Putter · 2020
Cobra KING Vintage Nova
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 8 August 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks85
- Feel83
- Forgiveness82
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a straight-back, straight-through stroke and want a forgiving, alignment-friendly fang with a traditional feel.
You have an arc stroke, want the softest feel, or want the latest design — a toe-hang or newer model suits you better.
Pros
- Really forgiving on off-centre strikes for a fang
- A SIK aluminium descending-loft face for consistent launch
- Clean three-line alignment with adjustable weighting
Cons
- A firmer aluminium-face feel than a soft insert
- Face-balanced only, with little for an arc stroke
- An older 2020 design since surpassed by newer lines
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentVery good — a face-balanced fang mallet that testers found really forgiving on off-centre strikes for its class, with adjustable weighting.
Distance
ExcellentSolid — SIK's aluminium descending-loft face keeps launch consistent across strokes and attack angles for dependable distance control.
Workability
ModestMinimal — a face-balanced, single-bend fang built for a straight-back, straight-through stroke, not to shape putts.
Feel
ExcellentA solid feel with just the right softness and click — the SIK aluminium insert performs well on a clean, square head.
Sound
ExcellentA traditional, moderate note at impact — a clean click off the aluminium face, firmer than a soft insert.
Looks at address
ExcellentA clean fang with three alignment lines that sets up very square at address — a tidy, confident look.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Cobra Putters Tested — ClubTest | Golf.com
- Read the full review at Cobra King 3D Printed & Vintage Putters Review — line testing | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Cobra King 3D Printed and King Vintage Putter Lines | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Cobra KING Vintage Putter — specs (SIK, face-balanced, adjustable weights) | 2nd Swing
- Read the full review at Cobra King Vintage Series Putters Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Cobra King Vintage Family — SIK Face Technology | Driving Range Heroes
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Cobra KING Vintage Nova best for?
You have a straight-back, straight-through stroke and want a forgiving, alignment-friendly fang with a traditional feel.
Who should avoid the Cobra KING Vintage Nova?
You have an arc stroke, want the softest feel, or want the latest design — a toe-hang or newer model suits you better.
What handicap is the Cobra KING Vintage Nova suitable for?
The Cobra KING Vintage Nova scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Cobra KING Vintage Nova best at?
In our research the Cobra KING Vintage Nova rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.