Fitting Myself for the Cobra LTDxLS Driver

[@paulmoscicki2038]

Over the last couple years you have learned and you have really applied yourself, to becoming a better golfer and as importantly, your total knowledge of golf. It has to feel pretty cool to be able to teach and inform others. I thank you for this.

[@chucksmerdon6256]

Need to try Stealth Plus w LAGolf AXS Blue. You're missing out if you don't try it.

[@jnzk712]

Your videos are very enjoyable to watch. Perhaps it's the years of watching your video edits working with TXG and the way you present information. Thank you for continuing to post golf related content 🙏 🙌 definitely have a good head to head battle here. Both great options.

[@eleson00]

Love that you do no-upcharge fittings. That is much more relatable for the majority of golfers. I also like how you start the video with no intro, almost like you missed part of the conversion. and jump right in to the action.

[@williaki37]

Love how you came back to the Ventus Black, describing how the shaft and head selection has to be matched up correctly.

[@SwayPromo]

Matt I also want you to know I think you’re a great man and I wish you the best on your journey. You are taking It head on and I commend you for following your heart.

[@truthofthematter2892]

Matt's fitting skills are starting to blossom.

[@jasonzimm901]

Love the 'fitting myself' style of video! I live in South Korea, and my driving range is basically the setup you have in this video, so I have access to all the data, and this video gave me some great ideas of how to optimize my driver. Big thanks. One head I would love you see you do this with is the Mizuno St-Z 220. It is unique in that the price point is quite a bit lower than others, and for me that matters alot as I don't have $600+ to spend on a driver. Also, after watching you hit Mizuno predecessor in last year's bracket challenge, I'd really enjoy watching you fit yourself for the new model.

[@antoniom5440]

Congrats Matt this is getting more and more interesting everyday! Also really appreciate your openess to ask and accept suggestions. I have the feeling that the Cobra will win after today's autofitting but it will be definetely close. On the other hand I have the impression that the Rogue Max LS has more potential than it showed. I guess you only hit it with one shaft which might not be a good fit (was it Tensei AV White?). As @Phillip Parsons suggested I would give it another try with another shaft of your like

[@EcHoMiNeR]

Would love to see the tensei raw white shaft tested as it is the other stock option available. Love the new channel ❤️

[@erickbauer8888]

Glad to see you bring the Cobra in to the picture.

[@MK355]

Love the way you work through different changes with these videos, really enjoying the process!

[@wessims3412]

Holy! 330+ on the mishits. 340 on best contact, tough for any other driver likely to top that with great dispersion and great other data. Can’t wait for the finale test! Great vid and experimental changes. Keep ‘em coming! 👍

[@scottamolinari]

Thanks for this. I haven't gotten my LTDxLS yet, but I've ordered it with the RDX shaft. Really glad I didn't go with the IM10. Another reviewer had basically the same effects as you did with it. So, your review was a confirmation I've made the right choice. Unfortunately, there are no fitters near where I live in Germany. So, this is the next best thing. Thanks again!

[@ianmock2]

Seems like the Cobra is a winner! Love to see the "underdog" take on the hype.

[@captainsnake7406]

Fact that the LTD is so much less than its competitors make it, I believe the best driver of 2022.

[@Dackarac]

Looking forward to the new head to head with these two

[@tomwiggin4887]

Your tech/fitting stuff is so informative. Also enjoying your videos with Larry

[@travislamberton6435]

I actually just got fit for this in the exact same specs, just with a 70g Smoke Blue shaft. I absolutely love it

[@JohnFishburne1]

The Ventus black is so good. It’s always good to have a shaft that lets you go after it when you want to.

[@igolffff]

I play the Cobra Speedzone after being fit, love the milled face. Great vid Matt! My shaft is the GD nanoreloaded ys-seven

[@mjwidell]

I have the LTDX LS with the Ventus TR and it's been an absolute weapon. I know it's not 'off the shelf', but you should give it a try (on or off camera)!

[@whocares3986]

I was thinking Ventus blue tipped an inch. Is that pretty much what the TR acts like?

[@mjwidell]

@@whocares3986 I played a Ventus Blue 6X tipped 1" and then moved to a TR 6X tipped 1", so I can't compare exactly. TR is tighter feeling (like the Black), but still smooth in overall feel (like Blue). Less kick than Blue but not harsh like Black can sometimes feel. Like most describe, the TR is the mid-point between Blue and Black - which was exactly what I was looking for in my driver.

