BEST GAME IMPROVEMENT IRON OF 2021? Cobra RAD Speed Iron
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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I review the brand new 2021 Cobra RAD Speed Iron and what an impressive iron this is!
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I bought these clubs in 2021. They still look brand new, and I absolutely love them!!! I really appreciate this review! I was thinking about it today because I couldn't remember what UA-camr got me interested in the Radspeeds that year. It was you! I have the XB Driver, the 3 Wood, and the Irons! Your videos helped me decide, and I can't thank you enough for that! Such a fantastic value!
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Cobra makes the best game improvement irons for the masses imho. Anyone who trys these, f9's, or speedzones are usually blown away considering the performance you get for the price. I just updated after 2 years of playing the F9 to the radspeed irons. Gained some yards (lofts stronger) but spin/descent angles are perfect for getting the ball stopped on the green right away still. Shaft options are pretty good to but the kbs 90 pairs well with cobras latest releases. Been the stock shaft for the last 3 game improvement models. I fit a lot of people into the last 2 models and these will be even better from what I've seen personally and from others who have hit them. Incredible price point again with great shaft options. Good job on the video.
Just got fitted today for these irons along with the kbs 90 shafts. They felt incredible and were going a long way
For someone with one season of playing, do you think it’s worth me going for the radspeed or save $200 (Canadian) and go for the F9
@@JV.. you should be able to find the F9 Speedbacks for less than $400 for a near mint/mint. Regardless the radspeed are stronger lofted 2/3° per club vs the F9. If distance is a priority then go with the radspeed. I like the F9 lofts which are more "traditional" compared to most game improvement irons now.
The radspeed will launch just as high due to cobra keeping the c. o.g so low which is a huge help for people needing a higher ball flight. Looks matter to. The radspeeds badging does look a little busy to some from behind but they are more compact (better looking at address than the F9 imo) and have thinner soles. Remember they(rspeed) also have the carbon fiber strip in the 4thru7i on the top line so make sure it don't bother you. So it pretty much boils down to distance and looks honestly.
Three years later and after my fitting I hit these irons the best and most consistent. Gained 15 yards on average also! Couldn't turn down the price on these bad boys even though they are older models.
I can't believe how well you hit these Mike. These sounded very good for game improvement irons and the consistency front to back was as good as anything you have hit to be fair
Thanks Michael. You give us the most direct, unbiased, and informative club reviews on the web. Just so you know it's appreciated.
My index is 4.1 and I ordered these clubs a week ago, so they are not just for "mid to high" handicappers. Getting older now and can use the forgiveness and extra distance. I tend to spin the heck out of my clubs so, during my fitting session, I was still getting 5900-6200 spin on the 7-iron with a 46 degree land angle, which is more than enough stopping power. I also picked up almost 10 yards compared to my current Cobra F9 Speedback irons with the same land angle and same spin, so that is a win for me. Can't wait to get the set (custom order for upgrade shafts and 2 degrees flat so it will take a few weeks at least).
good analysis!
Was considering buying these irons. This video has convinced me they are exactly what I need. Just need to decide between variable or one length. A fitting will decide which set is best.
Waiting on my set to be delivered 👍🏻great review
Good stuff, Michael! It would be interesting to see numbers at a slower swing speed for this type of product. They don't seem to have as much offset as a lot of game improvement irons. Or they've hidden it well, at any rate!
They should really add another club in these sets and keep the gaps at a consistent 4 degrees. It would help to tighten up the gapping. As it is they have two clubs going from 37 to 48 degrees. Drop the 9 to 36 degrees and add in another wedge.
Still gaming these and I’m a 3 cap. The long irons are so good it’s silly. And they feel pretty damn good.
Got these clubs love em can't hit em like that though great shots.
Great blog Mike just ordered a set 🏌🏻♂️⛳️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
i just been fitted for these clubs i swing the club at 80mph and a 28 handicup and i got to say that the ball climb very high
Very impressive video Mike, all irons are now very strong lofted but your shots with these were long and very consistent👍
Only bit im not keen on is the '3d printed' on the clubhead. Not sure who thought yeah that'll look good...
agreed on that, poor design flaw
Yeah. Ruins it for me too.. And those ugly black ferrules that are on everything these days.
I really think a 4 iron in this set would be an excellent driving iron replacement.
I actually bought a RAD One-Length 4 iron to test as a driving iron. Should be here next week!
@@wigib2 and how is it ?
@@aarongates7183 Only hit it on the range so far, weather hasn’t been very accommodating here. But initial impressions are it’s very easy to hit and goes miles.
@@wigib2 how about now 7 months later?
@@stephenmitchum5864 Sadly I wasn't able to get over the offset and with my swing flaw I kept over drawing it (aka hook lol). It's still floating around here somewhere, but not in the bag now.
Great intro to the new Cobra irons.... definitely a set of irons ld like to try at the range to see if they were potentially my next set of irons 🤔
Great video! I like the style in which you do your reviews. Just hit these today and I agree 100%. I’m subscribed now.
