Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. Cobra DS-Adapt and Cobra DS-Adapt MAX each have a full page.
| Spec | Cobra DS-Adapt | Cobra DS-Adapt MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Players Distance | Game Improvement |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Loft options | 9° to 12° | 10.5° to 12° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Mitsubishi Diamana D 60, Aldila Ascent 50 | Aldila Ascent 50, Aldila Ascent 45 |
| MSRP | $499 | $499 |
| Technology | High Launch | High Launch |
| Loft | Cobra DS-Adapt | Cobra DS-Adapt MAX |
|---|---|---|
| 9° | Mitsubishi Diamana D 60 (stiff) | - |
| 10.5° | Mitsubishi Diamana D 60 (stiff) | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) |
| 12° | Aldila Ascent 50 (regular) | Aldila Ascent 45 (senior) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
The Cobra DS-Adapt MAX and the Cobra DS-Adapt share a 460cc head, an adjustable hosel, a High Launch profile and a $499 price, so the split comes down to category and loft. The DS-Adapt MAX is a game improvement driver offered in 10.5° and 12°, with an Aldila Ascent 50 regular shaft and an Aldila Ascent 45 senior option. That lineup points at moderate swing speeds that need help getting the ball up and staying in play. The DS-Adapt is a players distance driver with three lofts, 9°, 10.5° and 12°, and it pairs the Aldila Ascent 50 regular with a Mitsubishi Diamana D 60 in stiff. The 9° head and the stiff shaft suit faster swings that fight spin and want a lower flight.
Price will not decide this one, since both drivers list at $499. Pick the DS-Adapt MAX if forgiveness matters most, or if you need a senior flex. Pick the DS-Adapt if you swing fast enough for a stiff shaft, want the 9° option, or prefer a players distance spin profile. For most mid and high handicap golfers the MAX is the safer buy. For a stronger player who wants more loft choices and a lower flight, the DS-Adapt is the better fit.