Cobra KING Forged Tec vs Cobra KING Forged CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | KING Forged Tec loft | KING Forged CB loft | KING Forged Tec lie | KING Forged CB lie | KING Forged Tec length | KING Forged CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 19 | — | 60 | — | 40 |
| 3 | 19 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39.25 | 39.5 |
| 4 | 21 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.75 | 39 |
| 5 | 23 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 26 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.75 | 38 |
| 7 | 30 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 35 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 37 |
| 9 | 40 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.5 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36.25 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 36 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- KING Forged Tec
- KING Forged CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the KING Forged Tec is 30° and the KING Forged CB is 34°, a 4° 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 12 to 16 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 Forged CB averages 2.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the KING Forged CB 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.25" vs 37.5").
The sets are built differently: the KING Forged Tec runs 3-iron to GW (9 clubs), the KING Forged CB 2-iron to GW (10 clubs).
The KING Forged Tec is a players distance iron and the KING Forged CB a players 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 KING Forged CB 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 is listed as forged multi-material and the KING Forged CB as five-step forged with a tungsten sole weight. 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 Forged CB came out 2 years after the KING Forged Tec, 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 Forged CB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 4° weaker than the KING Forged Tec. 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 specs and Cobra KING Forged CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra KING Forged Tec stronger lofted than the KING Forged CB?
Yes. The Cobra KING Forged Tec 7-iron is 30° against 34° for the KING Forged CB, 4° stronger, which is worth roughly 12 to 16 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra KING Forged Tec and KING Forged CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 4° (30° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 4° at the 5-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cobra KING Forged Tec or the KING Forged CB?
The Cobra 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 KING Forged CB is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Cobra KING Forged Tec and KING Forged CB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Cobra KING Forged Tec is 62.5° lie and 37.25 inches, the KING Forged CB 62.5° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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