COBRA RAD SPEED PING G425 AND THE CALLAWAY EPIC Speed DRIVER REVIEW

[@owenrivard8832]

That cobra is pure value, nice clubs and stock shaft options are very premium! $100 cheaper than the competition here in Canada!

[@tomarthurs9975]

“I’LL PLAY THE COBRA PLEASE” The best looking to my eye & the best price

[@svk_5104]

“I’ll the play cobra.” I didn’t know cobra was so slept on. People seriously need to test it out. Im gaming the speedzone extreme and it’s an amazing driver.

[@marttij6831]

I got fitted to Ping G425 max on thursday. I had it against cobra radspeed and callaway mavrik. Got low spin numbers with the cobra and didnt like the mavrik. Expensive but my first fit ever. Also have been fitted with new irons and it was really fun and the numbers were so much better than with my old clubs.

[@Brightyoungboy]

How did you find the sound of the 425 Max?

[@marttij6831]

@@Brightyoungboy It did not bother me but everyone is different. I got a nice draw when i hit it and a good ball flight compared to my old driver that i did not get along with. But im no hard/fast hitter so that might keep the noise down a bit.

[@Brightyoungboy]

@@marttij6831 Thanks.

[@atwillenjoyment9107]

Would love to see you mess with the G425 Max (and maybe LST), particularly including a counterbalanced shaft to bring that head speed back up. Would love to see the potential there! I'll play the Ping, please!

[@benspeer1752]

Looks like he had the counter balanced shaft in

[@MXJEFF94]

He had the Tensei orange (CB shaft) in it. PIng's are awesome drivers, but they are not the hottest off of the face compared to others. Extremely stable driver however.

[@atwillenjoyment9107]

Didn't see he had a CB shaft in it already. Thanks for pointing it out. Still would enjoy seeing him max out the Ping heads. Hell, I'd enjoy seeing him try to max out a set of fisher price golf clubs..

[@JT-xs4br]

I hit the cobra Xb today and it is amazing! Stable as the Ping with better sound.

[@timmyinMB]

Great video Mark. I put the Callaway LS in my bag this year. 20 more yards carry for me and 75% fairways hit. And those that don’t hit fairway are still in play.

[@JDDD33]

Was that the Max LS model ?

[@craig3775]

Budget is interesting Mark. I wouldn't and don't buy TM or C'Way because I feel that they are overpriced to make up for the heavy cost of having loads of PGA Pro's on contract and heavy advertising. I personally feel more comfortable spending the money on a company who have always been true to their Engineering and R&D without the shouting (Ping).

[@davidcrawford3047]

£399 G425 £399 Sim 2 ???

[@MrJman69ing]

I mean callaway does put the most money in R&D of them all

[@MixBetterNowTV]

Always blows my mind to see what you guys in the UK are forced to pay. Its madness. So I saw the Callaway in 2021 was £449… I just picked up a new Epic Max LS, Epic Speed 3 Wood, and a Rogue Max 3H in “Like New” condition for $405 ($415 shipped). That’s what I always recommend to anybody. Wait a yr or two and save a few hundred bucks on tech that’s still pertinent.

[@Carsonsimon]

The ping does it for me with the looks... Love matt finishes. Matt carbon would be even better. With the stretched head and the turbulators, thing looks like its going to fly sitting still... In reality at normal swing speeds they will probably do next to nothing... But still gives you the feeling its going to fly...

[@Codybalston]

Just bought a Cobra love it. Love the look and performance. Comes with Arccos Caddie sensors free. Pretty awesome value

[@MrFelicesBladewing]

"I'LL PLAY THE COBRA PLEASE"

[@celica49]

I just got the Rad XB in the blue and red colorway for $250 US, and absolutely love it. To be fair, any real driver is a huge step up from the Strata driver that came with my set I bought in December, but I no longer dread par 4s and 5s, because I know as long as I do my job, the driver is gonna put me where I need to be

[@rtfcomputing4614]

I will start by declaring I am a Cobra Guy. All but 1 wedge and putter are Cobra. When I got serious about golf about 8 years ago they were the only ones that allowed me to order senior flex from their website. That was huge as well as buying 1-2 clubs at a time didn't break the bank. Today I play SpeedZone SZ driver/woods, king utility & 1 Length irons which is basically a "cobra thing". However in the driver/woods/hybrid the flexibility is as big of a selling point as lower cost. I can put any shaft into any driver/wood/hybrid that is adjustable. That means if I wanted, I could take my 5w SpeedZone shaft and put into a Fly-Z hybrid that I have (if I wanted). With the cost & customization of shafts that kind of flexibility is a MAJOR factor when everything else is relatively equal. I did notice in this video though that while Callaway was picked as the "winner" the Cobra RAD was better in nearly every single category that was listed.

