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The Fun Golfer reviews the new Cobra OPTM Metalwood Drivers

Best Specs & Features
  • Multi-material build: carbon crown + titanium frame

  • New POI Shaping & Adaptive POI Weighting

  • 4 model options: LS, X, MAX-K, MAX-D

  • FUTUREFIT33 adjustable hosel (33 settings!)

5 Things We Love 👍
  • Incredibly straight ball flight thanks to low POI

  • Up to 23% tighter dispersion

  • FUTUREFIT33 hosel offers insane 33-point adjustability

  • Cleaner, confidence-boosting crown visuals

  • Each model clearly fits a real golfer need

3 Things to Consider 👎
  • So much new tech that casual golfers may feel overwhelmed at first

  • Requires a proper fitting to get the full benefits

  • Traditional “MOI-only” golfers may not understand POI’s value

Quick Recap: What’s the new Cobra OPTM Metalwood Driver Lineup all about?

OPTM drivers are a full refresh built around a new idea: POI (Product of Inertia), which helps the club rotate naturally so the face arrives squarer at impact. That means straighter shots, tighter dispersion, and fewer curve-balls off the tee. Each head uses a lightweight carbon crown, titanium chassis, and a forged H.O.T. Face with 15 AI-optimized hot zones for speed. The new POI-focused shaping, adjusted external weighting, and the wild 33-setting FUTUREFIT33 hosel give you more control over ball flight than any Cobra line before it. With the X, LS, MAX-K, and MAX-D, there’s truly a model optimized for every swing type.

Let’s break this down in detail and put the Cobra OPTM Drivers to the test across eight key categories:

1.  First Impressions

The head shaping instantly looks faster and cleaner than past Cobra lines, and the carbon crown detailing is sleek without being loud. You feel like you’re holding a “next-gen” driver, not a small upgrade.

2. The ‘No Warm-Up’ Test – Can I Hit a Good Shot Cold?

Cold swings still launch surprisingly straight thanks to the low POI design doing a lot of the steering for you. Even mishits don’t produce those wild curveballs you expect before loosening up.

3. The Confidence Booster – Does This Club Make Me Feel Like a Better Golfer?

The alignment and profile sit beautifully behind the ball and almost coach you into committing to the shot. It feels like the driver wants to help you succeed rather than punish hesitation.

4. The Sweet Spot Finder – How Often Do You Actually Hit It Pure?

The H.O.T. Face gives you noticeably consistent ball speed across the face. Pure shots feel electric, but even the slight misses still carry with authority.

5. The Sound of Success? What This Club Tells You at Impact

The sound is tight, crisp, and modern...more “snap” than “thud.” Misses don’t sound harsh, which keeps confidence high.

6. Forgiveness vs. Punishment: How This Club Handles My Worst Drives

Between MOI stability and POI accuracy, this is the most “true forgiveness” Cobra has delivered as mistakes simply don’t veer off into trouble as often. It’s the first line where accuracy feels engineered, not accidental.

7. The Ego Check – Is This Club Too Good for Me?

No model in the lineup feels like “too much club” for any golfer; Cobra gives everyone a lane. You simply pick your model between the LS, X, MAX-K, or MAX-D, and it delivers the personality you need.

8. Will This Club Stay in My Bag?

The blend of adjustability, straighter flight, and speed makes this hard to replace. Unless someone reinvents physics again, this is a long-term gamer.

Final Verdict: Is the Cobra OPTM Driver Lineup Worth It?

If you value hitting more fairways without giving up distance, this is one of the most meaningful upgrades Cobra has released in years. The shift from “just high MOI” to a “balanced MOI + low POI” design finally delivers forgiveness that actually shows up where it matters: downrange accuracy.

JANUARY 2026