H2H: Cobra DS-ADAPT driver vs Cobra Darkspeed driver

The new Cobra DS-ADAPT has an additional head shape this year in The Max-K, a driver which features 10K MOI, a new addition to the line for Cobra. As you would expect, we see the low spin option, the X and we have the Max-D. But you can expect a bit more forgiveness with the new with the new 10K head shape. The new head shapes have a new laser etching on the face which helps frame the ball better at address, making it easier to get the ball in the centre of the face. 

There still is the H.O.T Face technology, which, along with the PWR-Bridge weighting delivers faster ball speeds across the face and moves weight forward whilst supporting the face when flexing. A new hosel design is the stand out piece of technology with the new Cobra DS-ADAPT drivers featuring something called FutureFit33. There is a whopping 33 different settings, which sounds complicated, but it's made easier with a QR Code on the driver which you can scan, bringing up a fitting graph that allows you to dial in your ball flight however you'd like to see it.

The new hosel design decouples the loft and lie, meaning that if you want to loft your driver up, you can do so without altering lie angle. This isn't something you would be able to do with many traditional drivers, so it's a big change. It's certainly a landmark piece of technology from Cobra and it will help any golfer who wants to hit better drives - which is all of us.

• Review: Cobra DS-ADAPT driver

Firstly, the Cobra Darkspeed has a great look with its matte black crown and sole. The three heads deliver great aerodynamics with the LS having the most aggressive in aerodynamic shaping for the faster swing-speed player. The Darkspeed X features a great blend of speed and forgiveness, which is going to fit the majority of golfers. The third model is the MAX, which is perfect if you're trying to straighten out a slice on the course. When it comes to draw bias drivers, Cobra can certainly straighten out a ball flight.
 
The carbon crown and sole is 30% thinner than the Aerojet model, which is what allowed more weight to be put into the PWR-Bridge weighting, as well as moving it further forward and lower. The PWRShell insert is 13% percent larger than the Aerojet, which means the sweet spot is bigger, so your off-centre hits feel great and deliver more speed and distance. The Ai Hot Face features 15 hot spots improving the speed and distance on mishits across the face. 
 
All three models have multi-material soles with adjustable weighting which can be moved to dial in your preferred flight. This is all reinforced with a titanium frame to create optimal weight distribution and maximum stability. But, how do the drivers match up when put up against each other?