Only a few years ago you were in awe of Cameron Champ's speed and now you're right within a mile or two of his clubhead speed and ball speed. Honestly, I wished I have that kind of gain you have, I still stuck in high 110s with playing driver.
Big hi from Germany. Have been subscribed since you first started your channel and absolutely love what you are doing here. Your approach to reviewing product is completely fresh and distinct from every other channel. The "office" setup looks great and the idea to simply sit and talk to us about your view of the product is genius. Your "straight talk" matches your straight drives.... 🙂... Thank you for keeping it real. Its noted by the community and appreciated.
Amazing stuff. Would love to see a lesson video on how you got your clubhead speed to 130mph. It was amazing to see you hit 340 yard drives a couple years ago and now you're hitting 370 yards. Fantastic!!!!
went back and watched the video where Ian builds you a Long Driver. In the video you said you dont ever see yourself breaking 190 and look at you now! proud of you 👑
Great job, Matt. Your reviews are the most helpful that I've found on UA-cam and I can add nothing to the praise that your other followers have already provided.
adding club head speed didn’t negatively impact dispersion in the same way previous models have. love the 3 way weight port flexibility with the LS head, can’t wait until the video to find your gamer this year bc I think my money is on DARKSPEED.
You know I don’t see anyone else on here this year cranking out this kind of distance and performance. This is a joy to see as in the old days when you were on the other Canada-based website cranking stuff over 340. This performance is unbelievable, and although I’m not a fan of everything being black I guess some custom artwork by professionals can be done like the pros do to make at least the cobra logo at the top visible and a few other decorations possibly. But what awesome performance! I just came across your channel and found you again this is going to be great… Thank you for having a channel.
Never heard of the channel, seen the channel, had the channel suggested to me (I’m surprised UA-cam, your algorithm failed) but at 00:16 you earned my sub. I thought I knew that voice, and seeing your face back on UA-cam makes me very happy. Now, I deep dive to catch up on all I’ve missed. Happy to see you again Matty Boi
Really like the look of the new Darkspeed LS. Looks very stealthy 😂. Time to pair it with the AutoFlex and get 200 ball speed and 350-360 carry. Let’s go!
Matt, some of us might enjoy watching you resume playing right handed. I personally had to switch hands due to injuries so the videos were especially useful. Thank you
The thing I need in any reviews is consistency, I need to know if one out performs another. I've been watching you for years, your a machine. I'm not you but that's not important if you hit the Ping G430 and it goes a certain distance consistently and in a different test you hit the Cobra Darkspeed, I can compare results. that's important to me when I'm looking for a club to test. Thanks
This is just an insane amount of clubhead, ballhead speed matt. You are a beast my friend, its a joy to watch you especially hammering a driver with that speed and control. This driver is spectacular and made for you. P.s i love the channel by the way.
That was a really good, simple but thorough review Matt. And I love watching you obliterate balls at speeds I don't reach even in my wildest dreams 😲. And those are some sexy looking drivers. I'm glad one manufacturer listened to what everyone has been saying - "give us a simple, matt black finish on a driver". 👏 thanks Cobra.
I'm really digging your channel Matt! You are hitting some big boy drives! Sidenote, I liked the music in your qi10 video when you hit 190. I think it added to the production.
Awesome review Matt. When the F9 came out I bought it and loved it but it wasn’t very forgiving. This is a whole new beast. After getting custom fit last year for TSR3 I just can’t take a leap on a new driver. Nevertheless an awesome looking driver, if I was in the market for a new one, this would definitely be high on the list.
I hope, for Cobras sake, Darkspeed does well. Aerojet was a sales stinker, although actually a decent driver - deserved to be in a few more players hands. Agree on LS head shape - was immediately obvious, first time I picked it up, how different it was.
I have been playing the matte black version of Cobra Speedzone. I was sold on your testing with TXG. Such a good looking driver IMO but too spinny. Dark Speed may be in my future! Looks so awesome
Wonderful video. Obviously I won't be able to afford these new driver prices, but I can look forward to this driver in a couple of years when I see it as a second-hand purchase.
I have watched all the reviews today and I simply do not understand how PF finds this same driver as less than competition. Great review on both heads, love their product, so a bit of a fanboy. It simply works as well or better than all the other brands.
