MEMBER REVIEWS: Cobra Golf 3DP Tour Irons | See What Members Are Saying

[getair23]

On 5/20/2025 at 8:34 PM, IndyArcher said:

Well, here we go for round 1. The pictures below are not my highest quality. I am still operating with only one useful hand right now, so stability is not quite what it should be and most of the time I was trying to both manage the clubs, hold a camera and press the shutter release at the same time. My next set of photos should greatly improve. Nonetheless, I think there are some nice comparisons here. All 4 irons here are 6 irons from respective sets. The copper iron is a RF Forged MB that I personally believe to be one of the finest looking irons ever made. I love hitting it, and a good hit yields an absolutely buttery smooth result! Next to the Copper is a Forged CB from a CB/MB flow set. Again, a great hitting club. Maybe slightly more forgiving than the copper. Still a true pleasure to play, but not quite as rewarding on a good hit as the RF Copper. The third club is the King Tour from last year. Up until now, that has been my primary goto set for the majority of my rounds. I love the KT's. They are smooth, give great feedback on hits and are more forgiving on mishits than the CB/MB set and the RF Copper. 

 

Obviously, due to my injury, I am still some time out from being able to offer any review based on play, but this will hopefully offer some comparison of size, shape, offset & aesthetic.

 

The very first thing that strikes me with the 3DP Tour is simply the sheer beauty of the satin finish and the detail of the grid honeycomb-like design. It is killing me not to swing this thing! I still think the RF Copper to be my favorite club design to date,  but the 3DP Tour is a design masterpiece! Were it available in copper, it would be my preferred club hands-down in terms of pure beauty. When looking at the shape of the 3DP Tour head, it is quintessential Cobra. You can see from all 4 clubs that it has the same basic profile. The length of each is very similar, with the 3DPT extending just slightly beyond the others. The toe of the 3DPT does not seem to extend quite as high as the other clubs giving an altogether slimmer appearance to my eye, something which I really like. 

 

If I had to pick my favorite aspect of the RF Copper head, aside from the copper itself, it would clearly be that amazingly thin top line when standing at address. There is just nothing quite like it! The 3DPT, on the other hand, has a much thicker top line. What surprises me is how little that impacts the visual appeal to me. Of the 4 clubs, the 3DPT appears to have the thickest top line as I stand above it, but the overall design of the club doesn't not leave it feeling unnecessarily bulky. I anticipate it won't take any time at all to adapt to the visual. 

 

Extreme offset is another aspect of some clubs that can be very off-putting to me aesthetically. Again, the Copper is about perfect for my eye with very little, if any, offset. The 3DP Tour has a bit more offset, but about the same as the King Tour from what I can see, which is very playable for me. 

 

The sole is one other aspect that has impacted me. While I am not near a scratch player, I love a club that offers great turn interaction and cuts through the grass with minimal friction. The Copper MB is amazing in that regard. The 3DPT seems to be similar to the CB in terms of sole width. I would anticipate this club being able to cut through the grass with ease with a sharpish leading edge and a fairly thin sole. 

 

Again, not being able to play the clubs is such a huge letdown, but it was a delight to be able to get them out in the sun today and see them up close and personal. I just can't wait to get these bones healed so that I can get them on the course!

 

 

Great comparison pictures, thank you.  Keep taking care of that shoulder. Everyone loves a good club review/ comeback story!

[CasualLie]

Another week in and I'm locked in now.  Distances are dialed in, have a better sense of how much reliable shaping I can do, which is not a lot, but had to develop some trust.

 

I have yet to encounter a situation where I thought I wish I had the T150s back in play.  I'm even starting to like the GW, but I'm still going to get the swingweight up on it.  The GW is fine for the full shots, it's the partial shots where I would like a bit heft for better feel.

 

I still haven't gone a deep dive on Trackman for spin rates, but it would just be for curiosity.  The height and stopping power on the greens is as good if not a touch better vs T150.

 

As I've written numerous times, the feel at impact is superb.  It's quite a satisfying feeling hitting these irons flush.  And again, off center hits are still really good.  I've gone from the occasional toe hit off the T150 and having an immediate reaction of F! that's in the bunker, to a feeling like a shoulder shrug oh...caught that one on the toe, no big deal.  