[@ablazer4551]

Mark, please test the new tour edge against all the big name drivers , 2nd swing tested it, it was a bomber. !!!

[@brianminhinnick8277]

I'll play the Cobra please. Would love to see how the ping reacts to a longer shaft

[@ET-qv7gw]

"I'LL PLAY THE CALLAWAY PLEASE" missed having a strokes gained comparison between them. 👍

[@biggusnikus6280]

I have a ping G30 and love it. I am tempted to try out that callaway now though

[@jaysp1910]

Thanks for commenting on the shaft length, too often missed out but important for a handicap golfer to know if they have to control a 46 inch shaft.

[@GD-nv6hl]

Yes Mark you finally mentioned the ping weight. Great video again. Looking fit too

[@ablazer4551]

Mark, Do a video on the ping g425 changing the weights to make it lighter and see if performance compares to the others

[@fergusreeverealestate.7409]

Of those 3 I would go for the callaway.... but in real life, I went for the Mizuno stz with x-flex riptide CB 60g shaft!! Lighten my shaft-load 🥰

[@berndgeurts]

"I'll play the cobra please" Nice film again

[@thew8seight08]

I’ll play the cobra please, I actually did today love the sound and feel, just need to get rid of the user error

[@peterwimmer2177]

"I'll play the Cobra please" great driver, fantastic shaft (Motore X F3)!

[@drews1941]

if the numbers for me are comparable and the looks are acceptable I would go with the least expensive. Although Ping always have a solid trade in value and I love the matte finish, I would go with Ping!

[@aubincl1]

For me, ping wins it on looks because it’s timeless and that headcover will blend well with most colored bags. But who cares about color. For confidence of being in play, Ping takes it again. I just move from a M1 to Ping G LST and I feel confident the game will improve. Never been willing to pay full retail price for the latest releases. I think if you feel a company fits you, you are most likely get similar feel/result from the previous equivilent model of the same brand.

[@jpxst180s6]

I’d go with the cobra , cobra have a better range of shafts too , cobra have the project x rdx blue which is a serious shaft !

[@novascotian9287]

I got the RDX Smoke Black for free with my Rad Speed!

[@jpxst180s6]

@@novascotian9287 Nice buddy , it’s the blue one I’m after , Best of luck with it , I wish you long drives and awesome golf 👍👍👍👍

[@novascotian9287]

@@jpxst180s6 Cheers pal!

[@marksnow8983]

Hey Mark - I have the Rad XB and it dies on me sometimes too. One out of 10 strikes that I think are good go about 120 and then just drop out of the air like they've been shot. You are not alone!

[@CookinCatWithMesoMatt]

Just got an epic speed from callaway pre-owned for $117 and love it!

[@MarkPipkin1287]

‘I’LL PLAY THE PING PLEASE’ - I used to bomb my mates G30 past anything I ever owned ... don’t know why I never went and got fitted for one 🤷🏻‍♂️ Would love to try the G425. If the forgiveness is as advertised / seen on tour Etc I would stick it in the bag tomorrow. Another great vid Mark - keep it up bruh!

[@PipeVapour]

"I'll play the Ping please". Love the matt finish and love the fact you can move the weight at the back. Getting fit for it tomorrow.

[@edruiz1202]

Ordered the Rad XB for $200 online and brand new!!! Hopefully it is as good as everyone says!!!

[@isleofdeath]

"I'll play the cobra" please. Loved the F9 but it was stolen and I still need a replacement. And the response was marvellous, you really knew when you hit the middle or not.

[@legend9018]

Yes Ping heads notoriously heavier than other manufacturers, that is why all their stock shaft offerings are counter balanced. Ping 425 Max head is 17 grams heavier than Cobra head. I actually swapped the LST rear weight (16 grams) into Max head saving 13 grams and it transformed the performance of the club.

[@brettbrown6231]

Anybody else notice the orb of light just appear at about the 19:04 mark? It comes from the left corner of the screen and floats to the GC quad. You’ve got ghosts in your simulator brah. The ghosts of pars past hahah. Oh and I love my RAD driver! Great content brah!

