Cobra Golf Reveals New DS ADAPT Drivers, Fairway Woods, Hybrids

COBRA Golf has today unveiled its new DARKSPEED (DS) ADAPT drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, which benefit from exciting technologies and manufacturing innovations to deliver immense performance for all golfers, with the drivers, in particular, boasting FUTUREFIT33, EXTREME AERO SHAPING, ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING, and H.O.T. Face Technology, in four models, DS-ADAPT LS, DS-ADAPT X, DS-ADAPT MAX-K, and DS-ADAPT MAX-D. 

DS-ADAPT Drivers

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The new DS-ADAPT driver family features COBRA’s new game changing FUTUREFIT33 ADJUSTABLE HOSEL SYSTEM, which is the most significant and innovative metalwood fitting technology to date. The system allows for 33 unique loft and lie settings that can be adjusted independently for the first time in a COBRA driver, unlocking an unprecedented number of fitting options. All 33 settings can be accessed quickly and easily on the spot, allowing fitters and golfers the opportunity to make desired adjustments in a studio, at home, or on the range. COBRA’s SMARTPAD TECHNOLOGY, an innovative sole geometry design, ensures the clubface remains square at address regardless of the loft or lie setting.

"FUTUREFIT33 is a true breakthrough in metalwood fitting," said Jose Miraflor, VP of Product Architecture and Consumer Connections at Cobra Puma Golf. "Never before has any hosel system provided 33 unique loft and lie settings that can be adjusted so quickly and easily. 33 settings is more than four times our previous hosel system and more than double our nearest competitor."

All four of the new DS-ADAPT drivers also feature PROGRESSIVE AERO shaping to reduce drag and increase club and ball speed, and each model features discrete shaping to tune performance for specific player types. The DS-ADAPT LS is designed for faster swingers who require reduced spin rates and enhanced shot-shaping control. The LS model features the most advanced aero through its raised rear aft, highest crown peak, new heel aero shaping, and compact address profile (445cc). The DS-ADAPT X is designed to fit a wide range of handicaps and skill levels and features a traditional profile (460 cc) and balanced front/back weighting that delivers the ultimate combination of speed and forgiveness. The DS-ADAPT MAX-K is the newest addition to COBRA’s lineup and boasts an incredibly high 10K MOI, delivering extreme forgiveness and consistency. The MAX-K features a slight oversize profile (460cc), and the highest MOI of the four DS-ADAPT models. For golfers that want exceptional forgiveness and draw bias performance without sacrificing speed, the DS-ADAPT MAX-D fits the bill with a slightly oversize shape (460cc), and low, heel-biased CG for slice correcting performance.  

To optimise performance for individual player types, each of the new DS-ADAPT drivers features an internal ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING system utilising an advanced version of COBRA’s signature PWR-BRIDGE weight that is tailored for each loft and model. In the LS, the 9-degree clubhead features a redesigned, slightly curved PWR-BRIDGE weight positioned low and as forward as possible for low spin and maximum ball speed. The 10.5-degree LS features no PWR-BRIDGE and repositions the discretionary weight to move the CG slightly back for a bit more spin and higher launch, allowing for a more playable version of the low-spinning LS model. Similarly, the DS-ADAPT X 9-degree clubhead features a forward PWR-BRIDGE weight for reduced spin and speed, while the 10.5-degree features no PWR-BRIDGE, with discretionary weight moved to the back for added launch and forgiveness. The DS-ADAPT MAX-K features all discretionary weight in the back of the clubhead, maximising forgiveness and consistency. The MAX-D models are designed with all discretionary weight in the heel for increased slice correction and exceptional stability.   

In addition to the internal ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING system, the LS and X drivers also feature external, moveable weights that allow golfers to tune their driver to adjust forgiveness, launch angle, and spin. The LS model features three weight ports (two in the front and a third in the back) that house two 3g weights and one 10g weight. The 10g weight can be placed in the heel for a neutral flight, in the toe for fade-bias, or in the back to increase spin and forgiveness. The X model features a back weight and a second front weight position allowing players to adjust the CG location more forward for lower spin and more speed or more back to add launch, spin and forgiveness. The MAX-K model features a 10g fixed weight in the rear of the clubhead to create the highest MOI possible, while the MAX-D features a 10g fixed weight in the heel area of the clubhead to promote a draw bias. 

All four new DS-ADAPT drivers feature a multi-material construction with lightweight carbon crown and sole and lightweight titanium frame for enhanced weight distribution and stability. A larger forged face insert with H.O.T. Face Technology delivers a higher CT around the center of the hitting area for more robust distance and ball speeds, particularly on off-centre strikes. 

The men’s DS-ADAPT family of drivers (£469 each) are available in the following specifications: 

DS-ADAPT LS Driver

The DS-ADAPT LS comes in RH/LH (*LH available in stock Denali Black 60 (S) with all other shafts custom) with a choice of three premium aftermarket shafts in select flexes including: True Temper Denali Black 60 (S); True Temper Denali Blue 60 (R and S), and Fujikura Pro Black 60 (S and X). Lamkin Crossline grips (50g) come standard.  

DS-ADAPT X Driver

The DS-ADAPT X Driver comes in RH/LH (*LH available in stock Denali Blue 60, (R and S), with all other shafts custom) with a choice of five premium aftermarket shafts in select flexes including: True Temper Denali Black 60 (S and X); True Temper Denali Blue 60 (R and S); True Temper Denali Red 50 (A); Fujikura Pro Black 60 (S); MCA Tensei AV Blue 60 (R). Lamkin Crossline grips (50g) come standard.  

