Fun to hit – but how do the Cobra F9 hybrid and fairway woods perform?

So we’ve got similar aerodynamics and weight saving tech to the driver to get you a bit more clubhead speed.

These weight saving also allow weight to be strategically placed for ideal launch and spin.

Cobra say the fairways have a fixed 15g tungsten weight positioned low and back to promote high, towering ball flights and maximum forgiveness.

In the hybrids there is a 10% larger clubhead compared to F8, creating a higher MOI for increased forgiveness.

There’s also a leading edge that allows golfers to align the club to the target similar to how they would with an iron for improved accuracy.

It’s interesting to see the CNC milled face added to the fairway woods this year which will result in more consistency from model to model.

Cobra say the milled face can deliver up to 2.5mph more ball speed compared to traditional hand polished fairway faces.

And the rail technology is progressive through the fairway woods and hybrids to offer more turf interaction as and when you need it.

I do really like the idea of rails on fairway woods and hybrids as it serves as a reminder of how they are supposed to be deployed.

You need to be hitting down on the ball, not trying to pick it off the surface.

I think these rails can stop us from being afraid of the turf and allow is to strike down properly with our fairways and hybrids.

That’s the lowdown on the technology – click through to the next page to see how these clubs perform…

Cobra F9 hybrid and fairway wood reviews: The results

From our early launch monitor testing, it’s clear that these clubs are right up there from a ball speed and distance point of view.

I love the looks and the feel off the face too.

The Tour fairway wood, which has a more compact shape, was really good fun to hit and even seemed a bit more user-friendly off the deck than the regular model.

It will be really interesting to compare the numbers from the F9 fairway and hybrids with the other brands’ new kit.

I have a feeling Cobra are going to be very strong in 2019 with all their woods.

Cobra F9 hybrid and fairway wood reviews: NCG verdict

I really like the way Cobra offer plenty of options.

You’ve got the regular or the tour fairway wood and you can go variable or One Length in the hybrid.

The One Length Hybrid is such good fun to use. It feels like a junior club when you first get it in your hands.

But then you start hitting it and it’s just so easy to get the ball launching high and far.

It can certainly take a bit of stress out of golf and add a bit more fun.

There are also two different colour options with the fairway woods.

And with the addition of the Cobra Connect sensors in the grip to track your stats via Arccos – they really are a company offering things which others aren’t.

The clubs are loaded with technology, they look and feel great and produce numbers which are as good as anything else on the market.

I think the very least Cobra deserve is that you give their clubs a try in 2019.

Cobra F9 hybrid and fairway details

Fairways

Tour: 12˚-15˚ or 16˚-19˚

3-4: 13˚-16˚, 5-6: 17˚-20˚, 7-8: 24˚-27˚

SRP: £219

Hybrids

Lofts: 17˚, 19˚, 21˚, 24˚

SRP: £179

More information can be found on the Cobra website.

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