By Leonard Finkel
Cobra Golf introduced its most versatile iron family yet, further expanding the offering of clubs under the KING name. The new KING F7 irons, along with COBRA’s first-ever F7 ONE LENGTH set provides golfers with optimized performance, distance. forgiveness and control.
“The 2017 iron offering is COBRA’s most innovative and exciting yet,” said Tom Olsavsky, Head of R&D for COBRA Golf. “Not only have we improved our progressive sets this year, but we are introducing our first-ever ONE LENGTH option that will help to bring more consistency and simplicity to the game of golf for all players. In 2017 we will truly have an innovative, high-quality iron solution for every type of player.”
The KING F7 irons incorporate COBRA’s patented TECFLOTM technology to deliver a set that utilizes advanced cavity construction to optimize performance characteristics of each iron. A new PWRSHELLTM face introduces a thinner face and sole structure that increases the Sweet Zone, delivering added distance, precision and forgiveness. TECHFLO along with a new thin, optimized and personalized (T.O.P) polymer medallion badge which is lighter than steel, allows the CG to be moved lower to create even more distance and forgiveness. CNC milling improves groove structures in these irons to deliver maximum spin and trajectory control throughout the set.
A full hollow design with PWRSHELL face insert in the long irons (3-5) delivers low CG with an extremely responsive face for easier to hit, high-flying long irons. A half hollow design in the mid irons (6-7) combined with PWRSHELL technology delivers optimal CG for more precise, easy-to-hit clubs. The scoring irons (8-PW) utilize a traditional cavity back design with wedge spaced grooves for added spin and more control to attack the pins. Finishing out the KING F7 set is a specialty wedge design that provides added versatility and enhanced shot control in the sand and gap wedges.
The KING F7 ONE LENGTHTM debut as COBRA’s first ever single-length iron set. Inspired by the brand’s relationship with rising PGA TOUR star, Bryson DeChambeau, KING F7 ONE utilizes a similar TECFLOTM construction as the KING F7 along with PWRSHELLTM faces and T.O.P. technology. However, they feature constant length irons that have been re-engineered for 7-iron length and weighting throughout the set. They are designed with optimized geometry to produce consistent trajectory and distance gapping from long irons to wedges. COBRA’s research shows that across the board, players testing KING F7 ONE irons improved their accuracy, with tighter distance and dispersion variation from shot-to-shot. cobragolf.com
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.