Cobra Dark Speed Driver Review

[@TheRycooder]

You're becoming one of my favorites. Totally honest on videos and humble. GREAT JOB!!

[@NewNineGolf]

Appreciate you

[@shasty_mcnasty]

Great vid! You’re my new fav go-to golf KZbinr! Keep it up

[@NewNineGolf]

Really appreciate you saying that. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@colecole4774]

Recently got fit into the Darkspeed X with an aftermarket shaft. I fully expect to be fit into an LS since I swing around 120 mph (or faster if I really get after it) but the dispersion was more consistent with the X. Plus more carry distance, it just didn’t roll as far as the LS. It beat the LS and the other top brands when looking at smash factor also.

[@josephjames5362]

I’m a cobra fan so I might be biased but I love the blacked out look…to me it’s the best look of any club this year. Thanks for the comparison to last years model.

[@NewNineGolf]

Ya its a great looking club. Anytime. Thanks for the support. 🍻

[@eddiehansen7401]

Just got a club fitting for the LS, it was a monster. I was super impressed with the standard shaft lin-q white x-stiff I had better dispersion with this shaft than a Ventus blue.

[@coozieray]

By far my favorite golf item tester youtuber! Great video man, youre right they look really awesome. Cant wait until this years bracket challenge when all the clubs are out! Ive always been a Callaway or Cobra guy but im hoping the QI takes it this year.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks! Appreciate the support. 👊 Looking forward to film this year's bracket!

[@LKimuraC]

Well good thing with the release of Dark Speed, is that we could get to buy Aerojet LS at cheaper price but with similar performance. Darkspeed definitely got the cooler look though, but you may still get the very cool look of 50th Anniversary Aerojet LS for a 100 bucks cheaper! So, either way, its good news for all cobra fans out there!

[@jjsanchez927]

Been waiting for this review!

[@NewNineGolf]

👊

[@cantill2]

Great review Brandon. I am still gaming the Cobra LTDx LS. You should try that one against these. It’s a bomber.

[@NewNineGolf]

I still have that driver. It is a Bomber! I ditched my TM M3 for that when it came out. I did a LTDx vs Aerojet LS comparison last year and they were really close.

[@chrysler42ify]

Crazy numbers I wish I could still put up numbers like that haha

[@stikkgreen5237]

I just bought the 8 degree LS. So stoked to get it out on the course.

[@NewNineGolf]

Sick! You'll love it. 🚀

[@davesiefert1257]

❤the look,matte finish! Definitely on my list of to try.I would name the driver SMASH🎉

[@GolferPerformance]

Darkspeed line looks soooo good. MAX is awesome with the red. Cobra did a fantastic job

[@goingforebirdie]

I have the DS LS and absolutely love it. I’m at sea level and my swing speed is under 110 mph, I can drive greens at 300 yards. I carry 275 - 290 and the club is definitely more forgiving than expected. I loved it so much I bought the 5W LS as well and that is my 250 club straight as an arrow.

[@MrDowden33]

Found a DS LS new for $400 and I'm pulling the trigger without even trying it for that price! Can't wait to get it on the range!

[@goingforebirdie]

@@MrDowden33 just remember it will take a round or two to get it dialed in. If you hate it I have a buddy that will buy it off you 😂. He hit mine today and fell in love.

[@dscooot13]

Well...how was it?

[@gwavz]

I like your videos! I think I might try out Cobra soon.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks! Test it out and see how it compares. Id like to hear your results. 🍻

[@Ricogolf]

Great review Bro! 💪🏾🐍🏌🏻

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks! 👊

[@4g63mark]

When you're showing the results of these driver comparisons, it's a great idea to include the smash factor.

[@NewNineGolf]

If you're saying great idea that I included them, thank you. Just in case you missed it, the second column from the right is the smash factor. 🍻

[@RIP_Golf]

Shafts I have tried T1100, smoke green, TPT power (want to try nitro but what a price) and ventus Tr black 🎉

[@ward196]

I just purchased the ltdx black version and it basically looks the same and I would say it performs basically the same as well.

[@caintiger]

Just got this as an upgrade from my LTDxLS.. anxious to see how it plays.. for the record i LOVE my current set up, but its going on 3yrs old so figuring its time for the upgrade.. the current driver gave me a solid 15-20 yrds extra simply because of the launch and spin so hoping to keep what i have and maybe gain ~>5 yds on average

[@RIP_Golf]

Would interesting to see you get fit for all the new drivers and see if you end up in different shafts or not for each. Love to see your thoughts on the tpt shafts since the creeping to in tour bags again and long drive

[@NewNineGolf]

I'm going to try to get my hands on the TPT shafts. I did a fitting a couple years back and the same shaft doesn't seem to translate over to different heads. I mean it'll still give you good results but I'd like to test that again. Thanks for your feedback. 🍻🍻

[@wnfakind9197]

Good video buddy, but gotta say I’m most intrigued by the QI10 . If I was releasing a cobra driver it would be called Venom 😏

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks! That's actually a really good name haha.

