Carlsbad, CA (September 10, 2003) – Cobra, the fastest growing golf club brand in the industry, enters the Juniors’ market with two new sets of clubs designed specifically for the younger player. The Cobra SZ/JR features two distinct sizes with age appropriate shaft flex, clubhead weight and grip size specifications.
“The Cobra SZ Junior sets are custom lightweight clubs specially designed to fit kids according to their age and size and are built to Cobra’s high performance standards,” said Jeff Harmet, General Manager, Cobra. “These golf clubs are designed using the same sophisticated computer-aided design programs and high quality materials as our adult models. Even the stand bag has the extensive features and eye-catching design found on our adult-sized golf bags.”
Designed to promote high trajectory for longer carry distance and forgiving performance off the tee or from the fairway, the lightweight Cobra SZ Junior sets promote a naturally faster, smoother swing, resulting in longer distance, more confidence and greater enjoyment. All shafts utilize lightweight, high performance composite materials to provide the appropriate weight, torque and flex for each age group. The shaft dimensions are also designed to provide ideal club lengths and grip sizes. The set compositions of the Cobra SZ Junior 6-8 and SZ Junior 9-11 are unique based upon the size of the golfer and performance requirements of each size category. The set compositions and specifications are:
Cobra SZ Junior 6-8/Custom designed to fit golfer heights of 3’6”-4’3”
18-degree driver/fairway metal: 32.75” length, 54-degree lie angle, 175g head weight
Putter: 4.5-degree loft, 30” length, 300g head weight
Deluxe Cobra Stand Bag: 31 inches
All grips are Golf Pride Jr.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Metals
Head cast from 17-4 Stainless Steel
Radius sole design for easy-up from tee or turf
Slightly closed face promotes square head at impact
Center of gravity is low and in back for optimal response and forgiveness across the face
Irons
Cast from Soft 431 Stainless Steel
Oversized cavity back perimeter-weighted design
Forgiving radius sole design promotes higher trajectory and greater carry distances
Putters
Cast from Soft 431 Stainless Steel
Computer-aided head design
Lightweight steel shaft
Stand Bag
Lightweight and durable with easy release leg stand
Adjustable dual shoulder strap
Three-zippered side pockets for easy access
Black with bright yellow panels, emblazoned with Cobra script and logo
The sets are attractively merchandised in an eye-catching, colorful Cobra SZ Junior Set box promoting youth and excitement. The sets will begin shipping to golf shops beginning in November, with suggested retail prices of $249 for the 9-11 model and $199 for the 6-8 set. For more information, please contact Cobra Customer Service (1.800.555.9282) or Joe Gomes, Director of Communications (1.508.979.3211) at joe_gomes@acushnetgolf.com.
Titleist®, FootJoy® and Cobra® comprise the major golf brands of the Acushnet Company, an operating company of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE - FO). All listed trademarks are owned or licensed by Acushnet Company.
