The Cobra King Cobra S9 iron set has published lofts running from 20° in the 3-iron to 59° in the lob wedge, with lie angles progressing from 61° to 64.5°. 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.
King Cobra S9
2006
Stock geometry
| Club | Loft | Lie |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20° | 61° |
| 4 | 22.5° | 61.5° |
| 5 | 25.5° | 62° |
| 6 | 28.5° | 62.5° |
| 7 | 32.5° | 63° |
| 8 | 36° | 63.5° |
| 9 | 40° | 64° |
| PW | 44° | 64.5° |
| GW | 49° | 64.5° |
| SW | 54° | 64.5° |
| LW | 59° | 64.5° |
Loft gap map
Factory spacing between clubs
2.5°
3°
3°
4°
3.5°
4°
4°
5°
5°
5°
Average loft spacing: 3.9°. 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: Cast multi-material cavity back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20° | 19° | 21° | 61° | 60° | 62° |
| 4 | 22.5° | 21.5° | 23.5° | 61.5° | 60.5° | 62.5° |
| 5 | 25.5° | 24.5° | 26.5° | 62° | 61° | 63° |
| 6 | 28.5° | 27.5° | 29.5° | 62.5° | 61.5° | 63.5° |
| 7 | 32.5° | 31.5° | 33.5° | 63° | 62° | 64° |
| 8 | 36° | 35° | 37° | 63.5° | 62.5° | 64.5° |
| 9 | 40° | 39° | 41° | 64° | 63° | 65° |
| PW | 44° | 43° | 45° | 64.5° | 63.5° | 65.5° |
| GW | 49° | 48° | 50° | 64.5° | 63.5° | 65.5° |
| SW | 54° | 53° | 55° | 64.5° | 63.5° | 65.5° |
| LW | 59° | 58° | 60° | 64.5° | 63.5° | 65.5° |
Factory loft gaps
2.5°
3°
3°
4°
3.5°
4°
4°
5°
5°
5°
Average spacing: 3.9°. 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.