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In early 2019, Cobra released a unique new wedge. While most wedges are either cast or forged, the Cobra’s King MIM wedge was made using a process called metal injection molding (MIM), with steel powder superheated and injected into molds. The company said the process created longer grains of steel, and that translates to enhanced feel on chips, pitches and bunker shots.
The original King MIM wedges had a silvery chrome finish, but Cobra is now releasing a matte-black version of the wedges for golfers who prefer a darker, non-glare look.
From a performance standpoint, the MIM Black wedges should perform the same as the originals because the hitting area has the same performance features.
The grooves are CNC-milled, and the stronger-lofted wedges have narrower and deeper grooves, like an iron, because golfers typically use these clubs from the fairway or rough on approach shots. However, the sand wedges and lob wedges have wider and shallower grooves to move water and debris off the hitting surface more easily on shorter shots.
The hitting area also is covered by a circular milling pattern that creates extra friction.
The King MIM Black wedges are available in three sole grind configurations. The Classic Grind has a medium width with high bounce and moderate trailing-edge relief. It should be ideal for golfers with a steep swing in a variety of conditions. The Versatile Sole has moderate heel and toe relief and is ideal for moderate to firm course conditions, while the WideLow Grind is better in soft conditions and for players who want extra help getting out of greenside bunkers.
Finally, each King MIM Black wedge comes with a Cobra Connect-enabled grip. Using the Arccos smartphone app, players can track the performance of each club, discovering how far average shots go.