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The Cobra 3DP Tour irons push players irons to a new level of forgiveness. 3D printing allows for game improvement-like forgiveness in an iron that’s compact. Great, unique feel.
Introduction
Golfers and OEMs alike love to talk about the “new technology” in clubs, but it’s often a lot of hot air. Behind all the hype, buzzwords, and marketing, there’s not much true innovation.
The Cobra 3DP Tour irons are different. This is an iron that is made in a genuinely new way: not cast, not forged, but 3D printed. Thanks to this new manufacturing technique, Cobra’s engineers are able to optimize weight placement like never before. They claim 3D printing is the key to getting game improvement performance into a players-sized iron. I got to test a set to find out if that’s true.
Looks
Part of the promise of 3D printed irons is that we can get higher performance from more compact clubs. The Cobra 3DP Tour irons obviously deliver on the latter part. From heel-to-toe, this is one of the shortest clubs in my database, eked out primarily by true blades. The offset is minimal – on par with most players irons. The top line is a little boxier than some irons in this category, but it’s objectively thin.
While Cobra may not be the first name you think of for beautifully shaped irons, the progression in the 3DP Tour irons is near perfect to my eye. You can see that the leading edge transitions smoothly from straight in the 4I (above, left) to gently curved in the PW (above, right). Similarly, the shape of the face is more square in the long irons, more rounded or teardrop in the scoring irons.
In the bag, the Cobra 3DP Tour irons look equally good. The back of the club features Cobra’s crowned C logo in the center and the model name near the toe. The visual signature is the strip of lattice across the middle of the club, a peek at the club’s insides that’s understated but drool-worthy for gear nerds. [See Price / Buy]
Sound & Feel
At impact, the Cobra 3DP Tour irons don’t feel overly soft, but there’s an airiness that sets them apart. There’s strength and solidity – they don’t feel hollow or thin – but there’s something gentle about the impact sensation. Think of slapping a fully-inflated air mattress, not banging the side of a garbage can. Before I get fully lost in metaphors that may or may not hit the mark, let me be clear: I love the feeling of these irons.
That gentle, airy feeling is enhanced by the impact sound. Even with a range ball, these are very quiet with an unobtrusive mid-low pitch. That minimizes the audio feedback, but sound isn’t necessary when the feel is so precise. From the first few swings, I knew exactly where the ball was meeting the face. This precision comes without penalty – as long as you’re near the center, these irons feel great.
Performance
Before we dive into the performance, we should take a moment to discuss the 3D printing technology behind these irons. Per Cobra, each club head is made of 2,600 layers of stainless steel powder fused together with lasers. That sounds like science fiction, but it’s real, and it allows Cobra to create an internal lattice that saves loads of weight. This “extra” weight then gets placed to make the irons more stable and to optimize launch and spin.
So, does 3D printing really allow for “game improvement performance in a players shape?” The answer is unequivocally, “Yes.” My first testing session with the Cobra 3DP Tour irons was so good that I dismissed it almost entirely, calling it a honeymoon. Then I got similar results in the second and the third and the fourth. Eventually I had to conclude that these irons live up to the hype and then some.
In a single word, what makes the Cobra 3DP Tour irons so impressive is the consistency. The ball speed, spin, and launch are all incredibly stable swing after swing. That adds up to predictable distance and ball flight. I’ve seen this kind of “same shot on repeat,” but not from an iron this compact. On top of all that, the ball speed is strong – no compromise there – and the spin is above average, which is great for a players iron. I found the ball flight ideal throughout the set – strong enough to handle the wind, but soft enough to hold the green.
Typically, golfers need to swing a bigger, bulkier iron to get this kind of forgiveness, but the Cobra 3DP Tour irons look and feel compact. While not quite blades, these irons feel nimble and under control during the swing. I had no issue hitting shapes both big and small or altering the trajectory. As a good-not-great iron player, I feel like I’m getting the benefits of a game improvement iron without any of the downsides.
Finally, Cobra did an outstanding job optimizing not just the forgiveness but also the launch, spin, and distance gapping. Working from PW to 4I, I saw playable 10-13 yard gaps between each club. Getting the full distance out of the 4I is not a gimme – you’ll need adequate speed and a good strike – but it’s not impossible. Cobra recommends the 3DP Tour irons for “Tour to 15 handicap,” which seems right to me. My only caveat is that, especially for players with average or below average swing speed, you need to make a smart decision about where to switch from irons to hybrids or fairway woods. [See Price / Buy]
Conclusion
If the Cobra 3DP Tour irons are any indication, the future of irons – and maybe all golf clubs – is 3D printed. This set takes the idea of forgiveness in a players iron to a new level. If you want irons that look and feel great but perform like modern game improvement irons, these are an absolute must-try. The Cobra 3DP Tour irons do carry a hefty price tag, but you’re not paying for hype, you’re buying genuine innovation. [See Price / Buy]
Who's It For: Perfect for low to mid-handicap golfers who want a blade-like design with added forgiveness and stability.
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He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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