[@davidwalker683]

Nice analysis Matty.

[@jmoll6503]

Good stuff. Can't wait for a head to head. Ive been watching your channel and txg over the last several weeks and im enjoying your channel more. Keep up the good work.

[@jmoll6503]

And i watch all of the advertisements to help boost a little revenue. Cheers

[@scottd9548]

Well done, sir. Great to see solid vids each and every time 👍👍

[@thebeej1231]

I was caught between the tmag and cobra in my fit a couple of weeks ago, found the taylormade strangely needed setting up right on the toe for the middle strike, cobra just had better consistency with a more neutral flight. I landed with a Mitsubishi Tensei White in 70X, super consistent but stable when putting extra speed through the shot! Worth a try

[@doctorstrange2549]

Matty, thanks for the continued great work, and happy to see your narrowing down the selection! All my best!!!

[@brentninedorf6617]

Looking like an autopilot club with Ho Hum 330-340 yard drives at the end there. 🙂 Didn’t seem like swinging out of your shoes and kept things in sequence. Looks like a controllable, playable club that could probably handle more with the stiff Ventus Black there. Cool getting the talk through with some of the stock shaft offerings too. Like that.

[@thomasveal3351]

I would love to see you do something similar with the LTDx. You may find it more stable with the RDX Blue at 9 degrees than the low spin model. This may also yield more ball speed and a more penetrating ball flight at that loft. Just curious.

[@sully010579]

I'm currently using the LTDx LS with 14g in the heel and 10g in the toe. Playing length is 44" with the Ventus Blue Velo. 🚀 Great video! Thanks Matt

[@Pgdgolfer]

Nice one Matt, interesting the selection of shafts you have tried here

[@jjvas1]

Love it! I had no intention of buying a Cobra driver this year, and honestly haven't like a Cobra driver since the Bio Cell Pro... but the LTDx LS won out over everything. As the video started, I was thinking 10.5* head turned to open to 9.5* with the heel weight would do the trick. You basically ended with a similar result. Looking forward to the conclusion...

[@GolfAfter50]

The F7+ and F8+ drivers were bombers -- both super unforgiving unfort -- but hit in the center, they still are incredibly long.

[@xavierperez9725]

Very cool Matty!! Let’s to the final bracket style on course simulation vs. range. Pulling for the stealth since you’ve never really gravitated to Taylor made.

[@TheBradleyp63]

You're definitely getting over to your right side on your finish. Swing is looking good.

[@kevlar8348]

great video as usual Matt, both are so close, when they are that close to me then it becomes looks and feel......to me feel is everything, that feeling of yeah... i got that one is the best

[@alipajooman]

Good test thanks for the perspective. I will hit up Richmond Hill Golf Club when I'm in T.O. in April looks like they allow GCQuad practice sessions in their bays.

[@andyhillery1204]

Great video Matt! Appreciate your commentary and insight with each shot and how each shaft the club head is working with your swing. Would love to see you now compare the LTDx LS and Stealth+ VS your TSi3 gamer.

[@DavidM.D]

Love the music at the intro and outro!

[@deandesrosiers6857]

Great video Matt! I just finished my first 9 holes outside this year with the LTDx LS, 10 g’s in the heel, Tensi RAW white, stiff. I was custom fitted by my brilliant golftec pro Ryan. Your shaft and weight tinkering is spot on. Fun to see the differences. I have liked my drivers over the years but this one is turning into love.

[@Calebhatesgolf]

Always enjoyed you hitting autoflex.. Could we see you try the autoflex with the new drivers?

[@GolfLiberty]

yup soon

[@jlivi22]

That new ventus TR seems like it’d be a good fit based on what you’re searching for

[@GolfLiberty]

Will be testing that for sure!

[@chucksmerdon6256]

I was recently fitted at Club Champion. Was using g a Sim2 with Ventus Black 6x. My swing speed is slower and not as smooth as yours but my profile still matched up w Ventus Black. I ended up in a Stealth Plus w LA Golf AXS Blue. Similar to Ventus Black but smoother. The numbers were better as well. AXS is much different than Trono if you were wondering. Personally I love watching you swing the driver and I think you would hit bombs with the AXS. Would love to see you try it!

