Cobra Golf took a step that no other major OEM had yet to do back in the fall when they released a full-on 3D printed putter. The Cobra King SuperSport-35 putter had such a unique tech story behind it, which made it stand out against practically every putter that could be found in today’s marketplace. There was so much excitement around this putter and how it was crafted that it left golf fans asking one common question: When is Cobra Golf going to expand this lineup and enter the putter arena? That answer is now. With much excitement, today is the day that Cobra Golf takes that next step and releases not just one putter lineup, but two with their new KING 3D Printed Series and KING Vintage putters.
“We’re extremely excited to launch our new family of 3D printed putters, continuing our partnership with HP, utilizing their Metal Jet Technology to innovate and transform the way golf equipment is manufactured through the use of 3D printing, an extremely effective process in the design and development of our new putter line,” said Jose Miraflor, VP Marketing & Product Architecture, Cobra Golf. “We are extremely excited for golfers to try our new 3D printed putters, while each is unique, they all deliver advanced stability, forgiveness, and roll performance that will make putting easier for golfers of all levels.”
King 3D Printed putters are very eye-popping with a style that is very “techie.” Their looks are not deceiving because there is a lot of technology found in these models. These putters are the fruits of the labor that comes from a multi-year collaboration between Cobra and HP. Making a shift from the Metal Jet 3D Printing that was heavily touted for the SuperSport-35, the focus was pushed to Multi-Jet(Nylon) printing. Cobra engineers can save an incredible amount of weight by creating these intricate nylon cartridges throughout this line. With weight savings from non-traditional locations, discretionary weight can be positioned in areas that allow all 3D Printed Putters to feature extremely high MOI properties. Pairing with the nylon lattices, all of the putters inside this series will feature a multi-material construction that consists of a steel chassis, forged aluminum crown, tungsten weights, and a SIK Face Insert.
SIK Golf makes milled putters that offer Descending Loft Technology. You may recognize the name from the success that Bryson DeChambeau has had with his putter. For both the 3D Printed and Vintage Putters, Cobra partnered with SIK to create an aluminum insert that takes advantage of their DST, not only in weight savings but how these inserts affect the roll of the ball. One of the big stories for both of these putter lines is consistent launch angles, and that is where this insert comes into play. How DST works is the insert is sectioned off horizontally in quarters. The top portion of the putter has 4° of loft, which descends by 1 degree in each section so that the bottom has only 1 degree of loft. Players all have different putter strokes, some with a descending blow (higher contact) and others with an ascending blow (lower touch). When hitting down on the ball with the putter, more loft is needed to get the ball out of its slight depression and rolling quickly. Those who have an ascending strike come into the ball with added loft, therefore taking advantage of the part of the insert that has the lowest amount of loft found on the insert. With the help of this SIK insert, golfers will obtain more consistency in both launch and distance control.
Within the KING 3D Putter family are three main head styles, the GrandSport-35, SuperNova, and Agera. These general shapes won’t come off as anything unseen before, but with the new multi-material aspect to them, they boast higher MOI properties than their main competitors. The GrandSport-35 is the most traditional blade offering of the group, with SuperNova and Agera join the highly competitive mallet market. For those interested in an arm lock putter, the Agera and Grandsport-35 will be available with a 41″ shaft length. Due to that stroke type that comes with an arm lock stroke, the SIK insert had to carry more loft. Therefore, instead of the top section starting at 4° of loft, it will have 7° and descends to 4° at the very bottom.
KING 3D Printed Models and Specs
Price for all KING 3D Printed Putters is $349
When it comes to the Vintage Putters, the build is much more traditional with both its shapes and materials. While there is no 3D printing utilized within these models, we do get a more mainstream look that will cater to those who find the KING 3D Printed models too extreme. Along with the classic shapes comes simple alignment lines and an adjustable weighting system. As mentioned earlier, these putters also have the SIK aluminum insert. Therefore, even if you choose to pass on the 3D models, you are still looking at a putter that still offers consistent launch characteristics.
Cobra’s Vintage putters offer four different shapes, with two neck options for all but the Torino. Before introducing each model, note that the number after each name signifies how much toe hang is present. The Vintage Sport-45 model is Cobra’s take on perhaps the most iconic putter shape of all-time, a plumbers neck anser, which also comes in a Sport-60 model with a slant neck. Torino presents a classic rounded mallet shape, while the Nova models carry a popular fang design. For the final model, the Stingray will suit the golfer looking for the most forgiving member of the Vintage line.
