Cobra S2 vs Cobra S3
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | S2 loft | S3 loft | S2 lie | S3 lie | S2 length | S3 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | 19 | 61 | 60.5 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 62 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 62.5 | 62 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 31 | 31 | 63 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 63.5 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 39 | 64 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 43 | 44 | 64.5 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 49 | 49 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| LW | 60 | 59 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- S2
- S3
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the S2 is 31° and the S3 is 31°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the PW (43° vs 44°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the S3 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (63° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
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 S2 is listed as investment cast multi-material cavity back and the S3 as investment cast multi-material. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The S3 arrived 2 years after the S2, 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.
Which should you choose?
The S3 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the S2 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 S2 specs and Cobra S3 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra S2 stronger lofted than the S3?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 31°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra S2 and S3?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (31° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the PW, and 3 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra S2 and S3 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 S2 and S3 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra S2 is 63° lie and 37.25 inches, the S3 62.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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