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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. Callaway Elyte and Cobra DS-Adapt each have a full page.
| Spec | Callaway Elyte | Cobra DS-Adapt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Players Distance | Players Distance |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Loft options | 9° to 12° | 9° to 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 60, Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 50 | Mitsubishi Diamana D 60, Aldila Ascent 50 |
| MSRP | $629 | $499 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | Callaway Elyte | Cobra DS-Adapt |
|---|---|---|
| 9° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 60 (stiff) | Mitsubishi Diamana D 60 (stiff) |
| 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 60 (stiff) | Mitsubishi Diamana D 60 (stiff) |
| 12° | Fujikura Ventus Red Fujikura Ventus Red 50 (regular) | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
On paper the Callaway Elyte and the Cobra DS-Adapt line up almost exactly. Both are 2025 players distance drivers with 460cc heads, adjustable hosels, and the same three loft options of 9°, 10.5° and 12°. Both carry a High Launch tag. The real differences sit in the shaft rack and on the price tag. The Elyte ships with Fujikura Ventus Red shafts, a 60 in stiff and a 50 in regular. The DS-Adapt pairs a Mitsubishi Diamana D 60 in stiff with an Aldila Ascent 50 in regular. Golfers who know they like the Ventus Red profile will lean toward the Callaway. Golfers who care more about price, or who plan to reshaft anyway, have less reason to pay the premium.
At list price the DS-Adapt is $130 cheaper, $499 against $629. With matching lofts, head size and adjustability, that gap is the strongest argument here, so the Cobra DS-Adapt is the pick for most buyers. Choose the Callaway Elyte if the stock Fujikura Ventus Red shaft matters to you, or if feel and brand preference outweigh price. If distance and forgiveness are your priorities, nothing in the published specs separates the two, so let a fitting and your budget decide.