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.
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11018849, member: 62865″]
The roll is still great as I expected based off the putting mat. The sound on the vintage line is a bit different but I wouldn’t go wonky.
I initially didn’t like the grip and will likely switch to a pistol style. I also popped in the 20 g weights and enjoyed the extra 10 g, likely as it brought it closer to the Supernova that I had been rolling.
I might take out the flange line and laser etch a top dot on it.
Hope to be able to report back more from a lunch session at the putting green, currently frosted now ?
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Frost ?
softer balls it doesn’t bother me as much. but harder ones definitely make some different noises across the face.
kinda regretted letting my sport-45 go awhile back, so this will be fun.
also already pondering getting a 20g weight to pop in either the toe or heel opposite the stock 15 to see how much the toe-hang adjusts. :LOL:
maybe when i order that camo hat. :unsure:
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11018892, member: 52381″]
Frost ?
softer balls it doesn’t bother me as much. but harder ones definitely make some different noises across the face.
kinda regretted letting my sport-45 go awhile back, so this will be fun.
also already pondering getting a 20g weight to pop in either the toe or heel opposite the stock 15 to see how much the toe-hang adjusts. :LOL:
maybe when i order that camo hat. :unsure:
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I could give you a photo of the impact if really curious. Although if ordering the hat it sounds like you need a reason to get free shipping 😉
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11018902, member: 62865″]
you need a reason to get free shipping 😉
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it’s basically half price at that point. :LOL:
side note: I need some time to adjust to CPGs website’s new format. blech.
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11018933, member: 52381″]
side note: I need some time to adjust to CPGs website’s new format. blech.
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agreed, I like the look of it but feels like it takes more clicks to get where I want to be, but maybe it’s simply I used to know where the clicks were…
Have to say the Cuda 40 worked pretty well at the Morgan Cup. I mentioned a few times at the event that I probably should never have changed out the stock grip since I ended up changing the grip a total of 4 times and the practice rounds things didn’t go so well but during the event I had it figured out a lot better. Left a few out there still but very happy with the performance of the putter. Maybe next year Cobra will have some Pistol grip offerings so I don’t have to change haha
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 11019069, member: 5944″]
Have to say the Cuda 40 worked pretty well at the Morgan Cup. I mentioned a few times at the event that I probably should never have changed out the stock grip since I ended up changing the grip a total of 4 times and the practice rounds things didn’t go so well but during the event I had it figured out a lot better. Left a few out there still but very happy with the performance of the putter. Maybe next year Cobra will have some Pistol grip offerings so I don’t have to change haha
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which grip did you ultimately land on?
Man, really enjoying the feel of the blade model on the putting mat. Exited to get it on grass soon.
I notice the loss of some stability but not having quite the big head that doesn’t really want to move is also freeing, if that makes any sense. Can’t wait to see how it translates.
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‘22 Morgan Cuppers: What is one of your biggest takeaways from your putter this weekend after performing under the big lights? Did a certain putt stand out? Any certain performance? Maybe no amount of MOI could calm shaky hands on the first few holes?
’23 Morgan Cuppers: If you had to pick today, which model you going with?
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11020418, member: 62865″]
‘22 Morgan Cuppers: What is one of your biggest takeaways from your putter this weekend after performing under the big lights? Did a certain putt stand out? Any certain performance? Maybe no amount of MOI could calm shaky hands on the first few holes?
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I felt like a couple more putts dropping was the difference in not winning my matches. Confirmed what I already knew which was that alignment is my biggest struggle putting. Jose gave me a tip which I’m going to try out.
I did have one putt that stood out. #7 at OW was a long uphill par 3. Hit 5h to 15 ft or so. Putt was aimed maybe a foot to the left and had to hit it over a ridge and drip it into the hole, which I did for birdie.
[QUOTE=”willplaysgolf, post: 11020438, member: 61852″]
I felt like a couple more putts dropping was the difference in not winning my matches. Confirmed what I already knew which was that alignment is my biggest struggle putting. Jose gave me a tip which I’m going to try out.
I did have one putt that stood out. #7 at OW was a long uphill par 3. Hit 5h to 15 ft or so. Putt was aimed maybe a foot to the left and had to hit it over a ridge and drip it into the hole, which I did for birdie.
