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Why We Like It
- Wedges are nothing without spin. The grooves are produced using a CNC milling process and feature a new face blast to help improve performance in wet conditions.
- For versatility, Cobra went back in time and updated the popular “notch” grinds in the high-lofted wedges based on the old designs made by short-game guru Phil Rodgers. The progressive-notch design allows the contact area in the heel to glide through faster when opening the face on the 58- and 60-degree models.
- The wedges are manufactured from 8620 carbon steel using a metal-injection-molding process that produces tighter manufacturing tolerances, reducing the need for hand polishing that can lead to inconsistencies.
- What polishing is needed is done by a robot, eliminating human error and ensuring the same finish time after time.
- A progressive center of gravity (low on the 48- to 52-degree lofts, middle on the 54- and 56-degree models and high on the 58- and 60-degree lofts) provides optimal trajectory for shots typically struck with those clubs.
- Top 5 in Sound/Feel, low-handicaps.
- 17 options (48 to 60 degrees), 4 grinds, 2 finishes
what our testers said
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Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like how the bottom groove is a little lower and smaller on the face compared to other wedges. You feel like you're getting an extra groove and more spin. The smaller groove also allows you to focus on the center of the clubface. Not the longest wedge but it produces a great medium-to-high trajectory. With that ball flight, I feel like I can hold every green.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Fantastic club on full swings and greenside shots from clean lies. The milled trailing edge on the sole helps you lay the face open for a variety of shots.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Pretty consistent performance out of the bunker with a decent amount of spin. I wasn't able to manipulate the ball a lot but it was still very effective at getting out. Handy chipping club, too. It was easy to generate spin and get the ball to land soft.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Sharp looking club that looks like a players wedge. It's light, but still very balanced. Not a ton of bite on short chips. Had to work a little harder to generate spin. Pitch shots felt really soft and sand shots had a TON of bite to them.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Chip shots were pleasant sounding and had a nice, soft feel to them. I could open up the face and hit a variety of shots. Not quite as forgiving as some others, but achieved good results on center hits. Soft feel continued to the bunker.
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Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like how the bottom groove is a little lower and smaller on the face compared to other wedges. You feel like you're getting an extra groove and more spin. The smaller groove also allows you to focus on the center of the clubface. Not the longest wedge but it produces a great medium-to-high trajectory. With that ball flight, I feel like I can hold every green.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Fantastic club on full swings and greenside shots from clean lies. The milled trailing edge on the sole helps you lay the face open for a variety of shots.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Pretty consistent performance out of the bunker with a decent amount of spin. I wasn't able to manipulate the ball a lot but it was still very effective at getting out. Handy chipping club, too. It was easy to generate spin and get the ball to land soft.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Sharp looking club that looks like a players wedge. It's light, but still very balanced. Not a ton of bite on short chips. Had to work a little harder to generate spin. Pitch shots felt really soft and sand shots had a TON of bite to them.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Chip shots were pleasant sounding and had a nice, soft feel to them. I could open up the face and hit a variety of shots. Not quite as forgiving as some others, but achieved good results on center hits. Soft feel continued to the bunker.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Good spin around the green. I was able to flight the ball down fairly well. The clubhead is a little small for me. I didn't have the confidence to open it up all the way, but it still got through the sand easily.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Really good performance out of the sand, which was surprising given the small, compact head shape. Better-than-average spin on chip shots.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
The hosel looks like it's ahead of the clubhead, which is great for hitting low-flighted shots into the green. If you play in a commonly windy area, it's a great wedge for you. If you're looking for a wedge you can launch really high, it's probably not for you.
Wei
54, Handicap 13
9 years testing
Nice, pleasing compression on full shots. Around the green, the club really shines from hard-packed sand. The bounce allows the club to glide right through. If you're afraid of blading a ball from this type of lie, you should definitely give this club a try.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Easy to hit. Out of the bunker the ball checked right up there with the best wedges. I was able to put enough spin on the ball on flop shots to get the ball to stop softly.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Thin topline makes me feel confident I'll be able to clip the ball and make it spin. Easy to hit out of the bunker. Turf interaction is average on chip shots and requires some thinking about technique.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
A good club overall. It takes some time getting used to—you have to tame it first, like a bucking bronco. Once you break it in, you'll get it to do what you want it to do on a much more consistent level.
