Companies tend to get “typecast” a bit as it relates to categories of equipment, and while it may not have any current merit, sometimes a great product flies under the radar. While that may have been the case with some previous lines, I have a feeling that may change with the release of the King Cobra wedges.
Enter Snakebite technology. More on the grooves coming up, but this new lineup features a throwback King Cobra logo to sort of pay homage to the evolution of the brand. Before jumping deep into the tech story, here are the lofts and the entire specs that will be available at launch.
Three grinds are available in the King Cobra Wedges consisting of Versatile, Classic and Widelow. Breaking those down a bit, the Versatile grind features toe, heel and trailing edge relief, which as you can imagine, provides some versatility around the greens. The Classic grind features a progressive sole width from heel to toe and would be what you have come to expect from a “do everything” type of grind. Finally, the Widelow grind features a wider sole to add some forgiveness, yet done with a reduced bounce. This is exceptional out of deep rough and bunkers.
The Snakebite groove technology is quite unique. It is manufactured in a way that they replace the cutting tools a bit more often than normal to tighten up tolerances and create incredibly sharp and accurate grooves across each product. By design, these are going to sharpen the edges by 40% and increase the depth by 11% to produce the spin you might be searching for.
That may explain Snakebite Technology from a manufacturing stand point, but there is a bit more to it as the lineup comes with a progressive groove system. What this means is that depending on the loft you choose, the groove shapes have been optimized for each product. The 48-54 degree lofts feature traditional length scorelines, and the actual grooves are a bit narrower, but deeper, to give the most consistent spin possible for the squared up shot. Moving to the 56-60 degree lofts, the King Cobra wedges feature grooves that go across the entire face. These will be a bit wider, but shallower, and will channel away debris such as grass and sand and help promote clean contact. This will also come into play as you open up the face of the club, and contact becomes a bit higher on the face and towards the toe.
Cobra didn’t forget about its One Length users with the King Cobra wedges being offered in the single length variety as well. While the loft choices are limited to only 56 and 60 degrees, the Versatile grind was the choice here and should match up well with the One Length set following the GW.
Both sets feature Cobra Connect, Powered by Arccos. Each wedge has a Lamkin Crossline smart grip that works in conjunction with the Arccos Caddie app to give a ton of data. If you pick up a wedge, and are a new subscriber, Cobra will give you a free 14-piece Arccos Caddie Smart Sensor kit to make sure all of your clubs are “plugged in”.
We have a feeling these will be quite popular with those that are interested in the 2021 Morgan Cup sponsored by Cobra PUMA Golf where each participant receives a full bag of clubs and gets a chance to play golf with members from the Cobra Golf innovation team.
The Details
In Stores: March 19th, 2021
Cost: $149 per wedge
Dexterity: RH and LH (see specs above)
Shaft: KBS Hi-Rev 2.0
For more information on the King Cobra wedges, visit www.cobragolf.com.
One of the most under thought of pieces of these wedges is the scallop. It’s designed to have the club sit a little lower, which promotes clean contact.
I am glad they have continued the scallop. It helps so much with set up and address. I watched the video you had with Jose about them before the MC last year. It makes a lot of sense. Plus all the new tech they have punched into it. Going to look at a 48 bent to 46!
These look amazing! I am sure they will be incredible just like the MIM wedges that I have grown to love. The MiM wedges really changed my short game and added so much confidence. Can’t wait to try out some Snake Bite tech!
Sounds like the MC participants have their wedges locked and loaded.
These are not using the same metal injection process I do not believe.
The same as me. I’d only every used older 2nd hand wedges before I got the MIMs last year and was truly shocked at how much check I was getting. It took me a good few rounds to get used to them and how to utilise them, but my short game improved dramatically once I did.
that’s probably one of my favorite features of cobra wedges
I’d like to see a 54° and 58° in the OL, and surprised they don’t offer the other grinds in OL either – "Versatile" only. Those two things would keep me in VL wedges.
I’m ok with the Versatile grind, it would be the loft/bounce equation that throws me. ?
I don’t know, but suspect that the Caddie sensors would come with the same 1st year subscription included with retail standalone sensors. You only need to pay the $99/year starting the second year.
Heck of a deal.
I like the grooves.
It would be nice if the lower lofts had more bounce options in left hand. I’m guessing they might in the future since these are the launch offerings. Until then though, I’ll stick with Cleveland.
I’m curious as to the longevity of the grooves… they’re sharper and deeper. Will the edges dull quicker or will they last longer?
I’m interested in long term observations on these.
The Classic Logo ?…
The Face Grooves & Grind Offerings are great too…
I love the idea of having OL all the way up to 60 degrees and the options of multiple grides to match what you are looking for at your home courses.
I would probably go a classic 52, versatile 56, and versatile 60 in OL
Full face grooves and that logo on the back? Yes, please.
almost makes you want to play more desert golf. I’m not sure my wedges would last two months out there. lol
The Scallop Video.
Good stuff there.
I wondered the same. May has to do with the full face grooving?
I’m game for that.