I swing my driver 112-115. Could I game this? I just got rid of my Stealth 2+ for the new Ping G430 Max 10k but I hate it already and I’m intrigued by this Dark Speed LS
Dang I want that extra weight available in the front in the X version. I just nought a demo Aerojet and that weight in the back really puts the ball in the air a tad much for me. Was going to buy a lighter weight in the back then some lead tape bottom front to bring spin down. That driver looks awesome and that weight structure option is music to my eyes! :)
Matt, I've been following you since day one (prior channel) and have seen a vast change in your left to right flight. Is that a result of your swing path or perhaps strike/equipment advancements? Either way, you're killing the ball speed numbers with what appears to be little effort. Really enjoying your take on the products and your teaching content. All my best for 2024 and beyond!
This may be the one to replace my tsr 3 . After watching your reviews on the all the new drivers the Cobra seems to come out on top. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on sound and feel on the Cobra. I used to play the ltdx and the performance of the Aerojet was really good but I didn't care for the feel of the Aerojet.
I reviewed max at 125 swing speed and while it technically wouldnt be for that speed, it still spun incredibly low (1900-2200) launched to the moon tho. is launching too high a problem when the spin stays down?
Matt, your swing is looking so good. I'd be curious to see how a club like that LS (which manages spin so well) does for you with maybe another degree of loft. Your longest drives all seem to be when the launch is up around 11* or so. Or maybe the next height of tee? Keep it up!
Hey Mat, Im always a fan of the work you put out. Are you actively trying to lower the flight? Id be curious to see what a 13-14 degree launch would look like with those numbers.
Hi Matt amazing numbers 💣💣💣, you mentioned 1.46 is about as good as an efficiency you can get on foresights?I’ve been beating myself up on 1.38/1.40 thinking it was really poor efficiency, what’s your go to rule on dynamic loft numbers with the driver please?
Hey Matty - do you not find the launch angles are way to low for even you on some of these? Your first shot with the LS look to have better launch (when you started to really swing at it, the launch went up which was nice to see, but some low launches in the videos)
Finally a 2024 driver I’d put in the bag immediately because of its look. I wanna get in 8 degrees and turn down to 6.5 an Accra FX 3.0 140. 😈😈😈. Cobra should do a lefty 8 degree head.
Love the purity of the content Matt! just a slight quality of life enhancement I think that would help viewing, the background sound can be a tad distracting. Maybe some slight instrumental, or have your editor/yourself (idk what you do from an editing perspective) Quiet, breathing/echo. Keep up the good work!
Was out on the range hitting balls a couple weeks ago fowler was hitting balls beside me. he had about 10 of these heads laying on the range. He was hitting them pretty solid
quality as usual. The only downside I have with cobra drivers is they keep releasing limited versions of the same head throughout the year. The all gold version, usa version, etc. I buy one and instantly i am like..... oh man, that one looks pretty kewl. #buyersremorse
The X seems to be fairly low spin with added forgiveness while still getting great ball speeds. Is that your assessment as well? Would love the LS but I don’t think I’m a good enough ball striker.
Matt whats the rationale for using different shafts for the different tests? is it what it came with or have you fit yourself? would be interested in hearing more of the rationale for the shaft in future videos! keep up the great work.
Awesome review Matt, and thank you for sharing! Would you say that the DarkSpeed LS is a little higher launching then the Aerojet LS? Seemed like everybody needed to loft up on the Aerojet LS
wouldn't expect the launch to be much different, in theory the back weight could help there but hard to say how much that would be in real life results
I just picked up a ltdxLS after being worried about it being hard to hit. I find it less brutal than expected buy it seems like the last 2 new models have gotten more forgiving with the LS model. Do you feel this new darkspeed LS is noticeably more forgiving than the aerojetLS (and/or LTDxLS) ?
hi matt. loving the videos. I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but there seems to be a good bit of echo coming from the concrete room, which personally I find a little distracting.
The only driver reviews I trust. Your expertise is second to none. Fantastic review again Matt 👍
Love his channel!!!
Second to Ian Fraser 😂😂
Getting the patented Matty "Yesss" makes my day every time. Golf Liberty is my first stop for new club introductions.
You're putting out quality content Matt. Glad to see your channel off to a good start. The LS looks like a weapon in your capable hands.
This is becoming my favorite channel for gear reviews. I like your calm style and critical thinking. Great to see you doing well Matt!
Only a few years ago you were in awe of Cameron Champ's speed and now you're right within a mile or two of his clubhead speed and ball speed.
Honestly, I wished I have that kind of gain you have, I still stuck in high 110s with playing driver.
Big hi from Germany. Have been subscribed since you first started your channel and absolutely love what you are doing here. Your approach to reviewing product is completely fresh and distinct from every other channel. The "office" setup looks great and the idea to simply sit and talk to us about your view of the product is genius. Your "straight talk" matches your straight drives.... 🙂... Thank you for keeping it real. Its noted by the community and appreciated.