[@InsuranceSpecialist]

Fantastic test breakdown 👌

[@lindsaynewell6319]

more great content as always Would love to see the final head to head play out on a sim course hole.

[@scottrivkin3307]

I went all Cobra this year...switched from callaway....new Mim Tour irons which feel amaaaazing...way nicer then my Apex 21s from last year that fell apart...RadSpeed Driver with Smoke Green stiff, MIM Wedges and the Supernova putter. Just need a 3 wood and hybrid and im set. I bet that new Cobra driver would look good in your bag Matt.

[@jsh_golf]

Matt! This is another great video! Keep it up! I learned so much!

[@roondoggers87]

Would love to see the Tensei AV White thrown in. I have similar numbers and got for to the white and love it.

[@adamvlassis4090]

Gotta try a penley shaft! Been loving the reviews. I struggle with a left miss so the callaway intrigued me… keep the content coming

[@matthewsessions9132]

Sorry for the delay. Work has me jumping. But brother, still silky smooth. Love the content. And how you know the shafts info. To really fit your game. Done Pari brother

[@beaubanfield9635]

I wonder if the new ventus blue TR would get you almost where is seems you want to be. Little more feel but still very stable. Have a nice weekend!

[@steinfonell4915]

Love hearing your voice and the slam when your driver hits the ball ... I do miss the vibe between the Matt and Ian. Three years or so of videos is in the past. This video is not my bag as I do not like the Hazardous shaft and I do not like Cobra .. hahaha. I am an Oban guy. Your fault apparently. Last year became expensive but soo worth it. An old Oban Devotion shaft in a Mizuno fairly new head. Sometimes I change it to a Miyazaki 7777 head which I love Oban Kyoshi black in my 5W. Oban Isawa Red in my hybrid.. What I learnt last year was that I needed a 75g ish shaft and the flex could vary -which was brilliant to know. It then becomes interesting as the stock shaft may be useless regardless of stifness. It works for the regular "let me hit 15 shots with driver, yeah it works ok but it is new ... so how good will it be when I am used to it.. " . Folliwed by same procedure with the next driver to purchase. . I paid for a shaft for one of my best friends son who then went from hcp 15 to 4. . So, coming back to your video and suggestions: I would like to see stock shafts and shaft weight differences. This may be for your righty-club hitting videos but also to do the same thing with for example hybrids. Is there a differens? Or maybe not. Depends then on swing speed, hitting down or up, inconsistent swings etc. You have the skills to go left with a bang or with a regular amateur swingspeed. Thanks for being back!

[@APRNVJ]

I think you should try the Ventus black 6S, should be a tiny softer at the tip and curve the ball back to the middle more.

[@andretanguay5572]

Would love to see you try the Mizuno Stz 220. You had great numbers with last years model

[@ericbradner6986]

One quick note on the Kai’li White - TaylorMade doesn’t offer the TX version as a stock option. Only the S and X. Bit of a bummer, because the TX version is a really interesting shaft.

[@connerhering6001]

Have you done a Stealth fitting similar to this? Build two Frankenstein monsters and then head to head on a few different holes/weather conditions?

[@jefftaylor9250]

Matt I would like to see you use a similar set up you just used in the cobra but use the stealth 8 degree head lofted up to 8.75 with the weight in the toe.

[@JraKn]

Why didn't you try the Hazrdus black? I'm asking because I play it lol.

[@evoviiiyou831]

Awesome stuff here MB. I would love to see both with the Accra TZ6 you used to bomb 💣

[@mrtopramen]

It’s good to know why the weights aren’t equal. I wondered that with this and the Aerojet. I like messing with spin rates more than fade and draw bias so I wish they kept the front and back weighting system instead.

[@benmartinez8995]

Love the content Matty keep it up... would be great to see you go out and play 9 holes also

[@Howellsy1978]

best driver on the market

[@shamblerockshamblerock6985]

Matt, why don't you try their other shaft offering of Tensei AV white raw in X-stiff. You played a similar shaft in the past. It would be interesting for us to see the results and how it feels in your hands with this new head because its available from Cobra's offering. I personally tried the RDX Blue in X-stiff and although I liked it, I found it too soft in the middle.

[@southpawjohnny5969]

Would be interested to see the smoke blue swapped in with the final head set up you made with the ventus black.

