Cobra Golf debuted its Snakebite lineup of wedges for 2024 and they have quickly taken over golf bag slots previously occupied by other manufacturers. With CNC-milled Snakebite Grooves and a deep array of loft and grind options, it was clear that Snakebite was the most extensive lineup of wedges ever created by Cobra. Now, the OEM has expanded further by offering Snakebite Raw models, which will rust over time to give players that oxidized style and performance they prefer.

A side-by-side comparison between a standard Snakebite wedge and a Raw model will only have one main visual difference and that’s the finish. The Snakebite Raw model lacks the shiny plating of the standard model, which is the key to how the Raw model will slowly rust over time. Cobra Golf has dubbed this the Trusty Rusty finish.

Consistent Spin
While Cobra doesn’t promote that the Trusty Rusty finish will provide the player with MORE spin, it does promote that the rust will provide a more consistent level of spin. As an amateur player who used to scoff at rusty wedges, I will fully endorse this logic. I myself play wedges with a hint of rust and feel that the consistency I get on greenside reaction is better than when I played plated wedges.

Wet Weather
As a Snakebite Raw wedge slowly rusts, its wet weather performance will increase. The lack of a finish makes it harder for moisture to stay on the clubface, so controlling those touch shots in morning dew or during a light drizzle should seem easier.