#COBRACONNECT Challenge 4

[GB13]

3 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

But, if that post is true... is that post true?!?

You’ve created quite the paradox.

Edited June 22, 2020 by GB13

[palvord]

On 6/20/2020 at 11:24 AM, edingc said:

Big question for me during the challenge/review is how well the SpeedZone irons keep up ball speeds across the face. The 7-iron seemed to do a decent job of it in my fitting, but I'll be curious how it works throughout the bag.

My bad miss at the moment with irons is a spin-out pull hook, or if I save the face, a shot off the toe (usually on target, but short). For example, take these two 6-irons off the tee this morning. First one was absolutely smoked out of the center of the club face, beautiful push draw back on the target line just like I wanted:

The second I got around on it too much, and caught it out of the toe:

That's a lot of distance to be giving up on the same club, strike-to-strike. Obviously the best remedy is to fix the swing, but I'll be very curious to see how the SpeedZones react.

This may help you get an idea base off the F9's.

From my round yesterday, a tee shot hooked off the toe:

Shot from the rough hit pure in the center:

I have noticed that my mishits haven't caused major distance losses, unless it's a fat or thin shot.

 

Edited June 23, 2020 by palvord
Because I forgot which clubs I use

[palvord]

5 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

Are you asking for the test scores?

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

7 minutes ago, GB13 said:

But, if that post is true... is that post true?!?

You’ve created quite the paradox.

Damn the boy is quick I will give him that....I will leave you with this  (spoiler I do not believe in this but still funny)

 

12 minutes ago, palvord said:

Are you asking for the test scores?

[Nunfa0]

1 hour ago, palvord said:

This may help you get an idea base off the F8's.

From my round yesterday, a tee shot hooked off the toe:

Shot from the rough hit pure in the center:

I have noticed that my mishits haven't caused major distance losses, unless it's a fat or thin shot.

 

@palvord now I know where you went wrong, we were playing the F9s not the F8s!!

[JohnSmalls]

2 hours ago, GB13 said:

Not to brag, but I got a perfect score on the reading portion of my ACT. So yeah, my reading comprehension is just fine.

 

[yungkory]

On 6/21/2020 at 6:38 AM, GB13 said:

Yeah, it is a bit fiddly, and having to check your phone after every hole is a bit annoying, but overall, it was a lot less work than I expected. 

And, after reviewing your stats, your game looks more like this: 

Yeah, marking flags on the green, missed putts, and playing with phone in pocket just wasn't my thing. Great data though!

[GolfSpy BOS]

3 hours ago, GB13 said:

Not to brag, but I got a perfect score on the reading portion of my ACT. So yeah, my reading comprehension is just fine.

[Rickp]

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[GolfSpy BOS]

I realized that I never posted the results of my fitting in here for everyone to tear apart so here we go...

Firstly (@GB13 knows this is the correct way to introduce a topic due to his excellent academic achievements...), I was fortunate to be able to hit all of the Cobra clubs I’ll be playing with in some shape or form at a big box store that a friend works at.  We were able to get a rough idea of what will work for me and which shafts felt nice in the event I wasn’t able to go see my usual fitter.  

But, as fate would have it, my fitter did not have any time slots open up so I went ahead with a tele-fit with a Cobra rep.  Our call wasn’t overly long and we talked about my current gear, some of the stats that I know from launch monitor fittings in the past, and where my game currently is/where I want it to go.  I hadn’t posted the results because I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to get my hands on some of the shafts recommended to me as part of the competition.  Our orders were just submitted to Cobra today, so unless I hear back saying I need to adjust my order this is what I’ll be dominating the #CobraConnect Challenge 4 with this summer:

Driver: Speedzone 10.5 in Tour Length with a Ventus Blue 6X shaft.  Mike felt this would be the best match compared to my current M5 and the results they have been seeing.  I know I’m on the fringe of X and S, but decided to stick with his opinion here.

Fairway: Speedzone 5-wood with a Ventus Blue 8S shaft.  No need to go X with the heavier shaft here.  I love my 5-wood so I’m really hoping this can up the performance even more.

Hybrid: Speedzone 4 Hybrid with KBS Tour Proto 85 Stiff.  Was fit for basically this exact setup recently, so I’m looking forward to that as the shaft seems to get rid of hooky thoughts in my hybrid swings.

Irons:  Forged Tec 5-GW with Nippon Modus3 120X shafts.  I’ll be playing 1/2 inch short and 2 degrees flat.  I’m also having the GW bent a degree strong to 48.  The Modus 120 feels butter smooth to me, even in the X flex as the handle is relatively softer and the tip is more stout.

Wedges: To round out the set I’ll be playing the MIM wedges with Nippon Modus3 wedge 125 shafts.  I’ve been recently fit for these as well so I was happy there.  I’m getting the 52-Classic, 56-Versitile, and 60-Widelow.  I’ve enjoyed having varied grinds and bounces in the SM7s I have and wanted to maintain some of the freedom in shot selection that has allowed me, although the bounce is decreasing vs increasing with my current setup so I’ll have some adjustments to make there.  These, like the irons, are shortened and 2 degrees flat.

