The Cobra DARKSPEED Reveals The Darkside of Golf Drivers – The Full Review
The Cobra DARKSPEED Reveals The Darkside of Golf Drivers – The Full Review
In this video, I will review the new Cobra Darkspeed driver family, which consists of three models: the Darkspeed X, the Darkspeed LS, and the Darkspeed Max. These drivers claim to be the fastest and most advanced drivers in Cobra history, using artificial intelligence to design the new AI Smart Face, which creates a series of sweet spots all…
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I'll take a look – have recently switched over to Stealth, which was great on the range but couldn't convert on the course.
Great review. I went for a driver fitting today, tried all brands and Cobra was the clear winner for me. Long straight and a very manageable miss. I struggle with having very low spin with driver but the X model really helped me with the Hazardous CB shaft. I was carrying it 275 with 2200 spin. (6.5 hcp) Thanks for the review Mark, opened my eyes to Cobra again.
Grabbed an x today, having a tour ad di 6x shaft installed right now. This thing is gonna mash. Can't wait.
Gamed the Aerojet LS last season, when middled it's long, but you need to be a consistent ball striker, having a look at the X this season, prepared to sacrifice a yard or two for more fairways
Thx for the review
"You're so easily marketed at…"
One Million percent.
Theres a reason Dechambeau stopped using them… they're marketing to be the driver long ballers hit. Kyle Berkshire is who they've modeled their brand after they stopped listening to deChambeau, how stupid!!! Should've listenered to the goat after he helped build you some of the best tech (F9 speedzone) and you fucked him after he wanted more money. Shame on Cobra and everything you stand for.
Are you testing the 10.5 loft in all of these models?
Loved the Cobra F9, didn't like Rad speed, Ltdx was awesome , didn't get on with the aerojet… That's my issue with Cobra… For me, it's a good release, followed by a poor one… That's just what I've found when ive owned/tested them
Had a fitting today,the x added 15 yards and sounded great,love cobra
Uncontrollable, he says, as he pull hooks the X into the surf. Right.
Let’s get stuck in! Yes, please! 😂
Have bought Cobra drivers for 15 years. Love em….
I suspect the main reason golfers don't game Cobra drivers is because of nothing more than a lack of marketing and hence they are cheaper than other premium brands because they don't shell out zillions to Mr McIlroy, Rahm, Speith, et al.
The LS is very impressive
I still have my Cobra F9 driver and 3 wood in my bag. A couple years ago I decided to spend some money and buy myself some decent used clubs (I'm not able to play enough to justify spending enough to buy brand new clubs) I went and spent a few hours testing clubs. I walked away with everything in my bag being Cobra other than my wedges and putter. For the price, I really don't think you can do better than Cobra. I'm a full blown Cobra fanboy now. I hope they stay right again the price point they are at now so people like me can justify buying them.
It would be nice to have an LS driver but I can't afford one. New Drivers are way out of my price range theses days. I'm still using a Titleist 915D3.
I hit it pretty good, maybe 265 carry but my spin is in the 5500 range, maybe I should work on hitting up?
Mark, what was your weight set up in the LS when you tested this, weight back?
It surprises me that all the manufacturers continue to produce LS versions which in 12 months time all the reviewers will say was impossible to hit anywhere other than out of the middle. It’s a bit like a bladed iron, which most golfers have now moved on from including pros. However, we still get offered LS drivers.
Wonder about the LS putting the weight in the back if that would be the perfect one for ya!
I have watched a lot, and I mean a lot of these driver reviews so far this year. I like that yours seem more honest and not just 320 down the middle like others. However. For average golfers like me and people watching these channels, turn the wind on the simulator. Play with these new toys on a course in England where its pi**ing with rain and the wind is blowing, on a freezing cold day. Very few people who watch these types of videos play in Dubai or Florida. If we are going to spend £600 a year on a driver, its gonna have to be worth it…..
Is DarkSpeed more speed than SpeedFace? 😂
Yaaassss ! Let's get stuck in. #throwback
Love the new studio desktop look
Take Aerojet and make it black 😊
Mark.. it seems like you weren’t getting the distance with the cobras as you were with the ping and tm…. No?
Look very Stealthy. Hang on can we say that now? And what about the 10K MOI, did Cobra miss the memo for 2024.
Mark, if I hadn't bought the Paradym TD last year I would be significantly be looking at the Cobra. They are stunning to look at and the LS is awesome. For a little more forgiveness I would whack the 12 gm weight in the back.
Man… I love the Batman look… Great review as always Mark!
love the soi boi face Maaakk
I'm the only one in my group that plays all cobra clubs. I have no complaints!
probably cheaper because they dont have that many tour pro's to pay compared to the other brands. still think this is the best looknig driver so far tho out of the new releases
I wait to buy a new driver in 10 years – every year driver models is saying they hit 10% more. I gonna be long driver in 2034
Been looking forward for this review. My pro mentioned it back in autumn and said it would be the perfect driver for me. Seems like it would be the perfect driver for many people.
Are you still actively chasing clubhead speed this year?
mouth open in the thumbnail please for all that's holy stop
As Mark and many comments have said, Cobra have made very good drivers for a quite a long time now and the only somewhat issue being having that big reach to players. Even thought theyve been around forever theyre still not seen as one of THE golf brands like TaylorMade, Ping, Titlist or Callaway, which is where Ive been having a larger issue as of late. When I first started getting into Cobra clubs I liked that they usually tested similar to those 4 brands but were able to come in $150+ less or so which is huge when youre getting into the game (or finally upgrading away from family hand me downs lol), but since I think about LTDx (hated that boring ass branding too, which has been a separate personal issue Ive had too the last couple years) theyve been competing more with the big 4 in price too which hurts even my desire to get some of their newer stuff so ebay or brands like Wilson last year are becoming more of an option.
Mark, thank you for the honest feedback. As a longtime Cobra supporter I feel like the brand gets passed over because they are not a huge marketing company. They seem to want the numbers to speak for themselves which they do. Great review, love the honest feedback.
I use Cobra in my driver and fairway woods, mainly because they were so budget friendly, yet still pushing the most expensive brands. I think despite numerous great reviews over the years, they still struggle to gain mass traction and appreciation they truly deserve. This is by far their best looking Driver to date. May help sales!
You wouldn’t be able to play golf after hitting drives like that you blowing out ya hole after a dozen or so shots I’d say you’d do about 3 holes on a real course before you either put your back out or have a heart attack stick to the 262 easy swings
Sexy looking thing… Big fan of cobra drivers
Think the Ai got it wrong, off centre hits and you will be terminated
A black F9 for $550? I would love to see a head to head with LS vs F9.
Best looking driver ever made
These drivers look great im currently rocking the speedzone but might be looking to upgrade.
What’s with the heavy weight in the back with the LS ?