Back in January, we got a look at the new Cobra KING Tour irons with MIM technology at the PGA Show. Then a couple of months later, a pandemic happened that changed the landscape of the golf industry. Today, these irons that have been often discussed, but not available, become official.
Metal Injection Molding (MIM) technology is not brand new, but we are seeing it more and more due to the precision that it creates. Most recently for Cobra, their wedge designs have been gaining in popularity in part due to the precision shaping and overall performance. Unlike traditional forging or casting, MIM manufacturing utilizes few steps to create.
In the case of the Cobra KING Tour irons, a mixture of 304 stainless steel powder is heated and injected into a mold. Heating to even a higher temperature than most forgings, the result, according to Cobra, is a very tight grain structure providing an incredibly soft feel. The MIM process requires only moderate polishing compared to forgings to ensure the shaping is completely consistent.
“We’ve used our MIM process over the past two years to deliver softer and more precisely-shaped designs in our wedges,” said Tom Olsavsky, Vice President of R&D for COBRA Golf.
“Now, in response to demand from better players and our Tour staffers, seeking the same benefits in a full set of irons, our R&D team delivered the KING TOUR Irons. These irons are softer than any forged offerings on the market, and like their wedge counterparts, offer better consistency in shaping for more precision shot-making on the course. While soft feel and consistency are important in the short-game, optimizing these attributes throughout an entire iron set will give golfers better performance across a wider range of shot selections.”
A tungsten weight is positioned in the toe of the club to perfect the center of gravity (CG) directly behind the impact zone. The ability to manufacture this way allows for precision, but also stability. Moving from the toe to the small cavity, a TPU Insert is directly behind the sweet spot to dampen vibrations a bit and enhance the feel even more.
Cobra Connect is still in place and might just be the best value add in golf. Powered by Arccos, the system utilizes smart grips to track your data through the round. Each set comes with a 90 day trial of the Caddie App as well. For the loft peepers spec fans out there, here is a look at the specs.
The Details
In Stores: October 30th, 2020
Shafts: KBS $-Taper (many options are available through custom)
Set Makeup: 4-PW (3 iron and GW are available through custom)
Cost: $1299
I have hundreds of swings on almost all of the irons, and mine still look fairly new. As long as you keep the faces generally clean they will look phenomenal for a while.
Dropped 3 dimes and loved the ballflight with these. 2 triples were bad tee shots with OB penalties.
That sounds like my rounds ?. A couple great holes, a couple complete disasters, then the rest ho-hum
Certainly in my SOP ?
The premier shot being this one from 145
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Difference so far between LTDx and MIM Tour isvery similar launch at the same loft. These get to the apex and kind of hang up and drop while the LTDx get to their apex and flatten out to keep going a bit. I like the hang up and drop better. Also only a couple days but these seem to stay on target. Same number in the bottom of the club I’m giving up 10-15 yards average distance. Same loft I’m probably giving up only 2-5 yards average distance.
Having owned both, I think you made the right choice. IMO the MIM feel better then the t100. Way more forgiving, and for me front to back numbers were better. The blade length is a touch long on the MIM to my eye, but that’s just me being picky!
Coming from LTDx they are quite pleasing to the eye.
Dude. That’s a steal!!
When I was getting fit earlier this year, I had the T100 in my top 3…as #3. I thought the prior gen P770 felt better but the added forgiveness of the Cobra Tours sold it for me
I’m mildly tempted to try the new P770s
As I wanted a profile change and did a lot of research on current irons in the profile I wanted, these just kept coming up as not only a great value, but great sticks period.
Can’t remember if I had the MIM King Tour Irons in the bag when we played together at the Bourbon Bash. I think so. I do remember feeling after I got them that they were much better than I expected Coming from Forged blades.
The copper finish has started wearing off but they have the chrome finish underneath.
Looking forward to seeing the updated MBs, CBs and King Tour irons hopefully in a few weeks.
My finish is wearing and it’s satin. Aging rather well. These have to lose in a fitting. I want new but would be content to keep these in the bag.
the Cobras are definitely nice, I also like the fact that my bag is a lot different then everyone is else’s, not a lot of Cobra at my club..
Yes, it is a satin chrome underneath. I guess the point I was trying to emphasize is that they are not raw under the copper. No rust.
I have a buddy who is a Titleist homer…keeps telling me that I need to get some T100s because they’re forged and "so much better than anything Cobra"
Too bad he’s like a 6 handicap and I’m at 16…so I can’t complain or prove him wrong on the course (yet)
what a weird reason “because they are forged”
Yea I just rolled my eyes to that
I played the first gen t100, I’ve had the new t100 and t100s. I love Titleist, was a all Titleist bag for many years. The MIM tour are much better feeling. I like the size of the T100 better, but get over it quickly when I hit the MIM tour. I would tell your buddy the MIM process ends up with a tighter grain structure then traditional forged, which is what makes the irons feel so good! My only knocks on the MIMs are (both personal preferences) a little long front to back and I’m not a big fan of chrome irons prefer the satin, black or raw look.
Just get the copper finish ?
I’m determined NOT to try new irons this year…I have hit these so well I don’t want a new set.
I can resist. I can resist. ?
Maybe if I take a hiatus from THP, would be the only way haha
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They are really good. Have a great feel. May not be the softest irons out there but also have more forgiveness than you would expect.
I’m thinking these are going to get another full summer unless I go hollow, Srixon, or Titleist release
The MIM are still great irons. They really really good and offer some forgiveness. They look great. I’ve placed them back in the bag for at least a few rounds. Maybe longer. Pondering another iron order. I
These may be hard to find new, but the finish holds up great and is very durable. Would make a great set for someone looking for a players iron on the used market.