Cobra LTDx Vs Titleist TSR2 Driver Comparison Overview

Cobra LTDx Vs Titleist TSR2 Driver

It seems like a lot of golf club manufacturers are incorporating the same kinds of features into their drivers these days.

This creates a sort of homogenous landscape that makes it harder to choose between brands and models.

However, in our experience, these features are common for a very good reason: they work. I

n the case of the similarly outfitted Titleist TSR2 and Cobra LTDx drivers, you have two drivers that are built for distance.

But with so many parallel features, how can you tell which is better overall? By reading our comparison overview of course…

Cobra LTDx Driver Overview

“The Cobra LTDx is nothing if not a Cobra-ized golf club.”

What we mean is that it emphasizes split (or what Cobra calls “radial”) weighting.

There is a tungsten weight far back in the head of the Cobra LTDx to increase MOI and forgiveness (Cobra claims to have achieved a 5200 MOI rating with this club).

Meanwhile a forward weight is positioned low in the head to reduce spin off the tee.

Couple that with a variable thickness face that has been designed with the help of artificial intelligence and you get a surprisingly forgiving Cobra driver.

The low spin is coupled with a high launch as well to appeal to a wide variety of players.

Most of our testers remarked that the LTDx felt light and that is probably due to the carbon fiber body appointments and titanium chassis.

Titleist TSR2 Driver Overview

Titleist TSR2 Driver

“Like the Cobra LTDx, the Titleist TSR2 driver features low/forward CG weighting to combat long game spin.”

Unlike the Cobra LTDx however, the Titleist TSR2 driver was producing moderate launch.

What you end up with is a driver that has a piercing trajectory and low spin rates. The Titleist TSR2 was producing average spin rates in the 2300 RPM range – pretty good overall.

The Titleist TSR2 has also been outfitted with a variable thickness, aerospace-grade titanium face to increase forgiveness and enhance feel.

Overall, the Titleist TSR2 produced better distance (max 289 yards compared to max 281 yards for the LTDx) which can most likely be attributed to faster club head speeds.

“Overall, the Titleist TSR2 driver takes the title of superior driver in our humble opinion. It produced better distance than the Cobra LTDx driver and the face produced straighter shots away from the sweet spot.”

Cobra LTDx Driver – First Impressions

Needless to say, we were pretty excited to get our hands on this new Cobra driver.

And while it wasn’t quite what we were expecting, it still smacked of that same old Cobra innovation. We weren’t quite expecting the Cobra LTDx to be such a “game-improvement” driver. But the higher handicap testers in our group were pleasantly surprised. Plus, the Cobra LTDx isn’t the only release in this model…

The LTD Family

Included in this new line of LTD drivers is the LTDx LS and the LTDx Max. The LS has the most forward-positioned weight so as you can imagine, it has the lowest spin rates. Of course, that means detracting a bit from MOI so it is not quite as forgiving as the Cobra LTDx. But if max forgiveness is what you’re after then you should be looking at the LTDx Max. It produces the highest launch and has an extra rear-weight to increase forgiveness.

The Titleist TSR2 Driver First Impressions

The first thing to notice about this club is head shaping. Titleist have gone for a more classic look in the most stable and forgiving offering in the TSR Range.

That means a Boat Trail at the trailing edge of the club and a rounder smooth curvature that Titleist Traditionalists will love, it looks like a Titleist driver.

All the frills have been removed from the sole of the club and the result again is more minimalist and clean.

Multi Plateau Variable Face Thickness allows this club to be extremely consistent in regard to ball speed and direction. It’s got an incredibly thin face in the middle with strategically thicker areas to the side.

This results in consistent ball speed and flight path when hit in common miss locations on the face.

This ensures that the TSR2 is the ‘Max’ version of this series and will suit players who struggle to hit the sweet spot every time.

This driver produces more club head speed, ball speed, and carry distance than the TSi2. It also has less spin, a lower launch angle, and more consistency resulting in an excellent new driver overall for Titleist.

The club has plenty of options for adjustments too, you can adjust the lie and loft independently with the club lofts running from 8 degrees to 11.

The TSR2 is certainly an upgrade on the TSi2 for us and is a club that will suit both tour and amateur players this season.

Cobra LTDx Driver Selling Points

New H.O.T. face design
Carbon fiber composite sole
Titanium chassis
Front-back weighting
Low long-game spin
Medium launch angles

Titleist TSR2 Driver Selling Points

More Aerodynamic Head
Faster Swing Speeds
Lower Spin And Launch Angle
Optimised Speed, Stability And Consistency
Aerospace Grade Titanium
Confidence Inspiring VFT Face

Who is the Cobra LTDx Driver for?

With the Cobra LTDx driver, Cobra went straight down the middle of the road – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

That phrase usually has a bad connotation attached to it for mediocrity but that is not what we mean here. The Cobra LTDx does a good job of straddling the line between forgiveness and fast ball speed. It features a new H.O.T. face which separates the face into 15 different sections. The 15 different sections represent different thicknesses to accommodate for common mis-hit areas.

It also features a titanium chassis that helps increase stability in the mid section without significantly increasing weight.

For beginners and high handicappers though, the real star of the show is the rear tungsten weighting. While we have to admit, this is a common and rather basic feature in game-improvement drivers, it still makes a low-spin driver more accessible to higher handicap players.

Distance: 94/100

Accuracy: 91/100

Forgiveness: 94/100

Feel & Control: 92/100

Overall Rating: 93/100

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Who Is The TSR2 Driver For

The TSR2 Driver is going to suit all golfers from Tour Professionals, to those trying to improve their handicap with longer, more consistent shots.

The TSR range is probably not going to be a good bet for a high handicapper unless they want to fork out substantial money for this amazing club in place of something second hand or less expensive.

That being said, the TSR2 is aimed at the player who struggles to hit the center of the club face consistently.

If you are a High to Mid Handicapper, this driver is likely to bring optimal consistency to your game, especially when dialled into your own personal swing dynamics.

This is a premium club for those who want the very best performance from their driver.

The club is high launching and with low spin for those that that will suit.

If you have a slice or hook, the VFT and inviting face may have a lot to offer your game.

This is also for golf who want to impress their friends and golf mates with an epic driver from the tour players’ favorite brand.

Titleist was disappointed that Tour players were not using the TSi2 and this big improvement should get more of the biggest names in golf wielding the club in the coming seasons.