Bag: There was only ever really one choice for me.  Black and Yellow ultralight Cart bag.  I’ve been wanting to try a cart bag, and the black/yellow color way looks the best and screams COBRA.

I’m very excited to get these into play and am happy I was able to maintain 4 degree gaps from the PW down.  I’ve found this is more useful for me than having something in the 3-iron loft area as the 4-Hybrid and 5-wood compliment my swing best.  If I’m that far away, I should probably be planning on a good approach area vs a wild swing into the green.

TL;DR - I got fit, and I’m super excited to get these in play.

[GB13]

7 hours ago, palvord said:

Are you asking for the test scores?

Ask and you shall receive:

3 hours ago, B.Boston said:

Yeah, I know, no one usually cares about book smart, savvy, tall, handsome, personable, and funny people. We’re often overlooked.

[GolfSpy BOS]

8 minutes ago, GB13 said:

Ask and you shall receive:

Yeah, I know, no one usually cares about book smart, savvy, tall, handsome, personable, and funny people. We’re often overlooked.

Hmmm well I can cross at least two of those off my list so it looks like we have a battle between you:

 

and me:

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

12 minutes ago, GB13 said:

Ask and you shall receive:

Yeah, I know, no one usually cares about book smart, savvy, tall, handsome, personable, and funny people. We’re often overlooked.

[GolfSpy BOS]

4 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

Just because I love the movie..

 

[daviddvm]

21 minutes ago, GB13 said:

Ask and you shall receive:

Yeah, I know, no one usually cares about book smart, savvy, tall, handsome, personable, and funny people. We’re often overlooked.

What do you do for a living GB13?

[GB13]

1 hour ago, daviddvm said:

What do you do for a living GB13?

I’m starting college in the fall. I’ll be majoring in Statistics and I’m going to be an actuary. 

Edited June 23, 2020 by GB13

[palvord]

[mention=78805]palvord[/mention] now I know where you went wrong, we were playing the F9s not the F8s!!

@GB13 and his comprehension skills are impacting me apparently. Thank god for you@nunfa0


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[JohnSmalls]

38 minutes ago, GB13 said:

I’m starting college in the fall. I’ll be majoring in Statistics and I’m going to be an actuary. 

So in 3-4 years you’ll either help make my life easier or more difficult

[GB13]

I must say, I’m REALLY excited to get my new, properly fitted Forged Tec irons. Preliminary Arccos data is showing me that my iron game is lagging pretty far behind everything else, and I’m really hoping the Forged Tecs can help me out.  Today was a much better indicator of where my game normally is on a good day, although the driving and approach was better than I would generally expect. 

 

[sirchunksalot]

Now that you all have been able to get a few rounds under your belt with Arccos, are there any stats that surprise you? I think we all have preconceived notions about our games and actually having the data can sometimes turn those upside down. 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

21 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

Now that you all have been able to get a few rounds under your belt with Arccos, are there any stats that surprise you? I think we all have preconceived notions about our games and actually having the data can sometimes turn those upside down. 

It’s definitely interesting. I love the missing green stats. Fantastic info on there

[sirchunksalot]

4 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

It’s definitely interesting. I love the missing green stats. Fantastic info on there

It really is, it's also depressing when you see most of the greens I've missed are short. For my part, the putting stat surprised me. Arccos has me at a 6.4. I always thought that was my glaring weakness not my strength. 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

3 minutes ago, sirchunksalot said:

It really is, it's also depressing when you see most of the greens I've missed are short. For my part, the putting stat surprised me. Arccos has me at a 6.4. I always thought that was my glaring weakness not my strength. 

Short and left for me so far, right makes sense but was surprised about being short. Only - few rounds on it though we’ll see 

[GolfSpy BOS]

I must say, I’m REALLY excited to get my new, properly fitted Forged Tec irons. Preliminary Arccos data is showing me that my iron game is lagging pretty far behind everything else, and I’m really hoping the Forged Tecs can help me out.  Today was a much better indicator of where my game normally is on a good day, although the driving and approach was better than I would generally expect. 

 

Heck of a round kid!

What makes that course a par 69? Lack of 5s or more 3s?


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[GolfSpy BOS]

1 hour ago, sirchunksalot said:

Now that you all have been able to get a few rounds under your belt with Arccos, are there any stats that surprise you? I think we all have preconceived notions about our games and actually having the data can sometimes turn those upside down. 

