Cobra Darkspeed Women’s Hybrid Review

Delivering increased speed and launch, Cobra’s Darkspeed Rescue Club is designed to help you hit the ball further with greater ease.

Cobra are notorious for producing fantastic rescue clubs that challenge for being the best hybrid golf clubs on the market. The brand’s history with hybrids goes back further than any other company, having been the brains behind the first hybrid ever introduced to the golfing world.

The Baffler was the first rescue club unveiled to golfers and it was an instant hit with players of all abilities. Over time more and more better plays have turned to hybrids to help get them out of trouble, or as a way to find more consistency than they can with longer irons.

Hybrids might not be a staple of every Tour player’s golf bags but you will find some of the best female golfers in the world are making space in their bag for a hybrid. Rescue clubs are more popular among amateur golfers because of their characteristics and they serve very well as a “get out of jail club”.

If there is any brand out there that knows exactly how to build the perfect hybrid it’s Cobra. Hybrids are intended to be used as a substitute for long irons or higher lofted fairway woods – rather than going for a Darkspeed Women’s 5-wood or a Darkspeed Women’s 5-iron you might want to look at a Darkspeed Women’s 4-hybrid to help improve your game.

Cobra’s newest range of Darkspeed Women’s hybrids features much of the technology found in the Darkspeed Women’s driver and fairway wood, including the PWRSHELL H.O.T. Face and PWR Bridge weighting which makes this hybrid fast and forgiving. It’ll be no surprise to see the Darkspeed Women’s hybrids featuring highly amongst the best ladies’ hybrid golf clubs of 2024.

What’s new and different about the Cobra Darkspeed Women’s hybrid

Dark color scheme

Given the name Darkspeed, it’s perhaps unsurprising that Cobra have elected to go with a dark color scheme with a splash of a cool blue color on the sole of the club and wrapping around the edge of the top of the crown. The previous AeroJet Women’s hybrid had a very similar blue but it certainly wasn’t as dark as 2024s Cobra hybrid.

Cobra limiting the amount of color on the Darkspeed Women’s hybrid is perhaps a bold move that could backfire, but we don’t see that being the case. I love the fierce look of the predominantly gloss black club head both in the bag and sat behind the ball, and we imagine the majority of golfers will feel the same.

No return for the Baffler rails

When Cobra launched the AeroJet hybrid range in 2023 it didn’t feature the Baffler rails we’d seen on prior Cobra hybrids. It left us questioning whether they were going to return in 2024, well we can now answer that question… they won’t. Baffler rails were added to Cobra’s hybrids in recent years to help golfers play out from tough lies with greater ease.

However, as Cobra have improved the technology in the club head the need for Baffler rails has declined. Removing the Baffler rails reduces drag during the swing meaning you can deliver quicker club head speed which transfers into hitting the ball farther.

No ONE Length for women

Cobra and Bryson Dechambeau worked together primarily to create ONE length irons, following the success of the irons in the amateur game, Cobra introduced ONE length technology to their hybrids. However, the Darkspeed Women’s hybrid is only available in variable length. If you’re a female golfer who likes the idea of ONE length, you’ll have to play with the Darkspeed hybrid – which is the same club but just looks slightly different.

Cobra Darkspeed Women’s hybrid technology explained

PWRSHELL Insert and A.I. designed H.O.T. Face

Through machine learning, Cobra have been able to enhance the performance of the PWRSHELL insert to add more speed and launch, which ultimately results in further distance. The A.I. designed H.O.T. Face has 15 individual hot spots across the entirety of the clubface and features an optimized variable thickness pattern to deliver more efficient ball speed and spin, making this hybrid even easier to hit while producing brilliant numbers.

PWR Bridge

The PWR Bridge was first introduced in last year’s AeroJet Women’s hybrid and it’s back this year in Darkspeed. Cobra have improved the PWR Bridge so it has more impact on distance and spin. PWR Bridge works cohesively with the PWRSHELL insert to create a more flexible face and sole which helps maximize launch and ball speed while ensuring spin rates don’t jump.

Mid Weight

The Darkspeed is fitted with a 12g weight as standard in the middle of the club – previously it has been positioned in the back. It has been strategically positioned to promote a high, towering ball flight which helps increase carry distance.

Deep body design

Cobra are aware that the majority of golfers who turn to hybrids are those looking for increased forgiveness that irons just can’t offer. The deep body design is extremely confidence-inspiring, and thanks to the high bounce leading-edge turf interaction is much improved on a wide range of lies.

Everything you need to know about the Cobra Darkspeed Women’s hybrid

Cobra Darkspeed Women’s hybrid

RRP: £229.00 / $279.00

Lofts: 21° / 24° / 28°

You can pick up a Darkspeed hybrid, or any other club from Cobra’s Darkspeed range, from January 11 when pre-sale begins. From January 19, they will be available to purchase from multiple retailers and online.

Cobra’s Darkspeed Women’s hybrid is incredibly forgiving, fast, and long. They’re aimed more toward amateur golfers, with their King Tec hybrids being intended for Tour players and better amateur golfers. There’s no adjustability with the Darkspeed Women’s hybrids but the three lofts available allow you to easily find the best hybrid to slot in your bag.

Having achieved much success with the previous AeroJet Women’s hybrid, Cobra have continued to use AI to assist them in designing the H.O.T. Face. The emphasis of this hybrid is on playability and forgiveness from any lie, to achieve this Cobra have positioned one weight in the center of the club head to maximize carry distance thus resulting in increased total distance. The deeper body and high bounce leading edge make this club extremely versatile and a go-to no matter where you’re balls sitting.

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About the author

James Hogg – Golf Equipment Writer

James has a degree in English Language from Newcastle University and an MA in Journalism from Kingston University.

He spent seven years working for American Golf as part of the sales and fitting team alongside his studies and is a specialist in putters, golf balls, and apparel.

James took up golf as a teenager and, thanks largely to his length and consistency off the tee, he plays off a handicap of 4.7 at Cleveland Golf Club.

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Cobra Darkspeed Women's Hybrid

RRP: £229.00 | VIEW UK OFFER | $279.00 | VIEW US OFFER

Lofts: 4H - 21° / 5H - 24° / 6H - 28°

Stock shaft: KBS PGI

Stock grip: Lamkin Crossline Black Undersize

Flight bias: High