Cobra Golf announces introduction of new Baffler Rail Hybrid
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Cobra Golf announces the introduction of the new Baffler Rail Hybrid, the ideal alternative to long irons offering avid golfers superior forgiveness and versatility.
Thirty-five years ago, Cobra launched the Baffler and forever revolutionized the way golfers play long approach shots. The tradition continued with the Baffler DWS and TWS – which have been the No. 1-selling hybrids in the game from 2006 through 2009. Now for 2010, Cobra has drawn inspiration from the original design and years of knowledge gained from making the game’s best-performing hybrids, to create the Baffler Rail Hybrid.
“Improving upon the performance of our No. 1 selling hybrid was a direct result of Cobra’s focus on utilizing advanced technology and design to create superior performing clubs,” says Brian Zender, General Manager of Cobra Golf. “The Baffler Rail is the ultimate hybrid for long-game performance, with improved distance and control. Golfers will find this new Baffler line to be incredibly forgiving and more playable from a variety of lies. We improved upon every key performance attribute with the new Baffler Rail.”
COBRA BAFFLER RAIL HYBRID
The new Cobra Baffler Rail is a sleek-looking hybrid club that is loaded with technology. Its 17-4 steel clubhead features a thin, high strength 465 maraging steel face that is designed to increase ball speed, and combined with stronger lofts, will bolster distance. The new four-way rail sole is designed to help the club move through turf effortlessly – regardless of the lie. It also comes standard with a lightweight 65-gram Fujikura Motore shaft that is designed to help increase clubhead speed. The Baffler Rail Hybrid is ideal for all players seeking the ultimate in long-game performance.
“It was a challenge to improve upon the top-selling hybrid in golf, but we did it by utilizing several unique technologies,” says Tom Preece, Vice President of Research & Development for Cobra Golf. “The innovative rail sole is designed to optimize contact with the turf, as the club comes into the ball. This more-forgiving design encourages more pure ball striking from any lie. The 9 Point Face Technology essentially allows most shots across the clubface to perform as if they were struck in the center of the clubface for improved forgiveness, accuracy and ball speed. And the special thin, lightweight clubface allows us to strategically reposition weight deeper and lower in the clubhead, which improves launch conditions for optimal ball flight.”
Innovative Rail Sole
A four-way rail sole reduces the area of the club that comes in contact with the turf. The result is improved turf interaction, increased versatility and maximum forgiveness – making the Baffler Rail Hybrid the ideal long-iron replacement.
9 Point Face Technology
9 Point Face Technology creates an expanded sweet zone that promotes higher and more consistent ball speed across the clubface, for increased distance and improved forgiveness.
High-Strength Steel Face
A thin, lightweight maraging steel clubface also promotes faster ball speed and allows for 10 percent of the weight to be strategically repositioned low and back, for improved launch characteristics.
The Cobra Baffler Rail Hybrid ($175) is available in 2/H, 3/H, 4/H, 5/H and 6/H models (nomenclature refers to iron models that Baffler Rail Hybrid replaces). It is available with a Fujikura Motore graphite shaft (Lite, R or S flex) and a Lamkin grip. A women’s model is available in 3/H, 4/H, 5/H, 6/H and 7/H. The Baffler Rail Hybrid is shipping to golf retailers in Hong Kong now.
Buy the Cobra Golf Baffler Rail at Golf Shop Hong