The Cobra DS-Adapt MAX-D is the brand’s most stable driver to date. A draw biased driver that is a great option for those who like a right to left ball flight off the tee. So, how did we find it? Find out in our Cobra DS-Adapt MAX-D driver review as we took it out to the La Cala Golf Resort in Spain.
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NCG SUMMARY
This truly is a great option for those who struggle with a slice or fade. The draw bias is extremely affective, in part thanks to its weighting system that makes the face of the club shut more.
A smart looking driver that incorporates a slight oversized profile for more forgiveness. The red and black colour scheme is a nice addition.
PROS
- Extremely affective draw bias
- Changeable hosel system
- Looks good
CONS
- Lost a bit of distance
First Impressions
Straight away there is a visible change to the shaping of the club head, compared to the low spin driver. The face is much shallower, the head is widely different compared to the Cobra DS-Adapt LS and X driver and their is more weight in the heel making the toe lighter and the face shut more to send the ball further left.
I like that Cobra have released a draw biased club. Some brands have moved away from this model of driver over worries golfers don’t want to be known as a slicer and therefore don’t want to use a draw biased club. In my opinion, club golfers shouldn’t worry about using it if they are a slicer of the ball.
NCG Verdict
This is a driver that offers maximum draw bias. If you are a golfer that struggles with loosing the ball out to the right then this is the one for you.
I personally wouldn’t naturally gravity towards this driver or have it in play as my bad shot tends to be a pull hook. Although, there is still a huge place for this type of driver head in the market as most golfers have a tendency to battle with a slice or a left to right ball flight.
The tech certainly does its job and the driver just what it says on the tin. Compared to a regular or a low spin driver head, the ball was going considerably further left.
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The first shot I hit went considerably further left than my normal flight path. As you can see from the dispersion graphic above, there is a strike 30 yards off line left compared to the others. This shows just how strong the driver’s draw bias is, extremely useful if you tend to find trouble out to the right.
As part of the technological features of the MAX-D, Cobra have included their one of a kind hosel system. Named the FutureFit33 this piece of innovation has been designed to make the driver more custom fittable than ever before and has been included in all of the new DS-Adapt driver models.
This new system allows golfers to change the loft and lie angle, or even change one without affecting the other. Driver fittings will never have been faster and golfers will have more scope to find the right spec of driver for them.
In developing a driver to drive the ball left, Cobra have fortunately not allowed this driver to loose any of the great characteristics from the DS-Adapt line-up. It still has a carbon, a great aerodynamic design and the H.O.T Face technology, the the driver simply has more weight in the heel and a slightly different head shape.
Overall, I would recommend this driver to players who do struggle with fade or slice. What stood out to me during testing was just how dramatic the right to left ball flight was in comparison to the standard and low spin Cobra DS-Adapt driver heads.
I’m glad I was able to undertake the Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D driver review and see it in action – so many amateurs and club golfers struggle with loosing the ball out to the right, so this Cobra DS-Adapt MAX-D driver will certainly help with that.
Cobra DS-Adapt MAX-D Driver review: The Details
Available: Pre-sale from the 19th of December. Retail from the 19th of January.
RRP: £469 / $549.99
Shafts: MCA Vanquish 40 (R, A), True Temper Denali Red (CB) 50 (S, R, A)
Lofts: 10.5°
More information: Cobra UK / Cobra US
La Cala Resort
We were fortunate enough to head out to the La Cala Resort in Spain to conduct some of our equipment reviews. A picturesque resort that is located in the Sierra de Mijas, just 30 minutes from Málaga Airport and 20 minutes from Marbella.
The place offers outstanding views of the Andalusian countryside and the Mediterranean Sea as well as three magnificent golf courses. All three were designed by Cabell B. Robinson and it’s a popular choice for players seeking variety, challenge, and stunning scenery. For more information head to La Cala Resort’s website here.
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