It determines impact position on the face, interaction with the turf, and posture at address. This placement acted as the stability point between the weight of the gun and the carriage and made the firing gun more. Tom garber is a highly respected professional long driver and golf entertainer. Dualroll they have adapted their face bulge and roll to better fit with their e9 face technology. Thus the driver was given this name because of its long range. The long beach grand prix is an historic event, and its a really intense environment for endurance sports car racing because its the shortest event of. If you can get the hang of playing an ultralight driver with a shaft thats a full four feet long 48 inches the maximum permissible length for drivers under usga rules, this club is certainly capable. Built for distance, the long tom is 4 feet long and ultralight weighing only 269 grams. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs.
Grab a short iron, take your setup, then angle your back knee inward so your back foot is up on its toes above. Cobra long tom driver mens lefthanded, 9 degree loft, grafalloy blackbird graphite shaft, stiff flex. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 4. Cobra long tom 2 fairway wood discount prices for golf. He didnt even start competing in long drive competitions until he was 51. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. Michael breed, host of the golf fix, answers a viewers email question on driver shaft length. If you shorten the club, you use lead tape on the bottom of the driver to give more weight to the head and get the shaft flex close to its original swing weight or whatever weight you feel is best for you. Golf drivers used by long drive champions golfweek. First, when im in a groove and hitting the longer driver well, its much longer.
Find great deals on ebay for cobra long tom driver and cobra long tom 2 wood. Even though the swingweights are the same, the shorter club has a lower static weight, enough. Well, golf companies sure would like you to believe thatthey have us feeling as if the equation is as simple aslonger drivers longer drives. Many golf monthly forum members are increasingly inquisitive over the distance gains we see on readerfitting days, questioning where exactly the. Most of the standard shafts on the drivers on this site have lengths in the 45 46. I was searching for atleast 30 minutes asking other people where are the long weights in the store. The long tom has a blackbird shaft by graffalloy, is packed with technology and has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver, making the long. Hitting the ball 20 yards farther especially if it comes to rest in the fairway is a significant advantage, allowing you to hit, for example, a. The role is not a new one to tom, who has been the lead development driver for mazdas global mx5 cup car since its inception. With a larger 240cc size clubhead, the super light long tom 2 wood weighs in at 270 grams and features a titanium face and body that delivers high cor. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. Nicknamed long tom an appellation with a long and storied history in u. Check out breeds tip on how to determine whether your driver shaft length is too long or too short. The long tom has a blackbird shaft by graffalloy, is packed with technology and has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver, making the long tom driver a.
Cobra long tom driver four foot long, ultralight driver the ultimate weapon for jawdropping distance mens clubs equipment. The more forceful the transition, the shorter the wooddriver length may need to be. As most people know, the driver shaft lengths from oems are usually in the range of 4514 to 4612 long. Great deals cobra long tom driver mens righthanded, 8 degree loft, grafalloy blackbird graphite shaft, stiff flex congratulations. No other company understands your needs better than bang golf. As a mazda motorsports factory driver, tom will continue in his role as mazdas tcr testing and development driver in 2020. This page details the development and operational history of the m59 m2 long tom 155mm towed field gun including technical specifications and pictures. A number of drives with the shorter driver were very long. What the flip is a long weight and left handed screwdriver. Buy new and used cobra long tom driver from the best golf shop. The shaft is 48 long raw, weights 50 grams uncut, and was designed for the cobra long tom driver that came out five or six years ago at a standard length of. The long tom has a blackbird shaft by graffalloy, is packed with technology and has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver, making the long tom driver a machine built for extreme distance. This 48inch, ultralight driver is the ultimate weapon for super long distance.
The mazda motorsports factory driver will continue as the marques testing and development driver for its forthcoming tcr racing program. Every weightflex combination in the vts lineup is offered with 3. Compared to drivers of a standard length and weights this was. What i am looking for is help in choosing my next shaft for my cobra long tom. Adam driver wife, military, height facts about adam driver. Long tom definition is a large land gun having a long range.
The long tom has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver. Well, if you hit it at the very top or very bottom it might but those complaining about this should learn to hit it in the middle of the face. Mark hits the 48 inch driver from cobra golf and talks. The heavier the shaft weight, total weight and swing weight, the stiffer the shafts butttocenter section may need to be as well in relation to the golfers club head speed and shaft swing speed range. Tom olsavsky, cobras vice president of research and development, said the company has done extensive research in the area of driver length. The long tom is very long, and yes a nice sweet spot. Driver shaft length too long for most players theme. Im 63 so the length of the driver does not scare me so much.
