Cobra Radspeed Vs. Callaway Epic Speed Driver Comparison & Review

Cobra King Radspeed Vs. Callaway Epic Speed Driver Comparison & Review

Not all distance drivers are made the same way. Sometimes, knowing the difference between what makes one driver a distance driver compared to another is what it takes to choose the club that’s best for you.

In the following comparison review we are going to be taking a look at what makes the Callaway Epic Speed and the Cobra King Radspeed drivers tick.

 

Callaway Epic Speed Key Features

 The Callaway Epic Speed driver face was designed with the help of artificial intelligence which tested millions of face architectures to find the optimal one for ball speed.

The Callaway Epic Speed driver features the latest iteration of Callaway’s jailbreak bars.

These bars expand more horizontally near the sole and crown for added stability. The Epic Speed also features the aerodynamic cyclone aero head shape.

 

Cobra King Radspeed Key Features

The Cobra King Radspeed goes about speed by employing split weighting in the front and back of the head.

The theory is pretty simple: reduce spin off the tee and you will get more distance because spin creates wind resistance.

The 28 gram front weight combined with an 8 gram rear weight helps the King Radspeed driver reduce spin for more distance.

 

Quick Comparison Table

	Cobra King Radspeed	Callaway Epic Speed
Adjustable Weight?	Yes	No
Loft	9 and 10.5	9, 10.5 and 12
Key Technology	Radial Weighting	Flash Face SS21
Weight	D2.5 and D1.5	D2, D3 and D4
Price	$450	$530
Overall Rating	94/100	95/100

 

Cobra King Radspeed Key Benefits

The incredibly low spin rate of the Cobra King Radspeed makes it a great choice as a distance driver.

The Cobra King Radspeed doesn’t have to rely on a thin face that flexes a lot to produce speed.

So it feels very stable and is even lighter than the Epic Speed. The milled face also gives this driver a sweet feel.

 

Callaway Epic Speed Key Benefits

The Epic Speed will help you get your swing speed up thanks to the impressive cyclone aero head shape.

The Callaway Epic Speed driver produces distance by employing a face that flexes to a high degree.

That coupled with the aerodynamic design of the head make the Epic Speed a fast driver in terms of ball speed and swing speed.

 

The Radspeed Family

The Radspeed line of drivers has something for overall distance, high launch, high forgiveness and slicing.

The Radspeed XB driver has a 20 gram rear weight and an 8 gram front weight which helps increase forgiveness and improve distance.

The Radspeed XD driver has a front, back and middle-head weight to help straighten out your shots and fix your slice.

 

The Epic Family

Every entry in the Callaway Epic family of drivers features AI design technology and jailbreak stabilizing ribs.

Surprisingly, the Epic Speed is the only driver in the Epic family to feature the cyclone aero shape.

It’s also essentially a middle ground between the Epic Max and Epic Max LS with it’s mid launch, low to mid spin rate and semi-draw tuning.

 

Cobra King Radspeed Options

• Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft
• Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Blue shaft
• Fujikura Motore X F1 shaft
• Stiff, extra stiff and regular flex

 

Callaway Epic Speed Options

• Project X Cypher 40 Graphite shaft
• Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 50 Graphite shaft
• Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 60 Graphite shaft
• Regular, light and stiff flex

 

Who Is Each Driver For?

The Cobra King Radspeed is more for low to mid handicappers while the Epic Speed would work best for high handicappers.

The Cobra King Radspeed is lacking a lot of the forgiveness features that low handicap drivers have. Meanwhile the broad sweet spot and aerodynamic shape of the Epic Speed head offers a better option for players struggling with strike accuracy.

 

Performance Comparison

We know you are all chomping at the bit to find out which driver played longer so right off the bat, if pure distance is what you’re after, the Epic Speed driver would be the best choice.

The Cobra King Radspeed driver had a lower spin rate hands down. However, that didn’t always equate to better distance. Overall, the Epic Speed was more consistent with it’s distance which was typically 4-5 yards longer than the Cobra King Radspeed.

 

Price Comparison

• Cobra King Radspeed – $450
• Callaway Epic Speed – $530

 

Cobra King Radspeed Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Low spin rate
• Very lightweight
• More affordable than the Callaway Epic Speed
• Comes stock with smart grips
• 12 gram adjustable front weight (front to back)
• T-bar speed chassis enhances stability

Cons:

• Didn’t play as consistently long as the Epic Speed
• Doesn’t feel very substantial in the hands
• Low launch angle
• Moving the weight is a bit tricky

Overall Score: 95/100

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Callaway Epic Speed Pros & Cons

 

Pros:

• Played consistently longer than the Cobra King Radspeed
• It’s more forgiving than the Cobra King Radspeed
• Better for high handicap players
• It helps get your swing speed up
• Feels a bit beefier in the hands than the Cobra King Radspeed
• Semi-draw flight bias

Cons:

• It’s more expensive than the Cobra King Radspeed
• It’s almost too heavy
• Produces more spin than the Cobra King Radspeed
• It sounds a bit hollow

Overall Score: 94/100

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Final Assessment

You will have to decide what your game needs in order to determine which of these drivers works best for you.

This was a tough one to call and in all honesty, it was really a draw. We liked the low spin/high workability one-two punch of the Cobra King Radspeed.

It made this driver more accurate. However, we also liked the fact that the Epic Speed driver was inherently longer and more consistent.

So in the end, if you are a mid to low handicapper looking for better workability, check out the Cobra King Radspeed.

If you are interested in distance and forgiveness, the Epic Speed will surely be the better choice. Give these drivers a look today!