Best Cobra Drivers: Quick Menu
1. The list in brief
2. Aerojet models
3. LTDx models
4. Women's models
5. How we test
6. How we choose
7. FAQs
Best Cobra Drivers
Golf drivers are some of the most expensive pieces of equipment in the game. Particularly at the premium end of the spectrum, the best golf drivers on the market can set you back a pretty penny. Cobra is a brand that is vey well known for producing premium, high-performance golf drivers that will not break the bank. The brand is trusted by many players on tour including the likes of Bryson DeChambeau and Rickie Fowler, who actually uses the Cobra Aerojet driver.
Many of you probably fell in love with the brand when it introduced its 'Baffler' utility wood, that boasts technology that is still used in many of the brand's recent releases. Since then, there's been no lack of innovation, particularly where drivers are concerned. And the brand new range of Aerojet drivers represent a real leap forward in driver technology, especially from the outgoing LTDx range, which has been one of our favorite club sets of the past few years.
Like its predecessor, there are three head designs available in the Aerojet range and, in this guide, we'll be walking you through what each design offers as well as which is best for your game. Alternatively, if Cobra is not for you, we have also created guides for other brands too – such as the best Titleist drivers, the best TaylorMade drivers, and the best Callaway drivers.
The Quick List
Cobra has built on its reputation for producing top performing drivers at a more affordable price. We were particularly impressed by the increase in speed and distance on offer.
The LS model is sure to appeal to confident ball strikers. It produces a more muted sound that we loved, and delivers both in terms of speed and on its low spin promise.
For anyone who wants to take the right side of the course out of play, this driver has the technology to help. Also, it strikes the balance between being aspirational and user friendly.
The LTDx features smart, modern and aspirational aesthetics, as well as improved sound and feel. What really stood out was the level of forgiveness on offer.
True low spin performance that’s aimed at the faster swinger. With the right launch conditions, there is plenty of distance and consistency on offer from the Cobra LTDx LS driver.
For a driver that delivers on its promise of forgiveness, this also has an aspirational, premium look and feel. It is a great option for those who want a driver that won't break the bank.
An absolute saviour for slicers. The oversized, offset head is brilliant at straightening out your ball flight. It feels easy to swing fast and comes off the face with power and easy launch.
Best Cobra Drivers
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Aerojet Models
Building on its reputation for producing top performing drivers at a great price, we were very impressed when we got our hands on Cobra's latest distance offering. An upgrade on the excellent Cobra LTDx driver that featured on our Editors Choice Awards for 2022, the Aerojet had a lot to live up to in terms of consistency, distance and aesthetics, but it really holds its own as one of the best golf drivers on the market right now.
Visually, this is one of the best-looking golf clubs that has been introduced to the market in some time. It comes with a stunning glossy carbon black base finish that features pops of blue and red on the sole of the club on it's adjustable weighting system. The matte black crown of the previous generation is gone, along with the subtle ridges on the top of the head, and the result is a simple, modern look that stacks up well against the best drivers of 2023.
That sleek aesthetic matches up to the performance on offer here too. The feel is very similar to what we saw in the LTDx, a powerful satisfying 'smack' through impact that is a fraction louder than its predecessor. The main story here though is around speed. As the name suggests, this is designed with aerodynamics in mind to help players flush their driver through the air faster and punch the ball further down the fairways. The PWR-Bridge inserted behind the face helps add to the speed on offer here, and we loved how well this club matched up to some of the best golf drivers for distance.
- Read our full Cobra Aerojet Driver Review
Cobra Aerojet LS Driver
In the distance model of the Aerojet range, Cobra has introduced a new ‘PWR-Bridge’, which is a 13g weight that sits low in the sole and behind the face. This is designed to move the centre of gravity forward, which should reduce spin, improve ball speed and distance. Having put this to the test on the golf course, we loved the power this offered which matches up well with some of the best drivers for distance in the game.
The LS version, which is designed to be the fastest of the three models, has a 457cc clubhead, so it’s 3cc smaller than the other two. That’s hardly a big difference but we noticed it has a significantly smaller footprint down behind the ball. That won't benefit those who want a larger footprint from their clubhead, but it is cerainly a great design feature that will catch the eye for experienced players looking for something more compact.
In testing, we found the LS was the more muted of the three models and, as it was designed to do, had the lowest spin of any of the three. Another point worth noting is that the LS version is more workable, which the better player and more consistent ball strikers will like. We enjoyed playing with the shot shape of this club and sounded much more muted at impact than the other two drivers in this range.
- Read our full Cobra Aerojet LS Driver Review
Cobra Aerojet Max Driver
The Aerojet Max model is predominantly aimed at those golfers searching for one of the most forgiving drivers on the market that will also help to straighten up a slice. High handicappers and beginners, this may be the club for you! It offers up great visuals and even better value, and will help you, like the standard Aerojet pump the ball long distances down the fairways. Aesthetically, it has similar looks to the other models, but the Max offers users a slight offset look down behind the ball – so a fraction toed in. But overall, the profile is very generous and confidence-inspiring behind the ball.
The company have created a more aerodynamic design in this new range of clubs to give golfers more speed. That means the Max is also a great golf club for anyone looking for one of the best drivers for slow swing speeds. Rather kindly, there’s also a bigger sweet spot on offer here and that'll help to improve your performance, especially when the strike point is not in the centre of the clubface.
You'll benefit from a very handy weighting system here too, which adds a draw bias to the club that'll keep you towards the middle or left side of the fairways. Performance wise, it is one of the best drivers for slicers out there and will suit those whose common miss is right, and it's worth mentioning that one of the main points of difference between the Max model and the other two is the draw bias and weight in the heel.
- Read our full Cobra Aerojet Max Driver Review
LTDx Models
Launched right at the start of 2022 to replace the Radspeed range of the clubs, the LTDx range from Cobra is an impressive model that offers great visuals, distance and feel off the tee. There is the standard LTDx which we've featured here, as well as the LTDx Max and LTDx LS, both draw bias and lower spinning models respectively. The standard head will likely suit the broadest range of golfers, with the aesthetics being more refined than its predecessor.
It is worth noting that the LTDx features a very similar-looking matte black carbon crown to last year’s Radspeed (why change what was one of the best looking drivers of 2021). The LTDx has a much lower pitched, quieter impact sound than the Radspeed. For us, it was significantly better - creating a satisfying ‘crack’ through impact that felt very powerful. As tends to be the case with Cobra drivers, the RRP is a decent chunk lower than the best TaylorMade drivers and best Callaway drivers, all with very little difference in performance between the three brands.
- Read our full Cobra LTDx Driver Review
Cobra LTDx LS Driver
The LS in the Cobra LTDx name stands for low spin and as such, this driver is aimed squarely at those faster swinging players looking to control their ball flight and shape. Down behind the ball, the club has a traditional shape and sleek aesthetic, offering a compact design that will catch the eye of more experienced players. The matte black crown that we saw in the Radspeed LS driver is back and to be honest the differences in terms of the visuals at address are minimal at best, but are still impressive.
The LTDx LS was, as you would hope, the lowest spinning of the three LTDx heads in our testing sessions. Whilst we gained 3 yards through the air with the standard head, the lower flight of the LS version actually delivered one extra yard. While that's not a lot in the grand sceme of things it matches up pretty well with some of the best drivers for distance on the market. There is a lot to like about the Cobra LTDx LS driver and, for any faster swinging golfers, the controlled flight is the standout performance gain here, whereas we were also impressed with the forgiveness on offer from a low spin model.
- Read our full Cobra LTDx LS Driver Review