One of the most exciting aspects of following club design and releases is discovering stories that resonate with golfers. In 2024, Cobra authored the most exciting tech story by introducing the LIMIT3D irons. When the first batch of LIMIT3D irons was released, Cobra produced only 500 sets worldwide, each priced at $3,000. While that is certainly a significant investment, it was no surprise that they sold out quickly due to the high demand. The success of the initial launch caused Cobra to release another batch later in the season. LIMIT3D became the first ever commercially available 3D printed irons, which back impressive performance promises.

“The 3D printed LIMIT3D irons were the first commercially available 3D printed clubs, and they sold out so quickly we had to make more,” said Mike Yagley, Vice President of Innovation & AI, COBRA Golf. “The new COBRA 3D PRINTED TOUR irons offer the same premium construction, performance, and feel, but will now be available as a standard COBRA model.”
For 2025, Cobra is eliminating the limited edition label and introducing the new 3D Printed Tour irons, which pack all the manufacturing and technology excitement of the LIMIT3D irons into a new, rebranded package ready for prime time.
The Tech – Cobra 3DP Tour Irons
Without completely rehashing the tech story let’s take a quick look at why 3D printing is such a big deal.

These 3D Printed Tour irons (3DP Tour for short) are fully printed from 316 stainless steel thanks to a Direct Metal Laser Sintering process, which is a process that has been shown to produce designs that traditional casting and forging cannot do. For these irons, a focal point of that design is the inclusion of a dodecahedron internal lattice structure, which serves multiple benefits. For one, it removes a significant amount of mass from the inside of the club head, saving 33% of the head weight to be repositioned. It also helps reinforce the clubhead and club face, making it different from other hollow body irons on the market. Instead of a fully flexing face to boost ball speeds, players are met with a stiffer yet soft-feeling face.
3DP Tour is not classified as a player’s distance iron in that it will not provide additional speed, but instead, speed will be supplied by the golfer, strike location, and loft. The lattice structure also helps provide a feel and sound more associated with a one-piece forged iron.

Thanks to the significant weight savings, Cobra was able to push 100 grams of tungsten into the heel and toe sections of the clubhead. Adding this much tungsten helps Cobra position the center of gravity lower in the head and boosts the MOI properties, allowing this compact shape to play like a game-improvement iron. Cobra claims the 3DP Tour irons offer more forgiveness than the King Tec X irons. Consider this: a clubhead that is ever so slightly smaller than the King Tour irons provides a level of forgiveness on par or exceeding that of the King Tec X. Talk about impressive.
For a full breakdown of the technological benefits of the 3D Printed Tour irons, check out our release article from the LIMIT3D irons, as the technology and construction are the same.
How Are They Different?
There is one noticeable difference between the LIMIT3D irons and the 3D Printed Tour irons, particularly in their aesthetics. While both receive the same finish and polishing treatment, the back of the iron head features different branding. Instead of the word “Cobra” prominently displayed, these irons showcase the crown C logo. The laser-etched “LIMIT3D” has also been replaced with “3DP Tour.”

Cobra currently has a very robust iron line, and their KING lineup offers a lot of impressive options for golfers. Players looking for that traditional forged feel and smaller clubheads can opt for the King Tour Black MB, CB, and Tour. Meanwhile, golfers who want a players distance model or a players game improvement model can opt for the King Tec and King Tec X. The most astonishing point is that the 3DP Tour iron is more forgiving than all those in the KING family. If Cobra were to throw a handicap range on the KING lineup, they believe they would cover golfers with a 0-20 handicap. For the 3DP Tour irons, they firmly believe that this iron could suit golfers from scratch up to a 15 handicap.
The Details – Cobra 3DP Tour Irons
As the new 3D Printed Tour irons move to a full product release, their price is lower than that of the LIMIT3D irons, making it easier for golfers to incorporate this exciting technology into their bags.
