Cobra Radspeed Vs Cobra Radspeed XB Driver Comparison Overview
If you’re reading this, then you are probably in the market for a Cobra radspeed driver.
But like many golfers who have considered picking up one of these drivers, you probably have some questions about the different versions.
We can help. We had the great fortune of getting our hands on both the Cobra Radspeed standard driver and the Cobra Radspeed XB driver.
We compared them side-by-side and are prepared to help you sort out the differences and similarities. Let’s begin.
Cobra Radspeed Driver Overview
“The biggest difference between the Cobra Radspeed and the Cobra Radspeed XB driver is that the Cobra Radspeed driver only has 10 grams of weight in the back of the head.”
The Cobra Radspeed driver really emphasizes muted spin – as do a lot of Cobra clubs.
It has half the weight in the back of the head as the Cobra Radspeed XB does.
However, the front weighting is the same in both of these drivers: 28 grams.
So the Cobra Radspeed has 28 grams up front and 10 grams in the back. This makes for an ultra-low spinning driver.
The Cobra Radspeed also features a very nice CNC milled face. It’s pretty forgiving on low-face shots because the lower part of the face extends into the sole.
It also plays very hot because the milled portion of the face extends to almost every part.
Cobra Radspeed XB Driver Overview
“The XB in Cobra Radspeed XB stands for Xtreme Back.”
The Cobra Radspeed XB driver has 20 grams of weight in the back.
The biggest difference thai makes is that it’s slightly more forgiving on mis-hits than the Cobra Radspeed XB.
That’s because the MOI is essentially higher in this driver so the head doesn’t twist around as much when you miss the sweet spot.
However, the Cobra Radspeed XB has the same CNC milled face design and 28 grams of weight in the front of the head as the Cobra Radspeed.
Both of these are 460cc drivers as well so you get a nice-looking club head at address.
“There are more similarities than differences here and we can sum the whole thing up pretty succinctly: if you are looking for a driver that will help you out more on mis-hits, the Cobra Radspeed XB is for you.
If you want more overall distance through muted spin, the Cobra Radspeed would be better for you.”
Cobra Radspeed Driver
In 20 Words or Less
The Radspeed driver promises faster ball speed and we must say that it delivers.
Cobra Radspeed Driver – First Impressions
The Radspeed driver just looks fast. It’s aesthetically pleasing and after your first drive, you’ll see why it’s called “Radspeed.”
In reality, it’s called the “Radspeed” because of the RADial front-back weighting. But still, Radspeed just sounds cool. However, we should note here and now that the Radspeed is not as forgiving as the Cobra LTDx driver.
The Radspeed Family
The Radspeed family mirrors the new LTD family. What we mean is the Radspeed XB has more rear weighting to increase forgiveness – much like the LTDx Max. The Radspeed XD driver on the other hand was designed to help correct slices with an internal draw bias weighting.
It should also be noted that all the drivers in the Radspeed family have 460CC heads and the CNC milled faces.
Cobra Radspeed Driver Selling Points
- Extreme front weighting
- Milled face
- Carbon fiber crown
- Adjustable rear weighting
- Low launch angles
- Some of the lowest spin rates off the tee we have ever come across
Who is the Cobra Radspeed Driver for?
The Cobra Radspeed would be best for players in the handicap range of 0-15.
Don’t get us wrong, the milled expansive milled area of the Radspeed driver equals higher flex and more forgiveness on less than accurate shots. So it’s still surprisingly forgiving for a driver in this category. But the Radspeed was really built for players who don’t need to worry about making consistent contact.
The extreme front weighting will give lower handicap players what they love: minimal spin off the tee. It also produces lower launch angles which usually means a hotter trajectory.
You will also need to have a decent swing speed to get the most out of this driver though. But for mid to low handicap range players, this shouldn’t be a problem. The Cobra Radspeed may do a bit to help increase distance for beginners and high handicappers; but most of its features would be better utilized in the hands of more experienced players.
Distance: 95/100
Accuracy: 92/100
Forgiveness: 91/100
Feel & Control: 93/100
Overall Rating: 94/100
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