[@andyharw00d]

“I’ll play the Ping please” looks so stable and love the matte top to the club

[@JDSFLA]

You have really done a great job the past year in improving your carry distance. Your previous 262 carry is long gone. How have you done it? You have always taken the club past parallel, but I don't recall your lifting your left heel as much as you do now, which I think has improved your shoulder turn. Your attack angle of between 5-6 degrees may be greater now and I think you are using the ground better and posting up well. It all adds up to more club head speed and 20 yards more. Well done. Oh yes, the review. All good drivers. The Callaway dispersion would have me leaning towards it, but small shot sample size.

[@chrisjvales2]

Partial to the cobra. Tested a few and loved how the cobra performed. Never hit over 300 and bombed a 320 drive. Average 260

[@GRANTY960]

Got to be Callaway, love that classic lookin shape

[@abpob6052]

I play the Cobra RAD. It works.

[@chriswright5204]

Just got a ping 425 max, working with the adjustable options. The 400 was awesome and looking forward to the 425’s next generation of playability.

[@Spotofgardening]

Callaway for me and add TSI to the list!

[@peterdeasy8176]

I’ll play the Srixon,Mizuno, Callaway, cobra, TaylorMade, Ping, please. Depends on what I find is best for me. Thanks for the videos, they are helpful in clearing the field

[@kevinwood1722]

Ping excites me more since I own an F9 and a Rogue. No doubt all three perform well. Reshafting any of the top brand driver and fairway wood heads that have been on the market for the last 4 years and you can’t go wrong. Makes me wonder how much they can improve after this year .

[@christopherphillips727]

"I'LL PLAY THE COBRA, PLEASE" Cost does make a difference to me. I hit both the Callaway and Cobra. Felt they were very similar. However, there is a $100 difference.

[@davidfinn9828]

I think you will find that the ping standard shaft "altia black 55 " is 1/2in longer than standard mark so not shorter than the other two and for me the ping on looks and the movable weight ie more options

[@ET-qv7gw]

They offer a range of shafts and all accept the alta cb 55 come in 45 1/4, shorter than average. But more importantly he had 3 sample clubs sent and just pointed out the ping was shorter physically, you can't argue that point!

[@robertdunlap3231]

“I’ll play the Ping please”. I’m currently gaming G425 irons and 3wood and I’m very pleased with both. No reason to think the driver won’t work as well.

[@keithstarnicky6993]

Used to game a Cobra F9, too shallow faced for me as my miss is up/down more than toe/heel, so never tried the RAD. Currently game a fitted Epic Flash. Got a fitting for the new Epic, found it no better than the Epic Flash. Then tried the Ping G425, was better, but not great until they set it flat and put the Ping Tour 173-65 Reg shaft in it, became an absolute fairway finder for me, so got one on order now.

[@gtflyer]

I take cost into consideration, however performance trumps everything for me. Kinda funny, I tested the Cobra, Ping , Callaway, and the Mizuno. My numbers and the look and feel of the clubs led me to choose the Mizuno which was $ 300.00 USD with custom shaft and grip.

[@CarnivoreDMD]

Still playing G400 with TOUR shafts. I did add lead tape behind the hosle and turned it up to +10.5.

[@jmtgolf2756]

I play the g425 coming from g410 and 14 years of taylormade before that...I honestly think the g425 lst is the best driver ever made... BUT COBRA makes the best fairway woods on the market for 3 and 5 woods

[@Jack-xy4fy]

Because of the rails?

[@peteraloisio3533]

I'll play the Ping please". Sometimes the "K.I.S.S." principle is what you need to live with. I currently game the G410 SFT and love the way you get cues on lining the ball up with the turbolators.

[@TheBradleyp63]

I have a little extra money now, I would go for the most accurate after a proper fitting, but if price was a concern, I definitely would get the Cobra.

[@SolomonLi]

They all look pretty darn comparable. Love that Ping is so different with the Batman look. Hard to choose really. All things being equal with price... "I'LL PLAY THE COBRA PLEASE."

[@JT-xs4br]

As for cost, I hit the cobra xb today and the titleist tsi3. The Titleist feels and looks amazing. If you were going to give one or the other, I’d take the Titleist. But to buy it, I’m getting the cobra.

[@peterkelly9655]

Are they any better than the Launcher HB Turbo? Twice the price but I doubt much of a difference

[@simonperry91]

Budget is something to think about. It would be interesting looking at building an entire bag round the principle. How would the price stack up over 14 clubs when looking at the price difference Vs performance.