[@johng7324]

Dark venom!

[@jpwantland2960]

Dude, as always great review. If it were my driver I would name it "Back In Black". In fact, Cobra should have contacted whoever owns the rights to "Back In Black" by AC/DC and told them they want to use the song in their Cobra Dark Speed Driver commercial.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks! Like it!

[@coozieray]

So corny haha

[@chrysler42ify]

Also I love cobra driver .. I did the similar test and it came down to the price of the aerojet now vs the price of the darkspeed was it worth getting the DS for the extra 200-300 more or juat get at AJ at a discounted price now that it's an older model

[@SvingitGolf]

I want to see Dark Speed LS vs LTDx LS? I'm using the LTDx LS 9* with a Ventus TR Black 5-X.

[@wks4511]

That's a cool looking driver. It's Batman. I just bought an LTDX driver at a good discount. Can't beat Cobra when it comes to metal woods.

[@GolferPerformance]

Cover LTDx line is amazing too. Felt like they hit another home run with the DARKSPEED line

[@ezc_g]

Still using the F9 line and can’t complain

[@mw3andbf]

Just picked up the Darkspeed LS, I have had an F9 as my backup ever since it came out as I’ve upgraded throughout the years, and couldn’t agree more the F9 will always be ol’ reliable.

[@ezc_g]

How do you like the LS compared to F9?

[@roondoggers87]

Love my LTDx LS and will keep gaming it.

[@NewNineGolf]

Ya it's a great driver.

[@mvansb23]

I don’t think the new LS is better than Aerojet. You can’t get 2 mph faster with aerodynamics when both heads had the same size and same high skirt. The dark speed has a more rounded crown. That won’t get 2 mph. You just swung it a tad faster. The Aerojet face was faster in your test. But I’m pretty sure they are the same and you just had some better strikes with the Aerojet LS. Doesn’t seem like much of an upgrade unless you like the matte black better.

[@michaelrood2751]

Seen a bunch of reviews and this new darkspeed has been faster for just about everyone I’ve seen test it

[@christophercoleman6158]

I watched a comparison video last night of the Dark Speed LS and the Aerojet LS. The biggest difference was the dynamic loft. The Dark Speed LS was almost 3 degrees lower, giving you more roll out capability than the Aerojet. Other than that, they were almost identical. The most noticeable was the dispersion with the Dark Speed , which was tighter by 5 yards. This was done by a pro. Same shaft, same ball.

[@FullContactDrummer]

Really like your reviews. I'd like to see you do a ball/driver brand shoot out. So Titleist ball and driver vs Srixon ball and driver vs Wilson vs Callaway vs Taylormade vs Top Fight...etc.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks! Not a bad idea.

[@_carnivore_joe1520]

I picked up 10 mph ball speed with the DS LS, and my dispersion rate was tighter than my TSR3 driver. It was enough of a difference that I went ahead and bought the new driver.

[@NewNineGolf]

Wow that's awesome. Enjoy your new driver. 🚀🚀 🚀

[@ryanjacobsongolf7845]

I'm still gaming the LTDX. Such a good driver!

[@MrEasyaloha]

Yeah me too, i’m a 110mph swingspeed and no complaints whatsoever. And guess what? I just ordered the new LS. Just makes me happy 😊

[@GolferPerformance]

Suchhh a sick driver; LTDx MAX felt great for me

[@aaaoc86]

If you had to pick an LS model between Ltdx, Aerojet and Darkspeed which would you choose?

[@NewNineGolf]

Darkspeed

[@Bingo1385]

When is the driver bracket coming out?!

[@lonelyplanet2826]

I think LTDx is Cobra's best golf club. It has a high balance of distance, forgiveness and good feeling. Aerojet had improved ball speed and maximum distance, but feeling and stability have deteriorated. Is ball speed and distance still the top priority for DarkSpeed? I don't think I will buy this club unless DarkSpeed has a total balance that surpasses LTDX.

[@NewNineGolf]

The LTDx is a great driver for sure. I'll have to do more testing with the Darkspeed but I was impressed with the Darkspeed X right out of the bat. Seems to be a good balance.

[@jeffbloch8197]

Are you going to do a review of the AI Smoke drivers? I'd like to see them compared to QI10. Thanks.

