Cobra KING Speedzone

Independent reviewer testing measured the Speedzone as 'the best iron for protecting ball speed (4.4mph drop-off) and carry (6%)' in 2020 GI testing. Forged PWRSHELL face insert with 35% larger sweet spot area and 8% deeper undercut. Reviewer testing reported 'reviewers were impressed with overall forgiveness particularly the long irons + could feel technology within the head was helping on off-centre strikes' + 'solid, powerful performance with excellent stability on off-center hits.'

Reviewer testing measured the 7-iron carrying 189 yards — 3 yards longer than the King F9 predecessor — with +1mph ball speed and 200rpm lower spin. 27.5° 7-iron loft (2° stronger than F9 predecessor) + forged PWRSHELL face insert with 35% larger sweet spot. First irons to feature a carbon fiber topline — I-beam construction allows weight savings of 3 grams to be moved lower to increase ball speed and launch in the 4-7 irons.

Reviewer testing notes the iron 'represents a shift towards the super game improvement category' with strong lofts and low spin attributes making the iron great for distance-maximisation. Unorthodox boxy Speedback shaping — GI silhouette with chunky topline. Carbon fiber topline + co-molded medallion + PWRSHELL construction engineered for distance and forgiveness, not shotmaking.

Reviewer testing perception is mixed — one reviewer flagged the feel as 'a little dead at impact + that sound translates as poor feel throughout your body when you make contact.' Another said 'reviewers were still impressed with the feel off the face.' The co-molded medallion system quickly dampens vibrations for better sound and feel. Doesn't reach the heights of the 2021+ 3D-printed medallion era.

Reviewer testing notes the medallion system dampens vibrations quickly but some testers noted the clubs have less of the crisp feel associated with forged irons. Cobra explicitly framed sound as a 2020 priority to address with the co-molded medallion system. Below the 2021+ 3D-printed medallion damping era — clearly distance-iron-leaning acoustic.

First irons to feature a carbon fiber topline + unorthodox boxy Speedback shaping. Reviewer testing notes the carbon fiber topline is 'eye-catching but not distracting' for some, but 'some find the carbon fiber insert distracting at address, with opinions ranging from love to hate.' Polarising aesthetic that caps the score.