Cobra Golf

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 1973
HQ: Carlsbad, California, United States
Parent: Subsidiary of Puma SE

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Golf

Overview

Cobra Golf manufactures golf clubs and equipment, including drivers, irons, wedges, and putters, targeting golfers of all skill levels. Based in Carlsbad, California, it operates as a subsidiary of Puma and is known for innovations in adjustable club technology and forgiveness-focused designs. The brand maintains a presence in the competitive golf equipment market through professional tour endorsements and custom fitting services.

History

Cobra Golf was founded in 1973 by Thomas L. Crow, a winner of the 1961 Australian amateur golf championship. The company developed a reputation for innovative golf clubs and was later acquired by Puma, forming Cobra Puma Golf. It has continued operations from its Carlsbad headquarters, focusing on performance equipment for professional and amateur players.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Drivers (adjustable distance clubs)	High forgiveness for mid-to-high handicappers	$450 - $600
Fairsyway Woods (long-game clubs)	Maximized distance and launch	$300 - $400
Irons (DS-ADAPT series)	Customizable performance irons	$900 - $1,400
Hybrids (versatile rescue clubs)	Ease of use from rough and fairway	$200 - $300
Wedges (approach and scoring clubs)	Spin control for short game	$150 - $200
Putters (alignment-focused)	Stroke stability and consistency	$250 - $350

Manufacturing

Cobra Golf designs products at its Carlsbad, California headquarters, with processes including custom fitting and innovation development shown in facility tours. Specific manufacturing locations for final assembly are not detailed in available sources, suggesting outsourced production common in the golf industry.

Notable Products

DS-ADAPT Irons - Adjustable iron set with FutureFit33 technology for personalized performance.
Aerojet Drivers - Forgiveness-oriented drivers used by tour professionals.
King LTDx Hybrids - Low-spin hybrids designed for distance from various lies.
Snakebite Wedges - Wedges featuring advanced groove technology for spin.
Puma Ignite Putters - Mallet-style putters with alignment aids.

Reputation

Cobra Golf is regarded by enthusiasts for value-driven equipment with strong forgiveness and adjustability, appealing to mid-handicappers. Professionals on tour use Cobra clubs for their performance in distance and fitting options. Some criticize the brand for lacking the prestige of premium competitors, though it maintains solid reliability in independent tests.

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