Cobra DS-ADAPT Max-D Driver
The Max-D will go down as one of the best drivers for slicers, ticking almost every box for players looking a long, forgiving and draw-biased option off the tee. The playing position visuals may not suit all but they were largely mitigated by the strong overall performance and ease of use.
Pros
- Achieves exactly what it sets out to – a very left-biased ball flight
- Exceptional impact feel
- Very forgiving model
Cons
- The angular head shape did not suit my eye
Cobra Darkspeed Max Driver
One of the best draw bias drivers we’d tested up until last year, the Darkspeed Max is almost impossible to slice off the tee. It’s a fantastic option for players who tend to miss to the right whilst the slicks looks match the performance on offer.
Pros
- Seriously difficult to slice
- Exceptional looks
- Strong ball speed
Cons
- Head shape not as refined as the other two models in the range
Cobra DS-ADAPT MAX-D vs Cobra Darkspeed Max Driver: Read our head-to-head verdict
When I tested the Cobra Darkspeed Max back in 2024, I described it as one of the best drivers from a draw-bis perspective I have tested.
With the release of the DS-ADAPT Max-D, I was obviously excited to see how it compared after such a successful previous iteration. So let’s find out, which one is better – the DS-ADAPT MAX-D or the Darkspeed Max?
Looks
I’ll begin with the DS-ADAPT MAX-D, which provided a mixed bag in terms of visual appeal. The shelf appeal hasn’t changed much from the previous Darkspeed model, with the carbon-fibre finish providing a premium look and feel. A splash of red differentiates the two and adds a little flair in comparison to last year’s model.
Looks are subjective, there is no right or wrong answer, but I wasn’t a fan of how the head looked when in the playing position. In my opinion it looks a little “awkward” when at address, because the multi-material junction on the crown connects into the hosel section of the crown.
(Image credit: Future)
These same criticisms do not apply for the original Darkspeed Max. Much like the rest of the 2024 Darkspeed family, the looks are fabulous. Cobra really lean into the “dark” part of the Darkspeed with the head on the Max being almost exclusively black, bar a couple of dashes of red and the white text of the word ‘MAX’. The rest of the head is a super sleek matte black that looks outstanding.
(Image credit: Future)
Technology
The technology on the latest Darkspeed family is an interesting one and we…
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