Cobra long tom driver discount prices for golf equipment. It is why the wheelhouse for driver shaft weights on the pga tour is in the. Cobras latest driver release, the long tom, weighs a feathery 269. For more information on specs, please see description below. Ten swings with the long tom, then i go back to my 43. The longer the driver shaft, the higher the clubhead speed, resulting in greater distance. Bang golf world longest drivers, best golf drivers. Four feet long max allowed by the usga with ultralight shaft and grip delivering maximum distance. Tommy trotter, a longtime racing official who once saddled the great forego with a 8pound impost, has died in florida at the age of 93. I live in melbourne, australia and am fortunate to have met geoff waldon, an exquisite clubmaker of wishon equipment and a great friend and teacher.
There will actually be 2 different versions of the new 2012 cobra long tom driver but both are all about driving for show and letting it fly. As recently as the early90s, most standard offtherack drivers were 43. Lets start with a little history behind the long tom name. It became an important weapon for delivering heavy artillery from a long range. A 43 12inch driver yields 262 yards and a 44inch driver 270 yards. Hi tom, id like to offer some feedback regarding my trial of the new 519shpr driver.
Tom long professional coach and driver long road racing. Tom long is staying busy in 2020 with racing, car development and coaching. Cobra long tom driver mens righthanded, 8 degree loft. Lights right for many pros, but heavy shafts still work. The long tom is one of the most unique clubs on the market and i was really excited to try it, simply because i cant remember ever hitting a 48 inch driver. The only thing i would change is the weight, the 50 grams feels a tad light for my preference and my swing. A super lightweight four foot long shaft gives this driver the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver, which makes the long tom the ultimate distance. Cobra long tom driver cobra is going the distance and letting it fly with the long tom driver, a four foot long, ultra light driver that is the ultimate weapon for jawdropping distance. That will push the majority of your weight to your front side. The cobra long tom driver has an elliptical face that has a new bulge and. There are also a bunch of markings on the club that designate things like ct and weight and measurements.
Complete tradein process and select 2nd swing egift card as your preferred payment method. The face it polished just like a normal cobra driver. A 44 12inch driver can send the ball 275 yards and a 45inch driver 275 to 280 yards. Cobra long tom drivers in stock for next working day delivery. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long.
After a busy week of traveling abroad with the friends of mx5 event in barcelona, i was ready to get back at it in the mazda prototype at long beach. The 155 mm gun m1 was a 155 millimeter caliber field gun developed and used by the united states military. Tom long is a professional racer, coach, and development driver. I dont lose distance average and its alot more accurate.
The perfect driver for all golfers seeking maximum distance. Do i find another graffaloy blackbird shaft or switch to something else. Specifically outfitted with a lightweight blackbird shaft by grafalloy, long tom has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver. Cobra called upon a wwii artillery cannon as its inspiration for a persimmon driver many years ago and again with its newest driver to the market. Back in november 2010 we saw cobra had applied for the trademark long tom so we felt they might be coming back out with this. Named for a world war ii artillery piece, the cobra long tom driver is built for extreme distance. Typically, flex is not a big deal since most people only trim. The cobra long tom driver comes at the maximum length allowed by the usga, with an ultralight and durable shaft, and with a tourstyle grip, all delivering the maximum distance possible. If youve ever read anything tom wishon has written about driver length. In 2006, golf magazine equipment editor robsauerhaft tested four drivers with lengths of 44, 45, 46 and 48 inches. Get the best price for any purchase cobra long tom driver mens righthanded, 8 degree loft, grafalloy blackbird graphite shaft, stiff flex.
In concept, going to a longer shaft is a great idea since in most cases the longer the shaft the faster the head will travel. Cobra blackbird long tom a, r, s, x stock 50, 50, 50, 50. Steve griffith is what you would consider a late bloomer in every sense of the word. In the market for a new shaft on my cobra long tom driver. Tom garber gave the highest rating for bang hybrid products, saying that it is the best club he has ever used in his life. I got told today to go in the store room and get a long weight and a left handed screwdriver. Highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver advanced material placement e9 face technology with dual roll. Having the same driver as the worlds long drive champions might not have you hitting 300 or better off the tee, but it cant hurt.
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