DARKSPEED is a big release for Cobra golf, so there should be no surprise to see a full complement of fairway woods and hybrids. Utilizing PWR-BRIDGE weighting, PWRSHELL with H.O.T. FACE, and carbon fiber crown technologies, these metal woods offer increased speed, distance, and forgiveness to golfers. Each fairway comes equipped with MyFly8 Adjustable Loft Technology, allowing golfers to easily adjust the loft to meet their launch and spin requirements.
DARKSPEED LS
The DARKSPEED LS fairway wood is designed for golfers with faster swing speeds and is equipped with a space-grade titanium body and a titanium PWRSHELL H.O.T. FACE insert. Using titanium in this design helped Cobra R&D save discretionary weight and reallocate it to a lower and forward position in the head. Combining 68 grams of tungsten and PWR-BRIDGE technology helps shift the CG lower and forward, resulting in maximum ball speed and distance. Moreover, a lightweight carbon crown also contributes to weight reduction in the upper portion of the clubhead, leading to a CG location that is 3.2mm lower to the ground than in the previous model. Golfers can also fine-tune their ball flight with three swappable weights (2x 12 grams and single 3 grams).
DARKSPEED LS is offered in 3+ (13) , 3 (14.5), 5 (17.5) and comes with a UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X White 70g shaft.
DARKSPEED X
Golfers looking for that all-around performing fairway wood will enjoy the balance afforded by DARKSPEED X, as it offers a blend of distance, easy launch, and forgiveness. As with DARKSPEED LS and MAX, X gets a boost from PWR-BRIDGE and POWERSHELL H.O.T. FACE Technology. One difference between X and the other models in the lineup is that X has no moveable weights. Instead, it gets just a lone 8-gram in the rear of the head.
DARKSPEED X is offered in 3W (15°), 5W (18°), and 7W (21°) and is paired with a UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue shaft.
DARKSPEED MAX
DARKSPEED MAX represents the most forgiving fairway wood in the lineup and is the most draw-weighted. One thing the X and the LS have in common is that they offer adjustable weights; only the MAX has one 12-gram weight and one 3-gram weight. Golfers looking for more draw bias can push the weight in the heel port or opt for the weight in the back for an even higher MOI design. MAX still receives the benefits of PWR-BRIDGE weighting, POWERSHELL H.O.T. Face technology, and a variable-thickness face design. Also, like its siblings, it is topped off with a carbon fiber crown to help lower that center of gravity.
DARKSPEED MAX is offered in 3W (15.5°), 5W (18.5°), and 7W (21.5°) and comes with the stock UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Red shaft available in senior, regular, and stiff flex. There is also a women’s model offered in 3W (18.5°), 5W (21.5°), and 7W (24.5°) with a UST Helium Nanocore Shaft.
Prices:
$429 DARKSPEED LS
$329 DARKSPEED X
$329 DARKSPEED MAX
DARKSPEED Hybrids
Cobra’s hybrid range has demonstrated impressive versatility throughout the past few release cycles despite being sometimes overlooked. The DARKSPEED Hybrid gets a boost in performance from PWR-BRIDGE weighting and Cobra’s POWERSHELL H.O.T. FACE Technology. The combination of these features is slated to provide golfers with higher launch capabilities, faster ball speeds, and enhanced forgiveness.
The DARKSPEED Hybrid family does not include the MyFly8 adjustable hosel. However, this series does offer five different lofts for golfers to select from. These loft options for the regular hybrid models begin at 17° (2H) and extend to 28° (6H). Golfers searching for a hybrid that complements their ONE Length irons will be happy to know that the DARKSPEED series features a ONE Length hybrid with three available lofts ranging from 19° (3H) to 24° (5H). A women’s hybrid line is also available starting at 21° (4H) and maxing out at 31° (7H).
Price: $279
Cobra DARKSPEED metal woods are available for pre-order today and will be available in stores on January 19th, 2024.
