Cobra King Cobra II Oversize vs Cobra Gravity Back
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | King Cobra II Oversize loft | Gravity Back loft | King Cobra II Oversize lie | Gravity Back lie | King Cobra II Oversize length | Gravity Back length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 16 | 60 | 60 | 39.75 | 40.25 |
| 2 | 18.5 | 18.5 | 60 | 60 | 39.5 | 39.75 |
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39.25 |
| 4 | 23 | 23.5 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 26 | 26.5 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 29 | 29.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 32 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 35 | 37 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45.5 | 46 | 63 | 64 | 36 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 63 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | 56 | 63 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- King Cobra II Oversize
- Gravity Back
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the King Cobra II Oversize is 32° and the Gravity Back is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the King Cobra II Oversize should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Gravity Back. Across the 13 clubs both sets share, the Gravity Back averages 0.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 8-iron (35° vs 37°). The pitching wedges are 45.5° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Gravity Back 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
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 King Cobra II Oversize is listed as investment cast oversize cavity back with the Integrated Quad System and the Gravity Back as investment cast, backweighted low-profile perimeter-weighted cavity. 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.
The Gravity Back arrived 3 years after the King Cobra II Oversize, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 32° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The Gravity Back is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the King Cobra II Oversize. 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 King Cobra II Oversize specs and Cobra Gravity Back specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra King Cobra II Oversize stronger lofted than the Gravity Back?
Yes. The Cobra King Cobra II Oversize 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Gravity Back, 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 King Cobra II Oversize and Gravity Back?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 8-iron, and 9 of the 13 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra King Cobra II Oversize and Gravity Back 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 King Cobra II Oversize and Gravity Back have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra King Cobra II Oversize is 62° lie and 37 inches, the Gravity Back 62° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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