 

The 3DPs are confidence inspiring.  I'm playing with more certainty, less doubt.  Sometimes into wind I'll be a little concerned with overclubbing and think what if I catch this clean and it goes over?  But it has not happened once, so even if I think it, I quickly pivot to just go for it, there are no random hot fliers that suddenly creep up.

 

I'm guessing price is the one deterrent for these clubs.  But why? New Titleist will be out soon and looks like they will get to $2200 for 7 iron set.  3DPs are $2450.  So are they $250 better?  No doubt.  What's Callaway's most premium offer TI Fusion?  It's been discounted probably because of low sales and negative reviews over the finish.  3DPs are still $500 better.

 

What would be the comparison?  Especially when comparing the tech.  Frankly, I don't think there is one. Now if can you middle it all day long, then ok, Srixon, Titleist, and Mizuno have some great offerings, and you could get under $2K. But $500 more for that extra forgiveness and the best tech...it's a bargain.

 

 

Edited May 30 by CasualLie

[CanFred]

42 minutes ago, CasualLie said:

Another week in and I'm locked in now.  Distances are dialed in, have a better sense of how much reliable shaping I can do, which is not a lot, but had to develop some trust.

 

I have yet to encounter a situation where I thought I wish I had the T150s back in play.  I'm even starting to like the GW, but I'm still going to get the swingweight up on it.  The GW is fine for the full shots, it's the partial shots where I would like a bit heft for better feel.

 

I still haven't gone a deep dive on Trackman for spin rates, but it would just be for curiosity.  The height and stopping power on the greens is as good if not a touch better vs T150.

 

As I've written numerous times, the feel at impact is superb.  It's quite a satisfying feeling hitting these irons flush.  And again, off center hits are still really good.  I've gone from the occasional toe hit off the T150 and having an immediate reaction of F! that's in the bunker, to a feeling like a shoulder shrug oh...caught that one on the toe, no big deal.  

 

The 3DPs are confidence inspiring.  I'm playing with more certainty, less doubt.  Sometimes into wind I'll be a little concerned with overclubbing and think what if I catch this clean and it goes over?  But it has not happened once, so even if I think it, I quickly pivot to just go for it, there are no random hot fliers that suddenly creep up.

 

I'm guessing price is the one deterrent for these clubs.  But why? New Titleist will be out soon and looks like they will get to $2200 for 7 iron set.  3DPs are $2450.  So are they $250 better?  No doubt.  What's Callaway's most premium offer TI Fusion?  It's been discounted probably because of low sales and negative reviews over the finish.  3DPs are still $500 better.

 

What would be the comparison?  Especially when comparing the tech.  Frankly, I don't think there is one. Now if can you middle it all day long, then ok, Srixon, Titleist, and Mizuno have some great offerings, and you could get under $2K. But $500 more for that extra forgiveness and the best tech...it's a bargain.

 

 

Thanks for sharing - and agreed on the price comps. I have to assume they will drop drastically as Cobra (and others) are able to ramp up production capabilities. Glad to hear you are dialing these in!

[3puttavoidance]

 

[3puttavoidance]

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[adamwon84]

On 5/29/2025 at 7:33 PM, CasualLie said:

Another week in and I'm locked in now.  Distances are dialed in, have a better sense of how much reliable shaping I can do, which is not a lot, but had to develop some trust.

 

I have yet to encounter a situation where I thought I wish I had the T150s back in play.  I'm even starting to like the GW, but I'm still going to get the swingweight up on it.  The GW is fine for the full shots, it's the partial shots where I would like a bit heft for better feel.

 

I still haven't gone a deep dive on Trackman for spin rates, but it would just be for curiosity.  The height and stopping power on the greens is as good if not a touch better vs T150.

 

As I've written numerous times, the feel at impact is superb.  It's quite a satisfying feeling hitting these irons flush.  And again, off center hits are still really good.  I've gone from the occasional toe hit off the T150 and having an immediate reaction of F! that's in the bunker, to a feeling like a shoulder shrug oh...caught that one on the toe, no big deal.  

