{"id":19636,"date":"2026-06-11T22:44:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T22:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/19636\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T22:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T22:44:34","slug":"new-3d-printed-golf-irons-introduced-by-cobra-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/19636\/","title":{"rendered":"New 3D Printed Golf Irons Introduced by Cobra Golf"},"content":{"rendered":"

Californian sports equipment brand Cobra Golf<\/a> has launched its new range of 3D printed King Tour Irons<\/a>. Fabricated using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) additive manufacturing, the new golf clubs feature a 3D printed lattice structure that reportedly reduces weight by 33%.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Made from 316 stainless steel, the blades have been designed to combine a high degree of forgiveness with the sleek look and soft feel of a professional player\u2019s iron. As with Cobra Golf\u2019s previous 3D printed LIMIT3D clubs<\/a>, its new Irons seek to unlock high-level performance for all players, from Tour pros to mid- and high-handicap golfers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mike Yagley, Vice President of Innovation & AI at Cobra Golf, called LIMIT3D \u201cthe first commercially available 3D printed clubs,\u201d adding they \u201csold out so quickly we had to make more.\u201d According to Yagley, the new Tour irons \u201coffer the same premium construction, performance, and feel, but will now be available as a standard COBRA model.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Available for pre-sale now, the 3D printed golf wedges will be released at retail from March 21, 2025. Prices for the standard 4-PW set (right-hand and left-hand) start at \u00a32,199. Each club features KBS $-Taper 110 steel shafts and Lamkin<\/a> Crossline grips as the default setup. According to Cobra, limited quantities are available while stocks last. A 3-iron, Gap Wedge, and custom shafts and grips can also be ordered via the company\u2019s online store.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"CobraCobra Golf\u2019s new 3DP Tour Iron. Image via Cobra Golf.<\/p>\n

Cobra Golf introduces new 3D printed irons<\/p>\n

The new range of King Tour Irons builds on Cobra Golf\u2019s existing additive manufacturing experience. Ryan Roach, the company\u2019s Director of Innovation, previously told 3D Printing Industry \u201cWe have a long history with additive.\u201d He explained that the Puma<\/a> subsidiary first adopted additive manufacturing to accelerate its development process.<\/p>\n

Cobra soon shifted to end-use production to fabricate specialist clubs for its partner players. This includes 6-time PGA Tour winner Rickie Fowler, who leveraged a unique 3D printed putter<\/a> featuring enhanced roll consistency and put distance. According to Roach, these limited runs validated the value of 3D printing, paving the way for increased use in the commercial market.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 2020, Cobra introduced the 3D printed KING Supersport-35 putter<\/a>. This club, produced in collaboration with HP<\/a> and Parmatech<\/a>, features a fully-3D printed metal body with a weight-optimized internal lattice structure. HP Metal Jet<\/a> 3D printers were used to manufacture the putters due to their high production speeds and design adaptability. Cobra prototyped 35 designs in just eight months. The following year, the company launched a full line of KING 3D printed multi-material putters<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Last year, Cobra\u2019s LIMIT3D<\/a> launch represented a \u201cbig deal in golf,\u201d according to Roach, with some players considering it \u201cthe biggest innovation in irons for 10 years.\u201d 3D printing the clubs reportedly allowed Cobra to \u201cunlock designs that \u201caren\u2019t possible with casting and forging to make the club look and feel better,\u201d Roach added.<\/p>\n

\"Close-upClose-up of Cobra Golf\u2019s 3D printed Tour Iron. Image via Cobra Golf<\/p>\n

The latest product line seeks to continue this innovation. Though similar in size to Cobra\u2019s conventionally forged King Tour irons, the new 3D printed clubs are longer and more forgiving. This level of performance is reportedly unlocked by their complex internal lattice, which can only be produced via additive manufacturing. The structure, also found in the LIMIT3D clubs, was designed using nTop\u2019s engineering software<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The New York City-based design specialist\u2019s platform was much more efficient than Cobra\u2019s previous software. It allowed the company to \u201cmore quickly iterate and determine the best lattice for our product,\u201d explained Roach. According to Cobra, this complex internal lattice reduces weight, allowing designers to reposition up to 100g of tungsten lower in the clubhead\u2019s heel and toe area. This, in turn, lowers the center of gravity and increases the moment of inertia (MOI), translating to improved forgiveness and consistency.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"TheThe 3D printed Tour Iron\u2019s internal lattice structure. Image via Cobra Golf.<\/p>\n

3D printed sporting goods\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cobra Golf\u2019s continued adoption of additive manufacturing reflects the growing market for 3D printed sporting goods. This trend is clear within the golfing sector, where Cobra is not the only brand leveraging metal 3D printing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Last year, the Japanese lifestyle golf brand Designer<\/a> launched a range of titanium 3D printed golf club heads<\/a>. Fabricated using FS200M<\/a> metal LPBF 3D printers from Farsoon Technologies<\/a>, the clubs offer added strength while being lightweight. According to Farsoon, the novel head design and self-supported internal structures offer \u201ctop-of-the-line\u201d performance for players seeking greater distance, accuracy, and stability. The company claims that its 3D printers also reduced cost per part by 70% from design to production compared to conventional manufacturing processes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Away from golf, US sports equipment manufacturer Wilson Sporting Goods Co.<\/a> made headlines last year with the commercial launch of its 3D printed airless basketball<\/a>. Co-developed with 3D design specialists General Lattice<\/a>, 3D printer manufacturer EOS<\/a>, and post-processing company DyeMansion<\/a>, the basketball is fully functional and meets NBA ball regulations. It features a 3D printed lattice structure, eliminating air-retention challenges within traditional ball manufacturing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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