Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) vs Cobra KING Forged Tec X
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | KING Forged Tec (2022) loft | KING Forged Tec X loft | KING Forged Tec (2022) lie | KING Forged Tec X lie | KING Forged Tec (2022) length | KING Forged Tec X length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 19 | 61 | 62 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 23 | 21 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26 | 24 | 62 | 63 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 29.5 | 27 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 31.5 | 63 | 64 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 36.5 | 63.5 | 64.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 42 | 64 | 65 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | — | 48 | — | 65 | — | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- KING Forged Tec (2022)
- KING Forged Tec X
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the KING Forged Tec (2022) is 29.5° and the KING Forged Tec X is 27°, a 2.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the KING Forged Tec X should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the KING Forged Tec (2022). Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the KING Forged Tec X averages 2.2° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (29.5° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 42°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the KING Forged Tec (2022) 7-iron sits 1° flatter (62.5° vs 63.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the KING Forged Tec (2022) runs 4-iron to PW (7 clubs), the KING Forged Tec X 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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 Tec (2022) is listed as forged hollow body with a PWRSHELL face cup and foam microspheres and the KING Forged Tec X as forged hollow body with a PWRSHELL face, foam-filled, tungsten weighted. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
Both sets were introduced in 2022, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Cobra designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The KING Forged Tec X is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2.5° stronger than the KING Forged Tec (2022) 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 Tec (2022) specs and Cobra KING Forged Tec X specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) stronger lofted than the KING Forged Tec X?
No. The KING Forged Tec X is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 27° against 29.5° for the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022), 2.5° stronger and worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) and KING Forged Tec X?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (29.5° vs 27°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2.5° at the 7-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) and KING Forged Tec X aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) and KING Forged Tec X have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) is 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches, the KING Forged Tec X 63.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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