TaylorMade Stealth vs Cobra LTDx - CLASH IN CARSLBAD

[@garymacdonald2596]

You really built the excitement and intensity on this video. I loved it. Thanks for all your hard work with putting these driver battles together.

[@LetsPlayThru]

My pleasure! Appreciate the kind words.

[@jasonvandyke8142]

The Cobra was on average longer on every hole you measured before the sudden death hole, so I would have gone with which one was longer on average versus which one just happened to be the single longest shot. On the next to last hole, the Stealth averaged 263.5 while the Cobra averaged 270. Great video, and I think the Cobras have been pretty spectacular since the F9. I personally prefer the milled face to the carbon one, but all of these are excellent drivers.

[@mauricevassello3020]

I am going and buying myself a cobra driver, I think the COBA’s are so awesome. I just bought myself the Threewood max and it’s awesome, thank you so much for all your videos. You are awesome I’m going to get a cobra amen. Happy Easter.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Great choice. Enjoy it !

[@paulgreen8228]

A great comparison, your swing consistency made it one of the best and fairest comparisons I have seen

[@jjwong3]

Great vid. When i got fitted both of these drivers were really close for me in dispersion and max distance. But the ltdx had more avg distance due to better forgiveness on mishits. Though I ended up with a diff club, these were really good and beat my old club easily.

[@dereke6408]

This video was better than the last matchup, and that was great. Really enjoyed the suspense in this one! Looking forward to seeing the rest and how the Cobra does overall!

[@christineelisabethbossek9364]

Danke für ihre Arbeit wie immer super informationen für mich ! Gibt keinen besseren Kanal wie ihrer Gabe ! Bis bald !

[@terrorbyte2642]

Awesome vid, first I’ve ever heard someone say the stealth was more forgiving than the Cobra though

[@davidrichard4300]

Amazing video. You know I am a Cobra driver fan boy. The music sold the ending 🤣🤣🤣

[@LetsPlayThru]

Had to find a score worthy of this battle and just how close it was. Glad you liked it David.

[@flyingnp4924]

You also get the Arccos with Taylor Made. I got a set with my new stealth.

[@cheezburger6130]

Great video, if people give Cobra a chance, they can compete and beat many brands for less $$$. All the companies are putting out killer drivers. Hit as many as you can and get what you like best. I ended up with a LTD X LS and it is long and even longer on mis-hits than any other driver I tried. 👍👍👍keep'em coming.

[@Catman39]

Great video! Great review! Great music to build the suspense.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Many thanks Joel 🙏

[@garyhovey9305]

Super fun episode!! Way to build the suspense at the end!

[@danpen1]

I was looking forward to this matchup. You and I have a comparable swing speed and you hit the ball pretty good, as do I. Which is why your reviews give me the most information on how each club might perform for me. I’ve hit all the Stealth models, all the Rogue ST models, all the Cobra LTDx models. I went with the Cobra👍🏻

[@TMar1961]

Same here, Cobra was the clear winner in forgiveness, distance, and dispersion for me. I have 94-96 mph swing speed and saw very little drop in distance with off center hits from the Cobra LTDx.

[@stuartrawlings9436]

great battle watch this one back your self i think the cobra overall was more forgiving but very close

[@christianvachon2235]

Great vid! Really enjoying the series! Cheers!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Glad to hear it!

[@MurzaKiril]

Great vid! Love the series

[@fikanuryahati9816]

What an exciting video and series, keep them up.

[@cnewell1971]

Have always played with Cobra's.. have 5 cobra drivers.. just got a set of ltdx irons and all new ltdx drivers and woods, hybrids. Couldnt get my ball flight lower with the 10.5 ltdx so i bought the Ltdx max 9*..it helped alot! Great clubs! Im hitting it about 20 to 30 yards further with the max and my slice isnt as bad. Love Cobra's!

[@TMHardt]

Awesome video Gabe, intense. I was hoping it was Cobra. Currently gaming the F9.

[@LetsPlayThru]

With those initials I thought you’d be going for Taylor made T.M.

[@clydewoods7373]

Awesome video and challenge format for comparing the drivers.

[@brockallard1207]

Great video, was pulling for cobra so glad to see it on top

[@StickyBanditt]

This was an intense battle for sure , great job !👊

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yeah, it was soooooo close. Thanks.

[@davidgilbert7210]

Great video. I tried them both and went with the Cobra. Such a good feeling off the face. Keep up the good work.

