Cobra King Irons (2026, 5-GW, Steel)

The 2026 Cobra King is a distance iron with a 3D printed medallion, a floating 80 gram catapult weight and some of the strongest lofts in our guide.

Why it made the list

Some mid handicappers have plenty of forgiveness already and simply want more yards. The King is Cobra’s answer. Cobra describes a traditional shape with strong lofts, suited to players with steeper angles of attack who want to maximize distance. The 7-iron is 27.5°, tied with the Tour Edge Exotics Max for the strongest 7-iron in our mid handicap guide.

The technology backs that up. Cobra used 3D printing and AI-based tools to design the head. The 3D printed medallion lowers the center of gravity, and a new floating 80 gram catapult weight increases face flex, ball speed and launch across the face.

What it does well

• Adds distance with strong lofts and a fast 360 SPEEDSHELL design with H.O.T. Face technology
• Lowers the center of gravity with a 3D printed medallion for a higher, longer flight
• Flexes more across the face with the floating 80 gram catapult weight
• Moves through the turf with a new Skid Sole that has more leading edge bounce and a flatter mid sole

Cobra wraps the catapult weight in a soft polymer, which tunes the sound and softens the feel at impact.

Who it’s for

The King suits a golfer between about 10 and 18 who hits down on the ball and wants more distance from every iron. The Skid Sole works for both steep and shallow swings, so it also helps golfers who take big divots.

Who should skip it

If your problem is height rather than distance, those strong lofts can make long irons hard to launch, and the King MAX, with an oversized shape and 2° weaker lofts, is the better choice. Golfers who already hit their irons far but miss greens should pick a set with weaker lofts and more spin.

Key specs, explained

The 4-iron is 19°, the 5-iron is 21.5°, the 7-iron is 27.5° and the pitching wedge is 42.5°. The matching GW is 48° and the SW is 54°. Because the lofts are strong, the GW is part of the stock 5-GW set, which closes the gap below the PW. Offset runs from 5.4 mm in the 4-iron to 1.6 mm in the PW. The 7-iron is 37.25 inches. The stock steel shaft is the KBS Tour Lite in regular or stiff, a 105 gram shaft with mid-high launch and spin. Graphite KBS PGI shafts are also offered. The stock grip is a SuperStroke Crossline 360 Black.

This listing is the seven-club 5-GW set (5-iron through pitching wedge plus a gap wedge) with steel shafts at Cobra Golf, priced at $999.

How it compares

The Cobra King MAX Iron Set (5-PW, GW) is Cobra’s oversized sister model, with 2° weaker lofts for shallower, moderate-speed swings. The Wilson DYNAPWR Irons (5-GW, Steel) also come as a seven-club set and cost less. Choose the King if distance is the main goal.

Good to know

Cobra’s site lets you adjust loft by up to 2° strong or weak and lie by up to 4° up or flat when you order. Single irons from 4-iron to SW are sold at $143 each. Cobra also runs a trade-in program that puts the value of your old clubs toward new ones.

Questions about the Cobra King

What is the 7-iron loft of the 2026 Cobra King?

The 7-iron is 27.5°. Only the Tour Edge Exotics Max matches it in our mid handicap guide.

Does the Cobra King set include a gap wedge?

Yes, the stock 5-GW set includes a 48° gap wedge. Cobra also sells a 4-PW set.

What is the difference between the King and King MAX?

The King MAX has an oversized shape and lofts 2° weaker than the King. Cobra aims the MAX at moderate swing speeds and shallow swings, and the King at steeper swings that want distance.