About this Review: This review is my honest opinion of the irons, which I tested for one day in November of 2022.

My take

The Cobra King Forged TEC3 Irons are a solid option for those looking to gain more distance in the mid-range game. These irons are geared for mid-tier handicappers who want to take their game to the next level.

About the club I tested

• Model: Cobra King Forged Tec3 Irons
• Loft setting: 1mm offset
• Shaft type: Steel
• Shaft flex: Regular

About me

• Average score: 79
• Handicap: 7
• Experience: 22 years of golf experience
• Right/Left-Handed: Left-handed
• Typical ball flight: High
• Golf ball used: Callaway Chrome Soft Triple Track
• Club swing speed: 97mph

Test conditions

• When I tested the club: November 2022
• Days tested: 1
• Where I’ve used it: Simulator
• Weather and wind conditions: Indoor simulator

How it performs

What I was looking for

I was looking for new irons, as my TaylorMade Racs are from 2008. I wanted to find a club that created more distance and feel within my mid-range game.

Why I chose to test this club

I didn’t buy this club, but I’m considering purchasing them because of their consistent length they provided over other irons I tried, like the Mizuno JPX 921s. I have seen different reviews about these clubs and wanted to give them a serious try.

What I love about it

• Distance: The distance is longer than most other irons I tried (Mizuno JPX 921s and the Callaway Rogue STs). They are consistently traveling around 10–12 yards further than my current irons. This is a huge bonus, as I feel like I can attack pins with lower clubs, which in turn increases my accuracy.
• Forgiveness: The forgiveness is good; off centered hits still travel a long way and rarely are 10–20 yards off the target line.
• Feel: The feel is solid, as I knew where I contacted the ball and could tell if it was hit off the toe, heel, or center.
• Workability: I am able to move the ball both from left to right and right to left, which offers more shot-shaping opportunities.
• Shaft Feel: The regular, steel flex irons allow me to move through the ball and create solid, consistent contact.
• Shaft Performance: The shaft performance is good overall; they allow me to consistently strike the ball and have the same spin rate at around 7500 RPMs. This is desirable for me because it creates more consistency from left to right.
• Aesthetic Appeal: These irons have a sleek silver head with the King logo on the backside that really stands out as well as a sharp downline sight at address.
• Launch Angle: The ball flies off the face quickly and stays lower than my current irons, which allows me to create more distance and attack more pins without having to take out a higher iron that I have less control with.

Issues I’ve encountered

• Sound: The sound is very basic and nothing to be amazed at. It is a “ting” sound.
• Adjustability: The irons I tested were the stock irons off the shelf, so there was no adjusting the clubs. These clubs could be adjusted with their offset if one wanted to do so.
• Grip Feel: The default Lamkin grips were slippery to me. I prefer Golf Pride grips on my irons because I feel they are tackier and allow me to control the club.

Best shot with this club

The best shot I had with this club was when I tried working the ball from left to right and moved the ball perfectly 10 yards over to my target with a high draw.

Value for the money vs. other options

These irons are one of the better irons on the market if someone is looking to add distance to their game. I think, comparatively, the TaylorMade Stealths are in the same boat. Both are long-hitting irons, but the consistency of the Cobras give the edge over the Stealths.

Final verdict

This club unlocks a crazy amount of distance. If one wants to increase their distance and consistency in their midrange in order to attack more pins, these are the clubs to take a look at.