Cobra S3 and S3 Max fairway woods
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RRP: £159
LOFTS: S3: 15, 18, 21;
S3 Max (offset): 18, 21, 24
TECH TALK Cobra features two models: The S3 has a neutral set-up and standard lofts; the S3 Max has offset and higher lofts. Each is made from 17-4 stainless steel and has an oversize face (25 per cent larger than last year’s S2) for increased springlike effect and to reduce twisting on off-centre hits. Fujikura’s new lightweight Blur shaft is standard in both models.
PLAYER COMMENTS
L “It has an ideal trajectory and a nice tumble, too. No balloon balls with this one.” … “It’s great for someone who can’t hit a driver. It really performs.” … “Pretty lively from the ground. A straight club.”
H “The S3 is shockingly forgiving for such a small head. It has a solid, muted sound.” … “It feels almost like a persimmon wood, which is nice.” … “Every shot I hit went pretty straight and long.”
HOT High marks for finding a way to make a hotter face that still can be played from the fairway.
NOT Yet another year has gone by without any significant fitting improvements from Cobra.
Performance: 4
Innovation: 3.5
Look/Sound/Feel: 4
Demand: 4.5