 

The 3DPs are confidence inspiring.  I'm playing with more certainty, less doubt.  Sometimes into wind I'll be a little concerned with overclubbing and think what if I catch this clean and it goes over?  But it has not happened once, so even if I think it, I quickly pivot to just go for it, there are no random hot fliers that suddenly creep up.

 

I'm guessing price is the one deterrent for these clubs.  But why? New Titleist will be out soon and looks like they will get to $2200 for 7 iron set.  3DPs are $2450.  So are they $250 better?  No doubt.  What's Callaway's most premium offer TI Fusion?  It's been discounted probably because of low sales and negative reviews over the finish.  3DPs are still $500 better.

 

What would be the comparison?  Especially when comparing the tech.  Frankly, I don't think there is one. Now if can you middle it all day long, then ok, Srixon, Titleist, and Mizuno have some great offerings, and you could get under $2K. But $500 more for that extra forgiveness and the best tech...it's a bargain.

 

 

Don't do this to me....don't you dare make me order a set of these......mannnnnnnnnnnn

[TiScape]

On 5/29/2025 at 5:33 PM, CasualLie said:

Another week in and I'm locked in now.  Distances are dialed in, have a better sense of how much reliable shaping I can do, which is not a lot, but had to develop some trust.

 

I have yet to encounter a situation where I thought I wish I had the T150s back in play.  I'm even starting to like the GW, but I'm still going to get the swingweight up on it.  The GW is fine for the full shots, it's the partial shots where I would like a bit heft for better feel.

 

I still haven't gone a deep dive on Trackman for spin rates, but it would just be for curiosity.  The height and stopping power on the greens is as good if not a touch better vs T150.

 

As I've written numerous times, the feel at impact is superb.  It's quite a satisfying feeling hitting these irons flush.  And again, off center hits are still really good.  I've gone from the occasional toe hit off the T150 and having an immediate reaction of F! that's in the bunker, to a feeling like a shoulder shrug oh...caught that one on the toe, no big deal.  

 

The 3DPs are confidence inspiring.  I'm playing with more certainty, less doubt.  Sometimes into wind I'll be a little concerned with overclubbing and think what if I catch this clean and it goes over?  But it has not happened once, so even if I think it, I quickly pivot to just go for it, there are no random hot fliers that suddenly creep up.

 

I'm guessing price is the one deterrent for these clubs.  But why? New Titleist will be out soon and looks like they will get to $2200 for 7 iron set.  3DPs are $2450.  So are they $250 better?  No doubt.  What's Callaway's most premium offer TI Fusion?  It's been discounted probably because of low sales and negative reviews over the finish.  3DPs are still $500 better.

 

What would be the comparison?  Especially when comparing the tech.  Frankly, I don't think there is one. Now if can you middle it all day long, then ok, Srixon, Titleist, and Mizuno have some great offerings, and you could get under $2K. But $500 more for that extra forgiveness and the best tech...it's a bargain.

 

 

A set of the upcoming Titleist irons is gonna be $2,200?! Last sets were ~$1,400! 
WOW 🤯 

[CasualLie]

4 hours ago, TiScape said:

A set of the upcoming Titleist irons is gonna be $2,200?! Last sets were ~$1,400! 
WOW 🤯 

 

Sorry... Got a bit carried away.  Let's say $1600.

[getair23]

@CasualLie would you consider playing a 3rd combo set with something a little smaller in the short irons?

[CasualLie]

3 hours ago, getair23 said:

@CasualLie would you consider playing a 3rd combo set with something a little smaller in the short irons?

 

That's a good question... Consider?  Why not?  But as it stands now I'm pretty happy with the 3DPs.  Now if Cobra released the 3D blades that are out on tour, I would strongly consider the 8-PW.  GW I'm on the fence of do I match the set or get something else.  Usually I'm not much of a fan of matched GW, and initially wasn't thrilled with the 3DP coming from a Vokey SM9.  But I've gotten used to it and starting to appreciate the ballflight / versatility.

 

Back to the combo set idea.  I'm not getting any younger or stronger, so the more time goes by, the less I would need it and the more it's just cool factor.  I didn't combo T150 with T100 or MBs, and the 3DPs are performing so well right now, there's really no need.  It depends on how the design comes out and if Cobra ever releases them at all.

