When Cobra Golf released the DS ADAPT hybrids back in December, there was a lot to like with the versatility they bring to the table, especially with the inclusion of FutureFit33. However, there was also a group of us lunatics that were perhaps hoping for a few more options, specifically from the KING TEC portion of the hybrid family.
With the last KING TEC hybrids coming in 2023, we all anticipated it was time for the next generation. Well, everyone can rest easy because the time is now, but this is not the KING TEC you have come to know.
KING TEC Hybrids
The last two iterations of the KING TEC hybrids from Cobra have been nothing short of cult classics. While they are certainly not for everyone, they have been some of the most powerful and distance friendly options on the market. Not only did their size inspire confidence, but their ability also to be neutral-to-fade biased was beloved by those who fight hitting hybrids left. It might be time to brace yourself though, because this is a whole new evolution of KING TEC.
When Cobra tells you that this is a new era for the TEC hybrids, they mean it. The design has been rethought and reshaped in just about every way possible, with the goal of creating a Cobra hybrid that truly put itself within that player’s segment.
The Design – KING TEC Hybrid
Obviously, the first step was to slim it down, way down. Where the previous versions were always a teetering on the bigger side of things, everything is smaller now both front/back and heel/toe. According to Cobra, the profile is in the middle of the pack when it comes to true player’s hybrids, it isn’t the smallest, nor the largest anymore. Also important, the face shape has changed as well, with the KING TEC now having a squarer toe and deeper face. This should definitely help differentiate it from the DS ADAPT hybrid to help Cobra fit more golfers.
When it comes to technology Cobra packed a lot into this smaller package in order to keep MOI and playability up. There is a lightweight carbon crown to save weight which combines with the PWRSHELL face insert and PWRBRIDGE weighting to optimize CG, MOI, and speed.
As if that isn’t enough, FutureFit33 is here as well, bringing +/- 2 degrees of loft and lie alteration which can be done independently of one another. Add that to the dual weight system on the smaller head of this KING TEC (12g and 2g), according to Cobra you can adjust around +/- 15 yards of directional tuning. So, all of you hookers need not worry.
KING TEC ONE Hybrid
But wait, there’s more. With the KING TEC X ONE Length irons releasing in 2024, Cobra wanted to also have a KING TEC ONE Length Hybrid. This is a totally different profile which is notably larger than the standard length version and has shallower fairway style face shaping as well. All the other tech is packed into it, but this is created with a fixed weight system to get the CG low and back to increase launch.
The Details
Cobra will be releasing the KING TEC and KING TEC ONE Length hybrids with retailers and on cobragolf.com March 13, 2025.
Standard length will be available in 2H (17), 3H (19), 4H (22), and 5H (25) while the ONE version will be offered in 3H (19), 4H (21), and 5H (24). Both models will be priced at $299.99
