Cobra SS 380 Beta Ti Driver

Reviewed by: kjones ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Cobra SS 380

Summary:
Since my last posting on the 380 I've tried a number of other drivers. The 380 keeps reminding me why I should keep it: long, straight drives. Ball flight is higher than the 9 degree loft suggests. This head really works well in concert with the YS-6 shaft (stiff). On that note, you can get a 380 cheap on ebay and upgrade the shaft (as they say the engine of the club)for far less than you'd pay for a new 460 cc driver.

I'm not a big hitter but this club helps me get it out there (250-260 yds - a good distance for me) when I have to.

Customer Service:
Email answers to techincal questions have been prompt.

Similar Products Used:
Cobra SS 350
Cobra SZ 400, 440, 460 (all good - especially the 460),
Ping G2
Titleist 983K
Cleveland Launcher (all sizes)

Reviewed by: kjones ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
SS 380 9 degree

Summary:
Very long and forgiving driver. Fun to hit! I reshafted with YS-6 stiff, which seems to work very well in concert with the 380 head. Trajectory is high to medium-high and distance is excellent. As face is 2.5 degrees closed, you have to watch out for hooks. I have compared the SS 380 with a number of 460 cc drivers and have found that it has out-performed them. I also like the Callaway Big Bertha 2004 titanium driver (again with the YS-6) but the SS 380 is longer.

Cobra engineers/marketers have made the Cobra drivers louder tha they need to be.

Customer Service:
N.A.

Similar Products Used:
Callaway Big Bertha 2004 Titanium
Ping G2
Titleist 983K
Cleveland Launcher (330)
Cobra SZ 400
Cobra SS 350

Reviewed by: putt626 ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
COBRA 380

Summary:
I've driven better with this one than any other. I'm a lefty and work the ball left to right so 2 degrees closed is perfect. I tried the 427 but it was more inconsistent. The plasma weld and sound of this 380 must be what sets it apart. My swing speed is 91 and the regular flex Harrison Striper I put in mine compliment my game well. These can be had on eBay very reasonable. If you like a straight ball to a draw give it consideration.

Customer Service:
Never had to deal with.

Similar Products Used:
Nicklaus 430 AIRMAX, COBRA 427

Reviewed by: ESA669 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
cobra ss 380 ti

Summary:
This is by far the best driver that I have ever hit. I have just about tried all the new drivers nn the market like taylormade r7 and r5 and nothing compares to this. I play high school golf in michigan and don't play year around but I hit this driver about 275 on average which I think is pretty incedible for only being a sophomore. I would highly recommend this driver to everyone looking at a new driver.

Similar Products Used:
NONE

Reviewed by: big_paw ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Cobra 380Ti 9*

Summary:
Three words. Believe the hype!!! I was never a big believer in the new technology. Put it this way, I was pretty stubborn in regards to refusing to carry around "one of those emormous drivers". But I began to get tired of going golfing with my father and having the "old man" consistantly out-driving me with his "beast of a driver" (Snake Eyes Fired Forged, not even that large compared to some of the 400+ drivers) So the search began. Thanks you you all here at golfreview.com, the decision was made, the auction was won and the Cobra was on its way. Drove directly to the driving range to try her out. First hit, right down the pipe...pretty long! Nice. Second hit, right down the pipe, even longer. Wow. Needless to say, I had to stop halfway through the bucket because I couldn't stop laughing. I couldn't seem to NOT hit a ball down the middle. So I gathered myself, and once I started up again, I got distracted by somebody yelling in the background. "Hey, stop hitting them over the fence!!" Wait, was he talking to me??? YEAH HE WAS!!! I've gained probably 15-20 yards with this thing. I went from a 10.5* to this 9* but still hitting just as high (not too high) I will probably re-shaft at some point, as the 5.1 Stiff Shaft just isn't all that stiff and, when I crank one up, I have a tendency to lose a couple to the left (lefthanded). But no complaints here. I am one proud new owner of "one of those emormous drivers!!"

Customer Service:
Haven't dealt with them.

Similar Products Used:
The only other driver that I've hit (other than into nets at the shop) is my XPC Plus 10.5 Offset. But that is no where near "similar" to the Cobra.