The cost for a set of 4-PW is $2450, and they come standard with KBS $-Taper 110 shafts. A 3-iron and gap wedge will be available through custom orders. Cobra’s new King 3D Printed Tour irons will be available for purchase beginning March 21, 2025.
More information on the new 3DP Tour irons is available at www.cobragolf.com.
Also curious if anyone has seen the VCOG, MOI, etc. measurements for the LIMIT3D irons? They aren’t on Maltby yet. I’m really curious to see how they measure against other players distance irons.
A couple of shots stand out from my round today. On the last hole I had a PW approach. I caught it really thin like on the bottom groove. It handled the low miss perfectly. Ball got up quick had a great flight and stopped quickly. It looked like a much better shot than it was.
The 16th was a long par 3 with water and a sliver of bunker in front of the green, 186 to a front pin. That is 6 iron distance but the smart play I thought was take a 5 iron and miss on the safe side. It did what I expected flew about 200 and rolled out 6 feet. For science I grabbed another ball and the 6 and put it 4 feet left of the pin.
I’m really impressed with the long irons. They launch so well. Such a good looking flight. Great stopping power. I like what I am seeing so far.
Hey @Scooby45 do you know of anywhere local that has Limit3d in to hit? Since they are the same iron as these upcoming 3DP I’d love to have the opportunity to hit them again before making my iron decision.
I will admit it’s going to be an uphill battle choosing these especially if I’m not able to put swings on them again. 925 Forged made a pretty solid case at my fitting yesterday.
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Hey [USER=62865]@Scooby45[/USER] do you know of anywhere local that has Limit3d in to hit? Since they are the same iron as these upcoming 3DP I’d love to have the opportunity to hit them again before making my iron decision.
I will admit it’s going to be an uphill battle choosing these especially if I’m not able to put swings on them again. 925 Forged made a pretty solid case at my fitting yesterday.
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I’m eying the 925 Forged as well, but I can’t imagine it offers as much help as the 3DP.
I’ve seen some testing around the internet that puts them a little closer than some might think. Look up Jay Smiff (askgolfnut) on YouTube.
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What’s the story on the 3DP MB?
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I am pretty sure they are Gary Woodland’s.
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I don’t doubt it. One of the best things I’ve ever done to drop my handicap was using the least lofted club I could hit my landing spot with and running the ball up to the hole. The margin of error on a straightforward chip shot is so much bigger than trying to fly it to the hole every time.
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We have gotten off track on this thread but I agree with this completely. The analogy I use with my friends that argue about this is if you were going to throw a ball to the hole you wouldn’t lob it up in the air and try to get it to stop you would get it on the ground rolling.
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I am pretty sure they are Gary Woodland’s.
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Or Matti Schmid
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Hey [USER=62865]@Scooby45[/USER] do you know of anywhere local that has Limit3d in to hit? Since they are the same iron as these upcoming 3DP I’d love to have the opportunity to hit them again before making my iron decision.
I will admit it’s going to be an uphill battle choosing these especially if I’m not able to put swings on them again. 925 Forged made a pretty solid case at my fitting yesterday.
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Miles of Golf had a fitting head a few months back. It’s been a touch with winter and all since I have been over there to hit them.
It has been a few years since I have played a 4 iron. The 5 iron here is so good I am now pondering ordering the 4.
The lofts of the 5,6,7 irons are 2° stronger than I have my King Tours. After seeing them launch and how quickly they stop on approach I have zero concerns about the stronger stock lofts here.
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It has been a few years since I have played a 4 iron. The 5 iron here is so good I am now pondering ordering the 4.
The lofts of the 5,6,7 irons are 2° stronger than I have my King Tours. After seeing them launch and how quickly they stop on approach I have zero concerns about the stronger stock lofts here.
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So your King Tours were built 1° weak? Stock for the 3DP? Are the 3DP launching higher or similar?
I’m going to try and head over there tomorrow morning after the simulator if I have time.
