2024 Cobra King Tec, King Tec-X, and King Tec-X One Length Irons

[Tywithay]

Hit my buddy's KTX on the range the other day. He has them +.5" with LA Golf L Series Stiff shafts. Never used anything from LA before, nor have I played with a shaft that's longer than standard. They felt like they were made for me on the range. First swing was an 8i that felt like butter and flew well past the 150 marker. Proceeded to middle 6 in a row. Then, promptly handed them back because my wallet was sweating. My iron game has been an absolute dumpster fire all year and this has me contemplating a shaft change for my Hot Metals now. I choke down a bit naturally without realizing I'm doing it, so I think the extra half inch put the head where it's actually supposed to be in relation to the ball. Height was a little lower and flatter than I'm used to seeing, but still easily playable. Some of that is probably due to loft and a stiffer shaft profile, as well as crappy range balls. I didn't really get to test the forgiveness because I hit them so well, but I came away impressed despite the small sample size.

First swing of the day:

 

[Hawk]

I wish I was hitting these irons better than I am. I feel like they are set up exactly how I want them, but it's just not clicking right now. Had one shot that stood out in my last round on our 150 yard par 3 second hole over water. Hit that one to 10 feet. Other than that I'm not sure I hit a single decent iron shot the rest of the round.

 

[jdtox]

I wish I was hitting these irons better than I am. I feel like they are set up exactly how I want them, but it's just not clicking right now. Had one shot that stood out in my last round on our 150 yard par 3 second hole over water. Hit that one to 10 feet. Other than that I'm not sure I hit a single decent iron shot the rest of the round.

What isn't clicking? Whats your setup?

 

[That post]

He has them .5" with LA Golf L Series Stiff shafts. Never used anything from LA before, nor have I played with a shaft that's longer than standard. They felt like they were made for me on the range

I know what it’s like to matchup perfectly with a very premium shaft. RIP to your wallet. You’ll never stop thinking about them. You know what you’ve got to do. Time for a KTx LA Golf L series build. Do it.

 

[Tywithay]

I know what it’s like to matchup perfectly with a very premium shaft. RIP to your wallet. You’ll never stop thinking about them. You know what you’ve got to do. Time for a KTx LA Golf L series build. Do it.

 

[Hawk]

What isn't clicking? Whats your setup?

6-PW with DART 90's. They are bent upright and swing weighted exactly how I want them. On paper, really just ideal. Idk - I'm just in a slump all around, but I am struggling to make solid contact consistently. Feel like a foreign object in my hand lol.

 

[CBaker]

"Worse" for me. I knew when I missed with the Tours, but that feedback didn't present as unpleasantly as the feedback on the King Tec in my honest opinion.

The feel feedback on these misses is far more punishing than the performance feedback would lead one to believe. I hope I'm saying that in a way that makes sense. If I felt that harsh feedback when mishitting a blade, I would rightfully expect to see distance and direction to be as negatively impacted as the feel had been, but the distance/direction loss on mishits with the King Tec are seemingly minimal.

Yea this is a great way to describe it. The king tours didn’t sound bad when mishitting, but you still knew. And performance wise was punished more.

With these you know much more so that you missed, but performance wise aren’t quite as punished.

 

[Scooby45]

6-PW with DART 90's. They are bent upright and swing weighted exactly how I want them. On paper, really just ideal. Idk - I'm just in a slump all around, but I am struggling to make solid contact consistently. Feel like a foreign object in my hand lol.

Never a great feeling with it feels foreign, much better to feel good and still swing poor than lost like that.

I'm not striping my King Tec right now but they feel like a part of me so I know it's just me, if that makes sense.

 

[Hawk]

Never a great feeling with it feels foreign, much better to feel good and still swing poor than lost like that.

I'm not striping my King Tec right now but they feel like a part of me so I know it's just me, if that makes sense.

Yea I do. I'm not giving up on them, but when you have three iron sets in the house it's hard to control wandering eyes lol.

 

[That post]

I wish I was hitting these irons better than I am. I feel like they are set up exactly how I want them, but it's just not clicking right now. Had one shot that stood out in my last round on our 150 yard par 3 second hole over water. Hit that one to 10 feet. Other than that I'm not sure I hit a single decent iron shot the rest of the round.

This is kinda how I’m feeling right now too Hawk. These iron heads deserve better than I’m giving them right now. Irons have been a pretty decent part of my game historically and it’s now the worst part of my game. I’m trying desperately to figure it out. I know these heads can perform for me. I just haven’t found it yet.

I ordered the Axioms those will be going in ASAP and I’m thinking that could get me to a more familiar place. MMT is quite a different feel. Confirmed that again today in the sim when I swung my 243 8i and my KT 8i. The 243 with Axiom feels so much better in transition and down thru the ball. Felt like I could hit down on it easier. Numbers showed that too. I’m unsure why it’s harder for me to throw the KT’s ‘into the turf’ but it is. I know that’s a lot to do with why I’m hitting them so poorly. I’m scooping and not compressing.

I’m hopeful with the shaft change. Sorry for the rambling I obviously got a lot on my mind with these right now and that’s a tough way to play good golf.

 

[Jman]

Yea this is a great way to describe it. The king tours didn’t sound bad when mishitting, but you still knew. And performance wise was punished more.

With these you know much more so that you missed, but performance wise aren’t quite as punished.

Agreed.

Even coming from the Limit3d, misses are met with a much more significant audible differentiation. It takes me aback at times.

But, they remain silly playable.

 

[Hawk]

This is kinda how I’m feeling right now too Hawk. These iron heads deserve better than I’m giving them right now. Irons have been a pretty decent part of my game historically and it’s now the worst part of my game. I’m trying desperately to figure it out. I know these heads can perform for me. I just haven’t found it yet.