The only reason I used to watch TXG’s channel was for Matt’s club reviews. So happy I found this channel.
Amazing stuff. Would love to see a lesson video on how you got your clubhead speed to 130mph. It was amazing to see you hit 340 yard drives a couple years ago and now you're hitting 370 yards. Fantastic!!!!
went back and watched the video where Ian builds you a Long Driver. In the video you said you dont ever see yourself breaking 190 and look at you now! proud of you 👑
Great job, Matt. Your reviews are the most helpful that I've found on UA-cam and I can add nothing to the praise that your other followers have already provided.
Dude you have picked up a lot of speed. It’s really impressive!
adding club head speed didn’t negatively impact dispersion in the same way previous models have. love the 3 way weight port flexibility with the LS head, can’t wait until the video to find your gamer this year bc I think my money is on DARKSPEED.
Matt your taking the new driver reviews to another level. Well done and each video adds another driver that i want to test in Feb
You know I don’t see anyone else on here this year cranking out this kind of distance and performance. This is a joy to see as in the old days when you were on the other Canada-based website cranking stuff over 340. This performance is unbelievable, and although I’m not a fan of everything being black I guess some custom artwork by professionals can be done like the pros do to make at least the cobra logo at the top visible and a few other decorations possibly. But what awesome performance! I just came across your channel and found you again this is going to be great… Thank you for having a channel.
Ever since I started playing Cobra, have never looked back. What an amazing review and always look forward to your tutelage!!
Best review yet of the DarkSpeed!
Never heard of the channel, seen the channel, had the channel suggested to me (I’m surprised UA-cam, your algorithm failed) but at 00:16 you earned my sub. I thought I knew that voice, and seeing your face back on UA-cam makes me very happy. Now, I deep dive to catch up on all I’ve missed.
Happy to see you again Matty Boi
You’re killing it Matt. Congratulations my man. Can’t wait to see all the comparison videos.
I love this channel. I swing fast and it’s great to see information and test from someone that can swing these speeds.
Of all the releases so far in 2024, this one has me the most excited. Might need to pay you a visit this winter. I'll bring Michter's 10 as well.
Really like the look of the new Darkspeed LS. Looks very stealthy 😂. Time to pair it with the AutoFlex and get 200 ball speed and 350-360 carry. Let’s go!
This is the driver that I am most excited to try out this spring.
Matt, some of us might enjoy watching you resume playing right handed. I personally had to switch hands due to injuries so the videos were especially useful. Thank you
The thing I need in any reviews is consistency, I need to know if one out performs another. I've been watching you for years, your a machine. I'm not you but that's not important if you hit the Ping G430 and it goes a certain distance consistently and in a different test you hit the Cobra Darkspeed, I can compare results. that's important to me when I'm looking for a club to test. Thanks
This and the Smoke are the two I'm looking fwd to this year. Will be interesting to see how they stack up to G430 and TSR.
Great video Matt, appreciate your work!
Looks so sharp, seems to have the performance too. Definitely checking it out this year.
Stellar content (especially the production quality), but can we just acknowledge 2 drives over 370 on a flat range? Goodness, Gracious.
This is just an insane amount of clubhead, ballhead speed matt. You are a beast my friend, its a joy to watch you especially hammering a driver with that speed and control. This driver is spectacular and made for you. P.s i love the channel by the way.
Amazing swing! And, great drivers. I think the last videos I watched you hitting 370 in total yards was the Autoshaft.
That was a really good, simple but thorough review Matt. And I love watching you obliterate balls at speeds I don't reach even in my wildest dreams 😲. And those are some sexy looking drivers. I'm glad one manufacturer listened to what everyone has been saying - "give us a simple, matt black finish on a driver". 👏 thanks Cobra.
Yo Matt you look like you're swinging super free and powerful. Good stuff man. Glad you made your own channel.
Top of the list for the Golftown Demo sale that's for sure! Great content Matt!!!
I'm really digging your channel Matt! You are hitting some big boy drives! Sidenote, I liked the music in your qi10 video when you hit 190. I think it added to the production.
Awesome work with the new drivers
I got the same results at my fitting the 10.5 LS won by a long shot only 290 carry though for me lol, your swing looks great
It’s been a while since I have watched you hit the driver, wow dude your swing is good right now. Very impressive!
Monster Drives Matt! Great video review! 💪🏾🐍🏌🏻
First video I clicked on, always quality with great info and an awesome swing.
Loving these reviews Matt - informative but simplistic all at once for us golf nuts. This Cobra DS LS might just bump my TSR out of the bag…!
