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2021 King Cobra wedges with Snakebite grooves – classic looks, new tech

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For 2021, what’s old is new again, as Cobra Golf introduces the all-new wedges King Cobra Snakebite wedges which bring together the classic King Cobra script on wedges packed with their latest Snakebite groove technology.

Snakebite Groove technology

Groove performance is all about precision, and the new Snakebite grooves utilize a new cutting method to increase groove depth by 11 percent and sharpen the radius by a whopping 40 percent to increase spin and on full and partial shots.

This is possible because the tools used during the groove cutting process are replaced more frequently to ensure grooves are taken right to the tolerances of volume and sharpness.

The engineers at Cobra didn’t stop at just tooling a one size fit all groove. The new King Cobra wedges feature a progressive groove profile to optimize spin based on lofts with the 48- 54-degree wedges having a deeper and narrower groove for full shots hit with square faces. While the 56- 60-degree lofts feature full-face grooves that are wider and shallower to maximize performance on shots hit at lower speeds and with more open faces.

The full-face grooves also help create extra friction on shots hit higher on the toe, which is something that occurs more often on shots where the face is opened up.

Grind options

  • Versatile grind: An grind for medium to firm course conditions intended for a wide variety of golfers.
  • Classic grind: A progressive width sole with a rounded heel-to-toe radius and trailing edge relief. This wedge works best for neutral to steep swings and under a wide variety of course conditions.
  • Wide-low grind: This wide-soled, low bounce option works ideal in soft conditions to provide versatility while also preventing the club from digging in.

Price, availability, and specs

The new King Cobra Snakebite wedges are available for preorder starting today Mar 16 and will be arriving on retail shelves starting Friday, March 19. They will be priced at $149 each.

The stock configuration will include a KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 wedge shaft and Lamkin Ace crossline connect grip.

Specs

For the One-Length golfers out there, the new King Cobra Snakebite wedges will be available in a One-length configuration in 56 and 60 degrees with versatile grind and full-face grooves.

The new King Cobra wedges will come stock with Cobra Connect powered by Arccos, and new subscribers will receive a free 14-piece Arccos Smart caddie sensor kit (a $179 value) for the rest of their clubs and a 90 day trial of the app for free.

Ryan Barath is a club-fitter & master club builder with more than 17 years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA Tour players. He is the former Build Shop Manager & Social Media Coordinator for Modern Golf. He now works independently from his home shop and is a member of advisory panels to a select number of golf equipment manufacturers. You can find Ryan on Twitter and Instagram where he's always willing to chat golf, and share his passion for club building, course architecture and wedge grinding.

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  1. ericsokp

    Mar 16, 2021 at 6:48 pm

    So I usually get slammed whenever I bring this up, but if full-face groves are acceptable on wedges, why not irons? I know, I know … I’m not supposed to ever hit it out on the toe, but when I occasionally do, wouldn’t having some grooves out there help out even a tiny little bit?

  2. 2balls

    Mar 16, 2021 at 6:08 pm

    I don’t want to get snake bit about my wedges. Sounds too much like the yips. YIKES!

  3. Joseph Macnider

    Mar 16, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    no MIM technology here?

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Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping

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Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.

That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.

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On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

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LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.

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Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)

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Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
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5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

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Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
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Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

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