Equipment
Cobra launches 3D-printed LIMIT3D irons
Cobra released its first commercially available 3D-printed steel putter in 2020. Now, the company is bringing its first 3D-printed irons to retail with new LIMIT3D irons, which Cobra’s vice president of product architecture, Jose Miraflor, calls “the most significant technological advancement to happen to the category in the past 20 years” and “a look into the future of golf club design and performance.”
Cobra leveraged the expertise of computational design software firm nTop to create an ambitious design: a compact players blade that offers similar forgiveness as a larger, game-improvement style club and forged iron feel.
Speaking on the partnership, Mike Yagley, Vice President of Innovation & AI, Cobra Golf said, “nTop’s computational design tools integrated with 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, allowed us to create an incredible new design that looks and feels like a forged blade but performs like a larger, game-improvement iron. No one has done this before, and we’re excited to introduce these unique irons to the world.”
As Cobra explains, more forgiving irons are traditionally larger and sacrifice feel. Due to the limitations of casting and forging, creating a more compact, better-feeling iron that still delivers forgiveness was only possible with 3D printing. The resulting profile of Cobra’s LIMIT3D irons is smaller than Cobra’s King Tour irons.
LIMIT3D irons are 3D printed for 316L stainless steel with an internal lattice structure, which allowed engineers to position 33 percent of the iron’s overall weight to the exterior for greater MOI. 100 grams of tungsten is positioned in the heel and toe of each clubhead for low CG for ease of launch and high MOI for greater forgiveness.
Additionally, using nTop’s design software and additive manufacturing allowed for a substantially faster prototyping process, which enabled engineers to test more designs and mass placements for a superior finished product.
Cobra LIMIT3D irons: Pricing, specs, availability
- 350 individually numbered sets available in the U.S. and Canada (500 sets total worldwide)
- Available for custom order June 7
- Price: $3,000
- Set: 4-PW, RH only
- Full range of aftermarket shafts, grips
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- Nike Bienz — of “Golf Galaxy employee pounds 3 beers before playoff to qualify for Rocket Mortgage Classic” fame — WITB accurate as of the aforementioned. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 50 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max HL (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 70 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 90 X
Irons: Srixon ZU65 (4), Callaway Apex Pro (5-9)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT HY 100 TX (4), Mitsubishi MMT 125 TX (5-9)
Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (46-10S), Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F, 54-10S), SM10 (58-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Toulon Design Portland
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
See more in-hand photos of Bienz’s WITB here.
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- Hayden Springer what’s in the bag accurate as of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (8 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT2 (13.5 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 80 TX
5-wood: Titleist GT3 (18 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 80 6.5
Irons: Titleist T150 (3-PW)
Shafts: KBS Tour C-Taper 125 S+
Check out more in-hand photos of Hayden Springer’s clubs here.
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 52-10S, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey 2-Ball 10 Tour Lined
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 1.0
Grips: Lamkin Crossline Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Check out more in-hand photos of Hayden Springer’s clubs here.
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Mitsubishi has today launched the second in the latest generation of the brand’s Diamana Series, the smooth-feeling, mid-launching BB profile.
We originally spotted the BB at the U.S. Open in June where Phil Mickelson was seen testing the shaft.
Like its lower-launching counterpart, WB, the Diamana BB features the latest proprietary material and structural technologies – including Consistent Feel Design for greater fitting efficacy and Xlink Tech Resin System in design to enhance structural strength – all wrapped in the flower and surf iconography synonymous with the brand since the original launch in 2004.
As with all “blue” color-coded Mitsubishi shafts, Diamana BB – the ‘BB’ designation stands for “Blue Board” – is a mid-launch, mid-spin profile most suitable for golfers looking to increase the launch trajectory off the tee while also maximizing speed and distance.
To ensure the “pure feel” distinction, Mitsubishi has utilized its proprietary Xlink Tech Resin System to increase overall strength and durability of the shaft while also driving carbon fiber volume up. That carbon fiber – both 80-ton Dialead pitch fiber in the handle and 46-ton throughout the angle plies – not only increases energy transfer, but also lowers torque for greater stability.
“We are humbled by the level of excitement we’ve seen from consumers and industry partners alike for this new generation of Diamana. Though people do really love the new look, this new shaft series goes beyond just its retro cosmetic, said Mark Gunther, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at Mitsubishi Chemical Sporting Goods Division. “Golfers who try DiamanaTM BB will immediately recognize the performance characteristics and feel so often associated with the Diamana Blue Board franchise. The Diamana brand originally started with a mid-launch blue board profile back in 2005 and we believe this new BB profile to be a worthy modern-day, successor.”
The all-new Diamana BB will be available for pre-order at select retailers beginning in mid-July and at authorized online retailers and club fitters worldwide beginning September 6, 2024 with an MSRP of $400.
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BobbyG
May 14, 2024 at 3:14 pm
Save money and buy Radspeed irons.
jjSPAUN
May 24, 2024 at 9:12 pm
That’s a negative, Bob.
Curt
May 14, 2024 at 10:31 am
This is going to be a cleaning nightmare which will drive a lot of players away from these irons. The OCD guys are NOT touching these with that open/weave in the back……..
Leo
May 23, 2024 at 3:48 am
Air compressor will solve that or just put a strip of lead tape over it.
Golfnerd91
May 14, 2024 at 10:02 am
Wonder how Cobra feels with Bryson leaving them and going to another brand who exclusively does the same thing. Sure they could have used that exposure at the Maste’a Bryson’s performance through the first 3-days. Will be interested to know who all will incorporate a set on tour after witnessing Bryson’s performance as well. This will help either be a money maker for Cobra or flop as hard as the RF Blades.
Thomas A
May 14, 2024 at 10:51 am
These would have been years in development. They were happy to let Bryson go. He was a huge pain to deal with.