The Cobra King F9 Speedback iron set has published lofts running from 19.5° in the 4-iron to 54° in the sand wedge, with lie angles progressing from 62° to 65°. Its forged construction makes small professional loft and lie changes relatively practical, with 1° a sensible first adjustment. 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.
King F9 Speedback
2019
Stock geometry
| Club | Loft | Lie |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19.5° | 62° |
| 5 | 22.5° | 62.5° |
| 6 | 25.5° | 63° |
| 7 | 29.5° | 63.5° |
| 8 | 34° | 64° |
| 9 | 39° | 64.5° |
| PW | 44° | 65° |
| GW | 49° | 65° |
| SW | 54° | 65° |
Loft gap map
Factory spacing between clubs
3°
3°
4°
4.5°
5°
5°
5°
5°
Average loft spacing: 4.3°. 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
Small professional loft and lie changes are generally more practical on this construction. Start with 1° and re-measure after each move.
Construction: Cast SPEEDBACK construction with forged PWRSHELL and tungsten weighting.
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 | 19.5° | 18.5° | 20.5° | 62° | 61° | 63° |
| 5 | 22.5° | 21.5° | 23.5° | 62.5° | 61.5° | 63.5° |
| 6 | 25.5° | 24.5° | 26.5° | 63° | 62° | 64° |
| 7 | 29.5° | 28.5° | 30.5° | 63.5° | 62.5° | 64.5° |
| 8 | 34° | 33° | 35° | 64° | 63° | 65° |
| 9 | 39° | 38° | 40° | 64.5° | 63.5° | 65.5° |
| PW | 44° | 43° | 45° | 65° | 64° | 66° |
| GW | 49° | 48° | 50° | 65° | 64° | 66° |
| SW | 54° | 53° | 55° | 65° | 64° | 66° |
Factory loft gaps
3°
3°
4°
4.5°
5°
5°
5°
5°
Average spacing: 4.3°. 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.