So far I’ve noticed it can over value my driving and jack up my approach if I have to punch out from trouble. My chipping has been better than expected and putting has been where I expected. 
if I can be more accurate off the tee I expect that I’ll be able to get more greens and shoot lower scores. 
last week I hit 1 fairway (although 2 or 3 were just off) in 9 holes but chipping and putting saved me. 
distances feel pretty accurate but it was fun seeing the impact wind and elevation was having on our shots in NH. I hit one of my best drives of the day and it went all of 220 up the hill. And I actually got some roll where @Lacassem sat right down at 200 yards. It was a good 65 yards shorter than it would have been in neutral conditions. 

[GolfSpy BOS]

1 hour ago, sirchunksalot said:

It really is, it's also depressing when you see most of the greens I've missed are short. For my part, the putting stat surprised me. Arccos has me at a 6.4. I always thought that was my glaring weakness not my strength. 

I get mad but also realize that I wasn’t striking the ball well my first few rounds so clubbing up wouldn’t have mattered, and there are several holes I’ll play where going  past the flag basically means you’re putt is going long and maybe off the green. So staying below the hole is the smart play. 

[fixyurdivot]

8 hours ago, GB13 said:

I’m starting college in the fall. I’ll be majoring in Statistics and I’m going to be an actuary. 

Good on you for being 17 and knowing exactly what you want to do for study and career.  

[Nunfa0]

11 hours ago, B.Boston said:

Just because I love the movie..

 

Yay Anchorman!!

[Nunfa0]

12 hours ago, B.Boston said:

I realized that I never posted the results of my fitting in here for everyone to tear apart so here we go...

Firstly (@GB13 knows this is the correct way to introduce a topic due to his excellent academic achievements...), I was fortunate to be able to hit all of the Cobra clubs I’ll be playing with in some shape or form at a big box store that a friend works at.  We were able to get a rough idea of what will work for me and which shafts felt nice in the event I wasn’t able to go see my usual fitter.  

But, as fate would have it, my fitter did not have any time slots open up so I went ahead with a tele-fit with a Cobra rep.  Our call wasn’t overly long and we talked about my current gear, some of the stats that I know from launch monitor fittings in the past, and where my game currently is/where I want it to go.  I hadn’t posted the results because I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to get my hands on some of the shafts recommended to me as part of the competition.  Our orders were just submitted to Cobra today, so unless I hear back saying I need to adjust my order this is what I’ll be dominating the #CobraConnect Challenge 4 with this summer:

Driver: Speedzone 10.5 in Tour Length with a Ventus Blue 6X shaft.  Mike felt this would be the best match compared to my current M5 and the results they have been seeing.  I know I’m on the fringe of X and S, but decided to stick with his opinion here.

Fairway: Speedzone 5-wood with a Ventus Blue 8S shaft.  No need to go X with the heavier shaft here.  I love my 5-wood so I’m really hoping this can up the performance even more.

Hybrid: Speedzone 4 Hybrid with KBS Tour Proto 85 Stiff.  Was fit for basically this exact setup recently, so I’m looking forward to that as the shaft seems to get rid of hooky thoughts in my hybrid swings.

Irons:  Forged Tec 5-GW with Nippon Modus3 120X shafts.  I’ll be playing 1/2 inch short and 2 degrees flat.  I’m also having the GW bent a degree strong to 48.  The Modus 120 feels butter smooth to me, even in the X flex as the handle is relatively softer and the tip is more stout.

Wedges: To round out the set I’ll be playing the MIM wedges with Nippon Modus3 wedge 125 shafts.  I’ve been recently fit for these as well so I was happy there.  I’m getting the 52-Classic, 56-Versitile, and 60-Widelow.  I’ve enjoyed having varied grinds and bounces in the SM7s I have and wanted to maintain some of the freedom in shot selection that has allowed me, although the bounce is decreasing vs increasing with my current setup so I’ll have some adjustments to make there.  These, like the irons, are shortened and 2 degrees flat.

Bag: There was only ever really one choice for me.  Black and Yellow ultralight Cart bag.  I’ve been wanting to try a cart bag, and the black/yellow color way looks the best and screams COBRA.

I’m very excited to get these into play and am happy I was able to maintain 4 degree gaps from the PW down.  I’ve found this is more useful for me than having something in the 3-iron loft area as the 4-Hybrid and 5-wood compliment my swing best.  If I’m that far away, I should probably be planning on a good approach area vs a wild swing into the green.

TL;DR - I got fit, and I’m super excited to get these in play.

Nice set up!!

So there only seems to be one with the standard length driver and a couple of you are going with set gap wedges. 

This is going to be very interesting....

[GolfSpy BOS]

Nice set up!!
So there only seems to be one with the standard length driver and a couple of you are going with set gap wedges. 
This is going to be very interesting....

I’ve been using 44.5 for a few years now. It feels so much better swinging to me. I did notice that too though. I’m sort of cheating with a set GW and a 52* because the lofts worked out for me.

When I was swinging the Speedzone the only shaft available was the Smoke Yellow 6.5 and I didn’t love the feel of it but my strike pattern was so much better than at standard length.


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