I played 3 rounds with these and 3 rounds with the Ping G425. I played slightly better with the Ping G425 in all 3 rounds and ended up settling on those, but these are great irons.
Great review you were smashing these irons, will be trying them soon.
Cobra is running short on Speedzone irons as they are being discontinued. Sets are still available but single irons are not. Radspeed is replacing the Speedzone(discontinued)
I am looking for a set of irons and these are on my list to test. The price looks very attractive and the technology in them looks impressive. Thanks for your review. Subscribed.
Thanks!
7 iron, 215 yds? Crazy distance/strong lofts. While the distance is nice, that leaves some bigger gaps between the shorter irons that may not be so nice. Then, need to hone your 1/2, 3/4 shots with the shorter irons, so can hit different distances in between the gaps.
Great video! Do you think these irons would struggle to hold greens due to their spin rate? I’m debating between these and cobra forged tec?
I’m in the same boat. Which one did you go with?
The 3D printed element worries me. I work a lot with 3D printer objects and they do not do well with water or long exposed to sunlight. I'm not sure what kind of material they are using with the cobra but is it is ABS or PLA, I am worried about the durability of the product. I wonder what 3D printer they used to make the product.
you don't think the engineers for a world renowned company thought of that O_o I work with 3d resin printers. not much experience but Im sure they've had plenty of research gone into the club.
Mike, Radspeed vs Forged Tech
8 handicap
Suggestions?
Please test them against the new Srixon ZX4 irons
trying to get my hands on the new zx4
I’d like to see a gapping from 5-GW on these in one length. I want to order these honestly and weaken the loft but not sure what effect that will have on lie angle and gapping. Would be a great video for those of us who want to try these one length
The max you can move the loft would be 2 degrees otherwise it affects the bounce of the iron too much. Doesn’t affect lie.
How does this compare to the ping g425 irons ?
Great video Mike going to look at maybe getting them . I was looking at the ping g425
Ive got the ping i500's and trust me ping is the way forward!!!
Got this set this year love it.
Looks amazing 👍
Great review 👍
Are the cobras better than the Apex DCBs mate?
Michael do you feel ball speed and forgiveness is better or on par with the Speedzone of last year??? Iam looking to add a 4 iron to mybag and am after a forgiving rocket and this is a candidate. Thank you
Good clubs but bored with manufacturers making 6 irons and sticking 7 iron on the bottom. 6 degree gaps at the bottom of the bag?
I need your recommendation for an upgrade for my irons ( Cobra T-Rails ) that I had to trim 1" off the shaft to get my lie ( 3 degrees flat ) I'm looking at the Wilson Staff D9 irons, the Ping G425 in power spec or the Cobra RAD Speed. All I can get order in my fitting,
My current swing speed with my 7 iron on my SC100 is 70mph 120 yd carry. I'm 61yrs old with on my 2nd Rt Knee replacement ( 1 year out) I have a 15 GHIN down from a 20 in June, I play a slight draw and am very straight and on target just want more distance. Love you Videos and your tips and I trust your opinion.
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HI, What did you go for in the end? as have same speed as you and knee replacements :) got fitted yesterday for these and was recombined 45 gram shaft? any advice appreciated , thanks
@@jonwright8236 I went with the Wilson D9 irons in 3 degree flat and my handicap is a 10 and I gained 20 yards with my irons.
Looks like it would be tough to clean
You’re supposed to clean them?
Was looking to buy these but all those holes on back are a no go
Hi Michael, I am a beginner to the sport, start in March 2020 (lockdown golfer)!! Would you recommend this as a first set of my own personal irons, mostly likely custom fitted. Which are better suited - Ping G425 or COBRA RAD Speed
Great & welcome to a wonderful sport 🙌 either irons are very suitable 👍 if you can go and test and see which you prefer
@@MichaelNewtonGolf Thanks Michael for the reply, my local Pro, is a fitter for Cobra and Ping so definitely will get some testing in
Whats your opinion ping g425 irons or these for a 24 handicapper
The lofts are super strong on those. My 5 iron is 26 degrees while my 7 is at 34.
Wonderful choices these days. You can even get a 5 iron with 7 written on it.
Quick one Mike would you bag these the wilson d9 or ping g425 based on what fits you best and results?
Cobra’s
@@MichaelNewtonGolf i thought you may Mike and they look so good for game improvement irons. I need to try these for sure the sound alone makes me want these. Thank you Mike i love your reviews honest and totally unbiased
when will we see a review on the tour edge exotics c721 driver
awaiting delivery
Are these as forgiving as the Speedzones ?
Yes....I have a combo set. Yiu can buy individual irons direct from Cobra. I have the PW...9 iron..8 iron and 4 iron in radspeeds. 7...6..5 Speedzones. Why? Because I was buying individual Speedzone irons at $79 a piece....reduced from $119 in 2020. After I had recieved my 5..6..7 iron I was informed by Cobra they are now out of stock unless getting a complete set. Cobra was so good to me that they gave me the Radspeed PW..9..8 and 4 at the same price as the Speedzones. $79 a piece😊. I like these irons but they are a little chunky....but my game got a lil better!!