 

 

[ad_l1b]

I just went and hit these again today at Roger Dunn, went home and ordered a set...just too freaking good!

[CasualLie]

I scrubbed up the irons today and they look as good as new.

 

Played a match today, switching 15mph winds every hole, quite a grind... and wouldn't you know it, couldn't find a fairway to save my life.

 

But these 3DPs...wow!...with my wild tee shots, all I care about is finding a green, anywhere, just give me a putt.  And these irons were crazy good today.  

 

30 yard cut needed, 130 yards, around a tree...bam!, 8 iron nailed it.  Two putts from 40 feet for par.  

 

180 yards, crosswind, from lite rough, low tree branches in the way...punch 4i to back of green.

 

But here's what's important.  You can count on these irons to perform.  It's up to you pull off the shot, but these irons will not let you down.

 

I'm really loving the dependency on windy days.  Nothing to think about.  It's look at the shot, I want to do this, and the 3DPs are right there for you..

 

There are few things more exhilarating than having a less than straight forward shot, making a plan, and that buttery feeling you get off the 3DPs executing your plan.  So much fun!

 

I'm going to cause some controversy but that's your problem, deal with it.  We live in a tech world, the 3D printing Cobra has brought to market ahead of everyone else is absolutely deserving of serious attention.  So something as "pure" as Miura. It's old school.  Good for you if you love it, I used to love it too.  But you play Miuras for the aesthetic, not the scoring.  And that's ok; everyone not on TV should golf for their own personal fulfillment.

 

Cobra is absolutely not only deserving of your attention, but if you are single digit and can manage good lowpoint of your irons, the 3 DPs will make much you better.  Honestly, I think it's the first time I can say that about irons.

 

I'll qualify that last statement.  Titleist T150s made my game better vs PXG.  But I attribute that mostly to PXGs being a bad fit.  I was so glad to get off of PXGs and their dead feeling.  I had a great last year with T150s; more than happy with them.  But this year with the 3 DPs...it's like another level I didn't know was possible.

 

 

[ad_l1b]

On 6/5/2025 at 5:33 PM, CasualLie said:

I scrubbed up the irons today and they look as good as new.

 

Played a match today, switching 15mph winds every hole, quite a grind... and wouldn't you know it, couldn't find a fairway to save my life.

 

But these 3DPs...wow!...with my wild tee shots, all I care about is finding a green, anywhere, just give me a putt.  And these irons were crazy good today.  

 

30 yard cut needed, 130 yards, around a tree...bam!, 8 iron nailed it.  Two putts from 40 feet for par.  

 

180 yards, crosswind, from lite rough, low tree branches in the way...punch 4i to back of green.

 

But here's what's important.  You can count on these irons to perform.  It's up to you pull off the shot, but these irons will not let you down.

 

I'm really loving the dependency on windy days.  Nothing to think about.  It's look at the shot, I want to do this, and the 3DPs are right there for you..

 

There are few things more exhilarating than having a less than straight forward shot, making a plan, and that buttery feeling you get off the 3DPs executing your plan.  So much fun!

 

I'm going to cause some controversy but that's your problem, deal with it.  We live in a tech world, the 3D printing Cobra has brought to market ahead of everyone else is absolutely deserving of serious attention.  So something as "pure" as Miura. It's old school.  Good for you if you love it, I used to love it too.  But you play Miuras for the aesthetic, not the scoring.  And that's ok; everyone not on TV should golf for their own personal fulfillment.

 

Cobra is absolutely not only deserving of your attention, but if you are single digit and can manage good lowpoint of your irons, the 3 DPs will make much you better.  Honestly, I think it's the first time I can say that about irons.

 

I'll qualify that last statement.  Titleist T150s made my game better vs PXG.  But I attribute that mostly to PXGs being a bad fit.  I was so glad to get off of PXGs and their dead feeling.  I had a great last year with T150s; more than happy with them.  But this year with the 3 DPs...it's like another level I didn't know was possible.

 

 

UGH these can't come fast enough, I can't wait to get these on the course!