When I hit them they launched the same with a little less spin and 4mph more ball speed. Compared to king tec. Launched a little lower than King CB
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So your King Tours were built 1° weak? Stock for the 3DP? Are the 3DP launching higher or similar?
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Yes I was 1° weak on KT and stock on 3DP.
Long irons I would say is definitely higher. 5 iron is a noticeably better flight for me. At the other end say 9 or PW it looks a lot closer.
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Yes I was 1° weak on KT and stock on 3DP.
Long irons I would say is definitely higher. 5 iron is a noticeably better flight for me. At the other end say 9 or PW it looks a lot closer.
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Good to know. I have a pretty low ball flight so the higher launch will be a plus for me.
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Good to know. I have a pretty low ball flight so the higher launch will be a plus for me.
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I think you are going to like them. I would say unless a fitting tells you otherwise order at the stock lofts and see how that works. You could always have the long irons bent weak later if needed.
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Good to know. I have a pretty low ball flight so the higher launch will be a plus for me.
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Just for another point of reference, my LIMIT3D irons are one degree strong. I tend to add more dynamic loft with my swing than I should and often order irons one degree strong. I have never had an issue getting mine to launch. I play them with a SteelFiber i95 stiff shaft. That shaft is rated a medium launch/spin shaft and plays stiff to flex. [USER=20124]@GolfFest[/USER] has hit my LIMIT3D some out on the course and he has hit some pretty nice looking 5 irons that dropped and stopped.
It makes sense that they launch with 100 grams of tungsten down in the toe and heel. My experience certainly confirms to me that there is zero trouble getting a nice, high ball flight with them.
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I think you are going to like them. I would say unless a fitting tells you otherwise order at the stock lofts and see how that works. You could always have the long irons bent weak later if needed.
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Just for another point of reference, my LIMIT3D irons are one degree strong. I tend to add more dynamic loft with my swing than I should and often order irons one degree strong. I have never had an issue getting mine to launch. I play them with a SteelFiber i95 stiff shaft. That shaft is rated a medium launch/spin shaft and plays stiff to flex. [USER=20124]@GolfFest[/USER] has hit my LIMIT3D some out on the course and he has hit some pretty nice looking 5 irons that dropped and stopped.
It makes sense that they launch with 100 grams of tungsten down in the toe and heel. My experience certainly confirms to me that there is zero trouble getting a nice, high ball flight with them.
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No reason to get crazy and will be just going standard loft and lie when I acquire these. Thanks for confirming all that.
I have no doubt Cobra will continue innovating the 3D printing and will keep coming hot and heavy. Whether that is next month, next year or the next couple years. I just know that I am not going to wait because I have had my radar locked in on these for way too long. Waiting for the next new thing will be a never ending cycle. I won’t have any regret!
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No reason to get crazy and will be just going standard loft and lie when I acquire these. Thanks for confirming all that.
I have no doubt Cobra will continue innovating the 3D printing and will keep coming hot and heavy. Whether that is next month, next year or the next couple years. I just know that I am not going to wait because I have had my radar locked in on these for way too long. Waiting for the next new thing will be a never ending cycle. I won’t have any regret!
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Love this!
I think about these irons so much. Man I want them.
Super jealous of everyone who has gotten to swing these (or the Limit3ds)
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I think about these irons so much. Man I want them.
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Bill a couple of hours. Boom!
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Bill a couple of hours. Boom!
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It’s not the money that is stopping me. But I will have these at some point.
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It’s not the money that is stopping me. But I will have these at some point.
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I totally get where you are. Every single Cobra offering is amazing. 2025 is the year of the Snake.
Anyone happen to catch any info as to what Gary Woodland was bagging at the WM Open? Looks like he played pretty well and wonder if he’s got any 3D irons that he’s rumored to have in his bag.
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It’s not the money that is stopping me. But I will have these at some point.
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But when?
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But when?
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First thing on my mind is the Morgan Cup and giving a long term review of those clubs.