Sometimes equipment releases come a little out of the blue and really take you by surprise, and that was definitely the case for me with the new LIMIT3D iron from Cobra. Essentially what we have here is the world’s first set of commercially available 3D-printed steel irons that are looking to disrupt some of the best irons in golf. There has been a lot of early hype around this set, so here is my take…
From a technology standpoint, we are entering new territory. The goal of this project was to create an iron that looked and felt like a forged blade but offered the playability of one of the best game improvement irons. This seems like a very tall order as a lot of those characteristics are normally mutually exclusive, but Cobra has partnered with nTop, one of the industry leaders in computational design software, and has created a fully 3D printed 318L stainless steel body with a striking lattice structure in the center.
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This lattice structure is really the key as it allows the 33% of the club’s overall weight to be repositioned wider within the head to essentially create internal perimeter weighting and an exceptionally high MOI. 100 grams of tungsten has also been placed in the heel and toe area to lower CG and further enhance the forgiveness of the club.
With regards to the looks, it is difficult to imagine a better-looking iron from a shelf appeal perspective. The head shaping is exceptional and the finish is about as premium as it gets, with the aforementioned lattice structure providing a really interesting and futuristic aesthetic. Down behind the ball once again Cobra has done a great job. The overall profile is excellent with a nicely rounded toe and a flawless transition from hosel to top line.
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I would dispute that the LIMIT3D iron looks like a traditional forged blade at address however, as a fairly long blade length and healthy topline make it look more like a TaylorMade P770 or a Titleist T150 to my eye. It is difficult to categorize this iron as it is so unique, but from a looks point of view, I would say it is most comparable to some of the best compact distance irons.
To establish performance, I tested the Cobra LIMIT3D iron at Saunton Golf Club on my FullSwing KIT launch monitor with TaylorMade TP5 golf balls, and the results were intriguing.
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I had no real idea what I was expecting to see or feel from the LIMIT3D iron, so I went into testing with a very open mind….
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