Cobra Long Tom Raw Driver in Hand Pics!!! Grafalloy Launches Blackbird Shaft also. Tech info…

Well we received this today. Without hitting the driver I will say the looks are cool. I like it. Industrial and new. Something about it is kick xxx. The trusty rusty wedge and now this raw head. Looks like a high tech head from the future.

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Interested if it will rust or not. The swingweight was e2 I think and the actual length on out gauge was 47 3/4 ". Looks are sick. Can I handle a long driver? We will see. But if not I can see some modifications in the future. Here is a ton of facts for you and a bunch of Pics below. Enjoy and thanks Cobra for the early look!

Cobra Launches Long Tom Raw and Long Tom Drivers

The Long Tom Driver and Limited Edition RAW Driver Provide Maximum Distance

COBRA is going the distance and letting it fly this fall with the launch of the Long Tom Driver, a four foot long, ultra light driver that is the ultimate weapon for jaw-dropping distance. But that's not all; COBRA will also release the Long Tom RAW, a limited edition, pre-release version of the Long Tom that is hot off the production floor with a RAW, unfinished cosmetic.

"We are breaking the mold with the Long Tom Driver," said Bob Philion, President, COBRA PUMA GOLF. "We are so excited about it that we decided to rush 500 RAW versions right off the production floor and straight to consumers."

The Long Tom and Long Tom RAW Drivers are machines built for distance with the highest length to weight ratio of any COBRA driver, Advanced Material PlacementTM, E9 Face TechnologyTM with dual roll and the new ultra light Grafalloy® Blackbird® shaft.

Only 500 Long Tom RAW Drivers will be released globally, each individually marked with a production serial number. The unfinished cosmetic comes equipped with face and clubhead markings from testing, giving it a unique appearance.
"Our new Long Tom Drivers are all about letting it fly," said Tom Preece, Vice President of Club Research and Development at COBRA PUMA GOLF. "The Long Tom features a new Ti 8-1-1 face that generates extremely fast ball speeds. This new technology combined with the long length and ultra light weight results in extreme distance." The Long Tom name comes from a cannon that was used during World War II and the Korean War. In the 1970's COBRA released its first version of the Long Tom, directly inspired by this cannon. It was a 46" driver and one of the first of its kind. The inspiration from the Long Tom Cannon is seen in the new 48" Long Tom Driver not only in its extreme length, but also in its cosmetic. The all black, cannon cosmetic of the Long Tom Driver and the RAW, unfinished cosmetic of the Long Tom RAW are fierce finishes stemming from the look of the cannon.

Ultralight Shaft and Grip

The Long Tom and Long Tom RAW Drivers are equipped with the new, ultra light Blackbird shaft by Grafalloy. At four feet long and ultra light, the Long Tom Drivers have the highest length to weight ratio of any COBRA driver, resulting in ultimate distance. The shaft also features Speed Coat Technology which helps improve the aerodynamics of the club system for increased clubhead speed. The Long Tom RAW features an all black, ultra light Lamkin® prototype grip, while the Long Tom Driver has the Winn® Ultra Light/Shorty grip. Both grips are shorter in length and designed to discourage golfers from choking down on the club. Long Tom Driver Technology

Both the Long Tom and Long Tom RAW Drivers feature Advanced Material Placement with a high strength thin Titanium 8-1-1 alloy face. This repositions up to 20 grams of weight to move CG (center of gravity) extremely low and deep, resulting in managed spin and launch control despite the extra long driver length. E9 Face Technology with dual roll gives the Long Tom Driver an elliptical face design with a 30% larger Sweet Zone that provides increased distance and accuracy to shots hit from the low heel to high toe. The new canted bulge and dual roll on the club face provide more distance to shots hit above and below the centerline.

E9 Face Technology with dual roll- An elliptical face featuring a new canted bulge with dual roll design providing more distance to shots hit above and below the centerline.
Advanced Material Placement- High strength thin Titanium 8-1-1 alloy face repositions up to 20 grams of weight to move CG extremely low and deep.

The COBRA Long Tom RAW Driver weighs in at 275 grams (MAP $499) and is available in a men's right-handed 9.0° loft in a choice of S, R or X flexes. It will be available in select retailers starting October 14, 2011.

The COBRA Long Tom Driver weighs in at 269 grams (MAP $349) and is available in lofts of 8.0°, 9.0° and 10.0° in men's right-handed and 9.0° in men's left-handed. The 8.0° is available in X and S flexes; the 9.0° in S and R flexes and the 10.0° in S, R and Lite flexes. It will be available in select retailers starting November 25th, 2011.


Long Tom RAW Driver Technology

The Blackbird technology and performance perfectly complements COBRA's new Long Tom RAW Driver. The driver features Advanced Material Placement with a high strength thin Titanium 8-1-1 alloy face. This repositions up to 20 grams of weight to move CG (center of gravity) extremely low and deep, resulting in managed spin and launch control despite the extra long driver length. E9 Face Technology with dual roll gives the Long Tom RAW Driver an elliptical face design with a 30% larger Sweet Zone. This results in increased distance and accuracy to shots hit from the low heel to high toe. The new canted bulge and dual roll design provide more distance to shots hit above and below the centerline.

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