Cobra KING F8 vs Cobra KING Speedzone
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | KING F8 loft | KING Speedzone loft | KING F8 lie | KING Speedzone lie | KING F8 length | KING Speedzone length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19.5 | 19 | 61 | 62 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 22.5 | 21 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 25.5 | 24 | 62 | 63 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 29.5 | 27.5 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 32 | 63 | 64 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 37 | 63.5 | 64.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 42.5 | 64 | 65 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 49 | 48 | 64 | 65 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 64 | 65 | 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 F8
- KING Speedzone
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the KING F8 is 29.5° and the KING Speedzone is 27.5°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the KING Speedzone should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the KING F8. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the KING Speedzone averages 1.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (29.5° vs 27.5°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 42.5°; the stronger one leaves a 7.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the KING F8 7-iron sits 1° flatter (62.5° vs 63.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the KING F8 runs 4-iron to LW (10 clubs), the KING Speedzone 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 F8 is listed as progressive multi-material set — hollow long irons, cavity back mid and short irons, specialty wedges and the KING Speedzone as cast hollow-body distance iron with a forged face insert and carbon fibre topline. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The KING Speedzone came out 2 years after the KING F8, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The KING Speedzone is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the KING F8 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 F8 specs and Cobra KING Speedzone specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra KING F8 stronger lofted than the KING Speedzone?
No. The KING Speedzone is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27.5° against 29.5° for the Cobra KING F8, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra KING F8 and KING Speedzone?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (29.5° vs 27.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra KING F8 and KING Speedzone 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 F8 and KING Speedzone have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra KING F8 is 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches, the KING Speedzone 63.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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