An Intro to Cobra DARKSPEED Drivers

Cobra DARKSPEED drivers are making a name for themselves, not just because of their flashy website, but because of the performance and engineering apparent in them.

Few other clubs on the market are as technologically advanced or offer such performance - although, since the same claim is made by most other manufacturers, we might as well explain the situation.

Here’s the proof of performance behind Cobra DARKSPEED drivers.

Aerodynamic Profile for Faster Club Head Speeds

Besides the eye-catching name, Cobra DARKSPEED drivers are made with an advanced, aerodynamic profile that is amenable to hard, fast swings, enabling faster club head speed for players of all skill levels - and therefore greater ball speeds that offer greater carry distance.

DARKSPEED drivers feature a streamlined face to topline radius along with a higher crown peak and a raised skirt. All in all this results in a lower clubface surface area, resulting in a more aerodynamic profile.

Like a boat-tailed bullet, Cobra DARKSPEED drivers are designed to “slice” through the air with minimal resistance - the result of which is less straining, better performance, and longer drives.

A Technologically Advanced Club Face for Greater Energy Transfer

Cobra DARKSPEED drivers also boast numerous advanced internal features that help result in greater energy transfer, resulting in a more efficient clubhead design that enables - once again - greater carry distance for longer drives.

Specifically, they have been optimized with larger PWRSHELL L-cup faces as well as H.O.T. Face designs that deliver greater speed and more efficient spin, not just in one concentrated sweet spot, but across the club face.

The H.O.T. Face design is the result of thousands of compiled impact simulations analyzed using machine learning to produce multiple zones with optimal thickness and energy transfer characteristics to create a larger, more forgiving, and if you will excuse the descriptor “hotter” club face.

Another feature of the Cobra DARKSPEED series is a suspended PWR Bridge, a special weight that is fully suspended within the clubhead, and positioned far forward. The purpose of this suspended weight and its placement is to allow unrestricted flexibility of the club face and sole to deliver maximum energy transfer and faster ball speeds.

Space-Age Construction

Cobra DARKSPEED drivers also boast cutting-edge construction from advanced materials. The DARKSPEED LS specifically has been made with space-grade titanium that is both strong and light, ensuring strength, consistency, and reliability, producing maximum distance while keeping weight to a minimum.

You know the expression, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it - Cobra has committed to using what works rather than gambling on new materials like carbon fiber that show promise but the long-term effects of which are unvetted. Titanium has been a standard for decades and it continues to deliver through Cobra DARKSPEED drivers, as well as those of other manufacturers.

Engineered for Forgiveness

While the Cobra DARKSPEED drivers that are the focus of this article have certainly been engineered to deliver optimal energy transfer and longer, straighter ball flight, they’ve also been optimized for forgiveness.

Not just with respect to the fact that their club faces offer greater performance over a wider surface area, but because select models like the DARKSPEED MAX are made with adjustable back and heel weights that enable players to fine tune performance and adjust the bias of the club.

Extreme forgiveness and accuracy paired with high, straight ball flight - that’s what Cobra DARKSPEED drivers like the MAX offer.

What Golf Shafts Make Sense for Cobra DARKSPEED Drivers?

Naturally, if you’re looking for custom golf clubs online, one of your prime considerations should be what shaft to pair with the club. That’s the quick and easy way to build a custom outfit.

The first thing to account for is the manufacturer recommendation. These are the people that made these clubs, anyway, so they should know a thing or two about what they’re suggesting. You don’t have to adhere to the recommendations but don’t dismiss them offhand, either.

Anyway, there are numerous recommendations directly from Cobra.

For the DARKSPEED LS:

• Project X HZRDUS Black
• UST Lin-Q M40X Blue
• UST Lin-Q M40X White

For the DARKSPEED X:

• Mitsubishi Kai’li Blue
• Project X HZRDUS Black
• Project X HZRDUS Red CB
• UST Lin-Q M40X Blue
• UST Lin-Q M40X Red
• UST Lin-Q M40X White

For the DARKSPEED MAX:

• Project X HZRDUS Red CB
• UST Lin-Q M40X Red

Of course, these are just recommendations, but they also form a good starting point if you don’t know what shaft to pair with one of these yourself.

Getting Fitted for Custom Golf Clubs Online

The last suggestion we have for pairing up a Cobra DARKSPEED driver with a suitable golf shaft, thereby getting custom golf clubs online, is to get fitted.

If you’re not sure where to start, just get in touch with us and one of our professional club fitters will talk to you about your goals, take your measurements, observe your swing, and recommend specific shafts, whether you settle on a DARKSPEED driver or some other club.