Awesome review Matt. When the F9 came out I bought it and loved it but it wasn’t very forgiving. This is a whole new beast. After getting custom fit last year for TSR3 I just can’t take a leap on a new driver. Nevertheless an awesome looking driver, if I was in the market for a new one, this would definitely be high on the list.
I hope, for Cobras sake, Darkspeed does well. Aerojet was a sales stinker, although actually a decent driver - deserved to be in a few more players hands.
Agree on LS head shape - was immediately obvious, first time I picked it up, how different it was.
I have been playing the matte black version of Cobra Speedzone. I was sold on your testing with TXG. Such a good looking driver IMO but too spinny. Dark Speed may be in my future! Looks so awesome
Don't stop vlogging, your content is 🤘🏽🔥
Can you please do a WITB and explain your yardages? Bro, you were absolutely ripping the LS!!!
Wonderful video. Obviously I won't be able to afford these new driver prices, but I can look forward to this driver in a couple of years when I see it as a second-hand purchase.
I have watched all the reviews today and I simply do not understand how PF finds this same driver as less than competition. Great review on both heads, love their product, so a bit of a fanboy. It simply works as well or better than all the other brands.
Still rocking my radspeed. No interest in upgrading anytime soon. Maybe in like 5 or so years, but always love what Cobra is doing
Looks super clean
Great review. Love you content and reviews Matt Go you like the DARKSPEED or qi10 standard heads better
Serious speed there Matt. Interesting observation re the 8deg head being slightly diff again. Will have to keep an eye out for it
Speed of this Driver is very impressive The look of the Darkspeed is also quite impressive 🔥👍
Love the look this some great numbers. Looking forward to head to heads this year. How do the tsr3 numbers stack up against it I wonder.
Looks very good. Very impressive speeds for sure.
So impressed with the video content and where your game is matt. better than most!
Wow, that is one of the best looking drivers I have ever seen.
Good stuff Matt. Would like to see how drivers spin draw vs fade.
I swing my driver 112-115. Could I game this? I just got rid of my Stealth 2+ for the new Ping G430 Max 10k but I hate it already and I’m intrigued by this Dark Speed LS
Dang I want that extra weight available in the front in the X version. I just nought a demo Aerojet and that weight in the back really puts the ball in the air a tad much for me. Was going to buy a lighter weight in the back then some lead tape bottom front to bring spin down. That driver looks awesome and that weight structure option is music to my eyes! :)
Great video and my lord….not only did the speeds stay off the charts you didn’t hit any of them offline. Unreal
This is an insanely handsome club, looks SO similar to my RadSpeed Big Tour 3 Wood!
hi Matt, would be interesting to share the numbers on the Darkspeed X weigh in front vs LS weight behind
Any plan to have the quarter zips in your shop?
Yes for sure, in progress
Matt, I've been following you since day one (prior channel) and have seen a vast change in your left to right flight. Is that a result of your swing path or perhaps strike/equipment advancements? Either way, you're killing the ball speed numbers with what appears to be little effort. Really enjoying your take on the products and your teaching content. All my best for 2024 and beyond!
equipment is getting a touch better every year, but my swing has improved a lot
Your latest content is amazing. Excellent job, good sir.
What were your weight settings in the Toe, Heel and Rear?
This may be the one to replace my tsr 3 . After watching your reviews on the all the new drivers the Cobra seems to come out on top. I'm curious to hear your thoughts on sound and feel on the Cobra. I used to play the ltdx and the performance of the Aerojet was really good but I didn't care for the feel of the Aerojet.
similar feel/sound, maybe a bit more muted this time
I reviewed max at 125 swing speed and while it technically wouldnt be for that speed, it still spun incredibly low (1900-2200) launched to the moon tho. is launching too high a problem when the spin stays down?
Great video Matt. Does the 8° head more resemble the shape of the tour 5°/6°/7° heads we’ve seen in the past?
similar idea I believe, just seemed even more so this year
@@GolfLiberty do we know the volume of the 8° v the 9° (or the X)?
Same question for the LS 3+ fairway wood compared to the LS 3 or the X3
Matt, your swing is looking so good. I'd be curious to see how a club like that LS (which manages spin so well) does for you with maybe another degree of loft. Your longest drives all seem to be when the launch is up around 11* or so. Or maybe the next height of tee? Keep it up!
Might have to give all these new drivers a whirl... Great video!
Quad reads the toe end of the club, correct? And trackman reads the point where contact is made?
Thanks Matt!
Great video. Love the all out bombs. Try for 195 with autoflex !
I do like the new look of the Cobra.