[@harveyb4114]

I played the radspeed xb for a while last year and loved the forgiveness and distance. But later switched to the TSi3 which felt better and went longer. Then came this years models and the rogue st max won the battle. I seem to just hit it straight 90% of the time and longer than the TSi3. Last week put the autoflex shaft in and hit fairway finder bombs all day today. I think the shaft makes a huge difference in dispersion and accuracy. The autoflex is an insane shaft, only wish it was sold at 1/2 price.

[@shawnwolcott9731]

Another great video...I just need to find the time to hit test some more of these new drivers and then pick one.

[@BloodySoup74]

Wow great contest! They are both great drivers and you were hitting some great shots. Yes the Cobra by just a smidge was longer all day except for 1 hole. I'm a little biased because my driver is the Cobra LTDX that I bought a few weeks ago. Smash factor was up on mine too when testing. Still they both are great drivers.

[@Br2333]

Overall the cobra went further if you did averages also I feel like in the video the cobra was closer to the center of fairway more often?

[@bobmoore2452]

I have both and noticed the same about feel and distance on the Stealth. I noticed on really good feeling strikes distance was less than I thought. Cobra was longer for me.

[@davezalinko1354]

Gabe you have put out some excellent videos, this is one is one of your best. Talk about two heavy weights. Honestly it almost seemed like you knew the Cobra was the better one, but wanted the Stealth to win. LOL So you gave it one more shot to prove it and at the end it didn’t. I haven’t tried the Stealth, and won’t. It’s just too overpriced. Even if it would have won by say 10 yards I still wouldn’t purchase it. Those few yards to me aren’t worth the extra cost. I may try it against my G425 in a sim to compare for fun. I will be using my Ping for this yr and wait to see what they bring out for 2023. Will put it head to head for sure against the Rogue. I’m heading to Phoenix Apr 3-6 can’t wait to put my new shaft on the Ping to the test on course. Again great job.

[@emichael4846]

Considering both of these drivers were so close in comparison, it's hard to argue against the cobra considering it is significantly cheaper than the stealth. Very impressive stuff from cobra recently.

[@MidwestMotor]

Please elaborate why you prefer the Hazrdus Smoke Blue shaft - this is a mid-high flex shaft. I've been playing golf a long time but just now really getting back into it and learning all the numerous data / tech these days like MOI, Smash, Flex, Torque, etc. I just bought the Cobra LTDx with Hazrds Smoke shaft, regular/mid flex. Thanks for your videos!

[@coltp3]

I meannn my heart has pumpin at the last ball reveal!!

[@eddiea.2542]

This was such a fun video to watch lol. Pure golf entertainment. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these two clubs.

[@cameronloveless1751]

Not the first time I’ve seen other drivers outperform Stealth for ball speed & distance. Seems that carbon face isn’t quite up to Titanium, and I think other companies will resist going there

[@MrUlfdub]

Enjoyable video. Another comparo of the 2 tested them with a variety of stock and upcharge shafts. The Aldila in the Stealth was the WORST. It launched HIGHER and carried shorter than all other combos. Food for thought.

[@DoubleBogeyBass]

Great video Gabe! Loving this bracket series.

[@jeffreytaylor9136]

U should test the LTDx LS blackout it added 30+ yards to my drives I also carried the stealth for a month to test both and I kept the cobra 🐍

[@reymundocastro2698]

That was so much fun to watch!

[@adrianlovett3483]

Great video confirms what a lot of other testers are finding that the Cobra is longer and as accurate. Given its £100 cheaper and has Arcos it has to be a better club on the numbers but having hit both I liked hitting the Stealth more . In the end I got the Sim 2 because it was as good as the stealth maybe more accurate and the best feeling. If you like the Cobra feel though it’s a brilliant club.

[@BLU4579]

I greatly appreciate your honesty with these clubs, and with others you've reviewed, thank you. I gotta get my hands on a Garmin! As I said in another video I believe the Cobra is a better club overall, total value. Tech and price point. I'm looking at the LTD Max, I need a lil draw bias, lol.

[@jasondipasquale8960]

Big fan of the channel and love the content….was a great video to watch. If there is one thing I would like to see in the content is spin rate numbers to compare those numbers and see what affect it is having on distance. Cobra definitely seemed to be lower spinning with the hazardous shaft, would be interesting to see how much lower. Can’t go wrong with either driver….can’t wait to see the rest of the bracket.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks for the suggestion Jason. May do this during the semifinals, and def for the championship matchup.

