Cobra Speedzone Vs. Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver Comparison & Review
Even though the Callaway Rogue ST Max is the newer driver and it obviously comes from a different company, we found out that it actually has a lot in common with the Cobra Speedzone driver. Different companies love to use different names for technologies but in the end, they actually do the same thing.
Still, there are key differences between these two drivers and in order to make the soundest decision, you need to know what they are. Take a look at our article comparing the Callaway Rogue ST Max with the Cobra Speedzone driver.
Cobra Speedzone Driver Overview
The Cobra Speedzone driver hit shelves a little over two years ago.
It being the older driver, we were expecting the Speedzone to have outdated features and technology compared to the Callaway Rogue ST Max. That wasn’t the case. The Speedzone has a titanium chassis like the ST Max.
The Speedzone has a carbon fiber crown, like the ST Max. The Speedzone has low CG, like the ST Max. What the Speedzone has that the ST Max doesn’t however is a front to back adjustable weight. Our better testers loved the forward position for killing spin while our higher handicap testers enjoyed the enhanced forgiveness of the rear weight position.
The milled portion of the face of the Speedzone is also expansive which imparts forgiveness and a rich feel even to mis-hits.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver Overview
The Callaway Rogue ST Max takes everything that the Speedzone does to the next level.
For instance, the Callaway Rogue ST Max has a carbon fiber sole and crown. The titanium chassis sports a one-piece design and sits lower in the head than the Speedzone as well. This subtle difference in positioning makes a big difference in terms of CG.
The Callaway Rogue ST Max was producing better launch angles than the Speedzone overall. While the Callaway Rogue ST Max lacks an adjustable weight, there is a fixed 26 gram tungsten cartridge pulling CG downward and imparting a slight draw bias to increase forgiveness.
While the Cobra Speedzone driver has a nicer feel overall, it couldn’t compete with the Callaway Rogue ST Max in terms of launch and distance. We would say they are equally forgiving in the long run; but newer players will have an easier go of it with the Callaway Rogue ST Max.
Speedzone Drivers
In 20 Words Or Less
A Superior driver built with Aerodynamics, distance, accuracy and consistency, with a model available suitable for all levels of player.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver
In 20 Words Or Less
The Callaway Rogue Max ST offers accessible distance for players of nearly all skill levels.
Speedzone Driver – First Impressions
“The Cobra Speedzone doesn’t look like much at first, but it will quickly win you over with it’s superior feel and forgiveness.”
On the other end of the spectrum is the Cobra Speedzone which feels light in the hands as soon as you pick it up. We were really impressed from the feel and feedback of this driver.
It provides good forgiveness with perimeter weighting inside the head at the left and right corners of the face and at the rear of the head.
The Speedzone Family
Cobra also makes the Speedzone Xtreme driver which is more forgiving with an oversized face profile.
Callaway Rogue ST Max Driver – First Impressions
After our first swing with the Roge ST Max, we were very impressed by how solid and satisfying it felt.
Part of the solid feel comes from the internal bracing bars that are more laterally expansive to provide body support both horizontally and vertically. That, coupled with the titanium low-profile body bracing make for an exceptionally solid driver with a nice, comfortable and low center of gravity.
The Callaway Rogue ST Max also features an adjustable hosel for fine-tuning your shot shape.
The Rogue ST Family
The Rogue ST Max is the only one with a 26 gram tungsten weight. The Rogue ST Max D, Rogue ST Max LS and Rogue ST LS have either 23 gram or 20 gram weights. The Rogue ST LS was the most workable of the bunch and produced the lowest spin off the tee.
Cobra Speedzone Driver – Selling Points
- Infinity milled face
- Better accuracy on off-center shots
- Front-to-back adjustable weight
- Low spin off the tee
- Amazing feel at impact
- Interior perimeter weighting
Callaway Rogue ST Max Selling Points
- 26 grams of rear tungsten weighting
- High launch
- SS22 face
- Adjustable hosel
- Highest MOI
- Unrivalled Stability
- 4 Flavors
Who Are The Speedzone Drivers For
The Cobra Speedzone are more for low handicap players with faster swing speeds.
You won’t get much in the way of distance from the Cobra Speedzone driver if you don’t have a good swing speed.
That being said, the Speedzone driver is accurate, generates great ball speed away from the sweet spot and feels amazing at impact
There’s also an adjustable weight that you can move to alter from forward CG to rear CG.
Cobra Speedzone Xtreme Driver
The Cobra Speeedzone Xtreme is a model that is more forgiving and consistent for high handicappers and players who generally struggle off the tee.
It’s got a lot of the same features but with a more pronounced offset to quell any slicing and a lower spin rate to keep the ball flying straighter.
Distance: 92/100
Accuracy: 93/100
Forgiveness: 90/100
Feel & Control: 95/100
Overall Score: 93/100
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Who is the Rogue ST Max Driver for?
The Rogue ST Max would be great for any player seeking more distance off the tee.
The Rogue ST Max is certainly long and versatile which would meet the demands of high to low handicap players.
Callaway Rogue ST Family of Drivers
Rogue ST Max LS
Even with a large footprint the ST Max LS still manages to be the most workable driver in the family.
Rogue ST Max D
The rogue ST Max D is a very forgiving driver and one that would be very helpful to anyone dealing with a slice thanks to the internal draw bias.
Rogue ST LS
The Rogue ST LS is the driver for mid to low handicap players. It doesn’t have the same forgiveness features but it produces low spin and has a lower shot trajectory.
Distance: 95/100
Accuracy: 93/100
Forgiveness: 94/100
Feel and Control: 95/100
Overall Score: 94/100
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