The new Cobra King 2025 Wedges have arrived, packed with new technologies, a sleek design and four different grinds to suit different types of golfers.
With the likes of Titleist Vokey, Cleveland RTZ, TaylorMade Milled Grind and Callaway Opus on the market, Cobra face stiff competition in the wedge game.
Let’s see how their latest model performs…
Who Is It Aimed At?
There are two different wedges offered in the King 2025 range. The standard King Wedge is a forged model, best suited to confident players. There are four different grinds offered, to suit different swing and surface types.
The King-X Wedge is a forgiving, cavity-back design. It’s aimed at golfers who need a little more help around the greens to strike it more consistently every time.
With an RRP of £139, the King Wedges offer really good value for money compared to some competitors. This makes them a great option for golfers looking to upgrade their wedges, without breaking the bank.
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The Tech
The King Wedges feature Metal Injection Molding technology. This is something that we have also seen in Cobra’s irons in recent years.
It allows for more precise construction, providing much tighter tolerances than in traditional wedges. It also produces a tighter grain structure for a softer feel, and more durable performance.
Also included is Flight Window Technology. This sees the CG placed in different positions depending on the loft of the wedge, to optimise performance. It’s lower in the low lofted wedges, moving higher towards the lob wedges. This helps to encourage penetrating ball flights, with high levels of spin and accuracy.
It works alongside progressive spin technology. This changes the groove size and shape as you move through the wedges. The idea is that you get the right launch, spin and control for each specific loft.
There are four different grinds available: Drop (D), Widelow (W), Versatile (V) and Tour (V).
Cobra’s wedges have been recognisable for their Speed Notch in wedges for a few years now. The King wedges feature a 67% larger notch this time around. This is said to encourage a ‘smooth glide’ through the turf.
There are three different finishes available – Satin Chrome, Black QPQ and Raw.
Cobra King 2025 Wedge Review
Looks and Feel
The wedge looks great overall. I really liked the new ‘band’ design on the back cavity—it reminds you of the new MIM technology, and compared to the previous Snakebite wedge, it definitely has a more premium feel throughout.
I also really like the brushed satin finish. It looks very classy and has the added benefit of reducing glare, which is a big plus for me. The two other finish options also look great, but I don’t think they’ll be as durable. If you’re someone who prefers your wedges to take on a worn or rusted appearance over time, then those might be a better fit for you. That said, you really can’t go wrong with the Satin Chrome.
In an ideal world, the wedge wouldn’t have the speed notch, as it does slightly impact the overall look. However, it’s not visible at address, so it didn’t actually bother me. It also looks better than the rounder notch shape used in the Snakebite wedges, and the milling helps it blend in more naturally. If it helps with performance, then it’s definitely worth living with.
At address, it has quite a distinctive shape, which I think looks good. The slightly rounded leading edge also gives you a bit more confidence when setting up to the ball.
Around the green, it felt quite firm off the face. That doesn’t bother me much, as I actually like that instant feedback on wedge shots. For me, having a soft feel is more important in irons than it is in wedges.
Performance
The wedge performed nicely on full shots, producing a nice, penetrating ball flight. The ‘V’ sole grind also felt forgiving, even when hitting off some bare lies, which made it easy to strike the ball cleanly.
I actually felt like I could sense the sole notch helping out on a couple of shots where I caught the ball slightly heavy. Despite the miss-hit, the wedge still performed well on those shots, which was a real confidence boost.
I spent some time hitting a number of chips around the green and was genuinely impressed by the versatility of the wedge.
It was really easy to switch between hitting low bump-and-run shots and opening up the face to hit it higher when necessary.
There wasn’t an extreme amount of spin, but there was a good level of check, even on the lower shots.
I really enjoyed using the lob wedge from the bunker. The generous face size and shape, along with the sole notch, made it very easy to keep the club moving through the sand. The ball popped up and out pretty much every time, and I didn’t have to open the face too much to make that happen.
Cobra King 2025 Wedge Verdict
The new King wedge is a good all-round performer, proving to be just as comfortable around the greens and in bunkers as it was on fuller approach shots.
It offers great value for money and plenty of versatility. I actually had a lot of fun using the wedges, experimenting with different shots around the greens and seeing just how creative you can get with them.
There’s plenty of tech built in to help your game, and it’s also great that Cobra offers two different wedge models to suit a wider range of golfers—something not every brand does.
Cobra wedges are improving in looks with every generation, and this is the best-looking one I’ve tested so far. It also performed really solidly, making it a great option for anyone looking to upgrade the bottom end of their bag.
Would I Use It?
Yes. It’s a great looking wedge, that performs well, and it’s good value for money too.
