Utility irons are all the rage right now, combining more of a classic look with modern technology compared to their hybrid counterparts. Cobra is releasing their KING Utility in two versions today, and like their FORGED TEC irons that hit the market this year, they nailed the looks.
Who uses a utility? Players looking for control and precision on longer shots including off the tee. A classic muscle shape delivers on the aesthetics, while the wide sole and hollow body provide the stability, but there is quite a bit of tech under the hood, so let’s take a look.
Low CG is often mentioned, but what’s it for? Having a center of gravity below the ball will help get the ball up in the air and when we are speaking of lofts starting in the teens, that is not a bad thing. Think penetrating flight that gets up, rather than quick rising and spinny.
Cobra continued with their PWRSHELL FACE here, which is designed to expanded the ideal impact area and get better ball speeds when you miss. And we do miss as the clubs get longer.
Adjustability is back in the KING Utility and we are thankful. Cobra MyFly8 Technology, which is a mouthful to say that there are eight adjustable loft settings. Great for fitting, but also to dial in trajectory and making sure you can nail your gaps.
COBRA CONNECT is still included, powered by Arccos Caddie, the Smart Grips have embedded sensors to track and record your round. Does it work? Check out the reviews by users on the THP Forum that continue to use it and post their thoughts.
The KING Utility is available in both variable (standard) and ONE Length options and if you ever want to have a blast at a golf store, grab the ONE Length KING Utility and take some swings. It is mind bending, that your 7 iron length club has adjustable lofts and is giving you tons of distance and forgiveness.
Before anybody asks, the shaft info is here. The standard and ONE Length versions gives you the option of the KBS $-Taper Lite in Stiff or Regular flexes and if you want graphite, the offering is the Project X Catalyst 80. The graphite option is available in the trio of R, S or X flex.
The Lofts
2 Utility: 16-20 degrees (RH Only)
3 Utility: 18-21 degrees (RH or LH)
4 Utility: 21-24 degrees (RH or LH)
ONE Length: 3, 4 or 5 Utility available
The Details
In Stores: June 12th, 2020
Cost: $219
Shafts: See Above
My bag is packed up to get side by sides, but I would say larger sole and a bit thicker top line compared to them. Similar in size to most utilities in my opinion.
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Also about to use it again today working on the 95g of the RT shafts.
Happy there’s finally a place to talk about this one, I’ve played it a LOT, so if you have any Q’s I’m happy to help.
You can’t. Not from Cobra or stores at least.
I have to say, the feels are way different between the two.
I’d like to correct, I want the 3 for a driving iron. But which is better feeling? The F9 sounds stupid good to my ear.
Tec is noticeably more firm. Not bad, but not as shockingly smooshed (trademark) as the F9 gives off.
What shaft would you get?
3 Utility: 18-21 degrees (RH or LH)
4 Utility: 21-24 degrees (RH or LH)
So my question is if you adjust the loft does the face angle change like in some drivers? That would be a non-starter for me. Otherwise looks great.
the line is kinda blurring these days, but this seems more hybrid than utility iron.
Can you expand on that?
Oh no, it’s all utility iron.
Based on two pictures, it looks huge and the adjustability thing. Obviously less data to go on that someone who has tested it for months.
How is it size-wise compared to other utilities you have laying around?
Since the FT 4i is pretty long , id go with a 2i at 18* and take away the 5w
When we are allowed to get a round in down here, you can try my Srixon and see how easy they are to hit – you might be surprised
Definitely, that would be great. Do you normally use it off the tee or the fairway?
At my home course, it is mainly a tee club for a number of holes where driver or 3W can put you in trouble, but I have used it off the fairway and also for the low punch shot between/under trees when I have been out of position
Shaft in it is the Recoil 95 F4 – only potential problem could be it is 1" long and 2 up due to me being a tall git lol
Just aim a bit right and then slice it
It could be a good replacement for a certain club that shall remain unnamed.:quiet:
I am exploring that angle
Now that I can do without even thinking about it
Everyone is different, but for me, hybrids just spun too much for what I was looking for at the particular spot in my bag, whereas the utility iron gave me the numbers that gapped well between my 3W and 4i
i pretty much only use mine from the rough on say par 5’s and long par 3’s. the par 3’s i can say that i usually can stick the greens.