The legendary bronco will rejoin fords stable of crossovers and suvs when it hits dealer lots later this year. With an ultalight grafalloy black bird graphite shaft, with a length of 48, the long tom will help you generate unmatched club head speed. When in doubt, err on the side of shorter length for the driver. Mcilroy has replaced his older taylormade m5m6 metalwoods with the new sim driver, sim fairway woods, and a sim max rescue club. The last couple of rounds have confirmed that this club is something special in my hands. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. Ive tried a bunch, and i have problems with launch angle and hitting the sweet spot. Miller uses a callaway xr 16 lda driver with a fujikura joe miller proprietary 3x shaft that is 50 inches in length the usga limit is 48 inches, but for long drive the limit is 50 inches. Back in november 2010 we saw cobra had applied for the trademark long tom so we felt they might be coming back out with this.
Let it fly the ultimate weapon for jawdropping distance. For more information on specs, please see description below. This past year i was fitted to xr irons with recoil 460, f3 shafts. Take your performance to the next level with interval training, training zones, race mode and more. He also has p760 long irons 3 and 4 irons instead of the p750. This alloy makes the face thinner, and in the process, creates 20 grams of discretionary weight. Larger 240cc club head size with larger, deeper face drives faster ball speed, delivering driver distance from the fairway. The curved face decreases the launch angle for excessive.
Thats because the driver he uses today wasnt in existence back when he was winning his three worlds long drive championships 1995, 2001 and 2005. Cobra long tom driver 269 grams 8,9, 10 degree rh 9 degree lh lite, r, s, x flexes. Bobka kept about six driver heads in his office, either 6. Cobra long tom driver the cobra long tom driver is designed to be the ultimate weapon for incredible distance. Get the best deals on 8 loft driver golf clubs when you shop the largest. Sep 16, 2011 the cobra long tom driver goes to the limit of shaft length with a 48 inch or 4 foot long shaft that is only 50g. Here are the specs of the shafts that we are currently offering.
Long tom 2 wood 45 grafalloy blackbird ultralight shaft and grip result is superior distance from the fairway. Cobra long tom driver discount prices for golf equipment. The callaway rogue driver combines the power of jailbreak technology and xface vft technology to promote high ball speed and long distance while the triaxial carbon crown and 460cc head shape increase moi for stability and forgiveness. I have recently cracked my current shaft which was the stock shaft on my cobra long tom driver i purchased in 2012. I hear from older golfers all the time that they hit the driver dead straight every time but it only goes 200 yards.
Interestingly, cobra say theyve designed the long tom 2wood to offer driver distance off the deck so this has been designed to be easy to pick off tight lies when attacking par fives. A 44 12inch driver can send the ball 275 yards and a 45inch driver 275 to 280 yards. Built for distance, the long tom is 4 feet long and ultralight weighing only 269 grams. Long tom was delivered to uk and french forces via lendlease in numbers totaling 184 and 25 respectively. The long tom is one of the most unique clubs on the market and i was really excited to try it, simply because i cant remember ever hitting a 48 inch driver. Cobra long tom 2 fairway wood discount prices for golf. The cobra long tom driver goes to the limit of shaft length with a 48 inch or 4 foot long shaft that is only 50g. The grafalloy blackbird shaft combines with a short winn lite grip which not only makes the club long, but also very light indeed at only 269 grams. For the most part these are working pretty well, but my dispersion is very wide. Combine that with the 45 lightweight blackbird shaft from grafalloy and the result is superior distance from the fairway. The shaft was a graffaloy blackbird 47 50 gram xstiff, all black with a great look to go with the head of the long tom. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver.
Hitting the ball 20 yards farther especially if it comes to rest in the fairway is a significant advantage, allowing you to hit, for example, a 7iron instead of a 5iron to the green. Save cobra long tom driver to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Tom garber gave the highest rating for bang hybrid products, saying that it is the best club he has ever used in his life. While cleveland golf primarily markets itself as a wedge and short game company, over the last few years theyve also put out some very fine drivers.
From the various king drivers that cobra golf has released to the classic clubs of the past, youll have plenty to choose from. Nicknamed long tom an appellation with a long and storied history in u. Nov 26, 2015 interestingly, cobra say theyve designed the long tom 2wood to offer driver distance off the deck so this has been designed to be easy to pick off tight lies when attacking par fives. Amazon was kind enough to accept a return on it, but something to be aware of if youre a big swinger. Measuring four feet in length the usga length limit is 48 for all clubs except putters, the face of each long tom driver is made from a new titanium alloy that is stronger than previous materials used by cobra. Guess how long your 3 wood that you hit much better is.
Discover new routes, push your boundaries and never run the same route twice. Tried it on range and i could feel the difference in distance. Check out this index for easy access to all of our coverage of golf news, instruction, equipment and courses. Mar 23, 2015 the cleveland cg black custom driver is 100% built for maximum speed and distance. If you swing light for about 200 yards then this is a good club for you. Callaway worked with boeing to improve their speed step technology to improve airflow and promote faster head. So i demod the long tom 2wood and instantly felt like i had found my new driver. Mark hits the 48 inch driver from cobra golf and talks.
In the market for a new shaft on my cobra long tom driver. Get over 50 workouts tailored to your fitness level on your watch. Tom long is a professional racer, coach, and development driver. Needs to getting used to but every shot i hit was looonger than my usual drives. Bang golf world longest drivers, best golf drivers. We are working on developing a new top quality long drive shaft. Preowned krank golf formula 7 long drive competition driver like new their price.
