Cobra Fly-Z vs Cobra KING F7
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Fly-Z loft | KING F7 loft | Fly-Z lie | KING F7 lie | Fly-Z length | KING F7 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | 18 | 60 | 60 | 40 | 40 |
| 4 | 19 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 23 | 23 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26.75 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30.5 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 35.25 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| LW | 60 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Fly-Z
- KING F7
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Fly-Z is 30.5° and the KING F7 is 30°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the KING F7 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Fly-Z. Across the 10 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (17° vs 18°).
The sets are built differently: the Fly-Z runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the KING F7 3-iron to SW (10 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 KING F7 as progressive cast set — full hollow long irons, half hollow mid irons, cavity back short irons. The KING F7'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 KING F7 came out 2 years 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 KING F7 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Fly-Z 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 Fly-Z specs and Cobra KING F7 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra Fly-Z stronger lofted than the KING F7?
No. The KING F7 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 30.5° for the Cobra Fly-Z, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra Fly-Z and KING F7?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (30.5° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 5 of the 10 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra Fly-Z and KING F7 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 KING F7 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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