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The Cobra DS-ADAPT Hybrid is a versatile, iron-like club with a huge amount of adjustability. The compact head, removable rear weight, and 33 option loft and lie sleeve make this hybrid playable for a larger than normal segment of golfers.
Introduction
Cobra Golf has jumped in feet first to the adjustability conversation with their latest clubs. Most notably, their hybrids now have almost the same adjustability as their drivers. This could be part of the reason why they were able to sign Max Homa to a full equipment deal earlier this year. Add Max to the stable of Lexi Thompson, Rickie Fowler, and Gary Woodland and you’ll likely see yet another reason to consider Cobra golf clubs this year. I got my hands on tthe Cobra DS-ADAPT Hybrid to see how well this plays for the amateur golfer.
Looks
The first thing I noticed when I pulled the Cobra DS-ADAPT Hybrid out of its wrapper was the adjustable sleeve. This is not something we have seen before in a Cobra hybrid, but it’s still subtle in size considering the compact nature of the club. In addition to the loft and lie sleeve is a single rear removable weight.
Adjustability aside, the entire head is all black and void of color for a sleek look. At address the all matte black crown reduces any glare from the sun. There is a single Cobra “C” logo alignment aid that is also black in color which helps it not be too distracting.
Sound & Feel
The sound in the Cobra DS-ADAPT hybrid is a low “shink” sound. In my notes, I described the sound as multiple sheets of metal stacked on top of each other. On strikes away further away from center, there was more of a metallic or “ting” sound.
Despite its higher pitched sound, almost every center face strike felt solid. Poor strikes felt closer to a long iron rather than a wood, which is another way of saying that the feedback is more pronounced on mishits. I point that out in case you are someone who prefers the feeling of an iron over a wood.
Performance
As I alluded to earlier, the Cobra DS-ADAPT hybrid is one of the most adjustable hybrids they have ever made. Starting with the FutureFit33 sleeve, which is seen in all of Cobra’s woods in 2025, there is an ample amount of loft and lie combinations to dial in ball flight preferences. I began by trying out Cobra’s online interactive fitting guide [find it HERE] to help select the right setting for my swing. For the hybrid it recommended either D2 or F1 which was quite accurate in terms of what I typically need.
Once I got this on the Trackman, I started with the most neutral loft and lie setting – A1. This resulted in a neutral ball flight. As a cut or fade bias player I wanted to reduce the right miss, so I moved the setting towards the recommended D2 and F1 options. Both settings yielded a change in ball flight. My shots were closer to the center with a few balls that actually turned over to a draw, which I was pleasantly surprised to see.
While the adjustable sleeve is new, the H.O.T. face remains the same as seen in previous Cobra woods. Despite being unchanged for 2025, the face still lives up to its name. Every strike felt like a rocket with minimal effort. Good tempo swings came naturally with the Cobra DS-ADAPT hybrid, knowing that the ball was going a long ways.
In addition to the face, Cobra also re-engineered their internal weighting system which is referred to as the PWR-BRIDGE. This generated a high launch and low spin ball flight. At one point, I noticed some balls that launched just a touch too high, but with a quick adjustment using the aforementioned loft and lie sleeve, I was able to dial the trajectory back down. The adjustability is such a powerful tool and something I know golfers will enjoy tinkering with, especially in a club other than a driver.
All of these features are packed into a compact body that resembles an iron more than a wood. This makes it highly versatile and easy to get the club on the ball in almost any lie. Add in the lightweight KBS PG Hybrid stock shaft and this is truly a club that could fit a wide range of players.
Conclusion
Cobra stepped into the adjustable hybrid market in 2025, and it is impressive. Their 33 combination sleeve and removable rear weight allows for a wide array of golfers to be fit into the Cobra DS-ADAPT Hybrid. Add these adjustable features to its compact and versatile head shape and lightweight shaft and the DS-ADAPT could be a real underrated utility club for players in 2025.
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2 Comments
Thanks for a great review. This sounds like a winner for me as I can most likely eliminate my left miss. Keep up the great reviews guys!
The Cobra Bio Cell hybrid was adjustable for loft and lie angle. Of course, not nearly as many variables as the new hosel.