[@kane1928]

Gotta try the triple diamond ls too and have a head to head to head

[@jeremylonsdale3350]

Would love to see a cobra in your bag after the F9 was so close to going In a couple of brackets ago. Speaking of is a bracket on the cards?

[@Cohen177]

Great video Matt!

[@Slicktycoon]

Awesome video as always Matty. Interestingly, have you seen any immediate benefits in your left handed swing with the work you've done right handed?

[@GolfLiberty]

not yet, but it's definitely allowed me to see some issues i was ignoring in my LH swing

[@oldgold5848]

Nice stuff Matty!

[@warricklawrence2057]

Nice one Matt. You know what they say.. If its not broken then don't fix it 😁 If you really want to tinker some more... IMHO, the only thing left is shaft length and or swing weight? Maybe a shorter (45) shaft and a heavier head (D3 D4) will give you a bit more control /stability? 🤔

[@SwayPromo]

Best driver on the market by far! Especially considering the cobra is $150 cheaper!!!

[@claytonjohnston25]

You can’t go wrong with the new LTDx LS head. I ended up with Hzrdus IM10 6.0 in mine.

[@STalon89]

Id love to see some content on the Tour AD XC

[@markrigney4372]

Love the content Matty, TX who?? Would like to see these on a hole trying to hit fairways than just the driving range though. Keep it up👍🏻

[@spryguy3]

Out of curiosity Matt what is the total weight of the setup for your stealth and the cobra? I find that "total" club weight is a subject rarely touched yet has a substantial impact on performance. From memory the average driver weight on tour is ~330gms, you gotta swing the big hammer to hit da-bombs...💣🔨

[@zacharybouthillier6182]

I’d love to see that set up compared to the LTDx at 9° with ventus black as well

[@fransjooste2331]

You really liked the RDX Blue when it originally came out, but if I remember correctly, you played the TX version that day. Don't you think that the extra stiffness of the TX vs the 6.5 would have helped you tighten up the dispersion here?

[@mvansb23]

I’d love to see how you get along with the ventus black 6x or something similarly tip stiff in the stealth. I think you’ll close the ballspeed gap a tad with the cobra.

[@ablazer4551]

Great video matty, Have you thought about Tensi 1K shaft in the cobra ? Your videos are so instructional !!!

[@kenbloch1461]

Well done!

[@keithfinley2939]

I wonder what the Kai'li would do in the 9° LTDx...? Maybe swap the tip?

[@TheBermudaphil]

Only thing would be maybe giving a shaft like the Ventus TR you think fits you better a run in one of the Callaway drivers, be it the regular LS or the Triple Diamond LS. Unless of course you just hated the look of them at address or something, but if it was just going too much right and it is easy enough to give it a try, wouldn’t hurt to maybe hit like 5-10 balls with it off camera and see if it works well enough to chuck into the conversation. Obviously no adjustable weights on it though so it may just not suit you enough that without the adjustability it isn’t viable. I’m only suggesting it since I know you said you quite liked the look, feel and sound during your initial TD review.

[@GolfLiberty]

I really do like Callaway’s driver this year, I won’t totally give up hoping to still do some more testing with it this year

[@ericbradner6986]

@@GolfLiberty I was wondering if a 10.5 head with one of their tour adapters that lets you deloft it 2 degrees to 8.5, getting it a lot more open, might be worth a shot? Kind of a Frankenstein sort of deal, but might be fun to see.

[@p1miguel999]

Enjoying the face off Matt. Looks like it will come down to personal preference in the end. Do you favor one over the other in the looks department? Personally I tried the red face but didn't love the look too much. Or maybe it was that price tag. 🤔 purchased a Sim 2 8.0 with an Accura fx260 and loving it. Really loved the $399 I paid for it. 👍🏽 keep the momentum rolling my friend, your awesome

[@GolfLiberty]

Personally like the looks of the Cobra a bit more, but the Stealth performance is really, really good

[@micahtian]

I was fitted into the LTDx LS as well: interestingly it was optimal in a 10.5 head as opposed to the 9.0. Peak height and spin were both too low in the 9 for me.

[@jamesbowden2876]

Try the PXG Gen 4 0811X proto in 7.5 degree. You can flatten the lie with this club whilst increasing the loft. Maybe try the HZRDS yellow in 60 gram 6.5 flex. It also has greta adjustability and I think would be a great one to add to the test.

