Cobra S9 vs Cobra S2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | S9 loft | S2 loft | S9 lie | S2 lie | S9 length | S2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 19 | 61 | 61 | 39 | 39.25 |
| 4 | 22.5 | 22 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 25.5 | 25 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 28.5 | 28 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 32.5 | 31 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 39 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 43 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 36 |
| GW | 49 | 49 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| SW | 54 | 55 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| LW | 59 | 60 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- S9
- S2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the S9 is 32.5° and the S2 is 31°, a 1.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the S2 should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the S9. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the S2 averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (32.5° vs 31°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the S2 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
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 S9 is listed as cast multi-material cavity back with polymer topline and urethane insert and the S2 as investment cast multi-material cavity back. 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 S2 arrived 3 years after the S9, 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 32.5° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The S2 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the S9 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 S9 specs and Cobra S2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra S9 stronger lofted than the S2?
No. The S2 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32.5° for the Cobra S9, 1.5° stronger and worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra S9 and S2?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (32.5° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 7-iron, and 10 of the 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra S9 and S2 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 S9 and S2 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra S9 is 63° lie and 37 inches, the S2 63° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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