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Cobra KING TEC MD Mini Driver

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ChrisATL said:
@Jman - you briefly mentioned it in your writeup, but I appreciate Cobras decision to put it under the “King Tec” moniker and not tie it their annual release. This seems to indicate it’s going to follow a two year dev cycle (vs other OEMs that have named their minis after their driver / wood line). Great stuff all around.
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No defined life cycle, but it certainly allows potential for extension there.

Also just makes more sense to be TEC.
 
amarkabove said:
A red F3? Did you hit it off the moon? Or because this isn’t as high spin were you able to keep it out of orbit?
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It was high.

He’s also got his built like a sledgehammer with lead, so it wasn’t a big adjustment feel wise to me.
 
For me, I might hit a 3 wood off the deck, once every 3-4 rounds, whereas every round there is usually at least one hole where a shorter club off the tee works really well. On most Par 5s, my length off the tee usually keeps within a 5 wood or less, which allows me some latitude with one of the top end spots
 
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On a scale of 1 to electric how pumped are you for this release @Jman you too @Scooby45 I know you both have been waiting
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I’ll have one. One way or another.

I fully expect this to be my mini for 2026
 
Jman said:
It allows it to exist in line much longer, it’s definitely a smart move.
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Exactly.

I gotta say I really enjoy how each brand approaches the mini driver differently.
 
Jman said:
I need to do more YouTube reviews I guess 😜

But yep, it’s why we here have always talked about the face depth, it matters if it’s a club you take off the deck fo’sho!
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I'll be waiting...
 
MtlJeff said:
Blame them, no......but don't buy their shirts, gloves, shoes, bags, balls etc either.

Don't give them the high margin business if they won't give you the low margin business.
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Im sure they look forward to your Cobra Classic signup entry. :ROFLMAO:
 
amarkabove said:
Exactly.

I gotta say I really enjoy how each brand approaches the mini driver differently.
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It very much is a microcosm of design philosophy in my opinion.
Shines the light on who is diving in with tech and who is diving in "because".
 
Dan.The.King said:
For those of you that have hit this off the deck how does it do in the rough? Or is this a fairway only club?
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This is not something you would want to hit out of the rough. To me even fairway is a bit so so, its more of an off the tee club than anything
 
JB said:
It very much is a microcosm of design philosophy in my opinion.
Shines the light on who is diving in with tech and who is diving in "because".
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YES. We always talk about who is doing things just to be reactionary, versus who is doing it with a purpose and goal.
 
JB said:
Im sure they look forward to your Cobra Classic signup entry. :ROFLMAO:
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Did you see my earlier post? I wasn't speaking about Cobra , i said in general they are quite good to lefties. I was talking in general about vendors that consistently don't support
 
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Still can’t believe I didn’t snap pics at the MC. But the pic @Lord Tox posted at address sums it up for me, it’s so darn good looking.
 
Great stuff, James. Really like the 300cc size on this one. I bet it’s a beast.
 
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On a scale of 1 to electric how pumped are you for this release @Jman you too @Scooby45 I know you both have been waiting
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The local shop will be getting a call today to see if they are in hand yet, for sure.
 
Scooby45 said:
The local shop will be getting a call today to see if they are in hand yet, for sure.
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Be sure to share that info with your friends...

😂
 
Well I wanted a mini back in the bag and holy crap Cobra might be the choice! Future fit 33 in a mini yes freaking please!
 
MtlJeff said:
Blame them, no......but don't buy their shirts, gloves, shoes, bags, balls etc either.

Don't give them the high margin business if they won't give you the low margin business.
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But I like puma bags, shoes and shirts!
 
Really hoping my local Edwin Watts has one of these to see during my fitting tomorrow...
 
Apolloshowl said:
But I like puma bags, shoes and shirts!
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I should probably delete that post since people are taking it the wrong way. I like Cobra. I legit have a full Cobra bag and 3DP MBs on order. I will likely have a full Cobra bag for the 2nd time in 5 years.

There are other vendors who aren't as good, and i do think it's fair to give the bag/ball business to the ones who generally support the LH market. I think that is fair.
 
OH! I should also add, it sounds fantastic. They NAILED it there.
 
Any time Cobra comes out with a driver I pay attention. I’ve always loved Cobra drivers and this is just another one that really peaks my interest!
Good article @Jman Really excited to hear some reviews on this!
 
Jman said:
OH! I should also add, it sounds fantastic. They NAILED it there.
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What makes it sound better than others?
 
Apolloshowl said:
What makes it sound better than others?
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Not really intend on getting into better or worse, that’s always going to be a personal thing and honestly all of the minis out there (including PXG) sound excellent.

This one is solid yet dense. No resonance. No echo. Just there. Sounds, and thus feels, as hot as it actually is off the face.

Really adds another layer of enjoyment to it.
 
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