Cobra King Cobra Oversize vs Cobra KING OS
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | King Cobra Oversize loft | KING OS loft | King Cobra Oversize lie | KING OS lie | King Cobra Oversize length | KING OS length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 17 | — | 60 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 3 | 20 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 23 | 20 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 26 | 23 | 61 | 61.5 | 38 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 29 | 26 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 32 | 30 | 62 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 62 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 40 | 63 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43 | 45 | 63 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 63 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 56 | 55 | 63 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- King Cobra Oversize
- KING OS
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the King Cobra Oversize is 32° and the KING OS is 30°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the KING OS should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the King Cobra Oversize. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the KING OS averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the King Cobra Oversize 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the KING OS 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
The sets are built differently: the King Cobra Oversize runs 2-iron to SW (11 clubs), the KING OS 4-iron to SW (9 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 Oversize is listed as investment cast oversize cavity back and the KING OS as full-hollow cast body with tungsten toe weighting. The KING OS'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 King Cobra Oversize, at some cost in feel. The KING OS adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
There are 22 years between these sets (1994 and 2016), 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 30°.
Which should you choose?
The KING OS is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the King Cobra Oversize 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 King Cobra Oversize specs and Cobra KING OS specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra King Cobra Oversize stronger lofted than the KING OS?
No. The KING OS is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 32° for the Cobra King Cobra Oversize, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra King Cobra Oversize and KING OS?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (32° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 4-iron, and 7 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra King Cobra Oversize and KING OS 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 Oversize and KING OS have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra King Cobra Oversize is 62° lie and 37 inches, the KING OS 62.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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