Darkspeed LS

Reviewer testing notes the driver felt stable across the face with a great mixture of both fast and solid feel. Independent review notes anything around the center of the clubface felt hot at impact, like the ball melted into the clubhead. Independent 2024 testing placed it 3rd overall in the mid-swing-speed test. Strong for a 450cc tour-spec shape. Below the prior-generation low-spin tour-spec sibling because the more forward CG and compact shape sacrifice some perimeter MOI.

Independent 2024 testing placed it 3rd overall in the mid-swing-speed test. Manufacturer documentation cites the variant as 1.2 mph faster (ball speed) than a leading competitor despite a half-inch shorter built length. Reviewer testing measured spin numbers well under 3,000 RPM and a lower spinning flight than the brand's other offerings. Top-tier 2024 distance. Below the prior-generation low-spin sibling which won the prior-year distance pool.

Reviewer testing notes the variant is designed for tour players and better players who have high demands of their driver. Manufacturer documentation cites three movable weight ports with three positions — heel (neutral flight), toe (fade bias), back (high ball flight). The toe position is a meaningful fade-shaping option that previous low-spin variants didn't offer as cleanly. Parity with the prior-generation low-spin sibling.

Reviewer testing notes good swings feel like the head is one strong piece and not hollow, with anything around the center of the clubface feeling hot at impact like the ball melted into the clubhead. Independent review notes the feel is stable across the face with a great mixture of both fast and solid feel. Above the prior-generation low-spin sibling — the variant introduced the family acoustic upgrade that later generations refined.

Reviewer testing notes each strike delivers a loud whack at impact but is devoid of any metallic sound. Independent review describes a nice thudding sound at impact that sounded as solid as expected. Above the prior-generation low-spin sibling — the variant moved away from the booming acoustic. Below the next-generation family which is quieter still.

Reviewer testing notes a compact head shape and minimalist dark aesthetic that looks great. Manufacturer documentation cites the all matte black head as aerodynamically reshaped to maximize clubhead speeds. The family introduced the all-matte-black stealth-tour aesthetic that the next generation carried forward. Above the prior-generation low-spin sibling — debut of the stealth visual signature.