Cobra DARKSPEED MAX
Cobra DARKSPEED MAX (2024) is a draw-biased driver. It launches high with moderate spin. It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 105 mph and handicaps of 8 to 36. 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 MAX 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 | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Draw bias |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 70 to 105 mph |
| Handicap range | 8 to 36 |
| Forgiveness rating | 9 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 3 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Max forgiveness draw-biased weighting |
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
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Specs read from 2ndswing.com
Model confirmed on 2ndswing.com, golf.com, thegolfwire.com
Product page web.archive.org
Where the fit profile comes from
1 of 10 fit values come from Cobra or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | draw-bias | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Cobra says “A refined clubhead shape blends aerodynamic speed with forgiving high-launch for an elevated look at address that inspires maximum confidence on the tee.” |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 9 | Our rating |
| Workability | 3 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 8-36 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 70-105 mph | Our rating |
Who the Cobra DARKSPEED MAX suits
- Golfers who fight a slice or a fade and want help turning the ball over.
- Above 105 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Cobra DARKSPEED MAX
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Callaway Quantum Max DCallaway2026 · $650 · 75 to 105 mph
- Ping G440 SFTPing2025 · $500 · 75 to 105 mph
- Ping G430 SFTPing2023 · $350 · 75 to 105 mph
- Cobra OPTM MAX-DCobra2026 · $600 · 70 to 100 mph
Cobra DARKSPEED MAX: common questions
Who is the Cobra DARKSPEED MAX for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 105 mph and handicaps of 8 to 36. Golfers who fight a slice or a fade and want help turning the ball over.
How much does the Cobra DARKSPEED MAX 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 MAX forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 9 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Cobra DARKSPEED MAX?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Max D (2026), the Ping G440 SFT (2025), the Ping G430 SFT (2023) and the Cobra OPTM MAX-D (2026).
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