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=”Muchmore18, post: 9941325, member: 56094″]
I’m really wanting a Grandsport even though the Supersport didn’t work very well for me. Though I never was able to get that outside to test it for real :unsure::unsure::unsure: Why do I do this to myself lol
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What about the Supersport didn’t work well for you? Asking for a friend ?
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What about the Supersport didn’t work well for you? Asking for a friend ?
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I used it on a sim and my distance control was pretty poor. The head felt really heavy throughout the stroke. And the only difference between the two is the shaft is 5g lighter this time around so I don’t know why I want to try it again :LOL: Probably because I can actually have it outside now and want to use it on the course lol
I know people who purchased the vintage have gotten shipping notifications, but has anyone who ordered a 3D printed putter gotten a shipping notice? Just trying to understand if my putter is still on the printer :ROFLMAO: or sitting in a warehouse waiting for its new home! and MOSTLY we all know I’m just impatient.
[QUOTE=”Jmk202, post: 9941678, member: 43124″]
I know people who purchased the vintage have gotten shipping notifications, but has anyone who ordered a 3D printed putter gotten a shipping notice? Just trying to understand if my putter is still on the printer :ROFLMAO: or sitting in a warehouse waiting for its new home! and MOSTLY we all know I’m just impatient.
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Oh I know all about how impatient it can be waiting for a shipping notification, one of the hardest things ever :LOL:
Got to see the and roll the Agera today which was cool. Its not as big as I would have thought but it is heavy. I think the combo or the metal and 3D lattice is really well done. The roll it produced was really nice as well. The headcover is sharp but I’m not a fan of the velcro closure.
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feel incredibly stable? How did you like the feel/sound off of the insert?
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feel incredibly stable? How did you like the feel/sound off of the insert?
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I actually quite enjoyed it. It wasn’t overly clicky or soft kind of in between and it rolled great. My Odyssey Ten was more firm feeling to me.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 9941809, member: 5944″]
I actually quite enjoyed it. It wasn’t overly clicky or soft kind of in between and it rolled great. My Odyssey Ten was more firm feeling to me.
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going off of that. Do you have a preference for feel off the putter?
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 9941817, member: 782″]
going off of that. Do you have a preference for feel off the putter?
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Personally I like milled putter feel which is why I think I like the microhinge star more than the white hot lets say. So I’d say I like firm but without clicky if that makes any sense, more solid feeling.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 9941804, member: 5944″]
Got to see the and roll the Agera today which was cool.
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That’s awesome that you were able to roll it – if you don’t mind my asking, where did you go that had the Agera? I’m itching to try one of these but I’m not sure if my local GG would have them in yet.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 9941804, member: 5944″]
The headcover is sharp but I’m not a fan of the velcro closure.
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I’m nitpicking here but the velcro closure is disappointing.
I keep oscillating back and forth between the supernova and the vintage stingray. One is likely coming to stay in my collection.
[QUOTE=”Jmk202, post: 9941678, member: 43124″]
I know people who purchased the vintage have gotten shipping notifications, but has anyone who ordered a 3D printed putter gotten a shipping notice? Just trying to understand if my putter is still on the printer :ROFLMAO: or sitting in a warehouse waiting for its new home! and MOSTLY we all know I’m just impatient.
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Soon come.
[QUOTE=”JonD, post: 9941934, member: 5907″]
I’m nitpicking here but the velcro closure is disappointing.
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no its bad, luckily there are aftermarket options.
the big blade supersport/grandsport are a tight fit with the blade cover so it rubs the velcro pretty hard in and out.
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I’m nitpicking here but the velcro closure is disappointing.
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I hadn’t noticed that. That is disappointing.
Oh well, I guess I’ll find a cover that suits it.
Random thought:
These need to come in a copper finish too. :unsure:
Game the Spider X…The Stingray is near same….The Agera seems like next generation Spider X…..but Agera is 385g and Stingray is 350g and Spider X is 350g……Wanna roll both of these.
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 9942265, member: 52381″]
Random thought:
These need to come in a copper finish too. :unsure:
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That would be pretty cool but I’d go with the peacoat before copper.
[QUOTE=”Parrot, post: 9942285, member: 48815″]
That would be pretty cool but I’d go with the peacoat before copper.
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Vintage in peacoat, 3D in copper?
Ordered the supernova today- looking forward to getting it in hand and out to the course.
Ordered an Armlock Agera for myself and a Grandsport for friend, now to impatiently wait….
Something got delivered today.
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The balance is good and true to the classic shape it is. The sound is honestly not my favorite a little high pitched and noticeably more so off center. The roll at least on a mat is again very very good with this insert.
The back cavity is much much better finished out than I expected from the picture. Finished metal, not a sticker or chrome or anything. Tried to get a good pic.
Small change with the headcover, still velcro…
Same grip. Same issue as the supersport with the grip being installed a few degrees off. Not ideal. Edel grip might be going on anyways.
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Am still completely torn between the Nova and the SuperNova. The Vintage Nova fits my eye a lot better, but I’m so intrigued by the forgiveness and performance of the SuperNova. Decisions decisions….
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Am still completely torn between the Nova and the SuperNova. The Vintage Nova fits my eye a lot better, but I’m so intrigued by the forgiveness and performance of the SuperNova. Decisions decisions….
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Order one for MC, purchase one for self. Problem solved ?
[QUOTE=”jlew2144, post: 9944575, member: 40346″]
Order one for MC, purchase one for self. Problem solved ?
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Dammit dude, that is exactly what I was saying to my old man last night over a beer :LOL:
[QUOTE=”HarlettoScara, post: 9944568, member: 21541″]
Am still completely torn between the Nova and the SuperNova. The Vintage Nova fits my eye a lot better, but I’m so intrigued by the forgiveness and performance of the SuperNova. Decisions decisions….
