Is the Cobra DS Adapt Max K Driver for Real?

[adamwon84]

On 5/5/2025 at 7:20 AM, bryanwmilburn said:

Just a follow-up post here to say this thing is freaking awesome. I've had the G430 Max 10K twice now, and couldn't really make it work either time. I think it's because of the head weight. Got this 10K and cranked it all the way down and it's phenomenal. Toe hits, heel hits, low hits, high hits. All very playable and when I catch it middle/middle - it's a freaking ROCKET. Legitimately hit some of the longest balls I've hit in years this past week on the course. Haven't even gotten it on the monitor but honestly don't even have a desire to. I know it's performing. The other thing I like about it is in its lowest setting - the ball flight is perfect. I was worried about getting launch down because of the rear weight but I'm a pretty high launch guy and the window it's coming out is perfect. HIGHLY recommend testing this Max K. Cobra has always made quick drivers but now this one is quick and very playable. Boom stick.

I came from the G430 10k to this and I continue to laugh everytime I hit the Max-K because of just how amazing it has been. I sound like a broken record but Cobra really has an incredible driver here that I really hope more people look into

[sheezymaneezy]

Anyone found having to adjust to it?

Swing weights to approx D6, quite a lot higher than most stock offerings (usually between D1 and D4)  

[TonyRo]

On 5/9/2025 at 9:02 AM, adamwon84 said:

I came from the G430 10k to this and I continue to laugh everytime I hit the Max-K because of just how amazing it has been. I sound like a broken record but Cobra really has an incredible driver here that I really hope more people look into

Gah, you just cost me $400 man. 🤣 

 

Coming from a PING MAX 10k as well, still slightly annoyed by the toey misses on this one, hoping the Cobra keeps those a smidge more under control.

[adamwon84]

2 hours ago, TonyRo said:

Gah, you just cost me $400 man. 🤣 

 

Coming from a PING MAX 10k as well, still slightly annoyed by the toey misses on this one, hoping the Cobra keeps those a smidge more under control.

Haha sorry!

[TonyRo]

9 minutes ago, adamwon84 said:

Haha sorry!

I have always wanted to test it anyway - I also really like the Cobra aesthetic lately. Clean, matte finish, I'm sure it will look great over the ball!

[adamwon84]

2 hours ago, TonyRo said:

I have always wanted to test it anyway - I also really like the Cobra aesthetic lately. Clean, matte finish, I'm sure it will look great over the ball!

Yea, the finish and shape look very good behind the ball imo. I hope it works out for you, this thing is silly on the course haha

[KhiloD]

2 hours ago, TonyRo said:

I have always wanted to test it anyway - I also really like the Cobra aesthetic lately. Clean, matte finish, I'm sure it will look great over the ball!

For a 10K driver it looks amazing behind the ball. Confidence inspiring but in no way bulky or awkward looking. Cobra really knocked it out of the park looks wise. Feel and performance are next level though! My entire regular foursome is now all in the Max K ranging from 3.5 to 15.8 hcp. Paired with a properly fitted shaft it's just amazing for almost any one!

[sheezymaneezy]

2 hours ago, adamwon84 said:

Yea, the finish and shape look very good behind the ball imo. I hope it works out for you, this thing is silly on the course haha

 

As a fellow mini driver owner (and someone also looking at the Max K), for you personally, what's the differences in distance and dispersion/accuracy compared between the Max-K and Mini driver?

[adamwon84]

1 hour ago, sheezymaneezy said:

 

As a fellow mini driver owner (and someone also looking at the Max K), for you personally, what's the differences in distance and dispersion/accuracy compared between the Max-K and Mini driver?

Great question, I would say yardage wise I am roughly 15-20 yards difference between my PXG SW and the Max-K. The PXG is around a 250-255 carry club for me, where my Max-K is around 270-280 carry. Accuracy they are both very similar, I don't have trouble hitting either where I need to in the fairway. 

The Mini acts as a specific club for specific distances at the courses and for when the driver is feeling off, but I will admit that since getting the Max-K in the bag I have yet to have a "bad" driver day (and I actually mean that).  

[1puttTUT]

Question about the DS adapt line: can you use a shaft from a previous Cobra driver or do you need the new fancy adapter?

[argee1977]

7 hours ago, 1puttTUT said:

Question about the DS adapt line: can you use a shaft from a previous Cobra driver or do you need the new fancy adapter?

 

You need the new adaptor, easier to find the adaptors now than at release, i switched my old IZ5 shaft into the new adaptor.

[1puttTUT]

I bit the bullet and ordered one on Amazon because I had a $100 gift card. The only shaft option was the Denali Blue. Has anyone hit that shaft, and what were your thoughts?

 

I normally get along with mid/mid shafts so I'm optimistic.

[me05501]

The fitter at our local independent golf shop was singing the praises of this one today. He said the Cobras have been winning over players who are biased toward other brands. Seems like a real leap forward, fitting-wise. 

With all the hosel option plus movable weights it would seem like being fit on a LM is more or less mandatory. 

[KhiloD]

52 minutes ago, me05501 said:

The fitter at our local independent golf shop was singing the praises of this one today. He said the Cobras have been winning over players who are biased toward other brands. Seems like a real leap forward, fitting-wise. 

With all the hosel option plus movable weights it would seem like being fit on a LM is more or less mandatory. 

It just fits almost any one. 

