Cobra Golf Introduces New King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals

Cobra Golf Introduces New King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals
Press Release

Cobra Golf, which invented the original Baffler utility design almost 30 years ago, returns to its roots with the introduction of the new King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals. The patent pending design promotes the high launch trajectory, forgiveness and distance of a fairway metal with the playability and control of an iron. The original Baffler, first launched in 1975, was extremely popular with golfers and in the retail marketplace. The new King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals are for golfers of all skill levels seeking to replace a long iron or irons with a more versatile and forgiving utility club that offers higher trajectory and longer distance.

“As more and more golfers understand and accept the benefits of utility clubs, they are adjusting their set compositions accordingly,” said Jeff Harmet, President, Cobra Golf. “There is a distinct difference between a utility metal and a utility iron. The new King Cobra Baffler is a utility metal with features such as bulge and roll and a low and back center of gravity location for higher trajectory. We have significantly improved upon the original design with revolutionary innovation.”

The King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals are offered in four iron replacement lofts in men’s, women’s and senior models. The Men’s and Senior Baffler Utility Metals are identified as 2/R (18.0º), 3/R (20.0º), 4/R (23.0º) and 5/R (26.0º), where the model number corresponds with the iron it is recommended to replace. The women’s clubs are 3/R (23.0º), 4/R (26.0º), 5/R (29.0º) and 6/R (32.0º).

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 nine 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 accuracy alignment at address.

All Men’s and Senior 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 Cobra/Golf Pride Tour Velvet.

The new King Cobra Baffler Utility Metals will commence shipping on November 1, 2004 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

Improved playability from any lie or turf condition

Thin 465 Maraging Steel Face Insert

Provides a hotter nine points across a large face area

An expanded Sweet Zone promotes more forgiveness

Square Alignment

A unique brushed steel square top-line promotes greater confidence and accurate alignment at address.

Cobra/Aldila NV-HL 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.

For more information or photography, please visit us online at www.cobragolf.com, or contact Cobra Customer Service (1.800.555.9282) or Joe Gomes, Director of Communications (508.979.3211).

Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra comprise the major golf brands of the Acushnet Company, an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE - FO). Titleist, FootJoy, Cobra, King Cobra and Baffler are trademarks owned or licensed by Acushnet Company. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.