Buy new and used cobra long tom driver from the best golf shop. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. Light weight, long, and one of the most funtohit drivers of the year. There will actually be 2 different versions of the new 2012 cobra long tom driver but both are all about driving for show and letting it fly. The cobra long tom driver has an elliptical face that has a new bulge and roll design. Tom garber is a highly respected professional long driver and golf entertainer.
Brendan moylan wins the tour championship using a dct by geek mile high shootout september 17th 2011. Mark hits the 48 inch driver from cobra golf and talks about. The cobra long tom 2 wood is designed with a deeper face to give you driver distance off the deck, but youll want to hit it from the tee as well. It is also around degrees which is also easier to hit because loft equals forgiveness. Cobra long tom is designed for the golfer who desires maximum distance, it features 45 inches lightweight blackbird shaft from grafalloy and the result is superior distance from the fairway. Try adding 1 a longer shaft means more width and more swing speed from your driver. I am a 53 yearold midhandicapper who has struggled with the big 460cc drivers. The long tom and long tom raw drivers are machines built for distance with the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver.
The long tom 2 has a 240cc club head with a titanium face and body that delivers super high coefficient of restitution cor, meaning the. Click on the apple menu in the top left hand corner of your screen and choose system preferences open network or modem. Most average male golfers should consider a driver length of 43 inches to 43. Cobra blackbird long tom a, r, s, x stock 50, 50, 50, 50 flex availability weight cobra motore f3 55 black a, r stock 55 cobra motore f3 55 white a, r stock 55 cobra motore f1 55 black s, x stock 55 cobra motore f1 55 white s, x stock 55 motore f1 55 r, s custom 57, 57 motore f1 55 x special order 59 motore f1 65 r, s, x custom 65, 65, 65. Shop golf drivers krank golf long drive golf drivers. With a larger 240cc size clubhead, the super light long tom 2 wood weighs in at 270 grams and features a titanium face and body that delivers high cor. For the past three seasons, cobras regular version in the driver lineup has been one of the easiest to hit drivers on the market. Preowned krank golf formula 7 long drive competition driver. The 155 mm gun m1 was a 155 millimeter caliber field gun developed and used by the united states military. Sandra the great carlborg repeating for the 3rd year in a row using a geek white head 7. There was no doubt it was easier to hit off the deck than i initially though it would be.
As development increases, our current supplies are becoming limited. That said, i recently won a cobra long tomblack model, 9. The dual roll design is intended to minimize distance loss on shots hit above and below the centerline. Golf drivers used by long drive champions golfweek. Builtin gps tracks speed, pace, distance and location data during your runs. Mark hits the 48 inch driver from cobra golf and talks about if it will help you hit the ball any further. Despite its extra length, the 48inch grafalloy blackbird graphite shaft fitted to the cobra long tom driver is a featherweight at only 50 grams. The club head also features an integrated energy power slot on both sides of the head to compliment the weighting power bulge in the rear of club. The e9 face technologytm used in the cobra long tom driver results in a huge sweet spot. Shaft specifications may vary due to cut length and manufacturer tolerances. If your computer fails to assign the driver automatically, you can install it by following the steps below. February 2014 tom served as a member of the golf digest technical advisory panel, and has written several books on golf equipment including the search for the perfect golf club and the search for the perfect driver, which were selected as backtoback winners of the 2006 and 2007 golf book of the year by the. While he is a corporate event speaker for dunlop, he started up his own driver company, fister golf, and currently is hitting his own proprietary driver, the fister punisher 450 pro ld with a usd.
M59 m2 long tom 155mm towed field gun military factory. The perfect driver for all golfers seeking maximum distance. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs. He has also been the lead development driver for the global mazda mx5 cup car since its inception. Virtually no women golfers should try to use a driver length longer than 43 inches, most women should use a driver length shorter than 43 inches.
Once the m4 arrived at the firing position with the long tom, the crew needed about 30 minutes set up time before firing the first round. I swing a driver at 93 mph with a smooth transition and average about 220 when im swinging well 250 when i crush one. A 43 12inch driver yields 262 yards and a 44inch driver 270 yards. The long tom has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver. Bang golf world longest drivers, best golf drivers, fairway. The wood also features e9 face technology with dual roll, providing a new bulge and dual roll design providing a larger sweet spot and improved trajectory. The geek dot com this is a forged head with a proprietary weight added directly behind the ball in the rear of the club skirt. I hit several and liked the titleist best, but for a few weeks the shaft 45.
Tom long professional coach and driver long road racing. The cobra king f7 driver is a reliable performer that feels great and gives you confidence every time you step up to the tee introduction. But after 1 session hour long i had a nice crack right above the face of the driver. Four foot long length, the maximum length allowed by the usga. My question regards torque in graphite iron shafts. I have adapted to the extra length in the shaft and grown accustom to the extra inches that came with the shaft. To my surprise not even a single miss hit shot even due to the length of the driver. If driver accuracy is not a problem for you, get a longer shaft. The long tom has a blackbird shaft by graffalloy, is packed with technology and has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver, making the long. The navigation device is listed as a network card or as a modem.
Lets start with a little history behind the long tom name. The remax australian longdrive championship finals september 1618 2011. Cobra called upon a wwii artillery cannon as its inspiration for a persimmon driver many years ago and again with its newest driver to the market. I for one believe that shafts are too long these days. Based on what we know so far, and details that ford has released to. As a mazda motorsports factory driver, tom will continue in his role as mazdas tcr testing and development driver in 2020. We have a wide selection of new and used cobra drivers for you to choose from.
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