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
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I gotta hand it to them – I didn’t love the color online but it looks good there. Very solid offering.
MiM copper is starting to wear on the leading edge of the sole. The finish under that copper is dark.
This is what I am curious to know – what will the longevity of this finish be?
I’m really looking forward to seeing what they look like as they wear. The wear is always one of the worst things about black irons but it could look amazing on these.
I have thought about removing the finish but hate to do it. I can see part of it, and it is wonderful!
Those look absolutely unreal! I was so close to pressing the button on these, but just thought they were a bit too much club for me – thankfully the FTs are stunning, but there is always buyer’s envy whenever I see this pop up!
6.5? do those feel stout?
When I talked to the fitter about the best hosel contact irons he kicked me out of the building. ????
They do look just so so good.
distances are the same, I have the 5-GW with KBS $taper black 130x. Previous set were t100 with same shaft. I’ve played close to twenty rounds with these (chrome) and they still look like new. T100 were not so durable. Didn’t affect play, but nice that these are holding up so well!
Can you post a pic of what the scuff looks like? I’m super curious to see how these copper irons wear
always been a mid flight guy.
Those are ******* gorgeous.
Still proud of you for going with these. They just made the most sense!
I think you would have too, and thats not a knock AT ALL on the other irons….but these are truly special, plus, you have the ballstriking to play them!
they are sledge hammers lol, a pure shot with them is so addicting. Such a heavy hitting iron. Might be why they feel so good.
Hey, quit making him feel good about himself. I like my opponents deflated and lacking confidence.
wonder if the MIM process results in a heavier head, since more “impurities” are cooked out. They definitely have a heavy hit like the Miura’s do.
these are way more forgiving laterally then the t100 I came from. Almost funny the stuff I’ve gotten away with.
Can’t wait to see you’re game out in Vegas!!! This trip is going to be so much fun.
mine swing weighted at D7, a literal sledge hammer lol
wowsers. Cobra site says they should be D2-D3 with 120g $-tapers.
When I gave this a look at this during a fitting we were going to run two 8 irons but it sounds like that might not be an option given the rest of your bag.
You may be able to get the GW and PW bent a touch strong to help with gapping. You may not need it but without testing it’s hard to say. Given I find it easier to lay off one then step on it a bit of bunching can be manageable, ymmv.
I’m not, but I found out on Sunday when we ran into him that one of the store guys I know here is playing them. I spotted them in a bag from a pretty good distance, realized it was his and ran over to talk to him. I thought it was pretty cool that a guy who tries just about everything and can get it all at cost chose them as his personal set for the summer.
I always thought that these would be a really good fit for your game. I am glad that you are enjoying them.
Do you think the blade length is longer than the T100?
it is but not by much
Could you post a picture of the wear when you get a chance.
Penny?
I think I’d cry if I left a mark with a squirrely shot that pops up too often lately. Those irons are gorgeous.
they’re very impressive irons