Ardent golf fans of a certain “vintage” may remember a couple of past editions of COBRA Golf wedges affectionately known as the “Trusty Rusty”.
These unplated wedges were prone to rusting, particularly as they were exposed over time to the elements of water and air. Their look was distinctive, and along with their inherent head shape, became popular with many players. In fact, if you had one in your bag you thought you looked like a “player” – almost as it it was a sign that you were among the skilled elite of golf.
Well, an opportunity to rekindle that look and feeling has returned with the announcement that COBRA Golf is now offering their SNAKEBITE wedges in a raw finishes.
The wedge is available in a wide range of lofts with a choice of three grinds – classic, versatile, and low bounce.
“We have a longstanding tradition of producing raw wedges, a legacy that traces back to Phil Rodgers, who created the original Trusty Rusty® for Cobra Golf,” said Chad DeHart, Sr. Product Line Manager at Cobra Golf. “This non-plated wedge offers a softer feel, tour-inspired aesthetics and delivers the performance golfers look for in all playing conditions.”
The modern version of the raw wedge from COBRA, the SNAKEBITE features grooves created by a CNC milling process to improve groove consistency, maximize volume, and deliver the most aggressive groove performance possible.
Each loft of wedge is customized with groove lengths and depth for suitability to the tasks and yardages they would be normally used for. The 48- through 54-degree lofts feature a traditional groove length and narrower, deeper grooves to deliver consistent spin trajectories on the lower lofted wedges, while the 56–60-degree lofts feature full face groove length with wider and shallower grooves to maximize spin on shots struck with an open face. In addition, the 58- and 60-degree wedges feature a new versatile design that moves the classic COBRA® notch towards the heel for improved clubhead delivery through various turf and sand conditions.
The three grind offerings:
1. Versatile grind: an excellent all-around grind for medium to firm course conditions, featuring toe, heel and trailing edge relief.
2. Classic grind: features a progressive sole width from heel-to-toe, with trailing edge relief, for neutral to steeper swings in a variety of course conditions.
3. Widelow grind: a wide, low bounce sole works its magic out of soft bunkers and soft turf conditions, preventing the leading edge from digging.
The SNAKEBITE RAW Wedges are available at retail now.
