Cobra FP vs Cobra S9
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | FP loft | S9 loft | FP lie | S9 lie | FP length | S9 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 22.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 25.5 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 28.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 32.5 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 49 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 59 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- FP
- S9
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the FP is 33° and the S9 is 32.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the S9 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the FP. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the S9 averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 8-iron (37° vs 36°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
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 FP is listed as investment cast cavity back with urethane sole insert and the S9 as cast multi-material cavity back with polymer topline and urethane insert. 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2006, 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 S9 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the FP 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 FP specs and Cobra S9 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra FP stronger lofted than the S9?
No. The S9 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32.5° against 33° for the Cobra FP, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra FP and S9?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (33° vs 32.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 8-iron, and 10 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra FP and S9 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 FP and S9 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63° lie and 37 inches long.
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