Puma’s purchase of Cobra Golf brought some exciting changes, like the popular Amp line. But the Cobra Long Tom driver? Not so much. I finally understand why this club, inspired by WWII cannons, didn’t live up to the hype. In this Cobra Long Tom driver review, I’ll share my experience, from its unique design and extra-long shaft to its actual performance on the course. Is the Cobra Long Tom driver worth considering, or is it just a novelty item? Let’s find out.
The background behind the Long Tom actually goes back to World War II. Where the US Army used massive cannons that could hit enemy targets with a 94 pound shells from 14 miles away – these cannons were nicknamed Long Tom’s.
I tested the 10 degree model with the stock stiff flex Grafalloy blackbird shaft. This club is one of the longest, and lightest clubs in the market today. At 48 inches long (the USGA max), it’s 3-4 inches longer than most drivers, and at a mere 269 grams, is extremely light. Cobra made this possible by utilizing a new titanium alloy that is extremely strong, allowing designers to build an extremely thin face, and help remove/reposition weight. The shape of the Long Tom features a deep face and has a triangular shape that reminds me of the old TaylorMade Burner or Titleist 907 D1. It has a pretty sleek all-black textured look, but unfortunately, that’s about all this club has going for it. You may also recall, Cobra released some unfinished versions with a muted grey color as limited editions.
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