Equipment

Cobra launches new King and King Max irons

Published

4 months ago

Feb 3, 2026

Cobra Golf has today introduced the new King and King Max irons.

Both new models feature innovative technologies including a 3D-printed medallion, catapult weighting, 360 SpeedShell face insert and an updated Skid Sole design.

The King and King Max irons employ advanced 3D-printing technology found in Cobra’s 3DP lineup to optimize weight savings for improved mass properties. A lightweight medallion is 3D-printed with intricate latticing to optimize weight positioning in the clubhead.

The resulting 2mm-lower CG is designed to yield notable performance improvements including a higher launch angle and steeper descent angle to enhance playability and scoring potential.

“We are huge believers in 3D-printed technology. Using 3DP to reposition the CG of the new King and King Max irons perfectly illustrates our dedication to continuing innovation and makes them our most advanced max-game improvement irons to date.” – Jose Miraflor, VP of Product Architecture and Consumer Connections at Cobra Puma Golf

The multi-piece construction of the new King and King Max irons is designed to create the perfect harmony of speed, launch and feel. Featuring a 360 SpeedShell face insert, which per Cobra produced 23 percent more face flex, paired with an 80g catapult weight (15g heavier than in the DS-ADAPT model) suspended in a shock-absorbing polymer material.

The combination is in design to provide players with more consistent speed and distance across the face with improved sound and feel on every strike.

The final major technical feature of the new King and King Max irons is a new Skid Sole design, which features a pre-worn leading edge with added bounce and a flatter mid-sole area that allows the clubhead to sit a bit closer to the ground and effectively helps further lower the CG location.

Derived from the storied Skid Sole wedge design made famous by Phil Rodgers, the new Skid Sole is designed to improve contact, launch, and ball speed and trajectory for the full spectrum of swing types.

The King and King Max models feature subtle differences in shaping and spec tailored to specific player needs. The standard King model is aimed towards faster players in the 10-20 handicap range looking for an iron that delivers maximum speed and forgiveness.

The Max model features a slightly larger profile, enhanced offset and 2-degree weaker lofts, which make it advantageous for players seeking high launch, draw-bias and slightly more heel/toe stability on off-center hits.

Price & Availability

Availability: Pre-sale Feb 3rd; At Retail Feb 6th
Price: Steel ($999) and Graphite ($1,099)

Equipment

Slab city on the Korn Ferry Tour — Lead Tape Report

Published

52 mins ago

Jun 10, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

This week, we have our Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, on the ground at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, for the 14th event of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season. With that, we see some great things in the Lead Tape Report as we roll into Amarillo.

Joel Thelen

Monday Qualifier, Joel Thelen is in the field this week. He has played on the Korn Ferry Tour for a full season in 2023, and he is back in action this week. A couple of clubs caught my eye this week in his bag.

First off: His trusted Titleist 816 H2 hybrid. This club came out in October of 2015, and it still remains strong in the bag. Also, take a look at this Odyssey White Hot OG 7, putting a capital S in the 7S model. This custom neck has some impressive lean for an arm-lock-style putter. The bottom of the putter is covered in tape for optimal weighting.

Mitchell Meissner

Taking a look at Mitchell Meissner’s bag this week, we have some great lead tape coverage. Top to bottom working from fairway metals, irons, and wedges. We can see on the short irons and wedges that there is tape at the base of the grip, adding a little counterbalance. Along with that, some tape on the short irons and wedges as well. Moving to his putter, he rolls the Odyssey 7 Bird putter. Meissner putts left-handed and strikes the ball right-handed.

Whats in the Bag

Bud Cauley WITB 2026 (June)

Published

56 mins ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.

Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X

3-wood: Titleist GTS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 70 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 80 TX

Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist 620 MB (4-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 8 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K*)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putters: Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron GOLO 6.3 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

See more in-hand photos of Bud Cauley’s clubs here.

Equipment

Name every set of irons you’ve owned – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

57 mins ago

Jun 10, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has offered up a prompt for the true sickos, inviting fellow forum members to share every set of irons they’ve ever owned. As to be expected, this is a lengthy forum topic.

@Lamosteve began:

Can you name every set of irons you’ve owned? Here’s mine

Spalding Dots
Spalding Eclipse
Ram Lazer FX
Lynx Parallax
Mizuno EZ Comp
Ben Hogans
Cleveland CG Red
Taylor Made R9s
PING i20
PING iE1
Taylor Made M6

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own collections. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

macedan: “Started with a hand-me-down Golden Bear set from my brother when I was in high school, never really played more than once a year or got into the game until about summer of 2017. First purchased a set of Cleveland CG4’s (I actually really miss this set sometimes, soft & not terribly large for a GI iron), moved into Nike Vapor Fly’s by the end of the year. Those lasted until spring of 18 when I decided I wanted new, so I traded them in for TM Rbladez. Honestly, although I liked the Rbladez, poor decision on my part, I think this was really about the only time so far that after a week or two I was kicking myself for not staying with what I had. Rbladez stayed with me until late last summer when I switched to P790’s and (knock on wood) I am hoping this will be my longest lasting set.”
JimmyC59: “MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Triple Crown. Palmer The Standard. Still play these.”
jgrzask: “Tommy Armour 845u
Mizuno MP-32
Mizuno MP-33 (2 sets)
Bridgestone J33cb – still own
Srixon i-302 (2 sets) – still own
Tourstage X-Blades – still own
Mizuno Hot Metal – still own
Nike Forged Blades – still own
Titleist 714 AP1 – still own
Cobra Forged SS – still own”

Entire Thread: “Name every set of irons you’ve owned.”