Equipment
2021 King Cobra wedges with Snakebite grooves – classic looks, new tech
For 2021, what’s old is new again, as Cobra Golf introduces the all-new wedges King Cobra Snakebite wedges which bring together the classic King Cobra script on wedges packed with their latest Snakebite groove technology.
Snakebite Groove technology
Groove performance is all about precision, and the new Snakebite grooves utilize a new cutting method to increase groove depth by 11 percent and sharpen the radius by a whopping 40 percent to increase spin and on full and partial shots.
This is possible because the tools used during the groove cutting process are replaced more frequently to ensure grooves are taken right to the tolerances of volume and sharpness.
The engineers at Cobra didn’t stop at just tooling a one size fit all groove. The new King Cobra wedges feature a progressive groove profile to optimize spin based on lofts with the 48- 54-degree wedges having a deeper and narrower groove for full shots hit with square faces. While the 56- 60-degree lofts feature full-face grooves that are wider and shallower to maximize performance on shots hit at lower speeds and with more open faces.
The full-face grooves also help create extra friction on shots hit higher on the toe, which is something that occurs more often on shots where the face is opened up.
Grind options
- Versatile grind: An grind for medium to firm course conditions intended for a wide variety of golfers.
- Classic grind: A progressive width sole with a rounded heel-to-toe radius and trailing edge relief. This wedge works best for neutral to steep swings and under a wide variety of course conditions.
- Wide-low grind: This wide-soled, low bounce option works ideal in soft conditions to provide versatility while also preventing the club from digging in.
Price, availability, and specs
The new King Cobra Snakebite wedges are available for preorder starting today Mar 16 and will be arriving on retail shelves starting Friday, March 19. They will be priced at $149 each.
The stock configuration will include a KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 wedge shaft and Lamkin Ace crossline connect grip.
Specs
For the One-Length golfers out there, the new King Cobra Snakebite wedges will be available in a One-length configuration in 56 and 60 degrees with versatile grind and full-face grooves.
The new King Cobra wedges will come stock with Cobra Connect powered by Arccos, and new subscribers will receive a free 14-piece Arccos Smart caddie sensor kit (a $179 value) for the rest of their clubs and a 90 day trial of the app for free.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/7/24): Mizuno 245 irons
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a set of Mizuno 245 irons.
From the seller: (@JB_007): “1. Mizuno Pro 245 – $1000 –> 950/obo
- Purchased brand new – they have 36 holes on them, with probably 10 premium range balls. Great set of irons, I just am looking to go another way right now.
- 5-PW –> stock L/L/L
- Project X LS 6.5
- Stock MCC Mizuno Grips.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Mizuno 245 irons
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Whats in the Bag
Peter Kuest WITB 2024 (May)
- Peter Kuest what’s in the bag accurate as of CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
5-wood: TaylorMade SIM Titanium (19 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 85 6.5
Irons: Srixon ZX U (2), Srixon Z-Forged II (3-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3
Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack (52-MID 10, 56-MID 10, 60-FULL 9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Peter Kuest’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Kelly Kraft WITB 2024 (May)
- Kelly Kraft’s what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali White 70 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Synergy Blue
Irons: Srixon ZX U Mk II (23 degrees), Callaway X Forged Star (5-PW)
Shaft: Project X IO 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-12F, 56-08M, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Versa 2-Ball Prototype
Grip: Odyssey Garsen Quad Tour
Grips: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kraft’s equipment here.
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ericsokp
Mar 16, 2021 at 6:48 pm
So I usually get slammed whenever I bring this up, but if full-face groves are acceptable on wedges, why not irons? I know, I know … I’m not supposed to ever hit it out on the toe, but when I occasionally do, wouldn’t having some grooves out there help out even a tiny little bit?
2balls
Mar 16, 2021 at 6:08 pm
I don’t want to get snake bit about my wedges. Sounds too much like the yips. YIKES!
Joseph Macnider
Mar 16, 2021 at 12:02 pm
no MIM technology here?