When I first heard of the 4th generation Cobra Golf KING Forged TEC irons for some reason Wilson Staff Model CB irons and Wilson Staff D9 Forged irons came to my mind.
The new Cobra Golf KING Forged TEC irons feature 3 significant improvements including
- a 5-step forged body and face,
- a sleeker topline with reduced offset,
- and a lighter and softer foam for improved sound and feel. (do we really need it???)
Each iron in the set features a forged PWRSHELL Face to create maximum speed and high launch. A 20g tungsten – just like in the new Wilson Staff Model CB Irons – toe weight centers the CG perfectly behind the sweet spot for pure feeling ball strikes with added stability on off-center hits.
The Forged TEC ONE Length irons
The Forged TEC ONE Length irons are configured with a constant, 7-iron length setup. Having every iron the same length promotes one repeatable setup, posture, and swing for more consistency.
It seems to me that golfers did not “buy” the one-length concept.
The Forged TEC X irons
The KING Forged TEC X is the Forged Tec’s more forgiving counterpart that is designed for mid to higher handicaps and paves the way for a new category of player’s “game-improvement” irons.
The iron features a lower CG design, lower profile, a slightly thicker topline, and stronger lofts than the KING Forged TEC irons.
The Tec X also features a hollow body and foam insert but utilizes a massive 65g tungsten weight (45g more than Tec) to lower CG and maximize stability for higher launch despite the stronger lofts.
I miss the usage of 8620 carbon steel which is famous for its high strength case toughness and above-average core toughness. E.g. like in the Wilson Staff D9 forged irons, TaylorMade P790 irons, etc. For me, this is more important than the sound….
Cobra Golf KING Forged TEC irons – availability
The Forged TEC irons
The Forged TEC variable length irons (MAP: $1,199; steel; $1,299 graphite) are available in a 7-piece (4-PW) set in the right hand (left-hand available through custom). The steel KBS $-Taper Lite shaft is offered in both regular (R110) and stiff (S115) flexes.
A graphite offering is available through custom only with the KBS TGI 75 (Reg Flex) and 85 (Stiff & X Stiff). Each set comes in stock with Lamkin Crossline grips in black/silver.
The Forged TEC ONE Length irons
The Forged TEC ONE Length irons (MAP: $1,199; steel; $1,299 graphite) are available in a 7-piece (5-GW) set in stiff and regular, in right hand (LH and graphite options are available through custom).
The steel version comes equipped with progressive weighted KBS $-Taper Lite shafts (115 – stiff, 110 – reg, 120 – wedge) with Lamkin Crossline grips with blue and red paint fill.
The Forged TEC X Irons
Forged TEC X Irons: (MAP: $1,199; steel; $1,299 graphite) come stock in a 7-piece (5-GW) set in stiff & Reg in RH (LH available through custom) in both steel and graphite options.
The irons feature a KBS Tour Lite shaft (steel; 102g in Stiff/Reg) and a Lamkin Crossline STD grip. The graphite version comes equipped with a KBS TGI 85 (stiff) and 75 (reg) shaft.
The Forged Tec irons in variable length, ONE Length, and X will be available at retail and at cobragolf.com beginning April 29, 2022.
My verdict
The material and technology innovations in the Wilson Staff irons – I mentioned above – are more convincing. Wilson Staff’s Power Holes innovation is really cool. By the way, I am playing with Wilson Staff D9 clubs.
I miss the usage of 8620 carbon steel which is famous for its high strength case toughness and above-average core toughness. E.g. like in the Wilson Staff D9 forged irons, TaylorMade P790 irons, etc. For me, this is more important than the sound….
At the same time, it is very good that Cobra Golf is giving free Arccos Smart Sensors if you buy any of their clubs.