[@matts8626]

Front to back dispersion seemed much better with LTDX. Nice review

[@marks4840]

That was a great demo !!

[@adamodaristotile7744]

Just got fitted for the LTDx. Must have tried 6 different drivers in multiple configurations and I just couldn’t miss with the Cobra. Great club. Not surprised it won. Cant wait for the rest of the bracket!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Sweet, glad you found a winner Adamo, enjoy it!

[@Justmakesomenoiz]

What are you using to track the distance. Is it a GPS device or seems wery small and handy.

[@nasjamcuts]

Great video finally caught it live

[@LetsPlayThru]

Awesome, thanks Nasjam

[@quitojose6241]

What the name of the gadget that measures the club head and swing speed

[@fat-shotgolf2937]

Hi I watched a video recently where you pointed out your optimum spin was 2000rpm. I'm trying to discover the best numbers for me - spin, launch, dynamic loft etc. How did you discover your best numbers? Thanks 👍

[@wccl]

Cobra all day, it isn't even close. Better no up charge shafts, $100 cheaper and now they have a all black version. Price to performance is another huge win for cobra. Hell the standard color option is even better looking then the stealth. Cobra for another win. Just wait until the new forged tec coming next month. Those are absolutely awesome.

[@commonman317]

Gabe, after measuring with the G80, do you keep it in your pocket or bag during your round. Also, do you use a screen protector for it? Just curious, as I'm expecting my G80 any day now. And, I want to be sure to be careful with it. Thanks.

[@isthereanavailable]

Pretty exciting ending. For future tournaments, do a round of 6 shots that alternates between the 2 clubs, so 1 cobra then 1 taylormade, to limit getting used to club and adjusting your swing to the club.

[@alexbeesley1144]

Cant hurt, Most reviews ive seen show the cobra as the longer driver.

[@tonysandoval2935]

Great video. Play the Cobra Speedzone and love it, been looking at the LTD. Can’t wait to see where it comes in at the end

[@LetsPlayThru]

Many thanks Tony!

[@bradelliott3698]

Not surprised ,, I checked out the Stealth and the LTDX and left the store with the Cobra ,, far better dispersion ,, longer by 5 - 10 yrds and up here in Canada the Cobra comes in $ 100 less so Cobra wins !

[@allahalibaba9063]

Great review Gabe...To bad you could not get the same shaft in them...Shafts do make a dfference..I play KBS and True Temper in my irons..and find that the True Temper is a bit longere and higher..Drivers might be the same way....For the price point and results , I would go with the Cobra all day long...Oh Gabe one more note here...why don't you hit a white ball and a yellow ball for the difference drivers, much easier to see and tell them apart...just a thought.....

[@stefanofranco4753]

Got fitted for a Cobra Ltdx with tensei AV raw white, game changer compare the F8 I was coming from, but what shocked me in results is the fairway 5 Ltdx low spin I got, always with Tensei, best wood ever played, well done Cobra

[@ToddParker]

what is the push cart you are using?

[@victorrosario4494]

Ended up trying both including the Callaway Rogue, ended up choosing the Cobra Black Limited Edition which is sleek and super sexy, glad that I appeared to have made the right choice!

[@andrewgudgeonobe2721]

Wow! I have just asked my pro to add the Cobra to my fitting next week. It was not on the list to try. After all the hype, I expected this bracket to go Stealth with ease. Notwithstanding the result, I am eager to feel the ball,off the Stealth, you seemed to be surprised by the feel. For me, as a club golfer, forgiveness and dispersion are more important than distance, but who does not want to drive further. That was a great contest.

[@scottamolinari]

How did your fitting go?

