Carlsbad, CA (November 23, 2005) – Cobra Golf expands one of the hottest selling utility metal lines in the industry with the addition of three new models to its line of King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals, the patent pending design that promotes the high launch, forgiveness and distance of a fairway metal with the playability and control of an iron. Golfers now have even more options to improve their game with the addition of the King Cobra Baffler 1/R and 6/R to the men’s and senior’s line and the new 7/R Baffler to the women’s line.
The King Cobra Baffler line currently is the number one selling line of utility metals at on-course retailers and has held this position for the past five months according to Golf Datatech.
"The Baffler line has been successful because golfers that have tried them experience the superior performance that Baffler Utility Metals provide and, as a result, are putting one or more in their bags," said Jeff Harmet, President, Cobra Golf. "Baffler Utility Metals are perfect options for golfers that struggle with their long irons; they are easier to hit from any lie and turf condition and promote high launch and superior carry distance."
The original Baffler, first launched in 1975, was the first utility metal in the retail marketplace. Generations of improvement have led to the best performing Baffler line to date. The new King Cobra Baffler Utility Metal is designed for golfers of all skill levels seeking to replace their long irons with more versatile and forgiving utility clubs that offer higher trajectory and longer distance. .
The King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals are offered in six iron replacement lofts in both men’s and senior’s models and five iron replacement lofts in women’s models. The Men’s and Senior’s Baffler Utility Metal lines consist of the new 1/R (16 degree loft), 2/R (18 degree loft), 3/R (20 degree loft), 4/R (23 degree loft), 5/R (26 degree loft) and the new 6/R (32 degree loft). The model number corresponds with the iron model it is recommended to replace. The women’s clubs are 3/R (23 degree), 4/R (26 degree), 5/R (29 degree), 6/R (32 degree) and the new 7/R (35 degree).
The combination of a uniquely contoured sole plate and low and back center of gravity makes the new King Cobra Baffler Utility Metal easier to hit than long irons from any lie and turf condition with a higher trajectory and superior carry distance. The body of the Baffler is constructed of 17-4 Stainless Steel. A large face area features a thin, hot 465 Maraging Stainless Steel face insert, offering an expanded Sweet Zone for maximum ball speed from all 9 points across the club face. A high Moment of Inertia helps stabilize the club head at impact for superior forgiveness and greater accuracy. A unique brushed steel top-line promotes greater confidence and accurate alignment at address.
All Men’s and Senior’s King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals are available in both right hand and left hand models with lightweight high launch Cobra/Aldila NV-HL graphite (65g/S, R, Lite) or Nippon NS950 steel (98g/S, R, Lite) shafts. The Women’s clubs are also available in right and left hand and feature ultra lightweight Cobra/Aldila NV-HL50 (50g) graphite shaft. The stock grip for all King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals is the Cobra/Golf Pride Tour Velvet.
The new 1/R, 6/R and Women’s 7/R King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals are shipping immediately with a suggested retail price of $180/graphite and $160/steel. In addition to Cobra Demo Days across the country, the King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals will be supported by print and Internet advertising campaigns and in-shop POP displays and collateral.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF KING COBRA BAFFLER UTILITY METALS
Contoured Sole
The Baffler’s uniquely contoured sole plate, combined with its low center of gravity offers improved playability from any lie or turf condition.
Thin 465 Maraging Steel Face Insert
Provides Hotter 9 Points across a large, hot face area.
An expanded Sweet Zone promotes maximum ball speed, even on mis-hits.
Square alignment
A brushed steel square top-line promotes greater confidence and accurate alignment at address.
Cobra/Aldila NV-HL Graphite Shafts and Nippon NS 950 Pro steel shafts –
Medium-high tip stiffness for high trajectory and control.
65g graphite and 98g steel high launch shaft designs optimize carry distance.
50g Lite flex, high launch graphite shaft design for women.
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