Cobra Fly-Z+ vs Cobra KING Forged Tec
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Fly-Z+ loft | KING Forged Tec loft | Fly-Z+ lie | KING Forged Tec lie | Fly-Z+ length | KING Forged Tec length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 20 | 19 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39.25 |
| 4 | 23 | 21 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 26 | 23 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 29 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 33 | 30 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 37 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Fly-Z+
- KING Forged Tec
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Fly-Z+ is 33° and the KING Forged Tec is 30°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the KING Forged Tec should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Fly-Z+. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the KING Forged Tec averages 1.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (26° vs 23°). Beyond loft, the KING Forged Tec 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37" vs 37.25").
The Fly-Z+ is a players iron and the KING Forged Tec a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The KING Forged Tec is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Fly-Z+ trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The Fly-Z+ is listed as forged multi-material with tungsten heel and toe inserts and the KING Forged Tec as forged multi-material. The Fly-Z+ adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The KING Forged Tec arrived 1 year after the Fly-Z+, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 30°.
Which should you choose?
The KING Forged Tec is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the Fly-Z+ on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Cobra Fly-Z+ specs and Cobra KING Forged Tec specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra Fly-Z+ stronger lofted than the KING Forged Tec?
No. The KING Forged Tec is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 33° for the Cobra Fly-Z+, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra Fly-Z+ and KING Forged Tec?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (33° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 5-iron, and 7 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cobra Fly-Z+ or the KING Forged Tec?
The KING Forged Tec. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Cobra Fly-Z+ is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Cobra Fly-Z+ and KING Forged Tec have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra Fly-Z+ is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the KING Forged Tec 62.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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