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.
For most in here, Morgan Cup!
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Just spoke to my local proshop who is a Cobra dealer. He rang them and they said they wouldn’t offer a 56 or 60 bent to 58, but a 58 for OL will be coming next year.
Strange as I can go on Cobra’s US site and they offer the Snakebites bent 2 degrees.
Will probably either buy a 60 when my irons arrive, or just wait until next year.
Is that a UK thing? You can custom order a snakebite in -1 or -2, I custom ordered my OL 56 to -1*. I just double checked the website and you can get any SB bent -/+ 1 or 2 degrees.
Not sure. I assume all custom stuff comes from the US any way.
I’ve emailed them about it so we’ll see what they say.
I’m wondering if a 60 is THAT much different from a 58 any way, other than on a full shot.
i actually had the 60v grind before I got the 58 and could only tell on full shots
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I have a 60 and wouldn’t be without it. A lot of the greens here are raised with pretty steep run offs around the back and sides with deep rough, so this works perfectly out of that. Bunker type swing and up it pops.
Quite different. The scallop on the back of the wedge allows the club to sit a bit lower to the ground, leading to a leading edge that can help promote some clean contact.
Cheers. Full shots is my concern as my SW is 54.
I managed to find an online retailer who have confirmed they can get it bent to 58 by Cobra in their custom fit. Just ordered it today. Not due until 15th Oct though.
Amazingly, Cobra/THP sent me my Snakebite wedges for the Morgan Cup!!!!!!
They are great wedges and you should definitely give them a try.
The grooves really do make these wedges an asset inside of 50 yards
Ive actually started only hitting low running chips with my 53* around the green if it is possible. Even started bouncing balls into fringe grass to keep it on the ground.
I’d say that’s a fair breakdown!
I do agree with this. I am skulling far few chips and pitches with these then I did before. They are also very consistent spin wise. There isn’t much unexpected when it comes to these.
I echo this for sure, I had the same with the MIMs last year. The scallop relief is very forgiving. I’ve spent more time this year on my chipping than ever before. These wedges can be absolute weapons around the green
I have both, I prefer the snakebite full face grooves, but like the black finish better on the MIM. Both are great and feel really good
Thank you
Hmmmmm. For me, there’s enough evolution in the design and application to make the jump to snakebites worth it. But, the MIM remain one of the most dense feeling wedges I’ve ever hit, they good.
#notstaged?
#clevercropping?
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They are a lot of fun to play. I am trying to figure out that 40 to 50 yard shot. I seem to be short on those. I have been experimenting, just not finding that right touch.
Only took 13 days from order to delivery. It was a stock shaft though. They apparently had no midsize grips in stock so just went standard +4.
Got to wait until tomorrow to hit it now though as I’ve been struck down by a cold ?
Obviously it says 56 on the sole, so is there any simple homemade way to check that it’s the correct 58 degree loft? A protractor?
One thing is an absolute though….well….two….the scallop remains brilliant, and they spin like craaaaaazy!
what do you attribute the "taking a bit to dial them in" too? I ask because I’m trying to dial in new to me wedges.
To me, these are hot. Meaning I’m seeing more distance with less effort, which is fine, but it’s definitely different than what I came from a couple weeks ago.
that is understandable. I would guess that now that you have them dialed, that is a good thing. As it should help get out of tough spots with them.
Hopefully! Next week is coming fast!
queue the Clay Davis giphy.
You boys are going to crush it!
Had a go at some short chips around the green practice area and it was really easy to get the club under the ball. Gripping right down on a One Length was a little challenging at first but I quickly got used to it.
Couldn’t tell much about spin though yet as the range grass isn’t very short and the practice greens were a bit wet today.
First impressions are good though.
I think @echico would agree with this also.
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MUDDER!
Yes they are hot. I have really had to utilize good form to get these dialed in. I don’t have to hulk smash everything.
But its fun watching you hit them.
Do it!!!