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The Cobra King LTDx LS driver is going to surprise people in 2022. High ball speeds, unique feel, and adjustability make it a sleeper pick in the driver category this year.
Check out the new Cobra AEROJET LS driver HERE
Introduction
Cobra first introduced its Cobra King line of woods in the fall of 1996. 5 years later, they relaunched the King line and reached to number three in the wood market share. Cobra continued to see tour wins over the years and found success worldwide.
Today, almost 26 years after its first launch, Cobra is releasing the latest version of the Cobra King drivers. The LTDx LS claims to be its lowest spinning driver ever for better players with high swing speeds. I put this driver in my bag to see how well those claims held up.
Looks
I was impressed with the color options for the 2022 Cobra drivers. In this review, we tested the peacoat and red finish which is highlighted by an gloss navy crown. Alternatively, the black and gold color scheme has a matte crown finish. I like the options of both matte and gloss crowns in the same lineup.
The gloss crown is framed by a matte edge in the same color blue. The sole of the club hosts two red replaceable weights near the front of the club. Just behind the weights is another gloss navy carbon plate. I am a big fan of the red, white, and blue color scheme, and I think Cobra nailed this design.
Color scheme aside, I wanted to give a mention to the loft window on the hosel. Unlike other manufacturers, the loft is clearly marked with the degrees even as you adjust it. This is a small detail that I think goes a long way, particularly for those who enjoy tinkering at home.
Sound & Feel
The Cobra King LTDx LS driver is the most unique feeling driver I have ever hit. The steel milled face feels more like a forged iron than a typical driver. It sounds very low in pitch with a metallic “snap.” It felt quite natural to get used to as I knew exactly when I hit it on the screws. I also knew when I didn’t.
Anything hit in the center of the face felt as if it would never land. This is certainly a welcome feeling for most golfers. Anything outside of that zone was not as enjoyable. The instant feedback is very good for the better player.
Performance
One thing that stood out with the new Cobra King LTDx LS driver is its speed. Not just clubhead speed but the ball speeds off the face as well. This is certainly a direct result of their new H.O.T. face technology which maximizes ball speeds using varied thicknesses across the face.
In addition to the face, a new lighter titanium chassis allowed weight to be distributed more low and forward. Thus, bigger and longer drives. What’s the tradeoff? As the lowest launching and lowest spinning driver of the three models, it is also their least forgiving. It is geared towards the better player who finds the center of the face more often than not. Seeking more forgiveness? Check out the Cobra LTDx driver HERE or the LTDx MAX driver HERE. I realized this quickly as my best strikes were longer and further than any driver I have hit. The problem was strikes that strayed from center saw a significantly larger dispersion area.
Despite my mishits, as I got comfortable with the Cobra King LTDx LS driver, I was able to use its adjustability to fine tune my ball flight. Being that the LS model is less forgiving, the adjustable features were that much more important. The LS model promotes a fade in the standard settings, which I prefer, but the hosel allows for adjusting to a draw setting should you need it. The adjustable hosel that I mentioned earlier also changes the loft 1.5 degrees in either direction.
Something I found unique with Cobra drivers is that they offer tour length versions for their drivers. This is a stock setup that’s one inch shorter (44.5″) than the standard at 45.5″. Combine these options with a choice of crown finish, interchangeable weights, loft and lie adjustability and it might be the most customizable stock driver available.
Conclusion
Cobra took a large step forward in the driver category in 2022. The Cobra King LTDx LS driver is going to surprise golfers with its ball speeds alone. Add in the pleasantly unique feel of the milled face and wide range of adjustable features and you get a recipe for success for golfers everywhere. It is at minimum a must try for every golfer looking for a driver for 2022.
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to me, this is the best looking overall package this year.
I play this driver and not only does it feel great, the ability to hit straight and more consistent shots even when missing the center is my main reason I chose it over ALL of the new drivers this year. I was not in the market for a new driver as I hit my sim2 max really really well but this was hard to put down after a few swings. Gained 5-8mph on mishits and 10-15 mph on center strikes. Can really go after it and play the old big high draw swing and now worry about it over cooking or not having enough spin to stay in the air. Love the color options and the limited edition all black is a nice touch to the line. The milled face is something to really get used to when looking down at as you do see it more on the top line. Easy to just be confident and gain confidence really quick. I paired mine with a older graphite design shaft and wow talk about a match made in heaven. Not going to lie this club will never leave my possession even when it retires.
It’s the fastest driver of 2022.
I’m playing with the senior tour as a professional golfer and play in Mexico in the Canadian winter. I have a cobra driver in Mexico never leaves Mexico. I’m looking for some help from cobra I need a new driver here in Canada.
You need to contact Cobra directly Rik. We appreciate you reading our reviews and leaving a comment, but we can’t help with your request.
– Meeks
Just purchased a COBRA Golf King LTDx Navy Driver today. Only had time to hit 20 or 30 in the nets at the shop as I got there half an hour before they closed. Guy at the shop said it was the best club in the market so lots of trust in him.
Will be road tested in the Dooks Golf Links this weekend. Should be interesting
Mr. COBRA.
Please don’t forget about the poorer Senior players,that need game improvement Drivers also ,that are affordable.
They have that covered: https://pluggedingolf.com/cobra-air-x-offset-driver-review/
-Matt
Great article, have been going through a lot of reviews and research on the LS model.
My RadSpeed was sent back due to a crack in the carbon on the crown, toe side. No fault of my own, I take care of my clubs.
They are sending me a new LTDX LS head as a replacement. This will be my first LS model but looking forward to it, especially after reading and watching reviews.
I hope the transition will be an easy one, I loved my RadSpeed, had it dialed in for the last 2 years.
I’d like to say Cobra is the diamond in the rough when it comes to equipment. Fitted recently in the Forged Tec irons, absolutely amazing and can’t wait for them to arrive. Customer service is the best as well.
Great article, have been going through a lot of reviews and research on the LS model.
My RadSpeed was sent back due to a crack in the carbon on the crown, toe side. No fault of my own, I take care of my clubs.
They are sending me a new LTDX LS head as a replacement. This will be my first LS model but looking forward to it, especially after reading and watching reviews.
I hope the transition will be an easy one, I loved my RadSpeed, had it dialed in for the last 2 years.
I’d like to say Cobra is the diamond in the rough when it comes to equipment. Fitted recently in the Forged Tec irons, absolutely amazing and can’t wait for them to arrive. Customer service is the best as well.
Might be a stupid question, but why would the two adjustable weights in the front not weigh the same? Wouldn’t two different size weights slow the rate of rotation of the heel or toe depending on where you have them located? I know weights can be purchased, but just find it odd that Cobra would offer a more balanced head as a stock option, especially for a better player version.
Mat,
No stupid questions here.
If there is good data on CG movement changing the rate of closure, I have not seen it. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist, I’m just not aware of it. The bigger impact is moving the CG to change gear effect. And, most importantly, moving 7 grams over such a short distance is a pretty minor tweak.
To answer your first question more directly, the answer is largely marketing. If they were going to “balance” the weights, they might as well remove them and make all the weighting internal. Very very very few golfers are going to buy additional weights. So, by making the two weights “imbalanced” they can advertise (and genuinely offer) the ability to tweak the shot shape bias a bit.
-Matt
Good answer. Also consider, they offer the “tour length” and these weights are a convenient method for keeping the club in balance when cut an inch short at the grip.