I ordered the Axioms those will be going in ASAP and I’m thinking that could get me to a more familiar place. MMT is quite a different feel. Confirmed that again today in the sim when I swung my 243 8i and my KT 8i. The 243 with Axiom feels so much better in transition and down thru the ball. Felt like I could hit down on it easier. Numbers showed that too. I’m unsure why it’s harder for me to throw the KT’s ‘into the turf’ but it is. I know that’s a lot to do with why I’m hitting them so poorly. I’m scooping and not compressing.

I’m hopeful with the shaft change. Sorry for the rambling I obviously got a lot on my mind with these right now and that’s a tough way to play good golf.

We'll figure it out! I need to just put in some time on the iron swing and grind it out I think.

 

[stoney_dukes]

So, my Morgan Cup clubs showed up Monday and I left for a week long trip on Tuesday. I was able to play 27 holes back east on a bag of clubs I keep out there for random trips. This week will be the first opportunity to get the whole bag out to the range and the maiden voyage round will be this weekend.

 

[That post]

So, my Morgan Cup clubs showed up Monday and I left for a week long trip on Tuesday. I was able to play 27 holes back east on a bag of clubs I keep out there for random trips. This week will be the first opportunity to get the whole bag out to the range and the maiden voyage round will be this weekend.

Nice! Excited to read your thoughts in the coming weeks!

 

[stoney_dukes]

Nice! Excited to read your thoughts in the coming weeks!

trial by fire. First 18 at a course I know well on Sunday and then first men's league 9 hole on Monday. LFG!!!

 

[That post]

trial by fire. First 18 at a course I know well on Sunday and then first men's league 9 hole on Monday. LFG!!!

I love playing new equipment at familiar places. It really gives you an understanding of what you have or don’t because you’ve hit those shots a bunch.

 

[GeorgiaLefty87]

Has anyone hit the KTX and the 3DP? Is the 3DP really more forgiving?

 

[LLIB]

Has anyone hit the KTX and the 3DP? Is the 3DP really more forgiving?

I have, although it was just a few swings with a 3DP 8i, and for my miss (toe side) the KTX is more forgiving. But it’s been a little over 6 months since I hit the 3DP and I didn’t get to compare them side by side.

 

[Jman]

Has anyone hit the KTX and the 3DP? Is the 3DP really more forgiving?

I’ve got the Limit3d, and as forgiving as they are, they’re still compact and the X’s are, imo and experience, more playable on misses.

 

[jdtox]

trial by fire. First 18 at a course I know well on Sunday and then first men's league 9 hole on Monday. LFG!!!

 

[echico]

OK I think it is time I really start to write about these. lol.

So I got my MC clubs right before I went to Hawaii and like a true lunatic I packed them up and brought them with me. I played 3 rounds in Hawaii with them and then came home and was sidelined for a week with a respiratory infection. I was able to get a round on Saturday and some range time in on Sunday and here are some observations after 4 rounds and 1 range only session.

4i-GW with MMT 105S shafts

1. Man do they look good.
2. Hitting these clubs really take no effort at all. I don't have to get super aggressive so I am hoping that will take out my pull draw I see on the course.
3. There was a noticeable distance difference from playing on the coast in Hawaii and 1000 ft elevation in Arizona.
4. There is a noticeable distance difference from the King Tec and the King CB I was using before.
5. I am not seeing any real issue with height. I played in some windy conditions and was able to control a lower shot when I wanted to.
6. The 4i is such a good club. I was iffy about it and was thinking of getting a hybrid in that spot but the 4i is a weapon. It is not great out of rough at the moment but just a little more practice with a steeper swing may help that.
7. The set GW is fine for what I use it for. I have taken it out of a FW bunker and off of hardpan and gotten some good height and stopping power on the green. I don't use it to hit chips so I will have to see how hot it is off the face. I have opened the face up on it while I was goofing around in Hawaii and got some good results with it. No issues with the set GW.
8. I am switching from a 105g Stiff Nippon Modus to the MMT's. I have not really noticed any difference in the weight of the club and really have not seen any difference in swinging the club.

 

[Mayor McCheese]

Got my King Tec X’s back out to the range again today. Swing is still in early season form, but irons have been my best performers so far. These are proving very easy to get up in the air, something that hasn’t always been consistent for me. I’m still very happy with my decision to go to 85g graphite, as I feel like I can make a smooth swing more easily. Also, less wear and tear on my forearms, even off mats. Really looking forward to getting these on course, approach game has been my biggest weakness for the past year, according to Shot Scope. I think these can help me start correcting that!

 

[Redd]

I am noticing a trend developing with my King Tec irons (6-PW; MMT 85) that I don't think I picked up on during my last round(s). More than with any other club in my bag, I'm noticing that I am able to turn my focus to the shot at hand, visualize, and execute. What I'm realizing is that I am able to stand over my iron shots with confidence in the clubs and that is allowing me to focus on the shot at hand instead of worrying about mechanics or anything equipment related. I'm an over-thinker in every way, so this is huge for me. I'm still learning my distances with the King Tec, but I am sure loving what I'm seeing thus far.

 

[GeorgiaLefty87]

Has anyone compared the KTX to the new P790?

 

[echico]

Ok went out to the range yesterday to get some swings in and these irons are just fantastic. First off the decision to go with graphite I think was the right one as I have had very little pain in my joints from hitting off of mats with these irons.

Next, I am working on not pull hooking my irons right now and the ease of getting the ball in the air with these clubs make my drills way more fun. Going in slow motion and taking half swings and still seeing pretty good shots makes you want to keep drilling. Once you start to get the feel of these drills and take a full swing seeing that ball explode off the face is fun. I started to practice some cut shots and these irons are very responsive to face manipulation and getting some different shot shapes. All easy!