Cobra FP vs Cobra KING Forged CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | FP loft | KING Forged CB loft | FP lie | KING Forged CB lie | FP length | KING Forged CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 19 | — | 60 | — | 40 |
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 61 | 60.5 | 39 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.5 | 39 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 62 | 61.5 | 38 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 62.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 38 |
| 7 | 33 | 34 | 63 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 37 | 38 | 63.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 37 |
| 9 | 41 | 42 | 64 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.5 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 36.25 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 36 |
| SW | 55 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- FP
- KING Forged CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the FP is 33° and the KING Forged CB is 34°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the FP should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the KING Forged CB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the KING Forged CB averages 0.9° weaker, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (20° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the KING Forged CB 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (63° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the KING Forged CB 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37" vs 37.5").
The sets are built differently: the FP runs 3-iron to LW (11 clubs), the KING Forged CB 2-iron to GW (10 clubs).
The FP is a game improvement iron and the KING Forged CB a players iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The FP is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The KING Forged CB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The FP is listed as investment cast cavity back with urethane sole insert and the KING Forged CB as five-step forged with a tungsten sole weight. Forging, as in the KING Forged CB, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the FP, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The KING Forged CB adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 12 years between these sets (2006 and 2018), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 34°.
Which should you choose?
The KING Forged CB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the FP. 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 FP specs and Cobra KING Forged CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra FP stronger lofted than the KING Forged CB?
Yes. The Cobra FP 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the KING Forged CB, 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 FP and KING Forged CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cobra FP or the KING Forged CB?
The Cobra FP. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The KING Forged CB is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Cobra FP and KING Forged CB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra FP is 63° lie and 37 inches, the KING Forged CB 62.5° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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