Cobra King F8

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X Lofts: 3-4 (13°-16°) / 5-6 (17°-20°) / 7-8 (21°-24°) X Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 50, Aldila NV 2KXV Blue 70 X Adjustable hosel: Yes X Loft change: Eight settings

TECH: Baffler sole rails get deeper as lofts increase to help cut through rough and launch shots from more challenging lies. Aero trips on the crown and toe area improve aerodynamic performance, which is a theme running through Cobra’s 2018 woods. A sensor in the grip monitors where you hit every shot.

WE SAY: How far you hit a 3-wood from the turf can mean the difference between getting home in two on a par 5 or having to lay back and rely on your short game. Our test pro thought the F8 was a superb distance club from the fairway. Averaged between three testers F8 posted our second highest fairway ball speed (just 1mph behind the M4) and it was only three yards down on the second longest. Our testers agreed to disagree on the nardo grey colour and busy crown aerodynamics.

TOP GEAR VERDICT

The F8 is well equipped to perform at average and above swing speeds. If like us you want to squeeze every last yard out of your 3-wood, a Cobra fitting is an excellent idea, as there’s 20g of difference between the two stock shafts.