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Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. Cobra DS-Adapt MAX and TaylorMade Qi35 Max each have a full page.
| Spec | Cobra DS-Adapt MAX | TaylorMade Qi35 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Game Improvement | Game Improvement |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Loft options | 10.5° to 12° | 10.5° to 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45 | Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45 |
| MSRP | $499 | $629 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | Cobra DS-Adapt MAX | TaylorMade Qi35 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 10.5° | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) |
| 12° | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
On paper the TaylorMade Qi35 Max and the Cobra DS-Adapt MAX are close to identical. Both are 2025 game improvement drivers with a 460cc head, an adjustable hosel, loft options of 10.5° and 12°, and a High Launch profile. Even the stock shafts match: Aldila Ascent 50 in regular and Aldila Ascent 45 in senior. What separates them is the price tag. The DS-Adapt MAX lists at $499, the Qi35 Max at $629, a gap of $130. Neither spec sheet gives a reason to expect one to launch higher, fly straighter, or fit a wider range of swings than the other. Both suit golfers who want a big, forgiving head that gets the ball up easily, with a lighter senior shaft available for slower swing speeds.
With the specs this evenly matched, the Cobra DS-Adapt MAX is the recommendation. It offers the same lofts, the same head size, the same adjustability, and the same shaft options for $130 less at MSRP. The Qi35 Max only makes sense if you value the TaylorMade brand, prefer how it looks, or find a price that closes the gap. If feel or looks matter more than cost, try both before buying. If price and forgiveness lead your list, save the $130 and take the Cobra.