Cobra KING Forged CB vs Cobra King MIM Tour
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | KING Forged CB loft | King MIM Tour loft | KING Forged CB lie | King MIM Tour lie | KING Forged CB length | King MIM Tour length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 | — | 60 | — | 40 | — |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 39 | 39 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 38 | 38 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- KING Forged CB
- King MIM Tour
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the KING Forged CB is 34° and the King MIM Tour is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the King MIM Tour should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the KING Forged CB. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the King MIM Tour averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (21° vs 20°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the KING Forged CB runs 2-iron to GW (10 clubs), the King MIM Tour 3-iron to GW (9 clubs).
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The KING Forged CB is listed as five-step forged with a tungsten sole weight and the King MIM Tour as metal injection moulded one-piece head. The KING Forged CB adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The King MIM Tour came out 3 years after the KING Forged CB, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The King MIM Tour is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the KING Forged CB 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 KING Forged CB specs and Cobra King MIM Tour specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra KING Forged CB stronger lofted than the King MIM Tour?
No. The King MIM Tour is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Cobra KING Forged CB, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra KING Forged CB and King MIM Tour?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra KING Forged CB and King MIM Tour aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Cobra KING Forged CB and King MIM Tour have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37.5 inches long.
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