Cobra LTDx Vs Cobra LTDx Max Driver Comparison Overview
Oftentimes, it can be hard to figure out which version of a new driver would be right for your needs.
After all, the base features between different models are usually identical. Such is the case for the LTDx line of drivers from Cobra.
The complete line of LTDx drivers includes the Cobra LTDx Max, Cobra LTDx (standard) and the Cobra LTDx LS.
The LS version is the lowest-spinning and lowest-launching entry into the LTDx driver family.
For this comparison article however, we will only be focusing on the Cobra LTDx Max and the standard Cobra LTDx to give you more details.
Cobra LTDX Driver Overview
“As we stated, the base features of the Cobra LTDx and the Cobra LTDx Max are identical.”
These features include a carbon fiber crown and sole panel, forward weighting, CNC milled faces and a variable face thickness architecture.
The standard Cobra LTDx driver is your typical Cobra golf club: it’s lightweight and you get great spin rates thanks to forward-oriented weighting.
We were consistently seeing spin rates stay in the 2300 RPM range with both the Cobra LTDx and the Cobra LTDx Max so no surprise there.
The milled face was also very forgiving. It essentially wraps into the crown and sole so low/high face shots are forgiven to a certain degree.
The sound is a high-pitched click and the face feels very responsive at impact.
Cobra LTDx Max Driver Overview
“The Cobra LTDx Max has all the same features as the standard LTDx driver with one exception.”
The only difference is that the standard version has a fixed 15-gram weight in the back of the head while the Cobra LTDx Max has interchangeable (one 10g and one 3g) weights that can be placed in the back or in the heel position.
In the heel position, you get a draw bias. But if you place the heavy weight in the back position, you get a neutral ball flight with more emphasis on forgiveness.
The extra weight also made for higher MOI in our testing as well.
“As you can imagine, the Cobra LTDx Max was the more forgiving driver. It is also more versatile so if you need to work the ball back on-line from a hook, then the Cobra LTDx Max would work better for you.
The standard version would be better for players who can already launch the ball straight and who have a fast enough swing speed (about 85+ MPH) to take advantage of the lower spin and launch.”
Cobra LTDx Driver
In 20 Words or Less
The Cobra LTDx driver features a cool combination of some of our favorite Cobra design elements.
Cobra LTDx Driver – First Impressions
Needless to say, we were pretty excited to get our hands on this new Cobra driver.
And while it wasn’t quite what we were expecting, it still smacked of that same old Cobra innovation. We weren’t quite expecting the Cobra LTDx to be such a “game-improvement” driver. But the higher handicap testers in our group were pleasantly surprised. Plus, the Cobra LTDx isn’t the only release in this model…
The LTD Family
Included in this new line of LTD drivers is the LTDx LS and the LTDx Max. The LS has the most forward-positioned weight so as you can imagine, it has the lowest spin rates. Of course, that means detracting a bit from MOI so it is not quite as forgiving as the Cobra LTDx. But if max forgiveness is what you’re after then you should be looking at the LTDx Max. It produces the highest launch and has an extra rear-weight to increase forgiveness.
Cobra LTDx Driver Selling Points
- New H.O.T. face design
- Carbon fiber composite sole
- Titanium chassis
- Front-back weighting
- Low long-game spin
- Medium launch angles
Who is the Cobra LTDx Driver for?
With the Cobra LTDx driver, Cobra went straight down the middle of the road – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
That phrase usually has a bad connotation attached to it for mediocrity but that is not what we mean here. The Cobra LTDx does a good job of straddling the line between forgiveness and fast ball speed. It features a new H.O.T. face which separates the face into 15 different sections. The 15 different sections represent different thicknesses to accommodate for common mis-hit areas.
It also features a titanium chassis that helps increase stability in the mid section without significantly increasing weight.
For beginners and high handicappers though, the real star of the show is the rear tungsten weighting. While we have to admit, this is a common and rather basic feature in game-improvement drivers, it still makes a low-spin driver more accessible to higher handicap players.
Distance: 94/100
Accuracy: 91/100
Forgiveness: 94/100
Feel & Control: 92/100
Overall Rating: 93/100
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