There are hardly any irons that depict innovation better than the Cobra Speedzone. The club comes with One Length technology, which ensures that all clubs are of the same length. The design seems to be built upon the Cobra King F9. The Speedzone is also the first iron to be equipped with a fiber topline.
Not only are the irons have an attractiveappearance, but after playing a few shots with this club, you will be more impressed by its performance.
Design and Construction
The head and the shaft feel well-balanced. The shaft is equipped with two carbon fiber strips instead of steel on and below the topline. This cuts down a lot of weight and ensures a better moment of inertial when striking the ball.
With the center of gravity sitting lower on the shaft, Speedzone irons are able to launch the ball more powerfully and with controlled amounts of spin. Irons 4-6 are equipped with special V-shaped grooves that cut down on the spin to allow the ball to travel further. On the other hand, clubs from 7i to PW are equipped with U-shaped grooves, which promote spin. For sand and gaps, SW has wedge-shaped grooves, which add more spin to the ball.
When these irons are designed, Cobra ensures that they hit a sweet spot between feel, playability, and distance of the shot. The Irons ensure maximum shot distance without missing out on forgiveness.
Playing Performance
Cobra Speedzone Ironsdo feel chunky when gripped but do not go overboard. If you are new to Speedzone irons, you cannot help but notice how boxy or square-shaped the head is. Many players claim that the club reminds them of throwback irons from the early and mid-90s. This means senior players will love them, while newer players will require some time to get used to the clubs.
For new players, you will soon notice the minor offset, which is more evident on lower irons. On 7i and above, the carbon fiber strips on and near the topline ask for attention, which explains the boxy design. The club ensures weight is focused more on the head. Although this is distracting for new players, once you get used to it, you begin to love the feel.
During gameplay, most clubs give you a good idea about your shot as soon as you make contact with the ball. However, with Speedzone, this feedback was generally lacking, especially if you were to compare it to irons made out of forged iron.
Since Speedzone has a uniformly shaped head, it is difficult to determine if you have made contact with the middle of the head or not. But as the head made contact with the ball, the noise was a solid thud rather than a metallic clink, which added to the feel of the game.
Overall, Speedzone’s playability is quite good. Even if you are an inconsistent player and do not hit the ball in the center of the clubface all the time, you will still find that your shots travel a good distance.
Cobra has also ensured that their irons have enough loft to ensure maximum shot height without losing out on accuracy and precision. The best part about playing with Speedzone is that it is not difficult to work the ball in any direction.
Control and Forgiveness
Speedzone also offers good control over the ball. This is due to the fact that the head is boxier and larger than what we are used to seeing these days. But once you get used to it, you will realize that it actually makes it easier for you to control your shots.
The sweet spot on Speedzone is not as large as it is on other clubs, but it is still quite forgiving. However, due to the low feedback, it is difficult to know if you have hit the sweet spot or not.
The ball also tends to fly quite high with Speedzone, which can be a problem for some players. But if you are able to adjust your shot according to the loft, you will find that it is not difficult to control your shots.
Pros of Cobra Speedzone Irons
Power and Distance
The power and distance Speedzone irons deliver are unrivaled in the market. If you are looking for a club that will add distance to your shots, Speedzone is the way to go.
Controlled Spin
The spin on Speedzone is also quite controlled. This makes it easy to hit the ball far without losing accuracy.
Forgiveness
Speedzone is also quite forgiving, even though the sweet spot is not as large as some other clubs. This means that you will still be able to hit good shots even if you don’t hit the center of the clubface all the time.
Good Playability
The playability of Speedzone is quite good. You will be able to work the ball in any direction with ease.
Cons of Cobra Speedzone Irons
Noise
The noise made by Speedzone can be quite distracting. It is a solid thud rather than a metallic clink, which can take some getting used to.
Lack of Feedback
The lack of feedback with Speedzone can be frustrating for some players. It is difficult to tell if you have hit the sweet spot or not.
High Ball Flight
The ball tends to fly quite high with Speedzone, which can be a problem for some players. But if you are able to adjust your shot according to the loft, you will find that it is not difficult to control your shots.
Our Final Thoughts
Cobra Speedzone is a great choice for players who are looking for maximum distance. The club is also quite easy to hit and offers good playability. However, the lack of feedback makes the club feel slightly less forgiving than its metallic counterparts. The ball also flies quite high with this club, which can be a problem for some players. But overall, Speedzone is a great choice for players who are looking to add distance to their shots.
