Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) vs Cobra LTDx
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | KING Forged Tec (2022) loft | LTDx loft | KING Forged Tec (2022) lie | LTDx lie | KING Forged Tec (2022) length | LTDx length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 18.5 | 61 | 62 | 38.75 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 23 | 20.5 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26 | 23.5 | 62 | 63 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 29.5 | 26.5 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 34 | 31 | 63 | 64 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 39 | 36 | 63.5 | 64.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 41.5 | 64 | 65 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | — | 47.5 | — | 65 | — | 35.75 |
| SW | — | 54 | — | 65 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- KING Forged Tec (2022)
- LTDx
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the KING Forged Tec (2022) is 29.5° and the LTDx is 26.5°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the LTDx should carry roughly 9 to 12 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 LTDx averages 2.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (29.5° vs 26.5°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 41.5°; the stronger one leaves a 8.5° 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 LTDx 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
The KING Forged Tec (2022) is a players distance iron and the LTDx a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The LTDx is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The KING Forged Tec (2022) trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The KING Forged Tec (2022) is listed as forged hollow body with a PWRSHELL face cup and foam microspheres and the LTDx as cast hollow-body distance iron with a forged L-cup face insert and a suspended steel core bar. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. 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.
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 LTDx is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° 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 LTDx specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) stronger lofted than the LTDx?
No. The LTDx is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 26.5° against 29.5° for the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022), 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) and LTDx?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (29.5° vs 26.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 7-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) or the LTDx?
The LTDx. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Cobra KING Forged Tec (2022) and LTDx 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 LTDx 63.5° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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