Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) vs Cobra King Tour
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | KING Forged Tec (2022) loft | King Tour loft | KING Forged Tec (2022) lie | King Tour lie | KING Forged Tec (2022) length | King Tour length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 19 | — | 60 | — | 39.25 |
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 23 | 25 | 61.5 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 26 | 28 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 29.5 | 32 | 62.5 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 36 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 40 | 63.5 | 63 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 64 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | — | 48 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- KING Forged Tec (2022)
- King Tour
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the KING Forged Tec (2022) is 29.5° and the King Tour is 32°, 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 (2022) should carry roughly 8 to 10 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the King Tour. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the King Tour averages 1.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (29.5° vs 32°). Beyond loft, the King Tour 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), 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 Tour 3-iron to GW (9 clubs).
The KING Forged Tec (2022) is a players distance iron and the King Tour a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The KING Forged Tec (2022) 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 King Tour 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 KING Forged Tec (2022) is listed as forged hollow body with a PWRSHELL face cup and foam microspheres and the King Tour as forged. The KING Forged Tec (2022)'s hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the King Tour, at some cost in feel. The KING Forged Tec (2022) adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The King Tour came out 1 year after the KING Forged Tec (2022), 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 Tour is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2.5° weaker than the KING Forged Tec (2022). That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) specs and Cobra King Tour specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) stronger lofted than the King Tour?
Yes. The Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) 7-iron is 29.5° against 32° for the King Tour, 2.5° stronger, which is worth roughly 8 to 10 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) and King Tour?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2.5° (29.5° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2.5° at the 7-iron, and 6 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) or the King Tour?
The Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022). 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 King Tour is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) and King Tour 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 Tour 62° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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