Cobra Radspeed XB Driver

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The Radspeed XB is the forgiveness pick in Cobra's 2021 driver lineup, and the letters tell you why. XB stands for Xtreme Back, meaning Cobra shoved the fixed weight as far toward the rear of the 460cc head as it would go. That pushes the center of gravity back, cranks up the MOI, and gives you a driver that stays stable when you catch one off the heel or toe. It also launches the ball high, which is exactly what a lot of golfers in this bracket need.

Cobra built the Radspeed family around what they call radial weighting. On the standard Radspeed you get movable weights front and back so you can chase low spin. The XB skips that and commits to one job: maximum forgiveness with a high, easy launch. The face is Cobra's CNC Infinity milled face, machined edge to edge so more of the hitting area actually behaves the way the engineers intended. Up top there's a carbon fiber crown as part of the T-Bar Speed Chassis, which frees up weight to send back and low.

This is not a driver trying to be everything. It won't spin down like a tour head, and it isn't chasing the lowest possible launch. What it does is get the ball airborne, keep mishits online, and forgive the swing you actually have on the 14th tee rather than the one you have on the range.

• Mid to high handicappers who lose the most ball speed on heel and toe strikes and want a head that holds its line.
• Players who fight a low ball flight and need help getting drives up and carrying.
• Anyone who wants adjustable loft through the MyFly8 hosel without fussing over movable weights.
• Golfers picking between the three Radspeed models who value forgiveness and launch over squeezing out low spin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the XB mean on the Cobra Radspeed XB?

XB is short for Xtreme Back, referring to the fixed weight positioned as far back in the head as possible. That rearward weight raises the ball flight and boosts MOI, making it the most forgiveness-oriented driver in the 2021 Radspeed line.

What's the difference between the Radspeed, Radspeed XB, and Radspeed XD?

The standard Radspeed has movable front and back weights so you can dial in lower spin. The XB fixes the weight in the rear for higher launch and more forgiveness. The XD adds draw bias to help fight a slice. The XB sits in the middle as the straight-ahead high-launch, high-forgiveness option.

Is the Radspeed XB adjustable?

Yes, but only for loft. The MyFly8 hosel gives you eight loft and lie settings, and the SmartPad sole keeps the face looking square across them. Unlike the standard Radspeed, the XB does not have movable swing weights.

Does the Radspeed XB spin too much?

It spins more than the low-spin standard Radspeed by design. That extra spin is part of how it gets the ball up and carrying for players with moderate speed. If you already launch high and spin a lot, the standard Radspeed with the weight forward is the better fit.

Who should buy the Radspeed XB instead of a low-spin driver?

Golfers who struggle to carry the ball, catch it off-center often, or want the biggest, most stable head Cobra offered in 2021. If your misses cost you distance and your drives come off too low, the XB is built for exactly that.

Alternatives to the Cobra Radspeed XB

Other game improvement driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.