Cobra SS-i Oversize vs Cobra S3
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | SS-i Oversize loft | S3 loft | SS-i Oversize lie | S3 lie | SS-i Oversize length | S3 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 60 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 3 | 20 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39.25 |
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 33 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 37 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 41 | 39 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| GW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| LW | 60 | 59 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- SS-i Oversize
- S3
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the SS-i Oversize is 33° and the S3 is 31°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the S3 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the SS-i Oversize. Across the 11 clubs both sets share, the S3 averages 1.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (33° vs 31°). 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. Beyond loft, the S3 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
The sets are built differently: the SS-i Oversize runs 2-iron to LW (12 clubs), the S3 3-iron to LW (11 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 SS-i Oversize is listed as investment cast oversize 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.
There are 8 years between these sets (2003 and 2011), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The S3 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the SS-i Oversize 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 SS-i Oversize specs and Cobra S3 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra SS-i Oversize stronger lofted than the S3?
No. The S3 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 33° for the Cobra SS-i Oversize, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra SS-i Oversize and S3?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (33° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and all 11 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra SS-i Oversize 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 SS-i Oversize and S3 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra SS-i Oversize is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the S3 62.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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