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I’ve ordered a supernova and if I ever get a shipping notification i’ll tell you all about it! To me its all about the tech story here, the idea of having other options than reductive manufacturing is super exciting to engineers.
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Am still completely torn between the Nova and the SuperNova. The Vintage Nova fits my eye a lot better, but I’m so intrigued by the forgiveness and performance of the SuperNova. Decisions decisions….
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I went with the Nova. It should be here today.
One is arriving today…not sure which, but I’m super excited to find out.
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 9944388, member: 52381″]
The balance is good and true to the classic shape it is. The sound is honestly not my favorite a little high pitched and noticeably more so off center. The roll at least on a mat is again very very good with this insert.
The back cavity is much much better finished out than I expected from the picture. Finished metal, not a sticker or chrome or anything. Tried to get a good pic.
Small change with the headcover, still velcro…
Same grip. Same issue as the supersport with the grip being installed a few degrees off. Not ideal. Edel grip might be going on anyways.
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Very strange about the grips. Looks great though, need to roll one myself to hear this sound. Not sure I love the mention of high pitched
[QUOTE=”Jmk202, post: 9944627, member: 43124″]
I’ve ordered a supernova and if I ever get a shipping notification i’ll tell you all about it! To me its all about the tech story here, the idea of having other options than reductive manufacturing is super exciting to engineers.
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Yeah I’m the same. I know the Nova will perform and will fit my eye well, but I really can’t ignore the story behind the tech in the SuperNova. Is a great dilemma to have!
[QUOTE=”Parrot, post: 9944642, member: 48815″]
I went with the Nova. It should be here today.
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Can’t wait to hear your thoughts, they are such good looking putters.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 9944661, member: 5944″]
Very strange about the grips. Looks great though, need to roll one myself to hear this sound. Not sure I love the mention of high pitched
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I’m curious to see what others thing too. I usually play a hard ball. So did roll some softer ones laying around (q-star and some mid level taylormade). Sound was better.
Has anyone who ordered a 3D printed putter heard anything about shipping? I’m wondering when they’ll start shipping as we know they’ve already shipped a bunch of vintage putters.
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such a good take on that shape from the top.
does the lower edge of the front face curve up in the middle or is the angle of the pic just screwing with me?
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 9944388, member: 52381″]
the grip being installed a few degrees off. Not ideal.
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Mine is a hair off to the right.
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does the lower edge of the front face curve up in the middle or is the angle of the pic just screwing with me?
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The center of the leading edge does curve up very slightly.
All my thoughts might be going out the window [USER=48815]@Parrot[/USER] haha, that looks fantastic. Would you happen to have a #7 to compare to? Hows the sound?
Also…I’m sort of wishing Cobra went with a black shaft to really complete the look. That would be badass
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Also…I’m sort of wishing Cobra went with a black shaft to really complete the look. That would be badass
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yeah, would look really good with a black shaft.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 9945365, member: 5944″]
All my thoughts might be going out the window [USER=48815]@Parrot[/USER] haha, that looks fantastic. Would you happen to have a #7 to compare to? Hows the sound?
Also…I’m sort of wishing Cobra went with a black shaft to really complete the look. That would be badass
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The sound is good with a Tour BXS. The feel is softer than I expected. I think it compares favorably to the Stroke Lab 7S I had.
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[USER=782]@ddec[/USER] looks amazing – congrats! Please feel free to share any thoughts you might have once you get a chance to test that out :)!
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 9945536, member: 782″]
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Can you compare that size-wise to any of your other mallets? The overall size is the only thing that has me waffling between 3D and vintage in this line.
[QUOTE=”JonD, post: 9946189, member: 5907″]
Can you compare that size-wise to any of your other mallets? The overall size is the only thing that has me waffling between 3D and vintage in this line.
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So I did this a bit last night before all hell broke loose. But I found it was pretty comparable size-wise to the EXO Seven putter I have. Obviously, shape is a bit different than that, but pure size it’s close. Remember the EXO line had heads larger than the normal #7.
I finally got my shipping notice last night! should have the supernova in hand by this weekend!
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 9946197, member: 782″]
So I did this a bit last night before all hell broke loose. But I found it was pretty comparable size-wise to the EXO Seven putter I have. Obviously, shape is a bit different than that, but pure size it’s close. Remember the EXO line had heads larger than the normal #7.
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does it feel heavy to you? I thought it felt heavy. Metal parts are much better than I expected as well.
[QUOTE=”ddec, post: 9946197, member: 782″]
So I did this a bit last night before all hell broke loose. But I found it was pretty comparable size-wise to the EXO Seven putter I have. Obviously, shape is a bit different than that, but pure size it’s close. Remember the EXO line had heads larger than the normal #7.
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? That may put me in the Vintage then. Ideally I’d just grab both, but that’s probably not a reasonable plan. May wait to see if I can roll these at the local GG.
[QUOTE=”jdtox, post: 9946201, member: 5944″]
does it feel heavy to you? I thought it felt heavy. Metal parts are much better than I expected as well.
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I didn’t think it felt overly heavy. But I feel like if I were to roll it side by side with my normal gamer it will stand out more. It will get some course time on Thursday and Friday so I will have a much better feel for it as opposed to just rolling in on the truline.
[QUOTE=”JonD, post: 9946213, member: 5907″]
? That may put me in the Vintage then. Ideally I’d just grab both, but that’s probably not a reasonable plan. May wait to see if I can roll these at the local GG.
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I will say though, I don’t look down on it and think “man that’s way too much putter”