therod Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Looking at this driver, and reading the article here, makes me think about getting a new driver this spring. My current gamer is a Fly-Z, and that was the 1st oem driver I've bought in years. My back-up is an older PowerBilt AirForceOne, which is still a good stick. And long. But this new F8 more than interests me. And I think for a long time now, Cobra has been underappreciated, especially in the driver market. Yes, they won the most wanted award a few years ago. But they still aren't that big in the market. And they are always less $$$ than Taylormade, Callaway, Ping, or Titleist. Think I need to find me a demo day or go to a fitter this spring. Until then, I will just drewl... Miboy62, MGoBlue100, GolfSpy_APH and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Funny I was thinking something similar. I currently use the fly z+, but will likely put it head to head with the ping G400 among a few others and see how it goes! Really would like to see the all black model, may be a bit more appealing. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I watched the Rick Shields review of the F8 this morning, then later saw the post 9; MGS. I must say, Cobra has done it again....this baby is sweet. But I am not ready to give up m6 Wilson Staff Triton. Has an6one studied the milled face and know how many drives to weAr the grooves in the face off? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 ... The F8 might be the most excited I have been about the release of a new driver in a long time. I have been a Cobra fan and played several of their drivers in succession with the Pro S, the Pro S9.1, ZL and later, maybe my all time favorite the Fly Z. I have talked quite a bit with Mike Yagley Director of R&D and Testing and he is one smart guy and one of the reason Cobra has had so much success with their drivers. Passionate about golf clubs and who doesn't love that? Seeing all the new tech of the F8 I have little doubt it will be an improvement over the Fly Z and F6 I played for 3 seasons. How much is what I look forward to finding out. Tom Olsavsky, another VP of R&D was one of those responsible for the slot in the sole of the RBZ that changed fairway wood performance and it is now standard in some form on almost all fairway woods, and if he thinks the F8+ will outperform the LTD, that is also very exciting. ... So after years of playing Cobra drivers, and a one year departure for the SLDR, last year I switched to an Epic because it was longer than my Fly Z, mostly due to reduced spin and I loved the dense sound/feel. But I just have a feeling the F8 is gonna bring Cobra back into the driver conversation in a big way for many players. I love the look of the Black crown (most old school golfers prefer that color) but I am happy to see them offer the Nardo Silver, a hot color amongst the younger players. Good move. silver & black, Golfspy_CG2, PlaidJacket and 6 others 9 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Visual carbon fiber... come on! F7+ it is. BigtazzGolf, MGoBlue100, Canucklehead and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Visual carbon fiber... come on! F7+ it is. Whoa. A Shankster sighting! Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy yungkory, Hackabilly, JAGolfore and 2 others 5 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I like the tech but the top of the driver is way to busy for my eye. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 6.5 Fairway: M5 15* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I don't know how I'm going to resist buying this thing. There is just so much to love about it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy ole gray, MGoBlue100 and GolfSpy_APH 3 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I don't know how I'm going to resist buying this thing. There is just so much to love about it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy You and me both! Very intrigued with the driver and hybrids/fairway woods. I'm even thinking of going the one length route on the irons and F8/8+ for woods and hybrids...Cobra all through the bag! I'll have to hit them first of course to see if I like the feel. MDGolfHacker Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I like the tech but the top of the driver is way to busy for my eye. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Pretty sure there is a all black version coming out as well Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Pretty sure there is a all black version coming out as well They have my interest again if they bring this option to retail. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 6.5 Fairway: M5 15* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I don't know how I'm going to resist buying this thing. There is just so much to love about it. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Was disappointed to see no “X†flex option for F8 amongst the standard shaft options. If I'd have to pay a stiff (pun intended) upcharge for X-flex, that would dissuade me greatly. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Golfspy_CG2 and BigtazzGolf 2 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 If this club is better than the F7 + then it'll be a Most Wanted winner. Can't wait to see the demo talk and try one out myself. Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100 1 Quote Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I am looking so forward to hitting this driver, maybe the Fly-Z + will be replaced. GolfSpy_APH 1 Quote ZX5 MKII LS 8.5 Stealth 2 plus 3 wood Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 They have my interest again if they bring this option to retail. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy This was taken from their website. I knew I saw it somewhere! Golfspy_CG2 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therod Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 I'm not really a hybrid guy, but the fairways look pretty sweet too. The Jetspeed 3-wood might also have to be on the bench next spring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therod Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 And already over 50,000 views of Rick Shields' review on youtube... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berg Ryman Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 All I care about are the One Length hybrids. I was looking to throw a 19* club in the bag with my other One Lengths, now I have it. MDGolfHacker, tommc23 and JTexGolfer 3 Quote In a Hoofer Lite bag TSR2, 10 degrees, A1 setting, Fujikara Speeder NX Blue 50-S Stealth, 15 degrees, VA Composites Nemesys 70-S E722, 19 degrees, Oban Devotion 80-S JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4-P, Nippon 950GH Stiff Flex CBX Zipcore 50* (bent to *49) and RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 54* (bent to *55), DG 115 Spinner, Tour Issue Staff Model TG 60*, Dynamic Gold 120 S300 SIK Golf Flo-C Tour B-XS (2022 Model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCLeo12 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Really interested in the F8+ I have a feeling my Z765 might be in trouble. It's gonna take one impressive club to get in the bag though. