Why We Like It
The speed in these irons comes from an almost utility-iron-like design in the 4- through 7-irons. Those clubs are hollow in construction with a 65-gram slab of tungsten that drives the center of gravity down low to assist launch. The face insert is made from a high-strength stainless steel through a multistep forging and machining process, allowing for a face that gets as thin as 1.6 millimeters in the upper pocket area. All that results in the kind of fire off the face middle-handicappers crave.
Characteristics
- Foam inside the head contributes to a pillowy feel.
- The slightly thicker topline and increased offset inspires confidence.
- 7-iron: 27 degrees; PW: 42 degrees
Highlights
- Top 5 best-looking game-improvement irons, low-handicaps
- Top 5 best-looking game-improvement irons, high-handicaps
- Top 5 best sound/feel game-improvement irons, all handicap groups
- Top 5 best-rated game-improvement irons, middle-handicaps
- Top 5 best-rated game-improvement irons, high-handicaps
Price
$171 per iron
HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK
Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.
Reviews
A real head-turner. A very forgiving club despite the thin topline. Audible feedback is pleasant and fun to hear. You won’t have to work hard to produce a good shot.
Wei, 54, Handicap: 13I like how thin these are; it boosts my confidence at address. I can feel the power transferring into the ball. Produces a high but manageable ball flight.
Alejandra, 25, Handicap: 5Clean lines and a good design. Looks thinner than a typical game-improvement iron. Consistent feel and a well-balanced head. I love how easy it is to work the ball.
Conor, 30, Handicap: 7Why Impact Is Critical to Your Iron Play
Consistent shot shape requires one skill above all others: the ability to make flush contact with the ball. It’s the No. 1 fundamental in golf, and without it, this game can be an eternal mystery. Here, Sean Hogan, one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Florida, helps you improve your impact from tee to green.
From the Manufacturer
COBRA KING FORGED TEC-X
The KING Forged Tec-X Irons redefine how a game improvement iron should look and feel. Exhilarating distance and forgiveness are achieved through an internal 65g tungsten weight and hollow body construction, giving you the keys to improve your game while looking like a serious player.
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