Often, players on the pga tour, such as tiger woods, build their game arou. Four foot long length, the maximum length allowed by the usga. The long tom relieves the operator of backbreaking jackleg lifting to steady the drill in operating position. But the results were much better than anticipated and it was the longest on test thanks to the extra clubhead speed generated by the long shaft. The open division round of 16 will feature nine hitters ranked in the top20 in the world, including no. Thus the driver was given this name because of its long range. Jun 28, 2012 cobra long tom fairway wood, now available.
The longest recorded winning drive in this 10year stretch was darryl andersons 345yard shot in 1994 but that still fell short of williams thenrecord winning drive of 353 yards in 1977. Nov 04, 2014 michael furrh set the guinness world record for swinging the longest usable golf club with a 20foot, sixinch driver. Michael furrh set the guinness world record for swinging the longest usable golf club with a 20foot, sixinch driver. Aug 06, 2014 jack nicklaus and his wooden driver, in 1966. Cobra is pushing the limits of drivers and fairway woods with the long tom line of golf clubs.
Bang golf world longest drivers, best golf drivers, fairway. Four feet long max allowed by the usga with ultralight shaft and grip delivering maximum distance. The ultimate stage is set for the longest hitters in the world, as monday identified the 16 men and eight women that will be on display during tuesday nights live primetime telecast of the 44th. The grafalloy blackbird shaft combines with a short winn lite grip which not only makes the club long, but also very light indeed at only 269 grams. Preowned krank golf formula 7 long drive competition driver like new their price. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a. Nov 26, 2015 but the results were much better than anticipated and it was the longest on test thanks to the extra clubhead speed generated by the long shaft. St539 fairway woods all beta titaniuum fairway woods with a low center of gravity to get the ball up and. Competed in more than 80 charity golf events in 2019. In fact, it was both jon and daves longest on the day and featured in pro james top five.
Jun 17, 2016 over the last couple of days weve broken down the results of our 2016 most wanted driver test a couple of different ways. Golf drivers used by long drive champions golfweek. Tom purtzer 1990 tom purtzer was the first drivingdistance leader on the pga tour in the 1990s 279. The cobra long tom driver has an elliptical face that has a new bulge. Cobra called upon a wwii artillery cannon as its inspiration for a persimmon driver many years ago and again with its newest driver to the market. Making the shaft longer is one cheap aka dumb way to make a driver hit further. The former university of mississippi golfer tagged his drive only 346 yards, 17 12 inches on his third and final attempt during tuesdays national long driving contest in conjunction with the 64th pga championship at southern hills country club.
Golfer swings 20footlong driver to break world record. Cobra is actually releasing a 48 driver called the long tom for 2012. Buy new and used cobra long tom driver from the best golf shop. I am not good with a driver, but this club from the tee is helping me hit more fairways at driver distance. In reality, the average length of a driver used on tour is 44. I was able to hit the club before and after we shaved the face down, i was 3 mph faster on my miss hits but still swung within myself and kept only 15 yards off center line for a tighter dispersion. Cobra called upon a wwii artillery cannon as its inspiration for a persimmon driver many years ago. Technically speaking, the cobra long tom should be the longest hitting driver on the market, but it is a terrible idea to have a 48 shaft. Cobra long tom driver cobra is going the distance and letting it fly with the long tom driver, a four foot long, ultra light driver that is the ultimate weapon for jawdropping distance.
