Cobra King LTD Black Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

Technology

Tour Driver

The King LTD Black is Cobra's 2016 answer for the player who swings hard and spins the ball too much. At 440cc, the head is smaller than the 460cc drivers most amateurs grab off the rack, and that smaller footprint tells you who Cobra built it for. This is a tour-shaped driver that rewards a repeatable strike and punishes a lazy one.

The headline here is spin, or rather the lack of it. Cobra pushed the center of gravity low and forward, which flattens the launch and takes rpm off the ball. If you're one of those golfers who watches a good drive climb, balloon, and fall out of the sky short of where it should land, this head is aimed right at that problem. The matte black crown isn't just cosmetic either. It cuts glare and gives the club a clean, no-nonsense look at address.

Adjustability comes through Cobra's MyFly8 loft sleeve, so you can dial the launch and face angle to suit your swing instead of buying a fixed spec and hoping. Pair that with the low-spin build and you have a driver that lets a strong player fine-tune ball flight rather than fight it.

• Faster swing speeds that generate too much backspin and lose distance to a ballooning flight
• Better ball strikers who want a compact 440cc head and are comfortable giving up some forgiveness for a lower, more penetrating launch
• Players who like to shape shots and want a driver that responds to a swing rather than steering it
• Anyone tinkering with launch conditions who wants the MyFly8 sleeve to tune loft and face angle on the range

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cobra King LTD Black a low-spin driver?

Yes. Cobra put the CG low and forward using the SpacePort weight near the face, and that setup is designed to cut backspin and flatten launch. If you spin the ball too much off the tee, that's the exact issue this head targets.

What does the 440cc head size mean for me?

It's smaller than the standard 460cc driver, which is the largest size the rules allow. The compact shape looks more like a tour driver at address and tends to be more workable, but it also asks for a more consistent strike since there's slightly less room for error on off-center hits.

How is the King LTD Black adjustable?

It uses Cobra's MyFly8 loft sleeve, which gives you eight settings to change loft and face angle. The SmartPad design keeps the sole sitting flat at address across all of those settings, so the face won't look open or closed when you ground the club.

What is the SpacePort on the sole?

It's a port on the bottom of the club that holds a tungsten weight positioned low and forward. That placement is the main reason the driver launches lower and spins less. It also has a see-through window, which was part of the LTD's look.

Who should skip this driver?

Slower or moderate swing speeds and golfers who need maximum forgiveness. A low-spin, 440cc head can rob a slower swing of carry and can feel harsh on mishits. If you already struggle to get the ball airborne off the tee, a higher-launching, larger head suits you better.

Alternatives to the Cobra King LTD Black

Other tour driver models from different brands, closest to its model year.