Great job Matt! Glad to see the channel up and running so well! Enjoying the videos. Are you going to do the PXG Black Ops?
yes absolutely
how fast should my swing speed be for me to consider using a LS head
as a fellow lefty i feel your pain. the golf industry just doesnt show enough love lol
Hey Mat, Im always a fan of the work you put out. Are you actively trying to lower the flight? Id be curious to see what a 13-14 degree launch would look like with those numbers.
As I've been working on my swing I've been getting a little bit less inside out and upwards so my launch angle has come down a bit.
@@GolfLiberty Cam Champ did something similar. He knocked down the ball flight and kept the speed at 190
tested all big boys driver but this one is the best. it really comes in package.. beautiful, straight and far.. LS is my choice..
Hi Matt amazing numbers 💣💣💣, you mentioned 1.46 is about as good as an efficiency you can get on foresights?I’ve been beating myself up on 1.38/1.40 thinking it was really poor efficiency, what’s your go to rule on dynamic loft numbers with the driver please?
15-18° depending on how positive your angle of attack is
👌 cheers
11:45 dang it! I was hoping to see the 8° head!
Can you talk about why you prefer the TR Red to a blue or black ?
I put the Red in when I want to swing all out, basically a bit more of a long drive setup
Hey Matty - do you not find the launch angles are way to low for even you on some of these? Your first shot with the LS look to have better launch (when you started to really swing at it, the launch went up which was nice to see, but some low launches in the videos)
Real solid content Matt
Sad to hear we won't get to see you smash the 8 degree head. Insane drives with the 9 though.
Your content quality is blowing away the competition. Keep up the good work bud. I'd rather watch you than Rick Shiels
Holy... that speed is cracked
Finally a 2024 driver I’d put in the bag immediately because of its look.
I wanna get in 8 degrees and turn down to 6.5 an Accra FX 3.0 140. 😈😈😈.
Cobra should do a lefty 8 degree head.
I’ve just put together an Epic 9°SZ with that shaft and a Tour adapter so I can go 7°.
Dying to try it out but 🥶 in Alberta
@@seanpeacock5595 cobra makes 2 degree sleeve like TM? I want one!
Love the purity of the content Matt! just a slight quality of life enhancement I think that would help viewing, the background sound can be a tad distracting. Maybe some slight instrumental, or have your editor/yourself (idk what you do from an editing perspective) Quiet, breathing/echo. Keep up the good work!
Was out on the range hitting balls a couple weeks ago fowler was hitting balls beside me. he had about 10 of these heads laying on the range. He was hitting them pretty solid
Jupiter?
@@MaczSoftware palm city but yea real close. G wood Fowler luke list several others. We all played a 3 day tournament. Cobra truck was there with Rick
quality as usual. The only downside I have with cobra drivers is they keep releasing limited versions of the same head throughout the year. The all gold version, usa version, etc. I buy one and instantly i am like..... oh man, that one looks pretty kewl. #buyersremorse
Matty this is awesome!
The X seems to be fairly low spin with added forgiveness while still getting great ball speeds. Is that your assessment as well? Would love the LS but I don’t think I’m a good enough ball striker.
X seems to be a very good all around driver, flight numbers remind me of my TSR2
blazing fast
340 carry? You have buttery speed my man. You don't appear to be jumping out of your shoes to produce that. I'd kill to have your swing.
Matt whats the rationale for using different shafts for the different tests? is it what it came with or have you fit yourself? would be interested in hearing more of the rationale for the shaft in future videos! keep up the great work.
have been messing around with Ventus TR Red as the shaft when I want to push speed, just a bit softer profile
@@GolfLiberty Playing 60x in both?
Whats your gamer shaft?@@GolfLiberty
yes 6X
TR Blue 6X
Awesome review Matt, and thank you for sharing! Would you say that the DarkSpeed LS is a little higher launching then the Aerojet LS? Seemed like everybody needed to loft up on the Aerojet LS
wouldn't expect the launch to be much different, in theory the back weight could help there but hard to say how much that would be in real life results
I just picked up a ltdxLS after being worried about it being hard to hit. I find it less brutal than expected buy it seems like the last 2 new models have gotten more forgiving with the LS model.
Do you feel this new darkspeed LS is noticeably more forgiving than the aerojetLS (and/or LTDxLS) ?
seems like that new back weight helps stabilize the head a bit
@@GolfLiberty brb gunna check the couch cushions. I'll try some lead tape in the meantime haha
Wow. Bunch of 190 and 190+! 😮😮😮
hi matt. loving the videos. I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but there seems to be a good bit of echo coming from the concrete room, which personally I find a little distracting.
Yup, something I'll need to work on as we renovate the space.