Cobra

Why we like it

The speed in these irons comes from an almost utility-iron-like design in the 4 to 7-irons. Those clubs are hollow in construction with a 65-gram slab of tungsten that drives the centre of gravity down low to assist launch. The face insert is made from a high-strength stainless steel through a multi-step forging and machining process, allowing for a face that gets as thin as 1.6 millimetres in the upper pocket area. All that results in the kind of fire off the face middle-handicappers crave.

• Foam inside the head contributes to a pillowy feel.
• The iron’s thicker topline and increased offset should help inspire confidence.
• 7-iron: 27 degrees; PW: 42 degrees

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