[@andrewgudgeonobe2721]

@@scottamolinari It was an amazing experience and if for only that reason I would recommend it. I went with a totally open mind and a budget of £500 putting most new drivers in reach. I set a benchmark with my 17-year old Callaway Hyper-X and to be honest initially thought I would stick with hit. Then the Rogue was handed to me, I hit a fade to target screaming 30 yards past the Hyper X. The pro screamed “fitting over.” He was concerned we would not find a better match but we kept going, adjusting shafts and heads for each club. In the mix were, the rogue, the stealth, ping G425, the King Cobra, PXG, Titleist TSi2, and Mizuno ST-Z. I was looking for consistent distance, good dispersion and a club that just felt nice. After 60 minutes there were only two clubs in the race - the TSi2 and the Stealth Plus. I just could not mis-hit the TSi2, it kept tight to target and felt gorgeous. The Stealth performed the same but with an extra 10 yards of carry. I got to take both to the course, and the Stealth Plus came out on top. It suits my swing, feels amazing, sounds amazing and proved to be a game changer over my 17 year old club. Before I arrived I had thought I would be leaving with a Rogue, it performed really well as my opening shot indicated, but my slice kept re-emerging and it was less forgiving. But most of all what a fantastic afternoon.

[@scottamolinari]

@@andrewgudgeonobe2721 Nice. Thanks for the recollections.

[@robertlong5072]

You’ve sold at least one g80 for the company. I’ve watch you enjoy yours so much I had to get one. Lol Keep up the good work brother!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Hope you enjoy yours 🍾

[@davidbranch9584]

Man Gabe! Idk if these companies know how good of reviews you do, but they should! best in the game right now, way to go. I hope you have considered doing this for irons.... though you would need someone to carry another bag lol😁

[@bathman6366]

Awesome work! Had a couple more subs to your channel from my club where your March Madness has sparked a conversation! We were talking about it on the range today. These on-course tests are so much more fun than the generic launch monitor testing most other channels are doing. If I'm paying out £500 for a driver I want to see it hit on a golf course. Its going to take a great club, and probably a 280 yd drive to knock the Cobra off its perch!

[@LetsPlayThru]

You are the man, Bath Man. Thank you for spreading the word.

[@kylee2039]

Great video cannot wait for mizuno

[@mvansb23]

I agree that the shafts don’t need to match. It makes sense to find shafts that fit the clubhead. That said, the Ascent choice does a disservice to the stealth for distance. It’s a high torque (4.8), higher spinning shaft. The RDX is 3.4 and much lower spin. Extremely different shafts.

[@mvansb23]

The second hole into the wind. High launch, high spin shaft vs. low spin, low launch shaft. Not a fair fight

[@Howellsy1978]

Whilst both clubs are great when you think of how small Cobra are in comparison and how brilliant their product is, it wins every single day for me. On average the cobra was far more consistent

[@guyr7351]

Gabe, a really good test of these clubs, and it went the way I thought it would. The cobra is getting some really positive reviews. I struggle with drivers due to a poor swing and put to in. Was surprised you went into the wind for a fade as the ball Is likely to go off very wide as the cobra did.

[@waynepark4430]

That was awesome Gabe.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks Wayne

[@neilcaulfield7840]

I love both of these drivers to be honest. Cobra, here in the UK, also is a bit cheaper and that definitely helps sway some people when it comes to buying a particular club. Great video again, Gabe 👍. P.S. I see a Galloway Mavrik package set has been unveiled here in the UK. 10 piece set for £1199.00. I think that just over $1500.00 for you guys. Looks a lovely set. These package sets are really taking off here.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Haven’t tried that one yet but I’m sure it’s really good.

[@christophersherman2437]

Needless to say the live must have ended, it is not letting me comment . I do not need another rangefinder, you have already blessed me with one .

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thnaks Christopher. Yes it eneded and Mike Warner and Robins35 from France both took home a new rangefinder.

[@christophersherman2437]

@@LetsPlayThru nice going international, congratulations

[@christophersherman2437]

I love the look and sound of the Cobra. To be honest though, the consistency of the Cobra to me has been better with distance

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yeah, they def have the cool factor going lately.

[@stephenmichelena539]

good stuff! how much improvement do you think there is between last years Radspeed and the new LTDx? I remember the radspeed being a long, low trajectory driver for you

[@LetsPlayThru]

Well, I made a video to answer that exact question :) Although I did test the LTDx LS version to go low spin vs low spin. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ennTZZWcrdSbqbs

[@stephenmichelena539]

@@LetsPlayThru oops.. checking it out now! Thanks for all the great content btw, definitely helps to see all the testing through an average swing speed instead of 170 plus ballspeeds

[@MichaelSmittySmithScottsdaleAz]

what ball is that

[@Dswag650]

Fun video on the driver show down

[@jimbarrie7094]

What a battle. I think the cobra just edged it on overall distance so a fair result I think. Well done Gabe. Great entertainment.