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Did your putter choice help or hurt your alignment? And if hurt, which model would you pick if given a second chance?
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11020465, member: 62865″]
Did your putter choice help or hurt your alignment? And if hurt, which model would you pick if given a second chance?
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I still think I picked the best head for me. I think the 3 lines on the Supernova optimize what I’m working with the most. If I had to pick another one I might go with the Sport 60.
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11020418, member: 62865″]
‘22 Morgan Cuppers: What is one of your biggest takeaways from your putter this weekend after performing under the big lights? Did a certain putt stand out? Any certain performance? Maybe no amount of MOI could calm shaky hands on the first few holes?
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I’m going to preface this by admitting that my putting in Thursday’s practice round at Colonial was abysmal. 23 putts per side! To be fair, those greens were wicked and diabolical, but I just couldn’t get the speed and line to match on any hole. I had 5 three-putts per side and feared if my putting didn’t get back to normal before the weekend I would absolutely wilt.
Fortunately, putting on Friday at Ole Miss was better (still not my best) with 10 less putts than Thursday.
My putter came into form on Saturday at Old Waverly. I got my confidence back (though those greens were still lightning fast). The putt that stands out the most to me was during alt shot on hole 6. I had hit the approach shot in to the center of the green quite a ways from the flag. My partner ([USER=3474]@MWard[/USER] ) did what he could to cozy it up towards the flag, but we were still left with a very tricky 5-6 foot downhill breaker to win the hole. Wardy and I agreed on the line and though two putts would tie the hole we really needed a win since we were two down at that point. I rolled the putt and it seemed to take forever to trickle it’s way down the green and right into the cup! I think that putt will be forever etched into my memory :p
The only other takeaway would have been to try some different weighting on those greens. My weights in the Torino are more set up for the slower greens here in Az. With how fast the greens were I wish I would have had some lighter weights to try out to see how it might have affected my putting in that situation.
[QUOTE=”MagicSpell, post: 11020643, member: 11998″]
I’m going to preface this by admitting that my putting in Thursday’s practice round at Colonial was abysmal. 23 putts per side! To be fair, those greens were wicked and diabolical, but I just couldn’t get the speed and line to match on any hole. I had 5 three-putts per side and feared if my putting didn’t get back to normal before the weekend I would absolutely wilt.
Fortunately, putting on Friday at Ole Miss was better (still not my best) with 10 less putts than Thursday.
My putter came into form on Saturday at Old Waverly. I got my confidence back (though those greens were still lightning fast). The putt that stands out the most to me was during alt shot on hole 6. I had hit the approach shot in to the center of the green quite a ways from the flag. My partner ([USER=3474]@MWard[/USER] ) did what he could to cozy it up towards the flag, but we were still left with a very tricky 5-6 foot downhill breaker to win the hole. Wardy and I agreed on the line and though two putts would tie the hole we really needed a win since we were two down at that point. I rolled the putt and it seemed to take forever to trickle it’s way down the green and right into the cup! I think that putt will be forever etched into my memory :p
The only other takeaway would have been to try some different weighting on those greens. My weights in the Torino are more set up for the slower greens here in Az. With how fast the greens were I wish I would have had some lighter weights to try out to see how it might have affected my putting in that situation.
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Could have stole some weights from someone else’s putter ?
[QUOTE=”willplaysgolf, post: 11020648, member: 61852″]
Could have stole some weights from someone else’s putter ?
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Damn, why didn’t I think of that? :ROFLMAO:
[QUOTE=”willplaysgolf, post: 11020648, member: 61852″]
Could have stole some weights from someone else’s putter ?
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That would have been something else.
Knowing my luck, it would have been [USER=53632]@mtbloco[/USER] ‘s putter and he would have putted better. That would have made me mad haha
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11020418, member: 62865″]
‘22 Morgan Cuppers: What is one of your biggest takeaways from your putter this weekend after performing under the big lights? Did a certain putt stand out? Any certain performance? Maybe no amount of MOI could calm shaky hands on the first few holes?
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I’m still really happy with my putter, and wouldn’t change the flat stick. I would have loved to get some practice in on some quicker greens though. I had a tough time judging pace, right up until the back 9 on Sunday when it finally seemed to click.
