Cobra Golf DS ADAPT & DS ADAPT MAX Irons Review

Cobra Golf has new irons for golfers to savour in 2025, coming in the form of DS-ADAPT and DS-ADAPT MAX, which have been infused with a 360 SPEEDSHELL design, H.O.T. Face Technology, updated PWR-BRIDGE weighting, and internal FOAM MICROSPHERES, all of which has been engineered to ensure these irons provide impressive speed, distance, and forgiveness.

Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall, has tested and reviewed them (both costing £799 steel, £899 graphite) for us from his base at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds, assessing both models and explaining which players they are best suited for.

You can see what Ryan thought by watching his new video below or directly on YouTube.

DS-ADAPT Irons

To further increase distance, the hollow body design of the DS-ADAPT irons is paired with a new 360 SPEEDSHELL face, Cobra’s largest face cup design to date. The expanded insert now extends across the entire toe and sole area of the clubface and features an extended internal Speed Channel for improved face flex. When combined with COBRA’s proprietary H.O.T. face (Highly Optimised Topology) technology, testing results showed a 23% increase in face flex at impact to produce more speed, higher launch, and more distance.

Each iron in the DS-ADAPT iron set is designed with unique constructions and technologies tailored for specific shot-making requirements in mind. Cobra’s progressive TECFLO construction utilises distinct designs in the long irons, mid irons and short irons to optimise gapping and performance through the set. The 4-7 irons feature a hollow construction with foam microspheres and 360 SPEEDSHELL face to maximise speed and distance on longer approach shots, while the 8-PW feature a hollow construction with foam microspheres for distance with enhanced precision. The wedges in the set are also hollow but contain no foam or SPEEDSHELL face to deliver traditional wedge performance and improved versatility around the green. The result is easier-to-hit mid- and long irons and more controllable shorter irons and wedges.   

DS-ADAPT MAX Irons

The new DS-ADAPT MAX irons are new to Cobra’s game-improvement iron lineup and offer a more forgiving option tailored to higher handicap players. Featuring the same innovative technologies as the standard model, the DS-ADAPT MAX irons are equipped with a slightly more oversized, high MOI shape (longer blade, thicker topline, and more offset) while maintaining an appealing address profile. The MAX model is designed with 2-degree weaker lofts and a wider sole than the standard model to promote effortless launch for players with moderate swing speed looking to maximise carry distance and stopping power. The additional offset featured in the MAX iron also helps promote a straighter ball flight for players who struggle with a slice.

Cobra Golf DS ADAPT & DS ADAPT MAX Irons Review