ASK QUESTIONS: Cobra King 3D Printed Putters! Live In The Forum On 6/11!

[GolfWRX_Official]

 

The new Cobra King 3D Printed putters were just announced and if you didn't see our launch article, take a look below! These are generating a lot of buzz in the forum right now and we want to make sure that everyone has all the information they want! This is a revolutionary way of creating golf clubs and we know you have some questions, so please ask now!

 

Cobra King 3d Printed Putters

 

We are going to have the experts from Cobra Golf live in this forum on Friday June 11th, answering all of your questions on the new putters! If you have any questions on the technology packed into these putters and how they can help your game, now is the time to ask! Get your questions in now to make sure that you are included in the bonus giveaway!

 

Who is On The Panel?

Tom Olsavsky - Vice President, R&D

Mike Yagley - VP, Innovation & AI

Jose Miraflor - Vice President, Marketing & Product Architecture

Caitlin Farley - Manager, Product Marketing

 

When is it?

Friday, June 11th @ 11am ET / 8am PT

 

Bonus Giveaway

We are giving 2 lucky members who ask a question a chance to win a Pop Top Mini Speaker and Cobra hat! Ask your questions now for your chance to be entered!

 

Giveaway winners will be picked at random and is for good-standing members in the USA only please. 

Edited June 10, 2021 by knudson81

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ASK QUESTIONS NOW!

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Question the first: where’s the toe hang?

[MikekiM]

Any issues with the printed material melting in a hot trunk in the Palm Springs desert in the summer?

 

 

[getair23]

In addition to engineering and marketing, how much input was received from the Cobra Tour staff on the designs? 

[Tupperwolf]

Any plans to move forward with 3D printed metal a la National Custom Works?

[JungleJimbo]

Can the shiny/brushed silver topline for these 3D printed putters be personalised/customised before purchase? (similar to taylormade MySpider). I would quite like a flat matte-black topline (and it would enhance the focus on the alignment line)
 

Sure I could grab a spray paint can for that topline, but...
 

Early youtube reviews seem to indicate a consensus/worries that the silver topline could be distracting due to some glare (one of the few rare “cons” from the reviews). Very interested to see & try these in-person, hopefully these will be widely available at retail outlets

 

Edited June 8, 2021 by JungleJimbo

[NAM2212]

What advantages do the 3D printing process being to the putters compared to older processes? 

[SilenceX]

What can be done to adjust the weighting and balance? I tried one at a local golf shop last week and the contact off the face felt great, but the material was far too light for my liking creating a weird balance vs my preferred feel, almost like it was face heavy. Also, what advantages does the 3d printing bring versus traditional material construction? I was a bit sticker shocked to say the least, as I would have expected the value in 3d printing to come in the $. 

[sosob34]

I like the look of the Grandsport 35. What are the main benefits/advantages over a standard blade putter? With the lattice work on the back of the putter, is their any issues with debris or water settling in and causing issues? Thanks.

Edited June 10, 2021 by sosob34

[TWshoot67]

Hello Jose and Caitlin, My question is how much time and research has been given to knowing which materials to use to make sure the putter heads wll one be durable enough and two using said materials help with weighting of the putter head? Where there any issues with the heads being to light?

 

Thanks, Tim

[ShakeyT]

Why don't the different models (normal, one length & armlock) have different stock lie angles? In my experience, the longer the putter, the more upright the lie angle needs to be in order to position the ball normally without having to contort my stance/grip into something that feels unnatural.

[Red4282]

I have a few questions as im very interested in these! Will aftermarket weights be available for these just like the vintage line? Second,  tech wise, what does the 3d printing actually offer? I believe claim is weight saving, but wouldnt a hollow, or nothing where the 3d material is be even better? Not to sound critical, just trying to understand. Does it offer better feel? I think the 3d printing is cool just trying to understand more about it. 
 

Last, more of a custom options question. The agera is available as “one length” (37.5”). Would it be possible to get the supernova in that spec? 

[Nels55]

Would I be able to order one with my specs?

39.25" long

518 grams total weight

77 degree lie angle

12 degree toe hang

Oversize round grip

 

Thanks!

 

[SteveIRL]

Why is the Supernova 3d printed putter not offered with an armlock shaft?

[GolfWRX_Official]

We are super excited to announce that Tom Olsavsky (Vice President, R&D) and Mike Yagley (Vice President, Innovation & AI) as additions to Cobra's panel tomorrow. They will join Jose Miraflor (Vice President, Marketing) and Caitlin Farley (Manager, Product Marketing) to answer your questions about the Cobra King 3D Printed putters!

[bvmagic]

Assuming 3d printing makes the putting manufacturing process easier to design / customize, do you think in the future you would give the customer more control into the design and offer greater customization?  

