Cobra DARKSPEED X
Cobra DARKSPEED X (2024) is an adjustable driver. It launches high with moderate spin. It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 22. 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 X 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 | Adjustable |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 85 to 115 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 22 |
| Forgiveness rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 6 out of 10 |
| Key technology | PWR-BRIDGE and aerodynamic shaping |
No longer made: look for it used.
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- 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.
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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, cobragolf.com
Model confirmed on 2ndswing.com, cobragolf.com, thegolfwire.com
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 | adjustable | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Cobra says “The DARKSPEED X Driver blends extraordinary speed and forgiveness for players seeking maximum distance with higher launch and added stability.” |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 8 | Our rating |
| Workability | 6 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 0-22 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 85-115 mph | Our rating |
Who the Cobra DARKSPEED X suits
- Golfers who want to change loft or ball flight settings as their swing changes.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Cobra DARKSPEED X
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Srixon ZXi RKTSrixon2026 · $650 · 85 to 115 mph
- Wilson Staff DYNAPWR CarbonWilson Staff2025 · $450 · 85 to 115 mph
- Cobra OPTM XCobra2026 · $600 · 85 to 115 mph
- PXG 0311 GEN6PXG2023 · $300 · 85 to 115 mphdiscontinued
Cobra DARKSPEED X: common questions
Who is the Cobra DARKSPEED X for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 22. Golfers who want to change loft or ball flight settings as their swing changes.
How much does the Cobra DARKSPEED X 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 X forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 8 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Cobra DARKSPEED X?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Srixon ZXi RKT (2026), the Wilson Staff DYNAPWR Carbon (2025), the Cobra OPTM X (2026) and the PXG 0311 GEN6 (2023).
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