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
(Need to read the article) lol
Pre order is up on the Cobra golf site
Makes so much sense moving the MIM production process from wedges into irons, playing the wedges, which are super soft, excited to give these a whirl. I also like the tungsten weight in the toe giving it the perfect CG and the rubber vibration dampening in the back.
Absolutely CANNOT wait to hit these
I remember when we were in Orlando back in January and got a taste of these. You were pretty darn excited.
Neither can Bart Scott
I was because MIM is so good. That being said I’m glad they didn’t get released because I would have missed out on Forged Tec most likely.
Also in hand pic…
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Where would you split?
Lofts may not allow a clean transition
Great pic
yeah, looking at lofts, it gets weird quick. maybe just gap and pw then run with FT from there.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking. But if you are going that far, you might as well go all the way to 6i and then get some UTs
That’s a bummer, would love the FTs in the long irons, maybe bent a bit soft, but eh
Cobra has crushed it with the irons in this category IMO
If anyone can pull it off you can
"These irons are softer than any forged offerings on the market"
If they are softer than anything else, I need to try them. They look fantastic. Kind of remind me of the 2016 Apex Pro irons.
debatable
I don’t think Cobra can make one Length in every offering. They already have multiple options for OL in SZ and FT.
I think a Forged Tec 4 or 5 UT would gap in with these nicely without manipulating the lofts.
There is always one who is disappointed… LOL
Based on where your game is, I think they’re right in your wheelhouse – whereas I’m the internet golfing fool who should keep on walking
These are players irons through and through.
I agree with this – I think you could get a couple of utilities and be very happy with the bag setup if you’re not enamored with the long irons or like me can’t hit them for ****
I don’t buy that at all . I’m a guy who still needs plenty of help to get my ball around the course and removing most of it would hurt. But they sure are pretty.
For me they have a lot of components and details of my favorite irons ever so it’s definitely a homer feel.
I don’t have a speaking relationship with long irons so I have to try something else.
Not an iron for me just yet with my game, but they are certainly beautiful.
And this makes my heart leap for joy
Maybe they will at some point?