Jin
29, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Very smooth out of the sand. High shots came out with ease. Felt like there was nothing stopping the club from going through the sand. Didn't get much spin on greenside shots, but as soon as I got used to the roll I was able to play low runners and higher shots.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Notch on the back is not overwhelming, but serves a purpose in turf interaction. Soft performance around the green with good feedback on off-center hits.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Had great control out of the sand. I was able to stop the ball quickly. Weight was a little heavier to me but it still performed well on most other greenside shots. I couldn't stop the ball on a dime but if I hit it just right there was plenty of spin.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Very comfortable hitting this wedge, especially from tight lies and out of the sand. Good versatility around the green. Was able to clip shots with ease.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Full swing shots were a little diggy into the turf. Pitch shots were decent. The beveling of the heel allowed me to open the face wide on bunker shots without the heel digging. The grind on the back edge also allows you to open it wide.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Crazy workable around the greens. I could turn the ball left or right with ease. Wedge offers several different bounce angles, which is really neat for when you set up the clubface, I think that's why it's so versatile.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Performed great around the green. I felt like I could get any shot I wanted there. Easy to get out in one shot from the bunker. Club slices effortlessly through the sand.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The rounded toe makes this wedge look very circular, almost like you're looking down at a dinner plate. It feels like it's on the lighter side for a wedge, but you can get lively with it and move the ball around. Does a nice job of fluffing the ball out high on shorter bunker shots.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Above average around the green. The rounded leading edge and sole grind make it easy to move the club through the sand and greenside turf. Consistent, reliable reaction off the clubface. Ball doesn't hit and stop but you always see a consistent amount of rollout.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Satisfying click sound at impact. Easy to put checkspin on short shots. Terrific distance control.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
Sharp looking club that looks like a players wedge. It's light, but still very balanced. Not a ton of bite on short chips. Had to work a little harder to generate spin. Pitch shots felt really soft and sand shots had a TON of bite to them.
Wei
54, Handicap 13
9 years testing
Nice, pleasing compression on full shots. Around the green, the club really shines from hard-packed sand. The bounce allows the club to glide right through. If you're afraid of blading a ball from this type of lie, you should definitely give this club a try.
Jin
29, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Very smooth out of the sand. High shots came out with ease. Felt like there was nothing stopping the club from going through the sand. Didn't get much spin on greenside shots, but as soon as I got used to the roll I was able to play low runners and higher shots.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Above average around the green. The rounded leading edge and sole grind make it easy to move the club through the sand and greenside turf. Consistent, reliable reaction off the clubface. Ball doesn't hit and stop but you always see a consistent amount of rollout.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Satisfying click sound at impact. Easy to put checkspin on short shots. Terrific distance control.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like how the bottom groove is a little lower and smaller on the face compared to other wedges. You feel like you're getting an extra groove and more spin. The smaller groove also allows you to focus on the center of the clubface. Not the longest wedge but it produces a great medium-to-high trajectory. With that ball flight, I feel like I can hold every green.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Pretty consistent performance out of the bunker with a decent amount of spin. I wasn't able to manipulate the ball a lot but it was still very effective at getting out. Handy chipping club, too. It was easy to generate spin and get the ball to land soft.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Really good performance out of the sand, which was surprising given the small, compact head shape. Better-than-average spin on chip shots.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Easy to hit. Out of the bunker the ball checked right up there with the best wedges. I was able to put enough spin on the ball on flop shots to get the ball to stop softly.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
Had great control out of the sand. I was able to stop the ball quickly. Weight was a little heavier to me but it still performed well on most other greenside shots. I couldn't stop the ball on a dime but if I hit it just right there was plenty of spin.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Very comfortable hitting this wedge, especially from tight lies and out of the sand. Good versatility around the green. Was able to clip shots with ease.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
Performed great around the green. I felt like I could get any shot I wanted there. Easy to get out in one shot from the bunker. Club slices effortlessly through the sand.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Fantastic club on full swings and greenside shots from clean lies. The milled trailing edge on the sole helps you lay the face open for a variety of shots.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Chip shots were pleasant sounding and had a nice, soft feel to them. I could open up the face and hit a variety of shots. Not quite as forgiving as some others, but achieved good results on center hits. Soft feel continued to the bunker.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Good spin around the green. I was able to flight the ball down fairly well. The clubhead is a little small for me. I didn't have the confidence to open it up all the way, but it still got through the sand easily.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
The hosel looks like it's ahead of the clubhead, which is great for hitting low-flighted shots into the green. If you play in a commonly windy area, it's a great wedge for you. If you're looking for a wedge you can launch really high, it's probably not for you.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Thin topline makes me feel confident I'll be able to clip the ball and make it spin. Easy to hit out of the bunker. Turf interaction is average on chip shots and requires some thinking about technique.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
A good club overall. It takes some time getting used to—you have to tame it first, like a bucking bronco. Once you break it in, you'll get it to do what you want it to do on a much more consistent level.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
Notch on the back is not overwhelming, but serves a purpose in turf interaction. Soft performance around the green with good feedback on off-center hits.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
Full swing shots were a little diggy into the turf. Pitch shots were decent. The beveling of the heel allowed me to open the face wide on bunker shots without the heel digging. The grind on the back edge also allows you to open it wide.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Crazy workable around the greens. I could turn the ball left or right with ease. Wedge offers several different bounce angles, which is really neat for when you set up the clubface, I think that's why it's so versatile.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The rounded toe makes this wedge look very circular, almost like you're looking down at a dinner plate. It feels like it's on the lighter side for a wedge, but you can get lively with it and move the ball around. Does a nice job of fluffing the ball out high on shorter bunker shots.
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Cobra King
The new Cobra King wedge utilizes Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology. This advanced process allows for a more refined design with tighter tolerances, delivering superior feel, control, and versatility around the greens. The sleek, compact shape and progressive groove patterns ensure optimal spin and shot-making performance, giving skilled golfers the confidence to execute their most demanding short-game shots.
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