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11020420, member: 62865″]
’23 Morgan Cuppers: If you had to pick today, which model you going with?
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I’m sticking with the Sport 45. I love how it looks from every angle!
[QUOTE=”MagicSpell, post: 11020643, member: 11998″]
The only other takeaway would have been to try some different weighting on those greens. My weights in the Torino are more set up for the slower greens here in Az. With how fast the greens were I wish I would have had some lighter weights to try out to see how it might have affected my putting in that situation.
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Yeah, I wonder if lighter weights would have helped me as well. I didn’t even think to try just because I really like how the balance feels in my hands with the dual 25g weights.
The BGT Stability Tour shaft addition to my Cobra Nova 40 made a big difference in toning down the sound of the putter. The SIK insert construction puts a good roll on the ball but makes a distinct “ting” sound. Glad that I changed shafts.
I had the 10 gram weights in my putter for the Morgan Cup. The greens were just fast, especially downhill/down grain.
[USER=62865]@Scooby45[/USER]
Does your sport -20 feel a bit longer than it should? I think it’s nearly 1/2 in long than some of my other 35 inch putters. :unsure:
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[USER=62865]@Scooby45[/USER]
Does your sport -20 feel a bit longer than it should? I think it’s nearly 1/2 in long than some of my other 35 inch putters. :unsure:
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It’s because it’s in Australian inches ?
[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11021131, member: 19474″]
It’s because it’s in Australian inches ?
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That can’t be it, I flipped it upside down to measure. :unsure:
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11021119, member: 52381″]
[USER=62865]@Scooby45[/USER]
Does your sport -20 feel a bit longer than it should? I think it’s nearly 1/2 in long than some of my other 35 inch putters. :unsure:
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Maybe it’s just happy to see you? ?
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11021119, member: 52381″]
[USER=62865]@Scooby45[/USER]
Does your sport -20 feel a bit longer than it should? I think it’s nearly 1/2 in long than some of my other 35 inch putters. :unsure:
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I haven’t gotten that feeling rolling it inside and I’ll compared it to my other one later today.
Maybe the long neck is giving a different optic to you?
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11018902, member: 62865″]
I could give you a photo of the impact if really curious. Although if ordering the hat it sounds like you need a reason to get free shipping 😉
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If you think about it I wouldn’t mind seeing the impact of different weights. Might save me a purchase if it’s not much of a difference. (y)
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11019144, member: 62865″]
which grip did you ultimately land on?
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SS Pistol GT 2.0
As for next year well…just going to have to wait and see 😎
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11021209, member: 52381″]
If you think about it I wouldn’t mind seeing the impact of different weights. Might save me a purchase if it’s not much of a difference. (y)
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might not be today as I am trying to get out of town but I will get that for you. I’ll throw the weights in the bag and do it this weekend.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 11021212, member: 5944″]
SS Pistol GT 2.0
As for next year well…just going to have to wait and see 😎
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did you ever play the GT 1.0? if so what was the 2.0 like? I’ve always gone pistol and 1.0 has been the pick for awhile.
But with the Sport-20 I am really liking the swing feel of the Tour 2.0 which is similar in weight to the Pistol GT 2.0.
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11021225, member: 62865″]
might not be today as I am trying to get out of town but I will get that for you. I’ll throw the weights in the bag and do it this weekend.
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Thanks much, no rush. (y)
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11021119, member: 52381″]
[USER=62865]@Scooby45[/USER]
Does your sport -20 feel a bit longer than it should? I think it’s nearly 1/2 in long than some of my other 35 inch putters. :unsure:
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It was ballpark a 1/2″ longer than my supernova. I wonder if the manufacturer for Australia simply installed the 35″ shaft that would go in the other Sport models and put on the Sport-20, not accounting for the long neck?
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11021228, member: 62865″]
did you ever play the GT 1.0? if so what was the 2.0 like? I’ve always gone pistol and 1.0 has been the pick for awhile.
But with the Sport-20 I am really liking the swing feel of the Tour 2.0 which is similar in weight to the Pistol GT 2.0.
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No I haven’t ever gamed the 1.0. I probably would have tried that this time but was a last minute decision and I had to go to Dick’s to get the grip that was all they had. It was also most similar to the stock grip which I probably should have never changed haha.
