ClubTest 2008: Drivers — Max Game-Improvement

Cobra L4V
$399, graphite; cobragolf.com

We tested: X/Speed 9°, F/Speed 9° and 10°, M/Speed 10.5° and 12° in Mitsubishi Diamana Red Board graphite shaft. Shaft length: 45"
Company line: "The ultra-light carbon composite crown and sole, along with high-density tungsten back weight, shift mass low and back, to generate an MOI up to 5,900. The shafts are 'Speed-Tuned' to match specific ball speeds."

Our Test Panel Says:
PROS: Best all-around club in the group; great trajectory, highest ball flight of those tested; a strong, stiff, smash-it feel; consistent distance no matter where you catch it on the face; large head is a confidence builder, and alignment couldn't be easier; perfect combination of feel and distance; soft on the hands but firm and stable at impact; very nice length in an attractive design.
CONS: Hitting it very low on the face can leave you in trouble; clubhead may be too light for some players.
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