Cobra King F8+

www.cobragolf.com X Lofts: 3-4 (12°-15°), 4-5 (16° -19°) X Shafts: Aldila NV 2KXV Green 75 X Adjustable hosel: Yes X Loft change: Eight settings

TECH: A slightly smaller, more compact head than the standard F8, this is the model Rickie Fowler has in his bag. A more forward centre of gravity and green Aldila 2KXV shaft help reduce spin which is perfect for stronger, harder hitters.

WE SAY: Our pro was a huge fan, because just as Cobra promised it delivered low spin (posting his lowest backspin numbers), but it’s also powerful, posting a carry distance just a single yard behind the second longest fairway in our test. Our recommendation though comes as a cute little 4 or 5 wood, not the 3-wood we tested. We reckon thanks to the smaller head and deeper Baffler rails stronger golfers will be able to rifle shots out of any lie or from the tee.

TOP GEAR VERDICT

Compared to the standard F8 the head size is tiny, but it’s one of the cutest we’ve seen, and you can’t fail to like it. The size means it won’t be that forgiving (if you want that have a look at the standard F8).