Steve continues to hit the long ball in competition today and he does so with the nforcer long drive golf club. I am not good with a driver, but this club from the tee is helping me hit more. The cobra long tom driver goes to the limit of shaft length with a 48 inch or 4 foot long shaft that is only 50g. Consistently this is rated as the number 1 top golf driver since it represents a new technological shift in driver design. Franks drive was the longest of the finals to that point, but three more qualifiers awaited their turn. Mar 21, 2020 tom purtzer 1990 tom purtzer was the first drivingdistance leader on the pga tour in the 1990s 279. As the name suggests, cobra developed this driver for one reason distance. Driver shaft length too long for most players clubs. Tom garber is a highly respected professional long driver and golf entertainer. Shop golf drivers, buy golf drivers, long drive drivers. This driver is the longest straightest driver ive ever hit in the past 20 years of playing golf and i have to give a huge thanks to cobra for doing such a great job on a 48 inch stick, i have built some long drivers in the past that were 47. The grafalloy blackbird shaft combines with a short winn lite grip. The drivers used by the top10 longest hitters on the pga. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced players hands the same driver probably will not produce those results.
Purtzer had three top10s and 10 top25s but no victories in 1990. Mar 28, 2016 the quest for a more accurate driver everyone wants to find out how to have a more accurate driver including me. First, heres a tally of what the top 10 in driving distance on tour are using by driver manufacturer. Steve continues to hit the long ball in competition today and he does so with the n. Long drivers such as these have been seen before, mostly on long drive tours, where you see shafts up to 50 inches long. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with the. Cobra is among the fastest growing golf club brands in the industry, experiencing significant market share increase within its metal woods and irons category. The club head is crafted mainly to increase speed and distance.
Shop golf drivers krank golf long drive golf drivers. How the world long drive champs hit a golf ball farther than anyone on the planet this week, we watched world long drive beasts send 430yard rockets off the tee. How the world long drive champs hit a golf ball farther than. Rick shiels senior pga golf coach at trafford golf centre. I for one believe that shafts are too long these days. Driver righthanded stiff flex golf clubs for sale ebay. The quest for a more accurate driver practical golf. Brendan moylan wins the tour championship using a dct by geek mile high shootout september 17th. Oct, 2016 how the world long drive champs hit a golf ball farther than anyone on the planet this week, we watched world long drive beasts send 430yard rockets off the tee. These results are derived from data generated by 20 testers who, combined, hit more than 7,000 shots and spent more than 120 hours testing drivers. Lets start with a little history behind the long tom name. For more information on specs, please see description below. Ap for the first time in 50 years, the pga championship held a long drive competition, with players testing their length on the 10th hole of tuesday.
Specifically, the talent search aspect was the reason for my involvement, since i was the lead test and development driver for the global mx5 cup car. Guess how long your 3 wood that you hit much better is. Tom long is a professional racer, coach, and development driver. A new sixlayer carbon crown and carbon toe panel doesnt just look cool, it also increases your ability to. The perfect driver for all golfers seeking maximum distance. The new cobra long tom 2wood fairway woods is as big as drivers from years back and the shaft is 45 inches long. The ultimate stage is set for the longest hitters in the world, as monday identified the 16 men and eight women that will be on display during tuesday nights live primetime telecast of the 44th world long drive championship. Bubba watson and 20 longest drivers in recent golf memory. Looking at testers individually reveals more detail. Second longest wood after the driver is a strong 17 5w at 42. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of long drive, with the top talent competing professionally in various events and exhibitions.
Nov 26, 2015 4 out of 5 2 wood from the tee long tom style 24 january 2015. Our senior tester actually showed the smallest accuracy gain. I hit several and liked the titleist best, but for a. Thats the idea behind the 48inch driver, which is the longest club permitted under the rules of golf. The remax australian longdrive championship finals september 1618 2011. Back in november 2010 we saw cobra had applied for the trademark long tom so we felt they might be coming back. Adjustments to the balancing cylinder air pressure allows the long tom to be held at. Cobra long tom driver discount prices for golf equipment. Preowned krank golf formula 7 long drive competition driver.
Long drive is a competitive sport where success is derived by hitting a golf ball the farthest by driving. Long tom definition is a large land gun having a long range. The wide range of drivers available include everimproving technology and an array of materials and features. Furrh was able to hit the ball 63 yards in the air, which is. The krank golf driver is one of the longest drivers if not the longest out there after winning 15 or more long drive world titles. In 2011, the average driver length of the brands that we stock is 45. As a mazda motorsports factory driver, tom will continue in his role as mazdas tcr testing and development driver in. Oct 05, 2018 what drivers do the pga tours longest golfers use to bomb their tee shots. Built for distance, this fourfoot long ultralight long tom weighs only.
