Cobra KING Forged Tec X vs Cobra LTDx
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | KING Forged Tec X loft | LTDx loft | KING Forged Tec X lie | LTDx lie | KING Forged Tec X length | LTDx length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 19 | 18.5 | 62 | 62 | 38.75 | 39.25 |
| 5 | 21 | 20.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 38.25 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 24 | 23.5 | 63 | 63 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 27 | 26.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 31.5 | 31 | 64 | 64 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 36.5 | 36 | 64.5 | 64.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 42 | 41.5 | 65 | 65 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 48 | 47.5 | 65 | 65 | 35.75 | 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 X
- LTDx
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the KING Forged Tec X is 27° and the LTDx is 26.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the LTDx should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the KING Forged Tec X. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the LTDx averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (19° vs 18.5°). The pitching wedges are 42° and 41.5°; the stronger one leaves a 8.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the KING Forged Tec X runs 4-iron to GW (8 clubs), the LTDx 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
The KING Forged Tec X 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 X 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 X is listed as forged hollow body with a PWRSHELL face, foam-filled, tungsten weighted 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 X 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 0.5° stronger than the KING Forged Tec X 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 X specs and Cobra LTDx specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cobra KING Forged Tec X stronger lofted than the LTDx?
No. The LTDx is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 26.5° against 27° for the Cobra KING Forged Tec X, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Cobra KING Forged Tec X and LTDx?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (27° vs 26.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 0.5° at the 4-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Cobra KING Forged Tec X 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 X 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 X and LTDx have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 63.5° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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