Cobra One length

[Hobbit]

This is a forum Brian, so I'm right and everybody else is wrong.

When you're first starting out it doesn't matter what club you've got in your hands you'll still miss the ball a fair few times.

You could argue that starting with a blade will make the beginner a better player in the long run as it's more important to get sweet spot to ball than with a GI club and so their technique will need to be better, and didn't we all start with blades back in the day?

I'm a pretty poor golfer but still find the reward of hitting a good shot with vintage/classic clubs a much greater attraction than using the latest techno-wiz to shave a couple of shots off a round.

It's not all about the score.




(All of the above is my humble opinion.)

My first sentence says exactly what you are saying, "isn't the challenge whatever you want it to be?" I like playing Pro-V1's but in reality the swing speed doesn't compress the ball enough to get the best out of them. I'd be better off, performance-wise, playing with a Srixon AD333 but I don't like the feel off the short irons and putter. Results suggest otherwise but I'll stick with a performance ball.

 

[Hobbit]

I played 9 holes yesterday with, as expected, some mixed results. I slightly fatted a few shots but I think my ball position was a fraction too far forward. My last hit was a 5 iron 183 yards and I nailed it ! The wedge, 9 iron went higher than I'm used to but I was happy with the distance and spin.

I did a range session today and its quite clear, for me, that i need a consistent set up with every club and not try and hit the 4 and 5 irons harder than the 8 or 9. When everything is consistent the shots are long and straight. I will leave them in the bag for tomorrow's team comp

When you're done with them, next month, I'll take them out to Spain for you....

 

[chrisd]

When you're done with them, next month, I'll take them out to Spain for you....

It's a deal !

 

[Deleted member 15717]

Really fancy a proper test and go with the one length irons. Something about them speaks to me...!

 

[chrisd]

Really fancy a proper test and go with the one length irons. Something about them speaks to me...!

Well worth a go imo but the new F8's are out now

 

[anotherdouble]

I played 9 holes yesterday with, as expected, some mixed results. I slightly fatted a few shots but I think my ball position was a fraction too far forward. My last hit was a 5 iron 183 yards and I nailed it ! The wedge, 9 iron went higher than I'm used to but I was happy with the distance and spin.

I did a range session today and its quite clear, for me, that i need a consistent set up with every club and not try and hit the 4 and 5 irons harder than the 8 or 9. When everything is consistent the shots are long and straight. I will leave them in the bag for tomorrow's team comp

Good to hear young man

 

[moogie]

Well worth a go imo but the new F8's are out now

Won't be long Chris.......but not til Feb 2018

 

[Sats]

I really want them to work, I'm just very worried at the extreme ends of the bag - losing height and carry in the 5-3 iron and gaining too much from the 9-GW. I think this as I'd swing all the clubs at the same speed given the length. Guess I'm going to have to try them first, though I hope I'm wrong and I get a set!!!!

 

[moogie]

I really want them to work, I'm just very worried at the extreme ends of the bag - losing height and carry in the 5-3 iron and gaining too much from the 9-GW. I think this as I'd swing all the clubs at the same speed given the length Guess I'm going to have to try them first, though I hope I'm wrong and I get a set!!!!

The bit in bold, sounds very logical
Yet with most that I've seen try these irons, swing speed does increase through the bag.
It certainly was the case yesterday with Mr Beezerk too

Looks like the 2nd gen one length clubs coming out next year, from cobra, have had even more thought added to design, adding wider soles to the lower irons to try and gain higher launch etc.......one of the issues often arisen from some that have tried, but not all.

I really like the concept, and those that know me, will vouch that I do like a bit of an experiment anyway.......so who knows?

 

[Pin-seeker]

https://youtu.be/CFdZ2NUxB-M

 

[butchercd]

Played with some old duffer yesterday who has these clubs, couldn't hit a barn door. No idea why he even bothered turning up...

 

[moogie]

Played with some old duffer yesterday who has these clubs, couldn't hit a barn door. No idea why he even bothered turning up...

Oh dear......should we keep a watchful eye on the for sale section very soon...??

 

[RonB]

I apologise for butting in to your thread but need some help. I have just joined Golf Monthly and spent ages trying to find out how to post a new thread without any success. I would be very grateful if you could point me in the correct direction.
Once again, I am sorry for butting in and hope you will accept my apologies.
RonB

 

[User62651]

Could I be a cynic and suggest club manufacturers have found another way to part you from your cash, your perfectly good set of irons (which should last 10 years) are suddenly replaced. Surely the concept has been tried and failed before - way back in the 1980s.