[@wallstreetoneil]

With the very high MOI & head weight of the Ping head, the head's CG is trying to line up with the shaft's on the downswing and thus there is clearly about 1.5 degrees of increased forward shaft deflection / loft in the head at impact than the other two clubs. If you increase the shaft length the swing weight is going to be pretty high. I find it interesting that even with the higher dynamic loft, the shot tracer isn't even the highest - but I think I would try it 1-click de-lofted with maybe a much tip stiffer shaft (Ventus Black?)

[@danieledge-smith4431]

I would love to see you try and maximise the ping. Be interesting to see how longer and faster numbers affects stability and dispersion .

[@jerrysmiley1084]

Callaway for me! Great looks with excellent performance.

[@nd19ama]

Would love to see what Ping recommend when it comes to going over their 45.75" length when using the Alta CB and I see that Callaway are offering custom options for longer length driver now. Maybe something you could look into Mark?

[@stevendixon3422]

One thing to remember is that manufacturer tolerance is +/- 1.5 degrees which may explain delivered loft differences.

[@bobsmith4341]

For those that are uneducated if the weights are not the same then the weight that is the heaviest is the one that is going to determine the outcome if they're both the same weight they negate each other

[@randymahony8157]

I seem to remember cobra never did well with higher face strikes but did well with Lower strikes. I'll play the Callaway please, but maybe the Max LS?

[@ianmcbride1436]

I’ll take the ping! I’ve been switching all my clubs to ping recently and loving it! Love the review videos

[@terrorfactoryfilms]

Great comparison, thank you. Callaway for me.

[@mackirkpatrick131]

“I’ll play the ping please!” I’m losing so much to curve of shot shape. I would love to see you max out the ping g425 max in a future video

[@johnpravato2739]

I'll take the Ping looks... accuracy... solid feel... be interesting to see how the numbers would be with a slightly longer shaft on the Ping

[@wannabegolfin24-72]

"I'll play the Callaway" looks perfect

[@SteveSmith-wv8ug]

Wish you had chosen the Epic max ls for this comparison. M.G.SPY came out with it being the best overall driver on the entire test.

[@davidcrawford3047]

On sound alone wouldn’t even think of buying Ping!! not sure this is a Huge driver test Mark, 3 drivers ? But as usual entertaining 👍👍

[@markspence5288]

Stock shaft on the cobra is a decent offering

[@davemc1207]

“I’LL PLAY THE PING PLEASE” - Mark, explore the wriggle room see what you can tweak from it.

[@nickpritchard7130]

Great vid. thanks Mark.

[@hunterandersen5262]

You excite me the most

[@Ernest-jr3wj]

Cobra baby

[@GodandBrooksFallsbears]

Cost is a big factor for me, but if it wasn’t I’d probably go with ping, good looking and the stability really stands out

[@ianlinfoot2563]

It would be interesting to repeat the test straight after lunch to see what the differences in performance are . Great vid as always

[@darrenbell6376]

I'd bag that callaway Mark just couldn't cope with the noise of the other two

[@harryp.3920]

I usually purchase a previous model driver when the new model comes out due to the discount price. Was fitted into the G400 when the G410 came out and it only cost $280. Hit it great and don't see how I could hit anything new any better.

[@JediFredi]

Price influence is important. Will I get a huge performance improvement for $100 difference? Resale value - hard to predict the future, so can't really consider that... Also, I've played and liked Cobra for a long time so that gets some weighted influence.

[@arthuracorn]

Residual values do count but ultimately it is about forgiveness for me with distance being secondary to dispersion. Ping for me knowing that the strokes gained will be better!

[@tombailey2672]

Wanting to test all 3 of these. Ping is the front runner i think. Although I've been impressed by the Callaway from videos I've watched just whether i can justify an extra 50 quid 🤣

[@nigelcooke8590]

I’ll play the ping please.. when I tested drivers last year I went for the ping G410 over Taylor made callaway and Mizuno, purely because it was by far the most consistent.. (not the fastest or longest as that went onto the Mizuno) however dispersion front to back and left to right were massively tighter with the ping.. ultimately I’d give up the extra 10yards (ish) the Mizuno gave me to hit more fairways.. would love to compare G410 with G425... keep up the good work Bruh... 👍👍⛳️⛳️

[@thomasgosney4698]

Looking forward to testing out the ping and cobra when we can!

[@anthonybennett4274]

i'll play the callaway please , good choice of clubs to do battle and well presented mark

[@trezhan]

Cobra is the stand out for me.

