Cobra King Cobra SS Forged vs Cobra King Cobra SS Oversize
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | King Cobra SS Forged loft | King Cobra SS Oversize loft | King Cobra SS Forged lie | King Cobra SS Oversize lie | King Cobra SS Forged length | King Cobra SS Oversize length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- King Cobra SS Forged
- King Cobra SS Oversize
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the King Cobra SS Forged is 35° and the King Cobra SS Oversize 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 King Cobra SS Oversize should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the King Cobra SS Forged. Across the 12 clubs both sets share, the King Cobra SS Oversize averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (47° vs 45°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The King Cobra SS Forged is a players iron and the King Cobra SS Oversize a game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The King Cobra SS Oversize is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The King Cobra SS Forged 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 King Cobra SS Forged is listed as forged cavity back and the King Cobra SS Oversize as oversize investment cast cavity back with tungsten inserts in the long irons. Forging, as in the King Cobra SS Forged, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the King Cobra SS Oversize, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving 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.
Both sets were introduced in 2002, 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 King Cobra SS Oversize is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the King Cobra SS Forged 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 SS Forged specs and Cobra King Cobra SS Oversize specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra King Cobra SS Forged stronger lofted than the King Cobra SS Oversize?
No. The King Cobra SS Oversize is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the Cobra King Cobra SS Forged, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra King Cobra SS Forged and King Cobra SS Oversize?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and 6 of the 12 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cobra King Cobra SS Forged or the King Cobra SS Oversize?
The King Cobra SS Oversize. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Cobra King Cobra SS Forged is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Cobra King Cobra SS Forged and King Cobra SS Oversize have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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