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.
beauty is clearly in the eye of the beholder
Yup.
(not really, but yes it is )
The rust is growing on me.. i didn’t like the original trusty rusty but now I like the look
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I would fill in the middle badging, jmho but just that small amount you have currently have makes it look….busy? ?
I don’t disagree with that all. There’s a reason I don’t jump into the other wedges yet. Something seemed off but I haven’t been able to peg it.
Your gonna love it. It’s a monster out of the sand, and have to say even the classics are coming into form for me. Love the versatility of opening up the face to hit some soft lob shots, but my go to is a low flight around the green, and with the right ball if checks up very nice. I feel like I have eliminated the skull shots that were giving me fits when I first got them.
Now, is it next Wednesday yet?
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You’re close though Ricardo. I think you are too tough on yourself, cause it feels like your hitting greens with the wedges every time I am with you.
Plus, they’re getting rustier by the day
Most times I would prefer not to but some courses require…an extra $120 for the experience.
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Scottish weather is good for patina. Those look amazing.
I have a 52* and a 58* and have moved to only chipping with my 53* to keep the ball on the ground more. Delofting my 53* to let the ball run out is probably my favorite shot to play on the course. The 58* is my bunker and shortsided club and it plays it’s part very well.
The only reason to buy these is if you want great spin, versatility in all conditions, and the confidence that is inspired by great performance!
Did you get Versatile or Wide Low in your 58°?
Filled in the middle, think I like it better but need to clean it up, ran out of acetone
And they’re colouring up more and more with every day and every round. As the photos show though, grooves still razor sharp, as evidenced by the covers on balls
Versatile.
i think it would look great with your irons ?
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There is nothing better on a golf course than chipping in!
Geterdone…..
Good luck, should be fun!
I was thinking of buying the 56 or 60 OL Snakebite and then having it bent weak/strong to make a 58. I know the bounce will change as a result but my local courses are fairly soft so don’t mind extra bounce.
Which would be better?
56/10 bent to 58/12
60/8 bent to 58/6
Also I haven’t been able to find a retailer who stocks these that offer the loft bent. I assume a local pro-shop would be able to do this?
I’m not a club fitting expert, but with the way the scallop allows the leading edge to sit down I’d go with the extra bounce. I have the 58/8 bent to 59/9 and have been really pleased. Plenty there to handle bunkers but no issues of tight lies.
Two things really jump out for me with the King Wedges
Do not sleep on these if you are looking for new wedges
I went 58* straight up in the wide low. Amazing out of the sand. I have played an older Cleveland rtx 2.0 for years as my sand wedge and the snakebite has replaced it no doubt.
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