If you slice the ball, this is the golf club for you: The Cobra DS-ADAPT LS Fairway Wood
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Pros
- Low-forward CG promotes low spin and distance
- Titanium face maximizes ball speed and forgiveness
- Compact profile enhances control and precision
- Deep face design cuts through wind for consistent flights -
Cons
- Less forgiving for slower swing speeds or higher handicappers
What we say...
Cobra’s DS-ADAPT fairway woods deliver enhanced customization, improved playability, and increased speed for every swing
The Cobra DS-ADAPT lineup pushes innovation further with its range of fairway metals and hybrids, delivering cutting-edge performance enhancements. At the forefront is FUTUREFIT33 Technology, offering an impressive 33 loft and lie combinations for unparalleled customization. This adjustability allows golfers to fine-tune their ball flight to suit their swing and optimize performance on the course. You can read more about FUTUREFIT33 in detail in our handy everything you need to know guide.
The adaptive weighting system, featuring an updated PWR-BRIDGE, ensures precise center-of-gravity placement. This design promotes customized launch conditions, increasing distance and control. Meanwhile, H.O.T. Face Technology employs a variable thickness face insert, maximizing ball speed across the entire face for increased distance and improved forgiveness, even on mishits.
Completing the package is a lightweight carbon fiber crown, which redistributes weight to improve stability and balance. Together, these advanced technologies make the DS-ADAPT fairway metals and hybrids a versatile and high-performing addition to any golfer’s bag.
The DS-ADAPT range is sure to become some of the best fairway woods of 2025.
A sleek, modern fairway wood that delivers a penetrating ball flight.
Pros
- Low-forward CG promotes low spin and distance
- Titanium face maximizes ball speed and forgiveness
- Compact profile enhances control and precision
- Deep face design cuts through wind for consistent flights
Cons
- Less forgiving for slower swing speeds or higher handicappers
Looks, Sound and Feedback: 4.5/5
I really liked the sleek, modern design of the DS-ADAPT LS fairway wood, especially its deep face profile – it gave me a lot of confidence standing at address over the golf ball. The combination of the titanium and carbon construction looks premium and high-tech, which made it feel like I was swinging something truly advanced. At impact, the sound was crisp and satisfying, a perfect match for the club’s performance-focused design. I also appreciated the feedback I got on every swing – it was responsive enough to let me feel the difference between a center strike and a mishit, which helped me adjust and trust the club more with each shot.
Distance and Spin: 4.5/5
The DS-ADAPT LS fairway wood delivered exactly what it promised: low spin and serious distance. I liked how the tungsten weighting created a high launch while keeping the spin down, giving me a piercing ball flight that carried a fair way. Even on my less-than-perfect strikes, the titanium face insert worked to maintain ball speed, which kept my distance consistent. It felt like the club was doing a lot of the hard work for me, which I definitely appreciated.
Forgiveness and Control: 4/5
I was impressed by the balance this club struck between forgiveness and control. While the DS-ADAPT LS is clearly designed for more advanced players, I liked how stable it felt on my mishits. The deep face profile gave me confidence that I could work the ball when needed, but I didn’t feel like I had to be perfect every time to get solid results. Whilst I don’t personally need a low-spin club, the performance I got from this model made it easy to see how it can help you to shape shots, but it still felt forgiving enough to trust on those days when my swing wasn’t quite on point.
Technology and Components: 5/5
The technology in the DS-ADAPT LS is impressive. The combination of titanium and carbon materials makes the head feel light but powerful, and the 60 grams of tungsten weight positioned low and forward really helped me achieve a high launch with low spin. The FUTUREFIT33 hosel was of course another highlight for me – it gave me so many adjustment options to dial in the loft and lie to fit my swing perfectly. I felt like I could tailor this club to match my needs.
Alternative Options
If you’re looking for a more all-round fairway, which isn’t targeted to high spin players, then consider the Cobra DS-ADAPT X fairway wood.
About the author
Sarah Pyett – Deputy Digital Editor
Sarah Pyett is the Deputy Digital Editor of todays-golfer.com. She specializes in ladies’ equipment reviews, including drivers, irons, and golf balls.
After a career in a golf professional shop, and earning a qualification in golf club management, Sarah joined Bauer in 2014 as a Web Producer for Today’s Golfer. She has since worked across multiple brands in a mixture of digital marketing and paid media roles, before returning to focus on golf full-time as Deputy Digital Editor in 2024.
