick has all of those driver
Great, now I need to start hiding money from the wife to buy me a Cobra.
Switched to the pxg prototype driver with graphite design tour ad tp, the combo gave me the most consistent results. The TM was slightly longer but definitely much more inconsistent, the Callaway was similar results minus a 3.5 yard more variation in left misses. Definitely worth a try.
Can’t go wrong with either. I have mizuno ST190 in the bag and love it. I think the cobra gave you better flights but you were pretty consistent with both. So you did what I think was right for you, whichever you like looking at more.
I make all my golf purchase decisions based on whether it has the word "XTREME" in it or not . . .
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Damn y’all 😂 I thought I was first
I think the best way for average joes to find a new driver or wood is to get fitted but also demo it on the course. Best of both worlds. I'd love to see Rick's dispersion and spin numbers here!
As a 15 handicap and for the money ($250) I’ve never hit a better driver then the Cobra F9. I’ve played it about 6 rounds now and I’ve gained so much confidence. It’s definitely helped my game.
This video is very much like ALL of your other driver tests you have done over the years. You hit three different drivers to see which one will go in your bag. And you use THREE different shafts in those drivers. This one simple fact makes your test totally USELESS in my opinion. Same goes for you final test with your current driver, with a different shaft again.
I did a fitting 2 years ago with the then new Ping 400 Max driver and 4 of the new TPT shafts that all sell for $500 a shaft. ONE of the 4 shafts preformed MUVH better than the others for me. Same head just a different shaft. For me I hit on average 55 percent of the fairways with 3 of the 4 shafts. But with the last shaft, the LOW torque version of the same shafts, I hit 80 percent of the fairways. ONLY real difference between the first 3 shafts was the flex. All Mid torque shafts. The 4rh shaft was X stiff and Low torque version of the same model shaft. This driver fitting for a shaft shows me that the shaft can make a huge difference is accuracy with a drivee, that his is why YOU should have done this driver test using the SAME shaft in each. And each of those shafts should have been Spine and FLO aligned before the tip adapter was installed on the shaft. When I had my shaft fitting ALL of the shaft had been properly aligned before the tip adapter was installed and there was still a big difference with the one shaft accuracy wise.
Truth is I rather LIKE most of your video reviews. IF only you would learn this simple fact.
Spine and FLO alignment of the shaft can make or break ANY club you hit.
In one of your other videos you hit 4 shafts that were the same model, exact for the flex and weight. And you got the A flex and the R flex reversed when you picked which shaft was which flex. I bet you did NOT have each of those 4 shaft Spine and FLO aligned before you did the test. Truth is HOW the shaft is Spine and FLO aligned can make a big difference in how stiff or soft a shaft will play. The difference can be as mush as a flex and a half difference. An R flex install with the Spine down the target line can play as an R flex, but if you have the NBP of that shaft down the target line it can play as an A flex. Exact same shaft only rotated 90 degrees in the same head. That is why your test of the 4 shafts was NOT a good test. Do the same test with Spine and FLP aligned shafts and see if you get the same results. I doubt it would come out the same way.
Love the Mizuno 3 wood
I use last years the ST190 15 degree.
There isn’t a driver that helps me hit fairways - so that’s the closest thing there is.
Call me crazy..but the sound of that cobra the first time he hit it...I knew he would choose it...that sound is freaking amazing!!
Tried out all of the new drivers. Ended up with a 9 degree Speedzone (not extreme) with the Hzrdus Green (Hulk) 6.0 shaft. As long as I aim the right direction, it flies straight and long!
I just picked up some one length f8 irons and the new SZ extreme driver along with the big tour 3 wood and I absolutely love them! So much better than any other set I've had and gives me loads of confidence! ⛳👍
I wonder if it was a mental thing. You were looking for forgiving but you've played so well all 2019 with the f9 and it had crazy distance so you can't ignore that! Great upgrade to the speed zone!
Hi Rick, You didn’t mention the difference in prices. The Mizuno is absolutely amazing for the price. Brought mine earlier in the year. Love it.
I much prefer it when you are out on the golf course testing clubs than inside testing the clubs. Love the content.Keep it up.
Hi rick im thinking the muzuno mite be a good choice. For me I still use the rzb talormade with a 65 gram shaft 6.6 stiff prodgect x.hard to find a better driver at the moment thanks rick keep up the great videos
Today I played 27 holes hitting the Speedzone xtreme. I was in talks with a buddy to trade it for my PXG 0811x proto. I love alot about the PXG but man it has just been fighting me lately. Well after 27 holes I'm making the trade, after tweaking I began smashing straight drives and long. I feel very confident with it, love the feel of the strikes and the adjustability. Sound isn't great but couldn't care any less about sound when I see where the ball lands.