The Darkspeed X is an exceptional all-rounder that combines competitive ball speeds with comfortable levels of spin and playability. A great option for a huge range of golfers, the standouts include its stunning aesthetics and high levels of forgiveness.
For
- Stunning aesthetic
- High levels of forgiveness
- Will suit a wide range of players
Against
- Mostly cosmetic improvements over last year’s Aerojet
Combining the best bits of both the Max and LS models, the Qi10 is an exceptional all-round performer that is extremely forgiving and will appeal to a broad spectrum of players. Although it has no moveable weights, TaylorMade have done an excellent job on performance.
For
- New rounded head shape is excellent
- Extremely forgiving at this spin level
- Will appeal to a broad spectrum
Against
- Only loft adjustability – no moveable weights
Cobra Darkspeed X vs TaylorMade Qi10 Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
When it comes to new driver releases, none cause as much excitement as TaylorMade and Cobra, with the brands regularly producing some of the best golf drivers year-on-year.
For 2024, both have introduced new models to the market, with TaylorMade providing golfers with the Qi10 in multiple different head types, whilst Cobra have produced the Darkspeed which, again, is available in different types of driver heads.
In this piece, we are focusing on the standard Qi10 and the Darkspeed X, models that will appeal to the widest range of golfers and ones that Golf Monthly has rigorously tested. Like any driver, both have their positives and negatives and, below, we have compared both models to pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses.
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Technology
We begin with the TaylorMade Qi10 and, although the the Qi10 Max is the headline product of the family, the standard driver still performs admirably and is crammed full of technology.
For 2024, TaylorMade has aimed to maximize the MOI without compromising ball speed. This has been achieved with a re-engineered third generation 60X Carbon Twist Face, something which was originally introduced to us in 2022 with the original Stealth.
Along with the Carbon Twist Face, there is also a new supporting structure to promote faster ball speeds and improve the durability of the face so, overall then, the technology has been modified and improved on the Qi10.
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