diff --git a/lib/Connection.js b/lib/Connection.js
index 76fcbb049..0112cbe9e 100644
--- a/lib/Connection.js
+++ b/lib/Connection.js
@@ -429,6 +429,7 @@ Connection.prototype._handleProtocolDrain = function() {
 
 Connection.prototype._handleProtocolConnect = function() {
   this.state = 'connected';
+  this._socket.setNoDelay(true);
   this.emit('connect');
 };