[@TMar1961]

With the performances from both being extremely similar, Cobra's $100 cheaper price and Arccos makes it the clear winner.

[@sooners2win]

have you done stealth irons vs ltd?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Not yet, would like to sooner than later

[@brandonrivers8275]

I bought the stealth plus and I love it. In your honest opinion which one was easier for you on dispersion..

[@LetsPlayThru]

I gave it to the Stealth but like I said in the video it is super close. Honestly both incredible drivers. So hard to tell them apart.

[@brandonrivers8275]

Keep the content coming man I bought the gamin 80 cause you. And I bought the stealth online with out swinging it cause you. Love the content

[@jasondipasquale8960]

Any drivers that you tested in doing bracket challenge that have made you think of switching from your sim2?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Nearly all of them are slightly better. I didn’t think that was possible to be honest. But they are. On the shortlist right now are the Rogue ST and Cobra LTDx. But more battles left to find out for sure.

[@adrianlovett3483]

I think it’s very marginal and depends which you hit the best. That’s all looks , confidence, and shaft / head relationship. For me TM Ventus shafts work the best , but others might prefer the stock shafts of the other clubs .

[@navar45000]

You hit the cobra better overall, straighter and more consistent on face. Were both clubs same length?

[@deanmackogolf8023]

Looking forward to this showdown. I think Cobra takes it.

[@stephendibari5010]

Cobra LTDx is one of the best bang for the buck drivers. Along with the mizuno 220 ST-Z

[@LetsPlayThru]

Absolutely. Both the ones you mentioned are fantastic bang for the buck

[@stephendibari5010]

@@LetsPlayThru yes! Later this year or early next year I’m goin to see if either one of them can knock my 2016 M2 out of my bag. Last custom fit last November I averaged 1.49 smash with my Small Batch Evenflow Riptide CB 6.0 shaft. It’s going to be an exciting comparison! The 2016 M2 has been the best driver I’ve ever played and I’ve been playing nearly 30 years! I’ve had so many drivers to list, Ping, Callaway and Cobra but this M2 has been amazing. Tiger woods claimed it was one of the best drivers TM ever produced. It’s super forgiving and long

[@stephendibari5010]

@@LetsPlayThru just looked at your final four bracket and it looks like it’s going to be Cobra LTDx versus Callaway rogue ST max in the final. Gonna be close but I think the Rouge is going to win

[@ianchisholm9215]

Great video

[@davidminter9031]

That cobra driver is awesome. Big fan

[@icetrey2468]

That last ball couldn't have landed any better fire building the drama!

[@roshandon6741]

Cobra had it for distance all the way through the test, if it wasn't for the 277 stealth on the first distance test it was a clean sweep to that point!

[@ronstainton1014]

Great video Gabe, I use to have a cobra F7,but I found the face of these cobras chew up my golf balls and there not cheap balls. Has anyone else have the same problem.

[@Chipum]

I just got fitted for LTDX absolutely love it

[@tedmeurch537]

What oncore ball were you using?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Vero X1

[@chadgrieser6328]

I bet Cobra wins this battle but more average golfers buy Taylormade...

[@doncleary9738]

Great video. Have hit both drivers and had great results with both.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Which would you choose Don?

[@doncleary9738]

@@LetsPlayThru I will be using the Cobra LTDx Max Tour length and A flex.

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Very similar results I got as well when trying them. Cobra edged out tm in pure distance but tm eventually got the win for forgiveness. Great video as always.

[@LetsPlayThru]

There’s no wrong choice between these two

[@smnoor59]

Wow… i thoroughly enjoyed this. What a climax… and many congrats to Cobra

[@danieldudley5852]

Nice video and face-off!!

[@boarussmalinko1049]

Oh yah what a Battle!!!

[@huskerchris9502]

Great job, I am glad the Cobra won even though I didn't work out for me Thank you!

[@johndurbin1943]

Another great 👍 comparison. Bet you would love to be hitting a 277 yard drive all the time.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Absolutely!!!

[@emiliojesena1800]

I think Cobra did the Christian Laettner last shot for Duke about 30 years ago today.

[@dan.promedio]

What a battle. Makes me feel better about my cobra driver order hahaha

[@nato77379]

Cobra is the BOMB!!! I love my F9

[@michaelbarker3749]

They don’t use smash to determine the legality anymore. They use different metrics now. You can occasionally get a 1.51 on a perfect smash.