[@NewNineGolf]

Ya soon here. I'll compare them. Thanks 🍻

[@chip_stack]

It is a nice looking club

[@NewNineGolf]

They do look very nice.

[@RIP_Golf]

Also be cool to see if you get anymore out the 8 degree head

[@NewNineGolf]

Ya im interested too. Waiting for the full fitting cart to come in.

[@martyboysation]

shouldve tried the 8 degree head aswell since it is a diffrent headshape than the 9 and 10.5 head

[@NewNineGolf]

I only got 3 heads to test. I'll get to test out that 8* LS head when the full fitting kits come in.

[@martyboysation]

@@NewNineGolf my guess is that you will see some beastly distances with it. for me it was about 10-15 extra carry, 20 extra total compared to the 9.

[@michaelrogoschewsky6719]

Can you do some shaft reviews, tour ad vf or Xc vs ventus

[@NewNineGolf]

I was just at the PGA show and went to the Tour Ad booth cuz i remembered seeing your comment. Forgot to reply but Ill do a comparison when i get some shafts in. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@taimurkhan6982]

I have a problem with their shaft offering - all low penetrating focused, hence less carry and more roll. Can you recommend a good high launch shaft? Or would it not work with the new LS, since the head is designed for a low penetrating launch?

[@NewNineGolf]

Take look at the A series from LA golf. My buddy needed a higher launch shaft and that worked really well for him. It'll still work with the LS head. You can also try to move the weight back in the head. You can also try a higher lofted head.

[@niteninja0133]

Are you going to be doing a video on the A.I. smoke and Ping 10k drivers too?

[@NewNineGolf]

Ya soon here.

[@kevinbaker2401]

I like cobra but never tried it

[@Artesia19]

Watching this again, but I had time to think about Driver Names.... but I could be down with Cobra Django Max, Cobra Django (standard), Cobra Django Unhinged (LS Version) Stupid.... but it made me laugh thinking about it. From the Quinten Tarantino film Django unchained. Also, I've been using the Cobra Dark Speed 3+ wood, it's phenomenal.

[@rcameronrcameron]

On the darkspeed x, did you have the heavy weight forward or back?

[@NewNineGolf]

Heavy weight forward.

[@Fletch_Golf_Nut]

Could try tour Ad IZ shaft! Great feel and launch.

[@NewNineGolf]

I actually have an IZ in my hybrid. Might have to try a driver one. Thanks

[@rossdark713]

I would call it the FireBlade. Don't know if that name has been used.

[@mattdipadua3614]

You playing in the good good masters

[@NewNineGolf]

I'm hoping to get in. But nothing yet.

[@petercastillo4881]

Will you review the fairways darkspeed or the pxg black ops?

[@NewNineGolf]

Dark speed for sure. I hit the new Cobra 3 wood and that thing is HOT

[@MrKennydoo]

Try the graphite design Tour Ad. VF 6x

[@NewNineGolf]

I'll see if I can get my hands on one to test. Thanks

[@metelnight10]

New diamana wb that’s coming out, I have the Japan version diamana ws 6tx and I love it compared to Ventus blue/black

[@NewNineGolf]

Interesting. Will have to test one out. Thanks!

[@willmcelwain3057]

Hypothetically, would say the Darkspeed LS would work for a 110 swing speed?

[@NewNineGolf]

It could. Depends on if you need less spin? And also the shaft would play a big part into it. Do you need more forgiveness? I would go and test it out against the Darkspeed X and Max and compare.

[@jonnyunitus7166]

I want that

[@RIP_Golf]

Over staff to try would be the La A series

[@NewNineGolf]

Yes! My favorite shaft was the Tour AXS blue which is the a series now. It was "accidentally" tipped too much when I swapped adapters. Need to get my hands on a new one. Haha

[@RIP_Golf]

@@NewNineGolf they did have a black friday sale for a while think it might have ended now but was 20% off

[@atfinthehouse8631]

How does Darkspeed Max compare to Aerojet Max compare to LTDx Max and the AirX.

[@NewNineGolf]

Haven't hit the Air X. Lightweight club but all depend if it suits your swing. From the LTDx line to the Darkspeed. I would say theres a slight improvement in forgiveness. Aerojet and LTDx was pretty comparable. When I did my testing the Aerojet was longer but it was minimal and couldve been just that session.

[@gabdorrodama385]

Cobra should name them Cobra Venom drivers

[@RIP_Golf]

Venom would be a pink/purple limited edition😂

[@mattdipadua3614]

Any chance you can demo the Mizuno stg 440 thanks

[@NewNineGolf]

I'll put it on the list!

