Loft options, stock shafts and specs for two drivers golfers cross-shop. Cobra OPTM LS and TaylorMade Qi4D LS each have a full page.
| Spec | Cobra OPTM LS | TaylorMade Qi4D LS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Tour | Tour |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Loft options | 9° to 10.5° | 8° to 10.5° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc |
| Adjustable hosel | Yes | Yes |
| Stock shafts | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7, Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7, Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 |
| MSRP | $549 | $649 |
| Technology | Low Spin | Low Spin |
| Loft | Cobra OPTM LS | TaylorMade Qi4D LS |
|---|---|---|
| 8° | - | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (x_stiff) |
| 9° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (x_stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (x_stiff) |
| 10.5° | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) | Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 (stiff) |
Stock shafts shown are the representative options on file for each loft; retailers and fitters carry more.
On paper the TaylorMade Qi4D LS and the Cobra OPTM LS are close to identical. Both are 460cc tour drivers built for low spin, both have an adjustable hosel, and both ship with the same Fujikura Ventus Blue stock shafts in stiff and x-stiff. What separates them comes down to loft range and price. The Qi4D LS is offered in three lofts, 8°, 9° and 10.5°, while the OPTM LS comes in 9° and 10.5° only. That extra 8° head matters for faster swingers who fight spin and want the lowest launch option available. The other gap is cost. The OPTM LS lists at $549, $100 less than the Qi4D LS at $649. If your swing does not need the lowest loft, the Cobra gives you the same core recipe for less.
For most golfers, the Cobra OPTM LS is the smarter buy. The specs match at 9° and 10.5°, the stock shaft is the same, and the savings are real. Choose the TaylorMade Qi4D LS if you need the 8° head to control spin, or if you simply prefer the TaylorMade look and feel at address, since that is a personal call no spec sheet can settle. If price is the priority, take the OPTM LS and put the difference toward a fitting.