Cobra Releases the new L5V Driver

Cobra Golf has just released a new, adjustable-face driver in three versions, the L5V X, L5V F and L5V M. The X version is designed for players with a swing speed faster than 104 mph, the F is for players with a swing speed of 87-108, and the M is for players with a swing speed of 76-97.

According to the company, the face of the L5V is the largest ever made by Cobra, which should help to create a larger, more-forgiving sweetspot.

But one of the most-interesting features of the L5V is its ability to let golfers shift the angle of the face by adjusting the hosel. Using a wrench that comes with the L5V, golfers can adjust the hosel from a 0-position (factory spec) to a 1-position (1° more closed). Click on the image to see the club in the 0-position.

The face and body of the L5V are made from titanium, while the crown is made from an extremely light carbon composite material. The weight that would have been in the crown has been shifted down and farther back in the head to lower the center of gravity and increase the moment of inertia. These qualities should make it easier to hit higher drives with less spin for increased distance.

The Cobra L5V comes standard with a Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana Red Board shaft and has a suggested retail price of $480.

Comments

[LT]

Is it me or the golf companies don't know how to make a great driver under $300 anymore? I know now everyone is touting their technology is better than ever, but seriously, the upgrade is hardly monumental. I'm not sure if incremental is worth 200 bucks more. With that said, this club does look appealing. It's a no brainer at 300 bucks; at 500? let me sit on this for a year or two.

[SMS]

agreed. I bought the L4V beginning of this year at full price ($400). Not worth it. Wait until the end of a season or as you say even two. Such incremental change is absurd. My 4 year old R7 still delivers big time...

[shivas]

Oh, they know very well how to MAKE a driver for under $300. Indeed, I expect that all top notch drivers don't cost more than a few bucks to make.

And they know how to MARKET them for $300 plus.

[nobody]

Isn't it funny how all new drivers from all major companies are now in the $500 range?

[Coach LeClaire]

I still play the original Hi Bore, (2 models ago, probably 3 soon) and hit the snot out of it. Dont buy the hype. A new driver every 3 or 4 years and you might see some value. Also, like a previous post said, buy at the end of the model year and get it for $199.

[MPL34]

Well this is my first official year playing golf and I couldnt be more impressed with this driver. Having tried the Cleveland Hi Bore XLS Draw (which is a great driver) the Cobra was confident at address, not as loud/obnoxious at contact and more consistent for me. Not to mention the 300+ yds on my drives from time to time. I love this club and the fact that they are going to make different shafts for this club makes it a good investment. Price aside, it is the best driver for me and I love it. Highly recommended!

[FatSlicer]

with do all respect to all the new technology, it's almost useless, just get an a forgiving square even steel head, combine it with a shaft that match your swing and here you go, it's all in the shaft not the head

[Brian Upton]

I have been a big Cobra fan for years, but find the cost of new drivers well out of the range of the average golfer. I hit the new L5V at my local SuperStore driving range, but find my Cobra HS9 9 degree with upgraded Fujikura Rombax shaft still outdrives it by a mile. Find a combination that works for you and stick with. The new technology is not adding any distance due to the USGA's COR limitation, so don't waste your money.....

[Arnie Palmer]

Yeah you're HS9 is illegal! Cobra had a recall on them.