[eddiebigeddie]

The 3D printing seems like a very cool idea and I’m sure a lot of thought and research went into these. Are there any plans for more Flowneck style putters?  Those fit MY style and it seems like most putter makers stay away from those except in mallet form.

 

Congrats on the great lineup of products this year. 

[belephant]

How long have you been developing this line that incorporates the 3D printing tech?  Any unexpected impacts on the sound/feel that needed to be worked through during the prototyping process?

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

On 6/7/2021 at 5:19 PM, toc said:

Question the first: where’s the toe hang?

There is a number after the model number (Ex: Sport 45, toe hang is 45). If there is no number after model number, it's face balanced.

Edited June 11, 2021 by COBRA PUMA GOLF

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

On 6/7/2021 at 5:27 PM, MikekiM said:

Any issues with the printed material melting in a hot trunk in the Palm Springs desert in the summer?

 

 

We hope the temperature in your trunk does not exceed 515.9 degrees.

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

On 6/8/2021 at 5:57 AM, getair23 said:

In addition to engineering and marketing, how much input was received from the Cobra Tour staff on the designs? 

 

Bryson is really focused on how the ball rolls off the face, he helped narrow in on the SIK tech. Duf is contributing to weight and feel.

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

On 6/8/2021 at 6:06 AM, Tupperwolf said:

Any plans to move forward with 3D printed metal a la National Custom Works?

Great question! Can't dive into that one… it’s a secret.

[postfold]

Really a super general question, but curious anyway -- how much of a challenge was it for the team to get the putter head weighting right using this production method and material versus traditional metalworking methods?

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

On 6/8/2021 at 7:42 AM, NAM2212 said:

What advantages do the 3D printing process being to the putters compared to older processes? 

 

3D printing allows us to move weight low and to the perimeter in the head which promotes better roll and higher forgiveness respectively. And… it really helps with overall putter stiffness and preventing the head from sounding like a cowbell. With putters... We don't need more cowbell.

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

14 hours ago, bvmagic said:

Assuming 3d printing makes the putting manufacturing process easier to design / customize, do you think in the future you would give the customer more control into the design and offer greater customization?  

We are always looking to the future. The question is typically how much cost/time to do? It's not like just stamping a wedge, so there are many things to look into that keeps us busy. There are only a few machines for metal printing. Polymer printing is much more cost effective and available.

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

On 6/8/2021 at 6:14 AM, JungleJimbo said:

Can the shiny/brushed silver topline for these 3D printed putters be personalised/customised before purchase? (similar to taylormade MySpider). I would quite like a flat matte-black topline (and it would enhance the focus on the alignment line)
 

Sure I could grab a spray paint can for that topline, but...
 

Early youtube reviews seem to indicate a consensus/worries that the silver topline could be distracting due to some glare (one of the few rare “cons” from the reviews). Very interested to see & try these in-person, hopefully these will be widely available at retail outlets

 

That topline alignment is a satin finished aluminum. We received positive feedback from tour with the cosmetic as the black alignment has high contrast against the satin finish. Also, the alignment line has a constant curve to it to reflect light away from the user. As to custom options... It is something we're looking at for future. In the meantime, car guys have pretty good luck with vinyl overlays and Plasti Dip.

 

Edited June 11, 2021 by COBRA PUMA GOLF

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

On 6/9/2021 at 8:42 AM, sosob34 said:

I like the look of the Grandsport 35. What are the main benefits/advantages over a standard blade putter? With the lattice work on the back of the putter, is their any issues with debris or water settling in and causing issues? Thanks.

This is true Form follow function. You'll notice the footprint at address is traditional, but all the magic happens when you look at the back view. The reason the putter is 'thicker' is to provide space for all that tungsten! Cap it with the lightweight aluminum crown, stiffen/tune it with the 3DP nylon lattice and you have the construction of the future.

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

On 6/9/2021 at 8:50 AM, TWshoot67 said:

Hello Jose and Caitlin, My question is how much time and research has been given to knowing which materials to use to make sure the putter heads wll one be durable enough and two using said materials help with weighting of the putter head? Where there any issues with the heads being to light?

 

Thanks, Tim

Hi Tim,

 

Engineers are always studying materials, choosing material for its strength-to-weight ratio for a benefit in weighting is what they do in designing all products. The putter weights over the years have gotten heavier and our designs hit the weight targets easily. Benefit High MOI, solid feel, great roll. 

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

On 6/9/2021 at 1:26 PM, ShakeyT said:

Why don't the different models (normal, one length & armlock) have different stock lie angles? In my experience, the longer the putter, the more upright the lie angle needs to be in order to position the ball normally without having to contort my stance/grip into something that feels unnatural.

The stock length/lie combinations are in the middle of the set up for the population of golfers we studied. You can adjust the lie angle on our hoseled putters at a local qualified golf club repair shop.