All King Cobra SZ driver models, including the two new introductions feature:
• Milled Rhombus Oval Insert technology combined with a larger face for greater face flex.
• A visible Dual Weighting System on the sole that moves the center of gravity lower and back to promote a higher moment of inertia for greater stability.
• Lower spin variance across the all-important 9 points hot points across the clubface via modified (flatter) bulge and roll on the face for greater carry distance and accuracy.
• The combination provides for maximum allowable energy transfer and a higher coefficient of restitution (C.O.R.) over a greater effective hitting area, resulting in longer distance, greater forgiveness and a sweet, solid feel and sound.
Here is a brief look at each of the newly introduced models.
King Cobra 400 SZ Tour Driver
The new King Cobra 400 SZ Tour driver utilizes a squared face angle, preferred by better players, that contributes to a lower launch and lower spin rate than the 440 SZ and 400 SZ models. The 400 SZ Tour seeks to provide low-handicappers with greater shot-shaping ability and workability. The 400 SZ Tour has a 400cc head size and is available in lofts of 7.5, 8.5 and 9.5 degrees. The stock shaft is a tour-proven Fujikura Vista Pro 65 at 45 inches with a D2 swingweight. MSRP is $369 and the driver will begin shipping March 1, 2004.
King Cobra 450 SZ Tour Driver
King Cobra SZ is driver used by the eight-member Cobra Long Drive Team, and the performance goal for the new King Cobra 450 SZ Tour is maximum distance. The 450cc head features a deep and wide effective hitting area that promotes greater forgiveness and higher C.O.R. (coefficient of restitution) values on off center hits. The 450 SZ Tour has a squared face angle and 57 degree lie angle. The midweight (65g), high kickpoint Cobra/Penley ETA 65c stock shaft (X, L) at 46 inches is designed for maximum distance at higher swing speeds. The King Cobra 450 SZ Tour is available in 8 degrees of loft with a D3 swing weight. The MSRP is $369 and the driver will begin shipping April 1, 2004.
King Cobra SZ Fairway Metals
The new King Cobra SZ steel-shafted fairway metal family is a companion to the new 400 SZ Tour drivers. The SZ fairways have a straight neck, which, in combination with the steel shaft, can provide better accuracy and workability for better players. The SZ fairways are available in Cobra/Nippon NS950 steel and Cobra/Aldila HM60 graphite shafts with six different lofts (3+, 3, 4+, 5, 7 and 9 woods). MSRP is $185 and they begin shipping March 1, 2004.
