Price: $1,299 (4−PW) with KBS-Taper Lite steel shafts and Lamkin Crossline grips
Specs: Hollow-body design with a forged 1025 carbon steel body, internal tungsten weight, and urethane microspheres
Available: November 8
Who It’s For
These irons are ideal for golfers with a handicap between 5 and 15 who prefer an iron that has the look and feel of a better-player’s club but also provides increased distance and forgiveness.
Key Features
The Cobra King TEC irons are part of the growing category of “better-player distance irons,” which provide the sleek look of a blade but include hidden technology for enhanced forgiveness and distance. Here’s what you need to know about the latest version of the King TEC:
- Hollow-Body, Forged Design
The King TEC irons are built with a forged 1025 carbon steel body that undergoes a five-strike forging process, enhancing the grain structure for a softer, premium feel.
- HOT Face Technology
The irons feature Cobra’s HOT Face, a variable-thickness face design that’s thicker in the center and thinner around the edges. The L-shaped face plate wraps around the leading edge, sole, and parts of the toe and top edges, enlarging the sweet spot and maximizing ball speed across a wider area for improved distance and forgiveness.
- Tungsten Weighting for CG Optimization
Cobra has incorporated a 20-gram tungsten weight in the 4- to 7-irons, lowering the center of gravity (CG) for a higher launch in the longer clubs. In the shorter irons (8 through gap wedge), the tungsten is removed to raise the CG, giving players more control and a lower, controlled ball flight on scoring shots.
- Enhanced Feel with Urethane Microspheres
The new King TEC irons use urethane microspheres, filled with glass bubbles, to reduce vibrations for a softer, more responsive feel. This material is softer than the previous foam inserts, providing not only comfort but also added ball speed.
- Modern Lofts for Added Distance
These irons have modern lofts to optimize distance, with the 5-iron at 26 degrees and the pitching wedge at 44 degrees. A 3-iron (19 degrees) and gap wedge (49 degrees) are also available to complete the set.
In-Depth Analysis
With their hollow-body construction, soft forging, and optimized CG, the King TEC irons provide the best of both worlds: a sleek, compact profile with advanced technology to enhance playability and forgiveness. For golfers who want both style and performance, these irons offer a refined feel and the power to reach new distances, all while maintaining the look and precision of a player’s club.