Cobra King Black Wedge Review

The Cobra King Black wedge is designed for players looking for consistency, control and durability. While the basic design of the King Black wedge mirrors that of previous models, it’s new and enhanced finish materials and face design take its performance to the next level.

For players that prefer a black gunmetal finish, but are disappointed with how quickly the finish wears off, the Cobra King Black’s Diamondized Black Metal Finish is nothing short of amazing. Made of 8620 carbon steel, this finish may be the most durable black or gunmetal finish ever made.

 Instead of simply plating the finish of the  wedge  onto already existing metal (which leads to faster wear), the BDM is literally permeated into the steel creating a bond that not only looks great but stands the test of time.

While many manufacturers have touted thinner faces for increased distance, trajectory, and overall performance, Cobra has done the opposite. The Cobra King Black wedge features the thickest face of any wedge on the market. Though previous Cobra wedges have featured thicker faces for increased feel, the King Black has moved the thickest part of the face slightly higher on the face to reduce vibration on mishits and provide greater feedback on solid shots.

Additionally, the Progressive Spin Technology in the King Black wedge allows players to optimize spin and trajectory from all yardages for greater consistency and control. On wedges with stronger lofts of 50, 52, and 54 degrees, Cobra’s patented CNC milled grooves are slightly narrower and shallower to optimize consistency in ball flight and distance control on full shots from the fairway. Higher lofted wedges of 56, 58, and 60 degrees feature wider and deeper grooves that allow players to increase spin and control on short shots around the green.

The Cobra KING Black Wedge provides a positive user experience, especially for golfers who prefer more bounce on their wedges. The higher bounce angle helped prevent the club from digging into soft turf during testing, which was beneficial for the reviewer who tends to get steep with wedge shots. This grind allowed the wedge to bottom out properly when hitting high pitch shots, giving that desired "thump" feeling. Players who rely on the bounce of their wedges will appreciate this performance characteristic.

The Cobra KING Black Wedge is also available with multiple KBS shaft options, including the KBS Hi Rev 2.0, KBS Wedge, and KBS 610 Wedge. This allows golfers to choose a shaft that matches their preferred weight and flex profile. The reviewer noted that the stock KBS Hi Rev 2.0 shaft, which has a 125-gram weight in stiff flex, paired well with the soft wedge head.

Overall, the Cobra KING Black Wedge provided a positive user experience during testing, particularly for golfers who prefer higher bounce on their wedges and want customizable shaft options.