The Cobra KING Utility Iron utility iron has published lofts running from 18° in the 2U to 21° in the 3U, with lie angles progressing from 59.75° to 61.75°. A conservative 1° professional loft or lie change is the sensible first move unless a wider safe range is confirmed for the exact head. 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 Utility Iron
2022
Stock geometry
| Club | Loft | Lie |
|---|---|---|
| 2U | 18° | 59.75° |
| 3U | 21° | 61.75° |
Loft gap map
Factory spacing between clubs
3°
Average loft spacing: 3.0°. 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
The exact one-piece forged construction is not confirmed here. Use a conservative 1° first move and verify the head before larger bends.
Construction: Exact construction not fully documented.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2U | 18° | 17° | 19° | 59.75° | 58.75° | 60.75° |
| 3U | 21° | 20° | 22° | 61.75° | 60.75° | 62.75° |
Factory loft gaps
3°
Average spacing: 3.0°. 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.