VERDICT

We experienced ball speed and distance that matched, and in some cases exceeded, premium drivers from the more established brands. It feels light and easy to swing fast, but without losing control of the clubface. The features visible on the crown are plentiful, but our clubhead speed did increase slightly.

When you factor in the consistency of ball speed across the face, intuitive adjustability and shot-tracking Cobra Connect, this driver ticks an awful lot of boxes, but you can’t tweak the draw/fade bias significantly.

“POUND FOR POUND, THE KING F9 SPEEDBACK COULD WELL BE THE BEST DRIVER ON THE MARKET”