Why is their not one club review by anybody on UA-cam of the callaway apex tcb?
Because it’s not released yet. Mid March for Europe.
Cheers👍
I wonder if they would sell a 5-GW set.
Order what you want
@@MichaelNewtonGolf Thank you! I just went to their website for the heck of it and the only set choice there right now is 5-GW. Sweet! $899.00, for anyone who can't convert pounds.
Can see grass and dirt getting into the back of the club, where the 3D is ....200yards for a 7iron is ridiculous, so does the mean a wedge will go 170 if gapping in 10yards per club...
Great video again
Unless you have 112 mph driver swing speed, you're not going to his this club 200 yards. Also, the GW is 48 degrees so it'll go the same distance as any other 48 degree club.
@@johnnypenso9574 means gonna be a big gap somewhere between the 7 iron down to gap wedge ... I'll stick with my cobra king tour irons
@@waynedouglas256 You'll have bigger gaps, yes, but at a typical players swing speed of 95ish with the driver, they are likely only hitting this 7 iron 160-165. That leaves 4 gaps down to GW which will probably fly around 120. That's an average gap of 10-11 yards. If you can't play golf with 10 yard gaps between your clubs you've got a problem. Even if you hit the 7 iron 170 yards it's still only a 12-13 yard gap.
@@johnnypenso9574 I'm an typical index 5 player. I hit my cobra king tour iron (7iron 33° loft) 167 yards. . So if I hit the Rad 7 iron (loft 27.5) so it's gonna be a lot more!!! The difference a club pro hits a 7 iron , to a good amateur isn't that much of a difference, due to a 7 iron been easier to hit , yes club speeds have to be close to each other. You'll find if an good amateur has a good club driver speed, the distance he hits it compare to a club pro would be significantly less. This is to do with strike. The club pro is more likely to hit the middle of the club more than the amateur. Plus its a longer club with less loft. That's why in gapping tests. Many amateurs gaps get smaller and smaller the longer clubs they use. Cos they can't get the maximum out of longer clubs, like they can shorter irons. my driver speed is 104 (tested in a ball fitting)
@@waynedouglas256 So you aren't a typical weekend player and this club wouldn't be for you. I don't see the problem. This club isn't aimed at you. There are plenty of choices available to suit your game.
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Is there a players distance version of those? Comparable to the Apex 21 or the Forger/HMP 921
I am having difficultly getting the ball into the air with my irons 4 to 6.
How do I adjust the club head?
7 iron..... 200+ yds??? Wow!! Ha ha ha. Look like great clubs.
insane numbers
@@SlicedBreadGolf ha ha. Yeh. I’ve got Wilson d7’s which I thought were strong but cobra’s??? Ha ha. Mind you, your club head speed is rapid!!
@@roberthudson3571 haha cobras lost is silly lol
When is a 7 iron not a 7 iron?
when they stamp a different number on it. I know, it's getting silly really these lofts. Imagine tho how high these low tungsten headed would fly if they had say 32-33 degrees of loft.........answer, way too high.
Blast out the back with a Waterpik.
Can't understand why you guys trial these club's with your ball speed. Most p people w who are interested in this type of club p probably average ball speeds in the 80s. Their concern is can they get the height with their club speeds and the lofts of the irons
So wipe out the following channels......mine, Rick Shiels, Mark Crossfield, TXG, Alex Etches, James Robinson etc etc?
Try checking out Andrew Ainsworth golf. He tests clubs at various swing speeds.
@@MichaelNewtonGolf wow, bit of a snotty reply. If you are testing mid handicap golf clubs why not use a mid handicap golfer , I'm sure there would be plenty of volunteers or explain to your viewers that the "Great height" achieved are a result of your fast ball speeds
@@MichaelNewtonGolf TXG and Rick shiels, James Robinson have used mid handicappers
@@martinstirling7949 try 2nd swing they have a good video out now on mid handicap irons being tested with a more mid handicap representative player
I still don't understand why this isn't a 5 iron that is easier to get in the air
😂🤪
It’s so frustrating that cobra make such great performing clubs but seem to mess up aesthetics they always look so cheap wouldn’t given these a 2nd look on the shelf look like a Costco box set
The 4 and 5 iron could have nearly the same loft depending on Cobra's manufacturing tolerances. You should really highlight the gapping issues that are inherent with these types of "power" irons. This type of review hurts more than it helps.
...I cant play with ugly iron like that.
it will match your game friend.
Not sure why anyone ever needs to hit a 7 iron 200 yards. That's what a 4 iron is for..
You're looking at it wrong. Wouldn't it be nice to hit a "4" iron 200 yards, but be able to have better accuracy and contact, with a higher ball flight so they stop better on greens? To me, that's what people aren't considering when they get upset at the loft jacking. I've made the transition from standard lofted sets to a more techy loft jacked set and score way better. Once you figure out your distances, it gets extremely easy to use. Instead of coming into greens with a 4 iron, I'm coming in with better trajectery now with my 7 iron.
@@13jkeefer13 I'm not upset about lofts. I just prefer more traditional lofts.