[@wayneswisher8222]

I just bought the RadSpeed XD driver very nice driver

[@chetlovesmer9549]

I'll play the cobra, please. I actually got a Cobra RadSpeed, not the XB though, the regular. I can't help myself. I've become such a fan of Cobra Drivers over the last few years. Don't get me wrong, the Ping and the Callaway are incredible. At this point it's the archer not the arrow. I'll admit that I like that Cobra hits my price point better, but to be truthful, if one of them REALLY stood out, I'd pay the extra.

[@lesblair1775]

Sole of club looks: Ping Top of club: Callaway Shape: Cobra Sound: Callaway

[@johnwallace520]

I'll play the Ping please. Nice matt finish and I know that a Ping just works. I agree that the Callaway looks great but I'd be concerned i would scuff the top. It might only happen once a year but that's all it takes!

[@glennmurley2463]

It would depend on performance relative to price for me which would mean I would be more then happy with the cheapest head and an up charge on a shaft and grip etc if it gave me better performance but hard to say until I was hitting balls and comparing Keep up the good videos Mark 👍

[@ThomasHoffDE]

i don't care much about price when it's within 100-200, but that's me. Still more interested in Cobra as I have had good luck with these in the past. Cobra also won every category hands-down. Seems like every reviewer wants to like Callaway. ( I NEVER care about sound btw !)

[@healthygolfer]

As a Golf Pride (Align) grip user, you mentioned that the Callaway drivers' shaft adjust so that the Align doesn't get misaligned once a loft/lie gets twerked if the golfer wants to change it once the grip has been installed. Great! Do the other clubs do the same? If not, which ones?

[@purrly8578]

Callaway has the only loft sleeve that will not change the orientation of the shaft. They use a dual cog system that allows them to do this. The only negative is that it’s a touch heavier than the other brands.

[@Fufiloofa]

"I'LL PLAY THE CALLAWAY PLEASE", it does seem to perform very well and sound is nice too.

[@Mrtee1950]

So pleased I decided to watch this. Waiting for the retailers to open again so I can buy a new driver. I had decided to look at the Radspeed and the Epic Max and maybe a TSi 1, which you reviewed earlier. I was leaning toward the Callaway but will try the speed too now. having watch Rick Shiels testing and maybe the Cobra. However I think I might add the Ping to the list. In answer to your price question. I need a forgiving driver rather than a cheaper one. The TSi is pricey and I would consider it but maybe less than honest if my wife questioned me. Thanks Mark. I'll play the Callaway please.

[@svk_5104]

Cobra makes great drivers. I currently game the speedzone(same one Rick games)and it’s a great performing driver. I’m sure the radspeed is very similar and maybe even better in some ways.

[@Mrtee1950]

@@svk_5104 Thanks. My Son bought speedzone at the beginning of the year. He went for a fitting and had Callaway Rogues on the top of his list but changed his mind when he tried the Speedzone diver. I must admit I have given his a try when we are at the range and I was very impressed. I'll keep an open mind until I have tested them. I have been very close to ordering the Radspeed online lol.

[@svk_5104]

@@Mrtee1950 lol I definitely don’t think you’d be upset if you did order it online but I would definitely say wait and try em all out. I order mine online without trying and luckily love it. I almost order a callaway rogue and am extremely happy I didn’t because my brother ended up getting one and I personally don’t like it all.

[@MrPoppytat]

I'll play the cobra..its as good as anything out there..a modern day driver is as good as the the guy or gal on the grip end. And the question was asked would you bother if the cobra is £80 ish cheaper than bigger names...let's get real...he'll yes am a real world golfer holding down a job with a family and bills to pay..playing once a week twice if lucky..your £80 is 3 boxes of mid range balls and a new glove, a new set of winter wheel's for your trolly, new rainsuit, new wedge, new putter or at least half towards a top end one..whatever combinations you can think..we real world golfers don't get balls and equipment given unlike Mark..and thats not a pop at him..more power to him and his reviews and blogs...and am I playing cobra..Yes..got it between lockdowns for £299 fitted sz extreme..did I try it up against anything yes a two year old Rouge that was almost the same price and the standard sz..and not 5 balls each that will do. Intensive..I was knackered!!..as long as cobra make a product up there( or other companys) with the best for a chunk less its a no brainer.

[@mloney9772]

Rented the Calloway in Florida. It played well, pretty forgiving. Seemed like pretty high spin though...

[@maamold]

"I'll play the Epic please!" Ok now Epic against the TSi3 :-)

[@tonylaw7659]

What about comparing with Epic max would this be a better choice against the Ping max?