Cobra Golf has launched the King Black Edition Tour and King Black Edition CB and MB irons. Aimed at more advanced players, the company says three ultra-premium forged iron designs cover the full spectrum of advanced golfers who value premium feel and shot shaping ability.
Each of the three models were initially introduced in a chrome finish, now feature a black DBM (Diamondized Black Metal) finish. COBRA’s most durable, DBM is a visually appealing, black satin finish that diffuses sunlight, helping to maintain a sleek look over a long period of time, while offering extreme resistance to wear for longer lasting, better-looking irons.
Like their chrome counterparts, the King Black Edition irons are constructed from 1025 carbon steel using Cobra’s 5-Step Forging Process. While other forged irons have traditionally used a four-step process, Cobra utilizes a fifth forging strike to deliver unmatched soft feel and precise shaping.
The company says the forging process begins by heating carbon steel billets to 1200-degree Celsius. The billets are then Rough Forged three times (steps 1-3), a process in which the metal is bent and forged to form the rough shaping of an iron head. Step Four involves applying 1200 tons of pressure at 800-degrees Celsius to each rough clubhead, refining the shapes and placing detail lines and logos. During the final fifth step, each iron head is subjected to 2000 tons of pressure at 700-degrees Celsius, forming an extremely uniform grain structure. After cooling, each clubhead is polished and made ready for the faces and grooves to be precision milled using a CNC (Computer Numerical Controlled) machine.
The King Black Edition Tour irons ($1399/7-piece set) blend soft feel and playability with enhanced distance and forgiveness. Cobra says the King Black Edition CB/MB irons ($1299/7-piece set) feature the most compact shapes in the “King’’ lineup and are built with attributes that better players typically desire including thinner toplines, minimal offset, thinner soles, and shorter blade lengths for enhanced shot-shaping ability.
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