Cobra Air-X vs Cobra Air-X (2024)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Air-X loft | Air-X (2024) loft | Air-X lie | Air-X (2024) lie | Air-X length | Air-X (2024) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 21 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 25 | 24 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 28 | 27 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 31.5 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 35.5 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 38.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 43.5 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Air-X
- Air-X (2024)
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Air-X is 31.5° and the Air-X (2024) is 30°, a 1.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Air-X (2024) should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Air-X. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Air-X (2024) averages 1.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (31.5° vs 30°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 43.5°; the stronger one leaves a 6.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The most forgiving category — very wide soles, maximum perimeter weighting and the strongest lofts. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Air-X is listed as investment cast cavity back, ultra-lightweight build and the Air-X (2024) as investment cast cavity back with an A.I.-designed H.O.T. Face, ultra-lightweight build. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The Air-X (2024) arrived 1 year after the Air-X, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 31.5° to 30°.
Which should you choose?
The Air-X (2024) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the Air-X on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Cobra Air-X specs and Cobra Air-X (2024) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra Air-X stronger lofted than the Air-X (2024)?
No. The Air-X (2024) is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 31.5° for the Cobra Air-X, 1.5° stronger and worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra Air-X and Air-X (2024)?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (31.5° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 7-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra Air-X and Air-X (2024) aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Cobra Air-X and Air-X (2024) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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