The Cobra King Cobra SS Forged iron set has published lofts running from 18° in the 2-iron to 60° in the lob wedge, with lie angles progressing from 60° to 64°. 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 Cobra SS Forged
2002
Stock geometry
| Club | Loft | Lie |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18° | 60° |
| 3 | 21° | 60.5° |
| 4 | 24° | 61° |
| 5 | 27° | 61.5° |
| 6 | 31° | 62° |
| 7 | 35° | 62.5° |
| 8 | 39° | 63° |
| 9 | 43° | 63.5° |
| PW | 47° | 64° |
| GW | 50° | 64° |
| SW | 55° | 64° |
| LW | 60° | 64° |
Loft gap map
Factory spacing between clubs
3°
3°
3°
4°
4°
4°
4°
4°
3°
5°
5°
Average loft spacing: 3.8°. 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: Forged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18° | 17° | 19° | 60° | 59° | 61° |
| 3 | 21° | 20° | 22° | 60.5° | 59.5° | 61.5° |
| 4 | 24° | 23° | 25° | 61° | 60° | 62° |
| 5 | 27° | 26° | 28° | 61.5° | 60.5° | 62.5° |
| 6 | 31° | 30° | 32° | 62° | 61° | 63° |
| 7 | 35° | 34° | 36° | 62.5° | 61.5° | 63.5° |
| 8 | 39° | 38° | 40° | 63° | 62° | 64° |
| 9 | 43° | 42° | 44° | 63.5° | 62.5° | 64.5° |
| PW | 47° | 46° | 48° | 64° | 63° | 65° |
| GW | 50° | 49° | 51° | 64° | 63° | 65° |
| SW | 55° | 54° | 56° | 64° | 63° | 65° |
| LW | 60° | 59° | 61° | 64° | 63° | 65° |
Factory loft gaps
3°
3°
3°
4°
4°
4°
4°
4°
3°
5°
5°
Average spacing: 3.8°. 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.