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11021234, member: 62865″]
It was ballpark a 1/2″ longer than my supernova. I wonder if the manufacturer for Australia simply installed the 35″ shaft that would go in the other Sport models and put on the Sport-20, not accounting for the long neck?
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Welp, guess it’s getting an all-in shaft the. :unsure:
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11021241, member: 52381″]
Welp, guess it’s getting an all-in shaft the. :unsure:
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Ha, that my my exact thought!
[USER=52381]@baylrballa[/USER] – get it on course yet? My buddy used it over the weekend and I haven’t seen him roll putts like that (I let him pick and he went with the 20 over the Supernova). I’m hoping to get mine out this weekend.
And I still owe you toe hang pics.
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11040467, member: 62865″]
[USER=52381]@baylrballa[/USER] – get it on course yet? My buddy used it over the weekend and I haven’t seen him roll putts like that (I let him pick and he went with the 20 over the Supernova). I’m hoping to get mine out this weekend.
And I still owe you toe hang pics.
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Between work and travel and illness, not yet.
Head feels too light with the 15g weights, which is odd because I usually prefer lighter weights. Debating to go even or uneven increase.
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11043538, member: 52381″]
Between work and travel and illness, not yet.
Head feels too light with the 15g weights, which is odd because I usually prefer lighter weights. Debating to go even or uneven increase.
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tonight I got you
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11043538, member: 52381″]
Between work and travel and illness, not yet.
Head feels too light with the 15g weights, which is odd because I usually prefer lighter weights. Debating to go even or uneven increase.
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And i found it feeling much better with the 20g, but I was also coming from the supernova which is a bit of a tank
also, I’ve slowly developed a hatred for that superstroke grip, which is funny because i played a similar 3.0 for years.
thinking about a hackers red lamkin deep etched. or could be persuaded into a ******** blue? :unsure:
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11043651, member: 52381″]
also, I’ve slowly developed a hatred for that superstroke grip, which is funny because i played a similar 3.0 for years.
thinking about a hackers red lamkin deep etched. or could be persuaded into a ******** blue? :unsure:
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ha, there was a grip I was looking at and couldn’t do it beacuse of the red…. I too will be switching grips… need something pistol. maybe the go-to GT 1.0, maybe bigger GT 2.0 or maybe something different
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11043681, member: 62865″]
ha, there was a grip I was looking at and couldn’t do it beacuse of the red…. I too will be switching grips… need something pistol. maybe the go-to GT 1.0, maybe bigger GT 2.0 or maybe something different
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you go blue, I go red :ROFLMAO:
I picked up a 2-Ball Ten putter as I’m a bit putting alignment curious at the moment. Rolling them side by side makes me wish I could inject some of the Odyssey feel into the Supernova. All else equal, I’m happy to sacrifice some feel for the roll of the Sik face and the 3D printed forgiveness. Assuming the next release of putters has Sik and 3D printing, it would take things to the next level to throw in some additional tech to improve the feel.
Busted out my Grandsport-35 yesterday to see how I’d do with a blade…and really liked it. Had much better distance control with it then my Agera.
Also, any guesses if Cobra will upgrade these for 2023?
Silly me left my Sport blade in my office but the Supernova came to play. There is such much forgiveness in that putter, both MOI and the Sik Face.
[QUOTE=”xcman04, post: 11045839, member: 55995″]
Busted out my Grandsport-35 yesterday to see how I’d do with a blade…and really liked it. Had much better distance control with it then my Agera.
Also, any guesses if Cobra will upgrade these for 2023?
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They got new models and a new finish this year so it wouldn’t surprise me if something was released. That said, I could see them giving another run before something else
[QUOTE=”Scooby45, post: 11043591, member: 62865″]
tonight I got you
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[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 11043538, member: 52381″]
Between work and travel and illness, not yet.
Head feels too light with the 15g weights, which is odd because I usually prefer lighter weights. Debating to go even or uneven increase.
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So with both 20 g weights in, unsurprisingly it had a 20 deg toe hang. Same with both 15’s.
When I put the 15 in the toe, it reduced the toe hand roughly 3.5 degs, noting I was using the level feature on my phone.
I didn’t notice much from a toe hang perspective when rolling a few putts