Cobra KING F7 vs Cobra KING F8
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | KING F7 loft | KING F8 loft | KING F7 lie | KING F8 lie | KING F7 length | KING F8 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | — | 60 | — | 40 | — |
| 4 | 20 | 19.5 | 61 | 61 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 23 | 22.5 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26 | 25.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 30 | 29.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 35 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| LW | — | 58 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- KING F7
- KING F8
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the KING F7 is 30° and the KING F8 is 29.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the KING F8 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the KING F7. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the KING F8 averages 0.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 8-iron (35° vs 34°). 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.
The sets are built differently: the KING F7 runs 3-iron to SW (10 clubs), the KING F8 4-iron to LW (10 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 F7 is listed as progressive cast set — full hollow long irons, half hollow mid irons, cavity back short irons and the KING F8 as progressive multi-material set — hollow long irons, cavity back mid and short irons, specialty wedges. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The KING F8 arrived 1 year after the KING F7, 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 30° to 29.5°.
Which should you choose?
The KING F8 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the KING F7 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 F7 specs and Cobra KING F8 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra KING F7 stronger lofted than the KING F8?
No. The KING F8 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29.5° against 30° for the Cobra KING F7, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra KING F7 and KING F8?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (30° vs 29.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 8-iron, and all 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra KING F7 and KING F8 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 F7 and KING F8 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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