DS-ADAPT MAX-K Driver

The DS-ADAPT MAX-K Driver comes in RH/LH (*LH available in stock Denali Blue 60, (R and S) with all other shafts custom) with a choice of four premium aftermarket shafts in select flexes: True Temper Denali Black 60 (S); MCA Tensei AV Blue 60 (S); True Temper Denali Blue 60 (R, S, X); True Temper Denali Red 50 (R, A). Lamkin Crossline grips (50g) come standard.    

DS-ADAPT MAX-D Driver

The DS-ADAPT MAX-D Driver comes in RH/LH (*LH available in stock Denali Red 50 (R) with all other shafts custom) with a choice of two premium aftermarket shafts in select flexes: True Temper Denali Red 50 (A, R, S); MCA Vanquish 40 (R). Lamkin Crossline grips (50g) come standard.    

The DS-ADAPT MAX-K and MAX-D Drivers are also available in a women’s edition (£469), featuring a black gloss crown and sole with champagne gold colour accents. 

DS-ADAPT MAX-K & MAX-D Women's Drivers

The DS-ADAPT MAX-K and MAX-D Women’s Drivers come in right hand and left hand (The MAX-D left hand is available in custom only) with an aftermarket UST Helium Nanocore (43g) shaft in Ladies flex. An undersize Lamkin Crossline grip (45g) comes standard. 

DS-ADAPT Fairway Woods

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Complementing the innovative line of DS-ADAPT drivers is a full lineup of fairway woods featuring the same innovative technologies as the drivers, including FUTUREFIT33, ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING with updated PWR-BRIDGE technology, H.O.T. FACE, and CARBON FIBER CROWN. The new DS-ADAPT fairway metals are also available in three models (LS, X, and MAX) to fit the full spectrum of golfers. Details of the three new models: 

DS-ADAPT LS Titanium Fairway

The new LS (£349) is designed to provide the lowest spin and fastest speed in the DS-ADAPT lineup.  A titanium body is paired with a lightweight carbon fiber crown for significant weight savings to allow for 60g of tungsten (34g of internal tungsten and two 13g external weights) positioned low and forward to yield lower spin and the fastest ball speed of the three models. A larger and thinner titanium face insert is optimised with variable thickness H.O.T. Face Technology for improved launch and faster ball speeds on off-centre strikes. The LS is built with the deepest face of the three new DS-ADAPT fairways and features FUTUREFIT33 Technology, providing 33 loft and lie combinations for maximised ball flight tuning for the perfect fit. Each fairway features SMARTPAD technology to keep the clubface square at address regardless of loft or lie settings. The LS is available in 3W (14.5 o), 3HF (16 o), and 5W (17.5 o) models and comes standard with True Temper Denali Black 60 shaft (X, S) and Lamkin Crossline grip. 

DS-ADAPT X Fairway

The DS-ADAPT X (£289) provides the best combination of fast speed and forgiveness of the three new fairway models. The X model utilises a mid to forward positioned PWR-BRIDGE to reduce spin while also allowing for enhanced playability and high launch. The shape of the X model is slightly shallower than the LS to promote higher launch and slightly more spin and is available in 3W (15.0 o), 3HF (16.5 o), 5W (18 o), and 7W (21 o), with the choice of True Temper Denali Red 50 (A flex) or True Temper Denali Blue 60 shafts (R and S flex). 

DS-ADAPT MAX Fairway

The MAX (£289) is designed to provide the most forgiveness with draw bias in the DS-ADAPT fairway line and features two discrete moveable weights. Position the heavier weight in the back for added stability or in the heel for added slice correction. The MAX fairway is designed with the shallowest face of the three models to promote higher launch and increased forgiveness, and is available in 3W (15.5 o), 5W (18.5 o), 7W (21.5 o), and 9W (24.5o) with True Temper Denali Red 50 shaft (S, R, A). 

The DS-ADAPT MAX is also available in a women’s model in 3W (18.5o), 5W (21.5o), and 7W (24.5 o) with UST Helium Nanocore (43g) shaft in Ladies flex and an undersize Lamkin Crossline grip (45g). 

DS-ADAPT Hybrids

DS-ADAPT hybrids (£249 MSRP each) fill out COBRA’s collection of new metalwood offerings and feature ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING for low and forward CG placement, H.O.T. FACE Technology for added speed and launch, a slightly larger footprint than previous gen DARKSPEED for increased forgiveness and consistency, and new FUTUREFIT33 Technology for industry-leading fitting options. The DS-ADAPT Hybrids are available in 2H (17 o), 3H (19 o), 4H (21 o), 5H (24 o), and 6H (28 o) with KBS PG HYBRID graphite shafts in 85 (S), 75 (R), and 65 (A) flexes. A DS-ADAPT Women’s Hybrid is also available in 4H (21 o), 5H (24 o), 6H (28 o), and 7H (31 o) with KBS PG Hybrid 55 (L) flex graphite shafts. 

All COBRA DS-ADAPT products will be available for fitting and pre-sale on December 19th, 2024 for European Regions, and will be available at retail and online on January 17th, 2025 for European Regions. For more information, please visit www.cobragolf.com/en-uk.