Cobra Fly-Z vs Cobra Fly-Z XL
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Fly-Z loft | Fly-Z XL loft | Fly-Z lie | Fly-Z XL lie | Fly-Z length | Fly-Z XL length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | — | 60 | — | 40 | — |
| 4 | 19 | 22 | 61 | 59.5 | 39.25 | 39.5 |
| 5 | 23 | 25 | 61.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 6 | 26.75 | 28 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 31.5 | 62.5 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 35.25 | 35.5 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63.5 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.25 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| LW | 60 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Fly-Z
- Fly-Z XL
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Fly-Z is 30.5° and the Fly-Z XL is 31.5°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Fly-Z should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Fly-Z XL. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Fly-Z XL averages 0.8° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (19° vs 22°). Beyond loft, the Fly-Z XL 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Fly-Z XL 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.25" vs 37.5").
The sets are built differently: the Fly-Z runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the Fly-Z XL 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. 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 Fly-Z is listed as investment cast undercut cavity back with welded face insert and the Fly-Z XL as cast dual-cavity with hollow lower section in the long and mid irons. The Fly-Z XL'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 Fly-Z, at some cost in feel.
The Fly-Z XL came out 1 year after the Fly-Z, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Fly-Z XL is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the Fly-Z. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Cobra Fly-Z specs and Cobra Fly-Z XL specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra Fly-Z stronger lofted than the Fly-Z XL?
Yes. The Cobra Fly-Z 7-iron is 30.5° against 31.5° for the Fly-Z XL, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra Fly-Z and Fly-Z XL?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (30.5° vs 31.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 4-iron, and 5 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra Fly-Z and Fly-Z XL aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Cobra Fly-Z and Fly-Z XL have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra Fly-Z is 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches, the Fly-Z XL 62° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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