{"id":6947,"date":"2026-05-27T19:48:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/6947\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T19:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:48:22","slug":"cobra-golf-launches-3dp-tour-using-additive-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/6947\/","title":{"rendered":"Cobra Golf launches 3DP TOUR using additive manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cobra Golf<\/a>, a company that designs and manufactures golf clubs, has introduced the 3DP TOUR<\/a> Putter Family, a lineup of putters developed using additive manufacturing and multi-material construction. According to the company, the new putters are designed to increase stability and forgiveness through controlled mass distribution and center-of-gravity placement. Retail availability is scheduled to begin on March 13, with each model priced at $379 through authorized Cobra retailers.<\/p>\n

The 3DP TOUR putters use a construction that combines a 3D printed nylon cartridge, a carbon fiber crown, a metal injection molded (MIM) 304 stainless steel body, and tungsten sole weighting. This configuration forms a structure intended to maximize moment of inertia while managing center-of-gravity location. The carbon fiber crown and nylon cartridge make up the upper and mid-sections of the putter, reducing mass in those areas. Weight removed from the upper structure is repositioned lower in the head and farther from the face through the use of tungsten sole components.<\/p>\n

\"CobraCobra 3DP TOUR Putter face close-up. Photo via Cobra Golf.<\/p>\n

Additive manufacturing enables the internal geometries used within the 3D printed nylon cartridge. Cobra Golf states that these internal structures cannot be produced using traditional manufacturing methods. The ability to form complex internal features allows engineers to redistribute mass without altering external geometry. The nylon cartridge works in combination with the carbon fiber crown and stainless steel body to create a multi-material structure designed to support stability and roll control during putting.<\/p>\n

Each model in the 3DP TOUR family includes a fully milled 304 stainless steel face. Integrated into the face is Descending Loft Technology developed by LA GOLF<\/a>, which manufactures golf shafts and putter technologies. Descending Loft Technology varies loft across the face from 4 degrees at the top to 1 degree at the bottom. According to Cobra Golf, this loft progression addresses changes in delivered loft that occur during impact, with the goal of producing consistent launch conditions and end-over-end roll.<\/p>\n

\u201c3D printing gives us total freedom to design for performance first,\u201d said Chad DeHart, Senior Product Line Manager at Cobra Golf. \u201cBy shifting mass out of the center of the putter, we pushed MOI higher than ever while engineering CG placement for exceptional stability. Pairing that with a fully milled 304 stainless steel face delivers the precise, Tour-validated feel players love. This is the kind of innovation that defines Cobra.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ExplodedExploded view of Cobra 3DP TOUR Putter. Photo via Cobra Golf.<\/p>\n

Additional components included with the 3DP TOUR putters consist of a KBS CT Tour shaft and SuperStroke grips. Standard models are equipped with a SuperStroke Pistol 1.0 grip, while counterbalanced versions use a 17-inch SuperStroke 3.0 grip. Bold alignment optics are incorporated into the putter heads to support aim at address. Each model is supplied with a stitched headcover.<\/p>\n

Cobra Golf operates under COBRA PUMA GOLF<\/a>, a corporate division of PUMA<\/a> that designs, develops, and markets golf equipment, footwear, apparel, and accessories.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Golf equipment adopts additive manufacturing for performance-driven club design<\/p>\n

Cobra Golf has previously expanded its use of additive manufacturing in golf equipment through the launch of its metal 3D printed iron lineup<\/a>, including the 3DP Tour, 3DP MB, and 3DP X models. The irons are produced using direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) in 316L stainless steel and printed as single-piece components with internal lattice structures. According to the company, these lattices allow precise control of mass distribution, acoustic tuning, and structural stiffness without the need for bonded face inserts or multi-part assemblies. The expansion created a three-model family designed to cover a wide range of player profiles, from tour professionals to high-handicap recreational golfers, and positioned additive manufacturing as a production method rather than a prototyping tool in iron design.<\/p>\n

Additive manufacturing has also been adopted outside major OEMs, as shown by 3D printed golf club heads<\/a> developed by Designer<\/a> in collaboration with Farsoon Technologies<\/a>. The club heads are produced in series using Farsoon\u2019s FS200M<\/a> laser powder bed fusion system and printed from a customized titanium alloy. According to Farsoon, the process enabled a reported 70 percent reduction in cost per part compared with conventional manufacturing, while supporting self-supported internal structures and one-piece geometries that integrate the face, sole, crown, heel, toe, and hosel. The designs were showcased at the PGA Show in Orlando and highlighted how LPBF can be used to manufacture complete golf club heads with complex internal features and customized material properties.<\/p>\n

\"Designer'sDesigner\u2019s 3D printed golf club heads. Image via Farsoon Technologies<\/p>\n

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