Cobra DARKSPEED LS
The Cobra DARKSPEED LS is a low-spin driver from 2024. It is rated for swing speeds of 100 to 125 mph and handicaps of 0 to 12. It launches low with low spin. It listed at $325 when it launched in 2024. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Cobra DARKSPEED LS specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Cobra |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $325 |
| Loft options | 8°, 9°, 10.5° |
| Head size | 445 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Low spin |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | Mid |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | Low |
| Swing speed range | 100 to 125 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 12 |
| Forgiveness rating | 6 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Key technology | PWR-BRIDGE and PWRSHELL H.O.T. Face |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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Where these specs come from
Verified. Two or more separate pages show this model exists, and its specs were read from a source page.
Specs read from 2ndswing.com
Model confirmed on 2ndswing.com, cobragolf.com, thegolfwire.com
Where the fit profile comes from
6 of 10 fit values come from Cobra or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | low-spin | Cobra says “Designed for players with faster swing speeds, the DARKSPEED LS Driver features a highly aerodynamic profile paired with a low launch and low spin head design” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | low | Cobra says “paired with a low launch and low spin head design” |
| Spin | low | Cobra says “paired with a low launch and low spin head design” |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 6 | Our rating |
| Workability | 8 | Rule R-DRV-WORK |
| Handicap window | 0-12 | Rule R-DRV-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 100-125 mph | Our rating |
Who the Cobra DARKSPEED LS suits
- Golfers who add too much spin with the driver and lose distance.
- It is rated for faster swings. Below 100 mph you may not get the launch it is built for.
- It is rated up to a 12 handicap. Higher handicaps usually want more forgiveness.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Cobra DARKSPEED LS
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Quantum Triple DiamondCallaway2026 · $700 · 100 to 125 mph
- PXG Lightning TourPXG2025 · $649 · 100 to 125 mph
- Ping G440 LSTPing2025 · $500 · 98 to 125 mph
- Wilson Staff DYNAPWR LSWilson Staff2025 · $450 · 98 to 125 mph
Cobra DARKSPEED LS: common questions
Who is the Cobra DARKSPEED LS for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 100 to 125 mph and handicaps of 0 to 12. Golfers who add too much spin with the driver and lose distance.
How much does the Cobra DARKSPEED LS cost?
It listed at about $325 at launch in 2024. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Cobra DARKSPEED LS forgiving?
Its MOI rating is mid. We rate its forgiveness 6 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Cobra DARKSPEED LS?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (2026), the PXG Lightning Tour (2025), the Ping G440 LST (2025) and the Wilson Staff DYNAPWR LS (2025).
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