[@jt22420]

Great content matt! Would you ever be doing any course vlogs? Would love to see you play

[@GolfLiberty]

yes eventually I'll try filming some on-course play

[@mvansb23]

I think smoke blue is a bit counterbalanced isn’t it? Might want to check the swingweight with Rdx blue. Might need a little extra headweight.

[@MrRatFinkster]

I would like to see the Mizuno line thrown into the mix!

[@66BW]

Hey Matty, you considering doing your own Driver bracket this year with maybe LC by your side? It was a lot of fun watching you rip drives out with the new clubs for the year. Also would be interested in seeing how well the Mizuno does this year as they made huge progress last year, would be curious to see how they stack up this year.

[@GolfLiberty]

Hoping to test Mizuno soon!

[@66BW]

@@GolfLiberty Yeah I am in a strange spot right now where I have GC that will allow me to explore a new driver. I have the JPX 919 hot metal pro irons fitted to me. But was wondering about replacing the my G410 plus this year. I look forward to seeing the Mizzy review

[@eria7arka138]

I'd love to see your tweaks on the st-g 220

[@colbywoodward8812]

Great video Matt! Throw the Autoflex back in the mix haha

[@johnhansen6025]

Glad your doing your own thing. Did you notice how light the Cobra Ltdx LS head is? I have 193 grams with both weights in 10g and 3g and the stock RDX blue 6.5 feels very light with the mid balance point. I was wondering how it affects your swing. I have the swing weight around 0.5.

[@GolfLiberty]

haven't weighed mine or swingweighted it to be honest, but I have been using ventus black which is fairly low balance point so that may be helping

[@James-th8tu]

Great video, have you tried the Cobra with Autoflex shaft? I currently play the Srixon ZX7 with the Autoflex shaft. I'm looking to try the Cobra to get some lower spin being that I have started to play a fade with diver. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@GolfLiberty]

not yet but I will be soon!

[@mattc3233]

Would you consider moving the green back some, to 340-350 yards? Or do some simulated courses? Very interesting to watch you hit but gets mentally blurry a bit when trying to keep track of what the ball is really doing

[@adammitchell9627]

Hey Matt try the speeder Evo 661. I think that might work well for you, plus I could get to see some feed back for my self. Us hard swinging lefty’s got to stick together. Lol

[@zacharymilos392]

Might be unpopular opinion but what about a tipped ventus red? I went from a black 6x to a shorter red 7x tipped 1" and it feels smoother than black but I never feel liked it gets soft.

[@trev_941]

Matt, what happened to the VA Nemesys as a shaft option for you? That thing in your hands made any driver head a beast!

[@GolfLiberty]

don't have one personally but eventually I hope to have a few shaft options on hand for testing

[@kevan4852]

Matt, I know at the end of the Rogue driver video, you said your old TSi3 was in 10 degrees. Since you've been putting more spin on the ball, have you tried any of the TSi drivers in lower lofts (8 or 9 degrees)? I find my 9 degree TSi2 fairly forgiving cranked down to 8.25 (it's also available in 8 degrees directly from Titleist). Of course, you might just want something different this year, but it'd be cool to see a variation of your old driver go up against the Cobra and Stealth, just in a comparable loft. You already know the shaft you like best in the TSi, so hopefully it would just be a matter of putting a lower lofted head on it to compare.

[@GolfLiberty]

I think I'd need to try a TSi3 in 8º I think, I did some testing with the 9º recently and the spin was too high

[@kevan4852]

@@GolfLiberty I could see that. Even with my loft down to 8.25°, my TSi2 spins a good 400-500 too high, but that’s probably what’s saving me on my off-center strikes. 😅

[@Bleda2002]

As a 🐍 fanboy this is what I've been waiting for

[@benspeer1752]

I’m curious what would happen if you kept it at 9° with the heavy toe weight, but used a ventus blue instead of the black

[@grahambartsch3195]

Great work matt, keep it up! But kind of disappointed to see you test a Cobra head, and not bust out an Autoflex haha :-)

[@GolfLiberty]

soon!

[@ninjafk]

Matt, can you get a custom weight kit for the Cobra? Not sure if switching out different weights in the heel and toe can open up more customization possibilities. It's looking good though!

[@GolfLiberty]

I believe I can, something I’ll probably try in the future 👍