Cobra DARKSPEED X
The Cobra DARKSPEED X is a distance-focused fairway wood from 2024. It is rated for swing speeds of 80 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 36. It launches high with moderate spin. It listed at $300 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 | $300 |
| Loft options | 15°, 16.5°, 18°, 21° |
| Head size | 185 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Face material | Steel |
| Type | Distance |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 80 to 115 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 36 |
| Key technology | PWR-BRIDGE 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
Verified. Two or more separate pages show this model exists, and its specs were read from a source page.
Specs read from cobragolf.com
Model confirmed on cobragolf.com, thegolfwire.com
Where the fit profile comes from
1 of 8 fit values come from Cobra or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | distance | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | high | Cobra says “with higher launch and added stability for control” |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 0-36 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 80-115 mph | Our rating |
Who the Cobra DARKSPEED X suits
- Golfers who want speed and carry from the fairway or the tee.
- 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.
- Callaway Quantum MaxCallaway2026 · $400 · 75 to 115 mph
- PXG Black OpsPXG2024 · $350 · 80 to 115 mph
- Mizuno JPX ONEMizuno2026 · $350 · 80 to 115 mph
- TaylorMade Qi4DTaylorMade2026 · $380 · 80 to 115 mph
Cobra DARKSPEED X: common questions
Who is the Cobra DARKSPEED X for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 80 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 36. Golfers who want speed and carry from the fairway or the tee.
How much does the Cobra DARKSPEED X cost?
It listed at about $300 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.
What are alternatives to the Cobra DARKSPEED X?
Similar fairway woods in our catalog include the Callaway Quantum Max (2026), the PXG Black Ops (2024), the Mizuno JPX ONE (2026) and the TaylorMade Qi4D (2026).
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