COBRA Darkspeed
OVERALL RATING ★★★★★ PERFORMANCE ★★★★★ INNOVATION ★★★★★ LOOK • SOUND • FEEL ★★★★★
GOLD
‘The matte black makes it look like a cool new weapon in your arsenal. My worst swings are long and forgiving. Not losing much distance on mishits is a game changer.’ – 11-HANDICAP
WHY WE LIKE IT Speed comes in many and varied forms in the latest crop of Cobra drivers. These models selectively enhance swing speed through aerodynamic tweaks. Those streamlining effects are designed to work most effectively for those who generate the most clubhead speed. Ball speed gets a collective boost through a new variable-thickness- face design that optimises 15 regions across the face. Finally, ball speed is protected through a wraparound L-shaped face, weight-saving carbon composite and model-specific internal weighting to optimise distance and forgiveness for three distinct player types.
DARKSPEED LS R11 000 • The sleek shape enhances speed for the fastest swingers. • Two forward sole weights and one in the rear balance forgiveness and spin. • It features the built-in neutral-to-fade bias better players prefer. • 8, 9, 10.5 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)
TOP 5 BEST LOOKING, DRIVERS, LOW-HANDICAPS
SENSORY
PLAYABILITY
Quieter
Louder
Workable
Forgiving
• Carbon composite in the crown and sole results in low spin with forgiveness. • Neutral shaping and large face should appeal to the widest segment of golfers. • Golfers can tweak launch and spin through adjustable weights in front and rear. • 9, 10.5, 12 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel) DARKSPEED X R11 000
BALL FLIGHT
Lower
Higher
DARKSPEED MAX R11 000
• Targets players who need help with higher launch and slice forgiveness. • Carbon-composite panels make room for switchable heel and back weights. • Internal weighting makes the face easier to close and launch shots higher. • 9, 10.5, 12 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)
‘A very workable yet forgiving driver that produces a high ball flight and good dispersion. Shots are lower spinning but don’t lose distance. Easy to launch.’’ – 6-HANDICAP
TOP 10 QUIETEST DRIVERS, MODERATE SWING SPEEDS
SENSORY
TOP 5 BEST LOOKING, DRIVERS, HIGH-HANDICAPS
Quieter
Louder
PLAYABILITY
SENSORY
PLAYABILITY
Workable
Forgiving
Quieter
Louder
Workable
Forgiving
BALL FLIGHT
BALL FLIGHT
Lower
Higher
Lower
Higher
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