Mark hits the 48 inch driver from cobra golf and talks. The long tom is a fourfoot, ultralight big stick that punishes golf balls. He won the worlds long drive championship in 2005 and has hit drive of more than 395 yards in competition. Winner of the 20 and 2015 remax world long drive championship. Tim burke is a professional long drive golfer and is available for. The son of pga professional and 2 time masters world long drive champion gerry james, justin entered golf full time in 2014 after spending several seasons in the toronto blue jays organization and coaching college golf at trinity baptist college in jacksonville fl. Apr 01, 2012 technically speaking, the cobra long tom should be the longest hitting driver on the market, but it is a terrible idea to have a 48 shaft. The average length of a driver 5 years ago was approximately 45 long. Driver length creep may be why you cant hit your driver. Cobra called upon a wwii artillery cannon as its inspiration for a.
After a comprehensive overview of my stats last year i came to the conclusion that if i want to get to the next level as a golfer, i am going to have to hit more greens, and that all starts with how i position myself off the tee. Furrh was able to hit the ball 63 yards in the air, which is pretty. May 09, 2011 bubba watson and 20 longest drivers in recent golf memory. Sandra the great carlborg repeating for the 3rd year in a row using a geek white head 7. The difference between the new long tom and an old driver is the material and technology. Now that the 20172018 pga tour season is behind us, we can do a thorough examination. Sep 16, 2011 the cobra long tom driver goes to the limit of shaft length with a 48 inch or 4 foot long shaft that is only 50g. With all things being equal say using an iron byron machine for testing. Cobra long tom drivers in stock for next working day delivery. The 155 mm gun m1 was a 155 millimeter caliber field gun developed and used by the united states military.
Tom long professional coach and driver long road racing. How the world long drive champs hit a golf ball farther. Tayormade m5 tour driver 9 stiff flex orange mitsi tensei shaft no hc or tool tayormade m5 tour driver 9 stiff flex orange mitsi tensei shaft no hc or tool ping g400 9. When it comes to selecting a golf driver, the pertinent question is how to determine the driver you can hit for the longest distance. Who hit the longest golf drive ever as golf club technology advances, players are driving the ball straighter, farther and with more consistency off the tee. The long tom has a blackbird shaft by graffalloy, is packed with technology and has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver, making the long tom driver a. It became an important weapon for delivering heavy artillery from a long range. I knew long drive hitters used longer shafts in their drivers. The long tom is one of the most unique clubs on the market and i was really excited to try it, simply because i cant remember ever hitting a 48 inch driver. Another long drive champion, ryan hixson, won the 2008 military world championships using the nforcer 460 driver. It is also around degrees which is also easier to hit because loft equals forgiveness. I did have it cut to a 48 inch because that is the longest legal shaft you can use in usga handicap tournament play.
One of the best drivers on the market in 2017 and one of the longest. Bang golf world longest drivers, best golf drivers. St539 fairway woods all beta titaniuum fairway woods with a low center of gravity to get the ball up and away in dramatic fashion. Tim burke is a professional long drive golfer and is available for long drive exhibitions, charity and corporate golf outings. Jack nicklaus drive from 1963 would have won the 2014 pga. Nicknamed long tom an appellation with a long and storied history in u. Oct 06, 2011 the long tom has a blackbird shaft by graffalloy, is packed with technology and has the highest length to weight ratio of any cobra driver, making the long tom driver a machine built for extreme. Say a swing speed of 105 mph any speed as long as it is. Golfer swings 20footlong driver to break world record for. Ap for the first time in 50 years, the pga championship held a longdrive competition, with players testing their length on the.
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