 

Any one who misses in different spots on the face no matter their handicap should be trying this thing. It's hot off the face, doesn't spin like crazy. Match up your preffered shaft and it's gold Jerry!

 

It just makes misses so damn playable and barely penalizing (within reason)

[adamwon84]

5 hours ago, 1puttTUT said:

I bit the bullet and ordered one on Amazon because I had a $100 gift card. The only shaft option was the Denali Blue. Has anyone hit that shaft, and what were your thoughts?

 

I normally get along with mid/mid shafts so I'm optimistic.

I have this shaft in my PXG SW mini driver and its very very good. Stable shots, doesn't go all over the place, feels solid when hit and gives me a really solid window and flight. I have a feeling it will work out nicely for you in the Max-K

[sheezymaneezy]

I've read on another forum where several users are reporting that the 9 and 10.5 launch is significantly different.

9 launches low, 10.5 launches high (yes duh lol), but when they are adjusted to match lofts, they are still launching differently.

eg stock 9 at 10.5 still launches much lower than a stock 10.5.

stock 10.5 at 9 still launches much higher than a stock 9.

Anyone experienced this?

[Qegurezi]

I wonder if this thing would match the spin of my G430 10K, or be lower. 

[ChadL]

Well…..after reading a bunch of reviews and watching countless YouTube vids. …….I have one coming next week. 

Edited May 16 by ChadL

[shaolingolfer]

5 hours ago, sheezymaneezy said:

I've read on another forum where several users are reporting that the 9 and 10.5 launch is significantly different.

9 launches low, 10.5 launches high (yes duh lol), but when they are adjusted to match lofts, they are still launching differently.

eg stock 9 at 10.5 still launches much lower than a stock 10.5.

stock 10.5 at 9 still launches much higher than a stock 9.

Anyone experienced this?

Based on my experience, that's just applied to most clubs.  You can adjust the loft to match but the 9 degrees always launch higher than 10.5 degree, same as hybrid and fairway wood.

[sheezymaneezy]

3 minutes ago, shaolingolfer said:

Based on my experience, that's just applied to most clubs.  You can adjust the loft to match but the 9 degrees always launch higher than 10.5 degree, same as hybrid and fairway wood.

 

That's really interesting. As a golf equipment nerd, didn't think it'd be any different lol.

 

Found more on another forum where Cobra has confirmed they have purposely designed it this way.

[KhiloD]

10 hours ago, sheezymaneezy said:

 

That's really interesting. As a golf equipment nerd, didn't think it'd be any different lol.

 

Found more on another forum where Cobra has confirmed they have purposely designed it this way.

yeah, they have internal differences on the 9 and 10.5 for different flight characteristics. Even more options for a quality fitter to find the optimal window for a particular swing/flight.

[me05501]

16 hours ago, sheezymaneezy said:

I've read on another forum where several users are reporting that the 9 and 10.5 launch is significantly different.

9 launches low, 10.5 launches high (yes duh lol), but when they are adjusted to match lofts, they are still launching differently.

eg stock 9 at 10.5 still launches much lower than a stock 10.5.

stock 10.5 at 9 still launches much higher than a stock 9.

Anyone experienced this?

 

The internal weighting is different. 

 

[bm303]

So if I expected to be playing around a 9 degree, should I be looking at the 10.5 which can be adjusted down to 8.5 + has back weighting or the 9 which gets me from 7 to 11? Or does this weighting not make a large difference in the head performance.

[coreyhr]

1 hour ago, me05501 said:

 

The internal weighting is different. 

 

Pretty sure this applies to the LS and X, not the Max K.

Edited May 16 by coreyhr

[bm303]

7 minutes ago, coreyhr said:

Pretty sure this applies to the LS and X, not the Max K.

Yeah on the site they all seem to show the back weighting system for the max k.

[TonyRo]

I think if OEMs could hit 10k MOI with a weight closer to the face, they would. I'd be certain for the K it's always going to be rearward. 😁 

[sheezymaneezy]

6 hours ago, me05501 said:

 

The internal weighting is different. 

 

 

That's the X with PWR-BRIDGE.
K doesn't have PWR-BRIDGE.

[1puttTUT]

Alright I'm in love. Played it for the first time today. No range swings and hit 8/10 fairways. The two I missed were probably a total of 10 feet and did no harm. This thing just wants to hit high straight bombs. I was a little worried I'd lose some distance but I was right there with my two buddies like I normally am, minus the horrible misses haha.

 

My driver issues lately have been a two way miss. I either hit push fades or try too hard to close it down and I pull hook it. With the Max K I can just aim down the middle, swing left (I'm a lefty) and hit a nice little push that doesn't fade or lose distance. 

 

The stock Denali Blue 6s is working fine. FTR I try to swing smooth and my ss is 105-110 depending on how my back is behaving that day. I slipped a disc about a week ago and didn't know if I could even play today. Shot a 74 with garbage putting.

 

TLDR: this driver is awesome 

[provx]

im looking to order a max k to tryout, trying to decide on shaft. ive been playing the tour vf TX flex in my gt2, and ive used a pro orange tx in the past.

 

im kinda eyeballing some of these stock options

Fuji Pro Black X

Project X black 6.5

LinQ White m40 X

 

is this a low or high launch head and are any of these stock shaft options decent?

[chachang25]

This website is going to cost me so much money...