A new forged stainless steel insert claims to have more ‘hot spots’ away from the centre to improve speed on heel and toe strikes.
The hybrid has a fixed low and back weight which lowers the CG and produces a high ball flight.
With the One Length version there’s an upright lie angle and a heavier head weight.
A larger internal weight pad allows the CG to be moved lower and deeper resulting in an even higher trajectory – benefiting golfers who struggle to hit their One Length long irons up in the air.
Cobra F8 fairways and hybrids review – The results
These results are very much on a ‘first hit’ basis. We expect to do more extensive on course testing next year.
But the sound and feel of both these clubs is excellent and much improved from the F7 range.
With a 3-wood I’m hoping for 220 yards of carry and with a 19˚ hybrid I’m after 200 yards of carry when I hit one out of the screws.
Both these clubs delivered those numbers which is always pleasing to see. With a proper custom-fitting I’m sure the dispersion would be much tighter.
I was especially impressed with the 3-wood as it looks stunning, filled me with plenty of confidence at address, sounded and felt great and went the distance I wanted it to.
This is a club I would happily put in the bag for 2018.
Cobra F8 fairways and hybrids review – NCG verdict
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We’ve said much the same in our F8 driver and irons reviews – Cobra have some fantastic product for 2018 and it seems to be right up there with all the other brands.
Throw in the Cobra Connect and One Length options and there are some very impressive packages available.
They don’t seem afraid to try new things – and everything they try seems to be aimed at making the game easier or more fun.
Just take the One Length hybrid as an example – yes it feels a bit silly when you address the ball but it takes a lot of stress and effort out of hitting a good shot. And the technology does what it’s supposed to do.
Don’t discount any of the F8 products until you’ve given then a hit.
More information can be found on the Cobra website.
