Cobra King Cobra II Oversize vs Cobra King Cobra SS Oversize
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | King Cobra II Oversize loft | King Cobra SS Oversize loft | King Cobra II Oversize lie | King Cobra SS Oversize lie | King Cobra II Oversize length | King Cobra SS Oversize length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | — | 60 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 2 | 18.5 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 20 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 61 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 34 | 62 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 38 | 62 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 42 | 63 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45.5 | 45 | 63 | 64 | 36 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 63 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| SW | 56 | 55 | 63 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- King Cobra II Oversize
- King Cobra SS Oversize
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the King Cobra II Oversize is 32° and the King Cobra SS Oversize is 34°, a 2° 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 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the King Cobra SS Oversize. Across the 12 clubs both sets share, the King Cobra SS Oversize averages 0.9° weaker, with the largest gap at the 8-iron (35° vs 38°). The pitching wedges are 45.5° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the King Cobra II Oversize 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the King Cobra II Oversize runs 1-iron to LW (13 clubs), the King Cobra SS Oversize 2-iron to LW (12 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 King Cobra II Oversize is listed as investment cast oversize cavity back with the Integrated Quad System and the King Cobra SS Oversize as oversize investment cast cavity back with tungsten inserts in the long irons. The King Cobra SS Oversize adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 6 years between these sets (1996 and 2002), 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 32° to 34°.
Which should you choose?
The King Cobra SS Oversize is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° 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 King Cobra SS Oversize specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra King Cobra II Oversize stronger lofted than the King Cobra SS Oversize?
Yes. The Cobra King Cobra II Oversize 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the King Cobra SS Oversize, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra King Cobra II Oversize and King Cobra SS Oversize?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (32° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 8-iron, and 10 of the 12 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra King Cobra II Oversize and King Cobra SS Oversize 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 King Cobra SS Oversize 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 King Cobra SS Oversize 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
Shop both models
Compare prices for new and used sets on eBay:
We may earn a commission from purchases made through links on this page at no extra cost to you.