Following on from the phenomenal success of 2020’s Speedzone range, Cobra have hit the upgrade button and introduced the Radspeed range for 2021.
Before we get into the details let’s start with the name. Radspeed is influenced by its key, innovative technology: new radial weighting.
This concept came from an engineering formula called the radius of gyration? I don’t think I want to know how that was discovered…
In layman’s terms, this refers to how far each weight or technology location on the club is from the centre of gravity of the club.
So if, say, on a driver you increase the distance between the front and back weights this increases the radius of gyration and gives you a blend of increased ball speed, lower spin, and increased forgiveness.
Across the Radspeed range Cobra have taken these findings and utilised radial weighting to deliver the distinct performance characteristics needed in each club.
Now this is no mean feat as the range features three drivers, three fairway woods, a hybrid, and a new set of irons. So let’s dive in…
First impressions
I love the aesthetics in this range from Cobra. From the new yellow and black colourway to the different materiality and textures on show. There are also some new matte finishes on certain metal woods throughout the range which I think look great behind the golf ball.
Cobra Radspeed drivers
There are three new drivers from Cobra this year, the Radspeed, the Radspeed XB, and the Radspeed XD.
The range uses a lighter T-Bar speed chassis and a thinner carbon fibre crown to save weight which could be moved lower in the club to lower CG and produce more speed. We still have the CNC milled infinity face for consistent performance off every driver face.
