Is Cobra onto something special with their 3-D Printing?

[weakputt]

I recently received three 34" King Cobra mallet putters to give feedback on. I'm no Cameron Smith but I'm not a bad putter.

Rolled the 3-D Printed Supernova single bend with about a 380 gram head the best. And typically do not prefer head weights over 350 grams.

The other two Vintage Series putters are the Stingray and Nova-40 were not far behind. These two have about a 350 gram head with 10 gram weights in them.

I am a believer in the Decreasing Loft Technology (DLT) faces and have putted well with the Tommy Armour DLT (Declining Loft Technology) and the original Kenny Knox & Bob Evans SIK Jo Prototype.

Is Cobra onto something after being out of the putter business for almost 16 years?

I think they are.

To me the balance, feel, distance control, sound and accuracy were excellent on all three of these models. 

 

Next I want to try them on slow greens against my 2020 Toulon Chicago current gamer. Stay tuned.

[jonradus]

I don’t know about Cobra, but I have an NCW 3D printed putter and it’s lights out. It’s also a heavier head (370 grams). I normally stink at lag putting with heavier putters, but I’ve never lag putted better with a putter. It’s also great for shorter putts too. So 3D printing may be something to look out for…

[dmecca2]

The shapes, weight, and sik technology are all winners for me. The only thing holding them back is that stupid aluminum face insert.

[schaperb90]

On 8/30/2022 at 7:27 AM, dmecca2 said:

The shapes, weight, and sik technology are all winners for me. The only thing holding them back is that stupid aluminum face insert.

 

YES! I have emailed them about this many times. I absolutely love the super nova and agera putters. Feel so stable. But EVERY face I've seen on "brand new" putters in the store has had dings and dents in the face. Aluminum just isn't a good choice of material for a face with these sik grooves. Refuse to buy one because I know the face is going to look like hell in time.