Cobra Introduces The Baffler Rail Hybrid
Golf's top-selling hybrid with improved distance, versatility and
forgiveness
CARLSBAD, CA (April 13, 2010) - 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
now.
For more information about Cobra Baffler Rail Hybrids, visit us online at
www.cobragolf.com, or contact Cobra Customer Service (800-917-3300) or Todd
Colburn, Director of Cobra Global Marketing (760-930-2160).
*Baffler hybrids were the best-selling hybrids in the combined on- and
off-course channel for calendar years 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, according
to Golf Datatech.