What is good about gaining 10 yards on a pitching wedge? If you need 10 yards take a 9 iron etc. Just means you'll need more specialist wedges to cover the shorter distances - another club seller marketing ploy?

When Rory and Jordan put them in their bags, you'll know there's something in it.

Hmmmm

 

[RonB]

Mmmmm..... one day you will become and old buffer and you will get the chance to find out what it feels like. I am 85, play twice a week and have a respectable handicap. Sometimes the joints are bit stiff and my game goes off but most of the time it's OK. Our younger players are always are quite happy to play with us old Buffers (Seniors) because they know they will be seniors too one day. Glad I don't play at your club.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I apologise for butting in to your thread but need some help. I have just joined Golf Monthly and spent ages trying to find out how to post a new thread without any success. I would be very grateful if you could point me in the correct direction.
Once again, I am sorry for butting in and hope you will accept my apologies.
RonB

If you are on one of the main pages, Lounge for example, then see on the top left hand side, above the existing threads. There is a blue button with + New Thread written inside it. Click that and a new page will open. Enter the subject name and then type away.

Incidentally, the post I think you are referring to was, I believe, a tongue in cheek comment regarding a fellow forumer and likely a friend of the player. The use of emoji's suggests that. There is plenty of "banter" on the site, most of it good natured but the emoji tends to tell all.

Welcome aboard.

 

[RonB]

If you are on one of the main pages, Lounge for example, then see on the top left hand side, above the existing threads. There is a blue button with + New Thread written inside it. Click that and a new page will open. Enter the subject name and then type away.

Incidentally, the post I think you are referring to was, I believe, a tongue in cheek comment regarding a fellow forumer and likely a friend of the player. The use of emoji's suggests that. There is plenty of "banter" on the site, most of it good natured but the emoji tends to tell all.

Welcome aboard.

Thank you very much for your response, I have found the way in and are very grateful for your help. As for the post, as you say, perhaps as a new old boy on the block got hold of the wrong end of the stick.

 

[Beezerk]

Could I be a cynic and suggest club manufacturers have found another way to part you from your cash, your perfectly good set of irons (which should last 10 years) are suddenly replaced. Surely the concept has been tried and failed before - way back in the 1980s.

What is good about gaining 10 yards on a pitching wedge? If you need 10 yards take a 9 iron etc. Just means you'll need more specialist wedges to cover the shorter distances - another club seller marketing ploy?

When Rory and Jordan put them in their bags, you'll know there's something in it.

Hmmmm

I think you're maybe looking at it from the wrong angle, for me they're designed for people who struggle with longer irons ie most mid/high handicappers dare I say. The pay off is the wedges go longer from what I've read and seen. Like you said, you may need another look at your wedge set up, if you go 4-GW in one length you may need a regular GW as well to close the gap. Not 100% sure but if it makes the game easier I'm all for it, should we all struggle with 5 irons just because some guy in the 60's used to play with the worlds smallest blades?

 

[Hobbit]

I think you're maybe looking at it from the wrong angle, for me they're designed for people who struggle with longer irons ie most mid/high handicappers dare I say. The pay off is the wedges go longer from what I've read and seen. Like you said, you may need another look at your wedge set up, if you go 4-GW in one length you may need a regular GW as well to close the gap. Not 100% sure but if it makes the game easier I'm all for it, should we all struggle with 5 irons just because some guy in the 60's used to play with the worlds smallest blades?

Another thing to be aware of is jacked up lofts in modern irons. It might say 5 iron on the bottom but the loft might be similar to a 3 iron of 30 years ago. Whilst the centre of gravity may be lower to assist getting the ball up, the fact it is straight faced makes it easier to slice. If shorter shafts help in returning the clubface square to the target line, I'm all for that too.

 

[chasf]

I think you're maybe looking at it from the wrong angle, for me they're designed for people who struggle with longer irons ie most mid/high handicappers dare I say. The pay off is the wedges go longer from what I've read and seen. Like you said, you may need another look at your wedge set up, if you go 4-GW in one length you may need a regular GW as well to close the gap. Not 100% sure but if it makes the game easier I'm all for it, should we all struggle with 5 irons just because some guy in the 60's used to play with the worlds smallest blades?

i have the fmax one lengths and each iron goes the same distance for me as my last set. The difference i see is the height all my irons now fly higher and stop quickly on the green. I used to struggle with irons and I find these irons much easier to hit for me.