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.
The 3D versions are supposed to be more forgiving than the Vintage ones (according to a review) but I wondered if it was at all noticeable.
The price difference has made me wonder if it’s worth going for the more expensive one.
I don’t know what exactly you are looking at but a few people got the Agera and they really seemed to putt it well. They had nothing but glowing things to say about it.
I was looking at the Vintage Nova instead of the Supernova.
If you’re a putter ***** then I don’t know what I am
Bahahahahaha! That GIF!
I haven’t of the same model, but I do have a 3D and a Vintage model both mallets and the 3D version is definitely more stable.
I don’t need to change anything on it, the stock grip and weight are fine. This one has some toe hang vs my Odyssey Bird of Prey which doesn’t and I think it will serve me better based on my stroke. Stingray with a smaller footprint too. Someone mentioned in this thread how square it sits at address, I agree, it doesn’t swing open when u sit it down.
Rolled some last night indoors and it feels so good. Can’t wait for the long weekend, I have 3 rounds lined up Sat-Monday. ?
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I’m scared.
Jose (Little Rat) utlimately ended up with the Nova. He liked the slightly firmer sound/feel compared to the Supernova. That said, he said the Supernova is more forgiving and should help if you at times slightly mishit the ball. From watching him play and his feedback, if you consider yourself a good putter the Nova will probably do the trick. If you strike varies at times like mine, you might appreciate the forgiveness of the supernova. I’ve had a long putt or two I thought I mishit and would be short only to see it roll in…
I’m ready. Hope you are.
Hook knife is ready. Stock grip is….not good.
No, no it’s not.
SNSR Tour
I was expecting something with cord
I’m usually a decent putter so the Nova should be fine.
I’ve just got off the course with it, and if Jose says this is firmer than the Supernova well that must be a hell of a soft putter. I thought this felt really soft. But I am coming form a cheapo quite clicky putter. Didn’t have a great day with it though. Felt like it was a bit wobbly taking it away. Need to practice with it more.
The head is tiny though! Much smaller than my old one by a good margin:
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It only felt OK for now, but I need to play more with it to get used to it. I might buy some weights and make it slightly heavier. The grip is thicker and quite heavy so the head feels slightly lighter than my old one even though it’s a 20g heavier head.
The other option is to regrip lighter instead of add weight, just a thought
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Seeing her in silver makes me think of when we were first dating ?
All the push I needed while I listen to your docile tones on Off Course
100000000% yes
What is this practice you speak of?
Precisely!
let us know when you drop that putt you thought had no business going in…. (or is that just a me thing with the supernova? )
Just had a quick test session on the carpet at home.
I took both 10g weights out making it 360g the same as my old putter and the head definitely felt more stable and controllable. I tried putting one weight back in (toe side and then heel side) and it still felt good. Put both back in and the head definitely felt slightly unbalanced and unpredictable on the backstroke again.
It’s odd to me as before I bought my previous 360g mallet putter a few months ago I was playing with a really old heavy putter which I got on well with. Maybe it’s the smaller head size on the Cobra which makes it feel different.
I’m gonna have to take it to the actual practice green to see if it holds up, but I might just end up leaving the weights out altogether.
There is no-one that sells the weights online in the UK any way even if I wanted to replace them with two 5g ones! Plus $25 per weight is extortionate!
Has anyone ever tried different weight configurations in these, or is it just me? There must be people out there or they wouldn’t sell the weights for them.
calling @echico
I’d just call it a cavity back putter!
I don’t really want to rip the grip off though as its brand new yesterday!
I played with the weights in my Torino and went back to standard as it felt the best. Torino has 10g weights and i tried 15 and 20g weights so went heavier.
Here are my test from earlier in the thread
More practice is needed with it though.
****.
But the grip, I should’ve followed through last night and hacked it off.
My MC putter had a GP Pro Only Red Star corded grip. This one I’m likely going back to the the GP Tour SNSR Contour
you were warned.
Yup. Every put in the heart but JUST short, I yelled at the damn grip.
I paid the price too.
damnit James.
But yeah, 3d models are STABLE
It’s absurd. And it’s funny that it was Cobra that got the 7 and the Spider to mate and make a mallet that looks, well, amazing.
I went with the superstroke pistol GT 1.0 and added I think it was 25 g of weight to keep the balance, think the stock grip is 99g so tried to match that as close as possible since I liked the balance
yeah that’s a cool feeling right there.
It’s like I always tell them, work hard for me, and I’ll take care of you.
that just reminds me of one of the songs from the Chicago soundtrack. Thanks a lot queen latifah