Cobra Golf Baffler XL Hybrid Topline – click to zoom
Looks and Feel
I’m not a big fan of blue (college football issues). But the dark blue hue of this club is beautiful. My playing partners have all salivated over this beauty. The look at address is as Cobra advertises, confidence inspiring.
The feedback of the club in feel and especially audibly, is great. The club makes a very nice sounding “ping” on crisp shots. You know when you’ve hit the sweet spot.
On The Course
There was a slight period of adjustment for me with this club. I think it is primarily due to the mid kick point of the shaft. I had to experiment a bit with ball position before I started to hit it really well. The best position, forward in the stance, produced some amazing results.
Once dialed in the XL for me launched very high and produced a slight draw. I’m normally a straight ball player. The model I tested, 19 degrees, was great for layup shots on short par-4’s or going for it in two on par-5 holes. The high launch and forgiving performance made those very long par-3 holes quite fun.
I understand and love the rails now. This hybrid launches the ball brilliantly from any kind of lie, tight or thick.
Baffler XL Hybrid Head Cover – click to zoom
Head Cover
I dig the head cover on the Baffler XL. It is small and fairly thin, which helps keep it from taking up too much space in my bag. I typically use smaller carry bags so club real estate is valuable.
Despite being so compact, the cover protects this beauty well.
Critiques
My only critique is that the club is only available in blue (a college football issue once again). I’d prefer any other color.
Conclusion
At $159 retail, the Baffler XL is a great hybrid. It is very easy to hit, launches the ball very high, and produces long shots. This one has earned a starting position in the bag, and the previous hybrid is now keeping the garage warm.
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