The Cobra DS-ADAPT iron set has published lofts running from 19° in the 4-iron to 54° in the sand wedge, with lie angles progressing from 62° to 65°. Because the head uses more complex construction, bending should stay conservative; 1° is the sensible first test. Bending 1° strong removes about 1° of effective bounce, while 1° weak adds about 1°. For a right-handed player, 1° upright tends to move the start line left and 1° flat tends to move it right.
DS-ADAPT
2025
Stock geometry
| Club | Loft | Lie |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19° | 62° |
| 5 | 21° | 62.5° |
| 6 | 24° | 63° |
| 7 | 27° | 63.5° |
| 8 | 31.5° | 64° |
| 9 | 36.5° | 64.5° |
| PW | 42° | 65° |
| GW | 48° | 65° |
| SW | 54° | 65° |
Loft gap map
Factory spacing between clubs
2°
3°
3°
4.5°
5°
5.5°
6°
6°
Average loft spacing: 4.4°. A smooth gap pattern matters more than simply making one club stronger or weaker.
What a 1° bend actually changes
Slightly lower launch
Gap tightens to stronger club
Slightly higher launch
Gap tightens to weaker club
Lie-angle direction effect
Bendability verdict
This head uses complex or multi-material construction. Treat 1° as the first test and do not assume a 2°+ bend is safe.
Construction: Hollow-body game-improvement construction.
1° bend reference
These are the resulting geometry numbers. They do not imply that every head is safe to bend.
| Club | Stock loft | 1° strong | 1° weak | Stock lie | 1° flat | 1° upright |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19° | 18° | 20° | 62° | 61° | 63° |
| 5 | 21° | 20° | 22° | 62.5° | 61.5° | 63.5° |
| 6 | 24° | 23° | 25° | 63° | 62° | 64° |
| 7 | 27° | 26° | 28° | 63.5° | 62.5° | 64.5° |
| 8 | 31.5° | 30.5° | 32.5° | 64° | 63° | 65° |
| 9 | 36.5° | 35.5° | 37.5° | 64.5° | 63.5° | 65.5° |
| PW | 42° | 41° | 43° | 65° | 64° | 66° |
| GW | 48° | 47° | 49° | 65° | 64° | 66° |
| SW | 54° | 53° | 55° | 65° | 64° | 66° |
Factory loft gaps
2°
3°
3°
4.5°
5°
5.5°
6°
6°
Average spacing: 4.4°. Check both neighbouring gaps before bending one club.
What bending changes
| Adjustment | Typical effect | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| 1° strong | Lower static loft and about 1° less effective bounce | Lower flight tendency, more digging potential and a smaller gap to the stronger club |
| 1° weak | Higher static loft and about 1° more effective bounce | Higher flight tendency, more sole bounce and a smaller gap to the weaker club |
| 1° upright | For a right-handed golfer the start line generally moves left | Use dynamic lie and start-line evidence rather than trying to cure swing path |
| 1° flat | For a right-handed golfer the start line generally moves right | Left-handed direction is reversed |
Best fitting order
- Measure actual loft and lie before touching the head.
- Confirm the real problem with carry gaps, start line and turf interaction.
- Make the smallest useful change first — usually 1°.
- Re-measure the club after bending.
- Retest the two neighbouring clubs so the fix does not create a new gap.
Disclaimer: Safe bend limits vary by exact construction and condition. Use a qualified fitter and verify the specific head before larger loft or lie changes.