The Cobra Trusty Rusty is offered in 48°, 52°, 56°, and 60° lofts. Loft and lie are adjusted by professional bending rather than a sleeve. Every 1° stronger loft bend removes about 1° of effective bounce, while every 1° weaker bend adds about 1°, so loft gapping and sole interaction should be checked together.
Trusty Rusty
1980
Loft gap map
Factory spacing between clubs
4°
4°
4°
Average loft spacing: 4.0°. A smooth gap pattern matters more than simply making one club stronger or weaker.
What a 1° bend actually changes
Lower flight tendency
More digging potential
Higher flight tendency
More sole forgiveness
Wedge loft & bounce bend table
| Wedge | Stock loft | 1° strong | Bounce change | 1° weak | Bounce change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 48° | 47° | -1° | 49° | +1° |
| 52 | 52° | 51° | -1° | 53° | +1° |
| 56 | 56° | 55° | -1° | 57° | +1° |
| 60 | 60° | 59° | -1° | 61° | +1° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 48° | 47° | 49° | — | — | — |
| 52 | 52° | 51° | 53° | — | — | — |
| 56 | 56° | 55° | 57° | — | — | — |
| 60 | 60° | 59° | 61° | — | — | — |
Factory loft gaps
4°
4°
4°
Average spacing: 4.0°. 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.