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GolfSpy_APH and Golfspy_CG2 2 Quote Ping G410 LST 10.5 set -1* Flat Accra TZ5 65 M5 Callaway Epic Flash 15* set -1 Aldila ATX Blue 75TX Ben Hogan FT Worth Hi 19* KBS Tour V X Ben Hogan PTX Pro 4-P KBS Tour V X 2* Flat 4* loft increments Hogan Equalizer 50* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 X 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 56* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat Hogan Equalizer 62* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat EVNROLL ER7 P2 Aware Tour Scotty Cameron Newport2 Buttonback P2 Aware Tour Grip Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0delift Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Love how this driver looks and the tech intrigues me.. will definitely be testing it out Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy chisag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I know there was some testing done on cobra connect for MGS, but also heard something cool on the Rick Shiels review for the irons, that cobra would be including more cobra connect sensors for your other clubs with the purchase of f8 irons...seems pretty sweet. I wonder if they would sell it separately since it seems smaller then arc costs 360. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Canucklehead 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtracymog Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Was disappointed to see no “X†flex option for F8 amongst the standard shaft options. If I'd have to pay a stiff (pun intended) upcharge for X-flex, that would dissuade me greatly. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I'm sure that Cobra is going to offer some no upcharge X flexes. The F7 had some Hzrdus in two colors, the tour blue and green among others. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100 1 Quote Cortex w/MGS Motore X F1 7X tipped 1" F5 17 degree hybrid w/Rogue Black 85X C300 Forged 3-5 w/C-Taper 130X FG Tour V6 5-6 w/C-Taper 130X Staff Model Blade 7-PW w/C-Taper 130X RTX4 52, 56, 60 w/S400 Tour Issue ER7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTexGolfer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I am going to a driver fitting next week and am hoping they have this one in the cart. Really want to compare it to the new Mizuno and Ping G400. mdumble21 1 Quote 400 Driver (8*) UST ATTAS Punch 6S F6 Baffler (16*) Matrix Red Tie 65Q4 816 H1 Hybrid (21*,23*) Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY Z765 (5-PW) +2* Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw Vokey SM5 50.08F 54.10M Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw PM Grind 60* Dynamic Gold S400 TR 1966 Anser 2 Z Star ball Pioneer Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdumble21 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I am going to a driver fitting next week and am hoping they have this one in the cart. Really want to compare it to the new Mizuno and Ping G400. I'm in the same boat. The Cobra looks stealthy, and the Mizuno just looks fabulous (I'm a sucker for blue drivers) whereas the G400's been a favourite of mine for a while now due to the performance you can get from it. ole gray and JTexGolfer 2 Quote Driver: Cobra F9 Speedback (9.0) with Fujikura Atmos 7X (Avalanche White) 3 Wood: Callaway Epic Sub-Zero (15 degrees) in Rogue Max 75g stiff shaft Hybrid (not in play): Callaway Apex 20 degree with Kurokage 80g Stiff Shaft Driving Iron: Wilson Staff Utility Iron 18 degree with KBS Hybrid Stiff shaft Irons: Wilson Staff CB 4-PW in KBS 120 Stiff shafts Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 - 50; Callaway MD4 - 56; Vokey SM9 - 60 Putter: Taylormade Rossa CGB Golf Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'm in the same boat. The Cobra looks stealthy, and the Mizuno just looks fabulous (I'm a sucker for blue drivers) whereas the G400's been a favourite of mine for a while now due to the performance you can get from it. My Cobra F6 is a beautiful Blue IMO... I've never gamed a Mizuno driver so that would fun. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtiger10 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Is the milled face just to promote better feel like in putters? Quote WITB Driver: Ping G30 Driver 9* with TFC 419D 3 Wood: Ping G25 5 Wood: Callaway Big Bertha Ti (2005) 18* Hybrid: Ping G25 20* Irons: Callaway X Hot 4-SW with True Temper XP95 S300 Wedge: Callaway X Tour Chrome PM 60* Putter: Seemore Si Black 32" Ball: Titleist ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Is the milled face just to promote better feel like in putters? ... It allows Cobra to get closer to the max legal limit CT limit which equates to higher ball speeds. Tour Pro's have their drivers checked by the OEM selecting those driver faces closest to 257, and while the legal limit is 239, with a + or - tolerance of 18 the Pro's push the envelope and get to 257. In theory the milled faces of the F8's are much closer to 257 which was difficult in the past because OEM's could not take a chance on driver tolerances over the limit, so they were closer to 239 and under. I am not an engineer and do not know how much this makes a difference for an average golfer with a swing speed of 85-100, but the theory is of course, longer drives. Mtiger10 1 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therod Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 My guess is (being an engineer) that most amateurs would not be able to find a difference between 239 and 257. That really is a minute difference, in the grand scheme. Most amateurs would also not be able to tell the difference between drivers years ago when Callaway had the non-conformer that they marketed. The longest-hitting ams, maybe. The average joe playing 18 only on the weekend? Not likely, in my opinion. It's been years since I was in the materials world of engineering, and did more of that in college than in the real world, but my instinct is ,most wouldn't be able to feel or see a difference. MGoBlue100, Franc38, BigtazzGolf and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webz59 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 Not getting along with my Ping G400 SFT 3-wood at all. You can't really go after it off the deck as it's inconsistent. My Titleist 915F is a monster off the tee but hard to hit off the fairway. Hope the F8 3/4 fairway fits my needs for a consistently long wood off the deck Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miboy62 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 This thing felt great, ordered the F8+ Driver with the Hazard S Flex black head. STUDque, MGoBlue100 and Golfspy_CG2 3 Quote ZX5 MKII LS 8.5 Stealth 2 plus 3 wood Stealth 2 plus 5 wood Stealth 2 plus 19.5 Hybrid ZX5 MKll 5 / AW Dart stiff MG3 black 52 9b 58 12b 7.5 Phantom 34” Z Star Diamond 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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