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Cobra DARKSPEED LS

2024 • LS

A compact, aerodynamically refined low-spin driver aimed at faster-swinging golfers who want workability without sacrificing much forgiveness.

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GEARCADDIE FIT VERDICT

Who should play this club — and why

BEST FOR

Golfers with faster swing speeds who want a low-launch, low-spin, workable driver and are comfortable tuning weights/loft themselves.

PROBABLY SKIP IT IF

Slower-swing-speed or higher-handicap golfers who need more forgiveness and a higher launching, higher spinning driver (Cobra markets the Darkspeed MAX for that need).

VERIFIED PRODUCT FACTS

What is specific to this model

The Darkspeed LS is Cobra's low-spin, aerodynamics-focused driver for faster-swinging, better players. It pairs a compact, drag-reduced head shape with an AI-designed PWRSHELL face and a low-forward PWR-BRIDGE weight to promote a low-launch, low-spin flight, with three interchangeable sole weights for tuning shot shape.

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lofts

8, 9, 10.5

standard length in

45.5

loft adjustability deg

±1.5 (MyFly8 adjustable hosel, SmartPad face-angle correction)

weighting

PWR-BRIDGE low-forward internal weight plus three interchangeable sole weights (heel, toe, back/rear ~12g)

weight positions

Heel, Toe, Back

stock shafts

UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X White (X, S) - low-mid launch/low spin, UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue (S, R) - mid launch/mid spin, Project X HZRDUS Black Gen 4 (S) - low launch/low spin

stock flexes

X, S, R

stock grip

Lamkin Crossline 58R, Black, 48g

handedness

RH, LH

price usd msrp

549

release date

January 19, 2024

AI-designed H.O.T. Face technology paired with PWRSHELLCarbon composite crown, ~30% thinner than earlier Cobra drivers, titanium-supportedH.O.T. FaceMyFly8 adjustable loft hosel with SmartPad consistent face anglePWR-BRIDGE WeightingPWR-BRIDGE internal suspended weight bar, positioned low and forwardPWR-SHELL L-Cup FacePWRSHELL Face Insert, 13% larger than prior generationRefined aerodynamic head shape (rounded leading edge, raised trailing edge) to reduce drag and boost clubhead speedThree-weight sole system (heel/toe/back) for launch and shot-shape tuning

GEARCADDIE MODEL ANALYSIS

What this exact club is designed to do

A compact, aerodynamically refined low-spin driver aimed at faster-swinging golfers who want workability without sacrificing much forgiveness.

WHAT YOU SHOULD NOTICE

Delivers a penetrating, low-spin ball flight that resists ballooning in wind, with the three-weight system letting players bias toward a fade, draw, or more neutral/forgiving setup.

MAIN BENEFIT

Aerodynamic clubhead speed gains combined with genuine shot-shaping tunability via the three-weight system.

WATCH OUT FOR

Its low-spin bias can under-spin shots for players who don't already generate enough clubhead speed, reducing carry distance.

GEARCADDIE RATINGS

Scored out of 10

Forgiveness7/10
Distance Help9/10
Launch Help6/10
Shot Shaping9/10
Ease Of Use6/10
Full technology & specs list
AI-designed H.O.T. Face technology paired with PWRSHELLCarbon composite crown, ~30% thinner than earlier Cobra drivers, titanium-supportedH.O.T. FaceMyFly8 adjustable loft hosel with SmartPad consistent face anglePWR-BRIDGE WeightingPWR-BRIDGE internal suspended weight bar, positioned low and forwardPWR-SHELL L-Cup FacePWRSHELL Face Insert, 13% larger than prior generationRefined aerodynamic head shape (rounded leading edge, raised trailing edge) to reduce drag and boost clubhead speedThree-weight sole system (heel/toe/back) for launch and shot-shape tuning

lofts

8, 9, 10.5

standard length in

45.5

loft adjustability deg

±1.5 (MyFly8 adjustable hosel, SmartPad face-angle correction)

weighting

PWR-BRIDGE low-forward internal weight plus three interchangeable sole weights (heel, toe, back/rear ~12g)

weight positions

Heel, Toe, Back

stock shafts

UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X White (X, S) - low-mid launch/low spin, UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue (S, R) - mid launch/mid spin, Project X HZRDUS Black Gen 4 (S) - low launch/low spin

stock flexes

X, S, R

stock grip

Lamkin Crossline 58R, Black, 48g

handedness

RH, LH

price usd msrp

549

release date

January 19, 2024

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