Cobra 3DP Tour Irons

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.

Cobra 3DP Tour

“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. 

The 3d markings of the Cobra 3DP Tour irons

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.”

Hero shot of the Cobra 3DP Tour irons

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

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Dean DeCrescenzo is a THP staff writer that currently resides in upstate New York. He has been a member of The Hackers Paradise for over 7 years and been involved with a number of THP events.