Cobra F-Max Airspeed vs Cobra KING Speedzone
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | F-Max Airspeed loft | KING Speedzone loft | F-Max Airspeed lie | KING Speedzone lie | F-Max Airspeed length | KING Speedzone length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 19 | 62.5 | 62 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 25 | 21 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 28 | 24 | 62.5 | 63 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 31.5 | 27.5 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 35.5 | 32 | 63 | 64 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 37 | 63.5 | 64.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 42.5 | 64 | 65 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 50 | 48 | 64 | 65 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- F-Max Airspeed
- KING Speedzone
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the F-Max Airspeed is 31.5° and the KING Speedzone is 27.5°, a 4° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the KING Speedzone should carry roughly 12 to 16 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the F-Max Airspeed. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the KING Speedzone averages 3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (25° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 42.5°; the stronger one leaves a 7.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the F-Max Airspeed 7-iron sits 1° flatter (62.5° vs 63.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The F-Max Airspeed is a super game improvement iron and the KING Speedzone a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The F-Max Airspeed is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The KING Speedzone trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The F-Max Airspeed is listed as investment cast cavity back and the KING Speedzone as cast hollow-body distance iron with a forged face insert and carbon fibre topline. The KING Speedzone's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the F-Max Airspeed, at some cost in feel.
Both sets were introduced in 2019, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Cobra designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The KING Speedzone is the stronger-lofted set — up to 4° stronger than the F-Max Airspeed 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 F-Max Airspeed specs and Cobra KING Speedzone specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra F-Max Airspeed stronger lofted than the KING Speedzone?
No. The KING Speedzone is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27.5° against 31.5° for the Cobra F-Max Airspeed, 4° stronger and worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra F-Max Airspeed and KING Speedzone?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (31.5° vs 27.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 5-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cobra F-Max Airspeed or the KING Speedzone?
The Cobra F-Max Airspeed. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The KING Speedzone is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Cobra F-Max Airspeed and KING Speedzone have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra F-Max Airspeed is 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches, the KING Speedzone 63.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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