COBRA Golf have introduced the new DS-ADAPT Irons, designed to provide the ultimate combination of speed, distance, and forgiveness. The new irons are available in three models: standard, MAX, and MAX women’s versions, each of which feature a new 360 SPEEDSHELL design, COBRA’s H.O.T. face (Highly Optimised Topology) technology, updated PWR-BRIDGE weighting, and internal FOAM MICROSPHERES for improved sound and feel.
The DS-ADAPT and DS-ADAPT MAX irons are each designed with game-improving constructions and technologies to improve performance for golfers ranging from mid to high-handicaps. The two models feature tailored shapes and loft configurations to expand fitting options and provide a better ability to dial in launch windows for golfers of varying abilities. Both models feature the same core technologies that include a hollow body construction for increased speed and launch through improved flexibility of the body and face. The hollow cavity is filled with soft and lightweight foam microspheres to create an appealing sound and feel, even on off-center strikes. In addition, the weight savings gained from the hollow construction is repositioned in the PWR-BRIDGE weighting system, lowering the CG to create the perfect blend of distance and high launch.
To further increase distance, the hollow body design of the DS-ADAPT irons is paired with a new 360 SPEEDSHELL face, COBRA’s largest face cup design to date. The expanded insert now extends across the entire toe and sole area of the clubface and features an extended internal Speed Channel for improved face flex. When combined with COBRA’s proprietary H.O.T. face (Highly Optimised Topology) technology, testing results showed a 23% increase in face flex at impact to produce more speed, higher launch, and more distance.
Each iron in the DS-ADAPT iron set is designed with unique constructions and technologies tailored for specific shot-making requirements in mind. COBRA’s progressive TECFLO construction utilises distinct designs in the long irons, mid irons and short irons to optimise gapping and performance through the set. Accordingly, the 4-7 irons feature a hollow construction with foam microspheres and 360 SPEEDSHELL face to maximise speed and distance on longer approach shots, while the 8-PW feature a hollow construction with foam microspheres for distance with enhanced precision. The wedges in the set are also hollow but contain no foam or SPEEDSHELL face to deliver traditional wedge performance and improved versatility around the green. The result is easier-to-hit mid- and long irons and more controllable shorter irons and wedges.
The new DS-ADAPT MAX irons are new to COBRA’s game-improvement iron lineup and offer a more forgiving option tailored to higher handicap players. Featuring the same innovative technologies as the standard model, the DS-ADAPT MAX irons are equipped with a slightly more oversized, high MOI shape (longer blade, thicker topline, and more offset) while maintaining an appealing address profile. The MAX model is designed with 2-degree weaker lofts and a wider sole than the standard model to promote effortless launch for players with moderate swing speed looking to maximise carry distance and stopping power. The additional offset featured in the MAX iron also helps promote a straighter ball flight for players who struggle with a slice. When tested against the standard DS-ADAPT irons, the MAX model produced approximately 1.6° higher launch, 550 rpm more spin, 2.4 yards higher peak trajectory, 2° steeper descent angles, and 8 more yards of draw bias.
“COBRA has long been a leader in game improvement irons, but the new DS-ADAPT family represents a major breakthrough in both performance and fitting,” said Jose Miraflor, VP of Product Architecture and Consumer Connections at Cobra Puma Golf. “We have two models that can fit a massive group of players with varying swing speeds, all of whom are looking for maximum distance, exceptional forgiveness, and optimal overall performance.”
Both the DS-ADAPT and DS-ADAPT MAX irons are available in a 4-SW and 5-GW iron set comps with the choice of KBS Tour Lite steel shafts (S, R) or KBS PGI graphite shafts (S, R, A). The new DS-ADAPT MAX Irons are also available in a lightweight Women’s model 6-PW, SW in RH featuring the same ultra-game improvement technologies as the men’s MAX but paired with a lightweight, women’s flex aftermarket KBS PGI graphite shaft to promote easy launch and increased speed for longer carry and total distance.
The DS-ADAPT family of products will be available for fitting and pre-sale on December 19th 2024 for European Regions, and will be available at retail and online on January 17th, 2025 for European Regions. For more information, visit www.cobragolf.com/en-uk.