[@Tuheleloa]

Cobra Darkseid!!! I would call it

[@GolferPerformance]

That’s what I said! 😊

[@kolte_breck]

The Penthouse - Max forgiveness The Playboy - Occasional Jug Violation The Hustler - Raw intentions

[@revolutionmassage]

I was just watching this video. How's your back feeling? Get somebody to check out your iliopsoas, that's a muscle in the front of your body which causes your lower back to tighten and cause discomfort

[@benwintermute2804]

My driver would be the Slap Stick LD

[@NewNineGolf]

😂

[@mikeb3835]

A lot of KZbinrs seem to get better numbers with the DarkSpeed X model.

[@NewNineGolf]

Ya seems like a pretty good blend of distance and forgiveness.

[@rogerpollard5464]

Dark Bomber!!

[@paulsilverston5188]

F-117 would be a great name

[@howardphillips8513]

Naming a driver range: F1 fast on all types of course, but not forgiving; Indy500 loud, forgiving, and keeps the ball always in view with tight dispersion; NASCAR heavy, not so fast, but even tighter dispersion.

[@eto895]

the best driver i ever had.. DS LS is my choice..

[@NewNineGolf]

Great driver. 🚀

[@Jbills211]

TPT golf shaft

[@niteninja0133]

Autoflex shaft try that bad boy out

[@NewNineGolf]

Need to get my hands on one to test!

[@ajharris274]

I would name a driver: LongBallenSmashinBoomer.

[@martyboysation]

tpt nitro 17 hi shaft

[@NewNineGolf]

Yes I have to try out those TPT shafts. Thanks

[@martyboysation]

@@NewNineGolf the regular tpt ones are good, the nitro series is out of this world

[@michaeljuergens302]

How about a review of crank drivers?…

[@NewNineGolf]

They won’t return my messages

[@michaeljuergens302]

@@NewNineGolf wonder why?

[@JGunit]

I don't know why they wouldn't play off their name and name it the "Cobra Venom"

[@christopherbinnie5384]

Cobra "King Speed"

[@LewisMorra]

why were you filming the cart girl from like 2 feet away...

[@NewNineGolf]

Lol. That wasn't me. I pulled a clip from tik tok. I can send you the link and you can protect her on there tho.

[@LewisMorra]

@@NewNineGolf good one bud.. First time talking to a girl?

[@NewNineGolf]

First time talking……ever? That doesn’t even make sense 😂

[@NewNineGolf]

www.tiktok.com/@cassholland/video/7077756892159757611?lang=en Here champ, the guy in that video filming too close to a cart girl. Go save her... Your problem is with him..

[@michaelrooney2216]

House of forged bestvshafts made

[@NewNineGolf]

Interesting. I just looked them up. They are made by LA Golf? It'd be cool to test them out. Thanks

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

I'd name my driver after my ex... "Ball Crusher"

[@NewNineGolf]

😆

[@DeathHunter97]

I name it (Luke I AM UR FATHER) lol 😝

[@NewNineGolf]

Vader would be a sick name

[@jeremylonsdale3350]

Ventus blue tr

[@joediertay3230]

First

[@showsropper]

DriveMcDrivyFace

[@davezalinko1354]

I can’t relate to any of this. Ball speeds approaching 120, club speed 170+, distance 340. I’m beginning to think these drivers are really only made for high speed golfers. It doesn’t pay for the average Joe to spend obscene amount of money on these overpriced drivers to get the full value back IMO.

[@NewNineGolf]

It’s certainly relative and I get that not everyone swings at my speed. The best way for you to find out is to hit them yourself. I’d be really interested if you put your current driver up against some new ones to see if you notice improvements.

[@mitchh6]

Man I like your reviews but if you are getting paid by cobra let’s go ahead and get it out there so we all know. This was very fan boyish

[@NewNineGolf]

Not getting paid. I do like Cobra woods though. I try to do my best as far as giving some technical info, some opinion as well as the data. Based on all the comments in my videos, I get paid by TM, Titleist, Cobra, Mizuno, Srixon, Takomo, PXG lol. I try not to be negative as i get that my results will not be everyone's results.

[@mitchh6]

@@NewNineGolf I appreciate that. Definitely trying to to hate I think you do a great job. This one just had a little extra. Maybe you just really liked it that much. I had wondered where your reviews for the new drivers were. Your thumbnails are the best. Keep it up!

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks man. I appreciate it. I get it. You guys want to see unbiased reviews and I try my best to present the info in a fun and positive way. And you're right, prob some days I feel more hyped than others. Thanks for the support 🍻