KING Vintage Models and Specs
Price for all KING Vintage Series putters is $249
Both families of the Cobra King Putters will feature a custom Lamkin SinkFit Straight grip, which plays more like a midsize putter grip. Fans of Cobra will undoubtedly recognize that Cobra Connect comes as a stock option for these putters, meaning you can track your putting statistics just as easily as you can with every other club in the Cobra arsenal. Putter shafts have become a more significant part of the conversation in recent years. Cobra has decided to go with a KBS CT Tour Stepless Steel shaft for all of their models, therefore committing to high-end components throughout the entire package.
Cobra Golf has decided that now is the right time to push their innovations to the putter market, and just like many of their offerings, there is one heck of a tech story to be told. These putters should quickly grab some attention between the inclusion of 3D printed parts, a SIK putter insert, and boosted MOI designs. The entire line of putters is available for pre-order today and will hit retail stores on June 4, 2021.
they feel like most other high MOI putters to me with that hollow feeling like you’re hitting around the ball rather than through the ball.
That’s a fair point, I went from a blade to the supernova so my comparison may not be as on point compared to where you are coming from
I agree. This isn’t as solid sounding as some of the other mallet offerings out there. I think it’s due to the 3D construction and the face, but I could also be wholly wrong.
Should’ve bought a grip for the Supernova while I was there. D’oh! :facepalm:
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Now I just need to learn to keep my mouth shut when walking towards a putt in the future so no one is the wiser ?
Interesting I personally love the grip. And usually I am the guy that changes the putter grip immediately but this one just feels right to me.
I agree — it just feels right. I am surprised by how much I like this grip.
Everyone is different for sure, but I want to kill it with fire
The roll is SO true.
??? I will say this, I have had some great rounds with this putter. I can get real streaky with my putting. Yesterday just missed so many putts by CM’s left and right of hole. But I have had one round of 9 holes with 11 putts. So I know I have it in me. Just need that to translate next weekend.
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It’ll likely be conceded but I’ll go with the Supernova anyways. ?
Nova 40
and why would that be
I purchased the Vintage Stingray 40 last week and am blown away by the quality and feel. I’ve had the Spider Tour Red, Spider X, and PXG Gen 2 Operator which are all similar in shape. In my opinion, the Stingray is hands down the best of the bunch. It sets up so perfect and square, my real test with putter setup is resting on the hardwood floor. Most of the putters I’ve owned want to rock open or more often closed. This Cobra sits flush and square. The weighting / balance is perfect.
The face insert surprised me too, it feels great. I was worried about it being hard or clicky but it feels so good and rolls the ball great.
I just re-shafted it tonight with a matte black KBS One Step and the putter looks even better now.
Anyway, thank you all for your reviews and feedback on the putter and all the other countless gear I’ve bought, sold, and traded. Hopefully this one sticks around for a while.
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Thanks !!
I was a bit scared to do it to be honest as I’m newer to doing paint fill. But I just applied it heavy with a tooth pick. Fluorescent yellow with a dab of fluorescent green mixed in and then wiped the excess quickly with a paper towel with rubbing alcohol on it.
You did a great looking job! Custom colors is fun!
Thanks !!
That was one of my big takeaway as well from the weekend on the club side. It will be exciting to watch where they go from here.
Stick with that Stingray! She will not let you down. If you have a good feel for pace, then it’s all up to making the right read. I have 7 putters and it’s gonna be real hard taking this out of my bag.
Looking back, I never once three putted at TPC, including the practice round. Some conceded holes played a role, sure, but have I mentioned I love my Supernova ?
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@tucsoncacti thinks you are a genius
such a good putter! You will not regret it!
If that’s not in the bag next time we play I may have to smack you
No, that’s I said I’ll KILL you.
That’s really odd, especially because they bend EASY. I changed mine at the THP Tech Studio
Club Champion were idiots as the guy started talking about it being 3D printed so couldn’t bend. I told him it was the vintage line, then he said the metal was weak. There is no hosel on the Torino so I am not sure if the shaft can be bent 3 degrees as I am not sure what is involved. I may customize the putter meaning taking the shaft out so may do the changes then.
You got this Keno!! Your gonna love it. If you have gamed Spyders before then you will be like 5 steps ahead of me when you get on the practice green.
So left eye dominant goes better with alignment on the top line compared to the flange line? I’m left eye dominant and maybe that accounts for some of the improvement I’m seeing with the Supernova, beyond it being a great putter.
So your right handed and left eye dominant?
I’m opposite ….. I’m a lefty but right eye dominant, golf right, shoot right, kick left. I looked like a kid on crack growing up my body could not decide how I wanted to play sports.
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Yup!
It means toplines work ok, but dots or NEKKID are best for me. Flange lines, I struggle believing what I’m seeing.
I love the milled SIK face on my DW! Fitted into mine as well at CC.
That’s crazy. I had my Supernova checked at CC. It was already playing at the right lie angle, but they would have bent it for me…