Cobra KING F9 SPEEDBACK vs KING F8+ drivers

By David Cunninghame Published: 15 February 2019
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Cobra’s new KING F9 SPEEDBACK driver promises more speed and distance by efficiently optimising both aerodynamics and a low CG for the first time.

Having now played several rounds with the F9 I thought it would be a good time to give you my thoughts on how this black and yellow beast performed.

• FIRST LOOK – Cobra introduces revolutionary KING F9 SPEEDBACK range

The tech highlight is new SPEEDBACK Technology, which, Cobra says for the first time in golf, successfully combines a highly aerodynamic clubhead shape with low CG.

• REVIEW – Cobra KING F9 SPEEDBACK driver

SPEEDBACK is a game-changing advancement in the way Cobra engineers its drivers. The combination of an efficient aerodynamic shape and an engineered weight structure on the sole, improves clubhead speed while maintaining a low, deep CG to create the most efficient transfer of energy to the ball.

• REVIEW – Cobra KING Forged TEC Black irons deliver on all fronts

So efficient aerodynamics combined with a low CG for more speed and longer drives. That’s what Cobra is promising but does the F9 deliver?

Watch the video to find out.