[thaar]

On 6/5/2025 at 6:33 PM, CasualLie said:

I scrubbed up the irons today and they look as good as new.

 

Played a match today, switching 15mph winds every hole, quite a grind... and wouldn't you know it, couldn't find a fairway to save my life.

 

But these 3DPs...wow!...with my wild tee shots, all I care about is finding a green, anywhere, just give me a putt.  And these irons were crazy good today.  

 

30 yard cut needed, 130 yards, around a tree...bam!, 8 iron nailed it.  Two putts from 40 feet for par.  

 

180 yards, crosswind, from lite rough, low tree branches in the way...punch 4i to back of green.

 

But here's what's important.  You can count on these irons to perform.  It's up to you pull off the shot, but these irons will not let you down.

 

I'm really loving the dependency on windy days.  Nothing to think about.  It's look at the shot, I want to do this, and the 3DPs are right there for you..

 

There are few things more exhilarating than having a less than straight forward shot, making a plan, and that buttery feeling you get off the 3DPs executing your plan.  So much fun!

 

I'm going to cause some controversy but that's your problem, deal with it.  We live in a tech world, the 3D printing Cobra has brought to market ahead of everyone else is absolutely deserving of serious attention.  So something as "pure" as Miura. It's old school.  Good for you if you love it, I used to love it too.  But you play Miuras for the aesthetic, not the scoring.  And that's ok; everyone not on TV should golf for their own personal fulfillment.

 

Cobra is absolutely not only deserving of your attention, but if you are single digit and can manage good lowpoint of your irons, the 3 DPs will make much you better.  Honestly, I think it's the first time I can say that about irons.

 

I'll qualify that last statement.  Titleist T150s made my game better vs PXG.  But I attribute that mostly to PXGs being a bad fit.  I was so glad to get off of PXGs and their dead feeling.  I had a great last year with T150s; more than happy with them.  But this year with the 3 DPs...it's like another level I didn't know was possible.

 

 

 

I'm really trying to be patient and wait for the price to come down as they ramp up and refine the manufacturing process, but reviews like this make it really hard. Thanks for providing solid feedback on these!

[m_w]

Has anyone weakened the lofts to bring up spin? I tested the original Limit3d but was hitting the 7 iron at around 5200-5500 spin, for where I play, i need to be around 6000-6500

[CasualLie]

1 hour ago, m_w said:

Has anyone weakened the lofts to bring up spin? I tested the original Limit3d but was hitting the 7 iron at around 5200-5500 spin, for where I play, i need to be around 6000-6500

 

I've thought about it, but not sure what I would gain.  I am getting plenty of launch to have a good descent angle in, and irons are holding greens, even fast ones!  So I am not too concerned with spin rates.  What's your 7i SS?

 

 

[m_w]

1 minute ago, CasualLie said:

 

I've thought about it, but not sure what I would gain.  I am getting plenty of launch to have a good descent angle in, and irons are holding greens, even fast ones!  So I am not too concerned with spin rates.  What's your 7i SS?

 

 

86-88

[CasualLie]

24 minutes ago, m_w said:

86-88

 

That's moving it pretty good for a 7i, I can see how you might need more spin.  I'm more around 80, maybe mid round all warmed up and hyped 82!  A reliable 153 carry +/- depending on conditions.  

 

 

[chisag]

34 minutes ago, CasualLie said:

 

That's moving it pretty good for a 7i, I can see how you might need more spin.  I'm more around 80, maybe mid round all warmed up and hyped 82!  A reliable 153 carry +/- depending on conditions.  

 

 

 

... Like you @CasualLie I have no issue holding greens with my 3DP's in Phoenix where they are fast and hard. I don't know my 7 iron ss but I carry mine 160-165 and the 3DP's are very similar in launch, spin and distance to my King Tours, just more forgiving. 

Edited June 11 by chisag

[ThomasM]

5 hours ago, m_w said:

Has anyone weakened the lofts to bring up spin? I tested the original Limit3d but was hitting the 7 iron at around 5200-5500 spin, for where I play, i need to be around 6000-6500

I went 2* weak on my set and I’m really happy with the extra spin. I ordered mine with the LA L series so those were making them a little to low spin as-is. I didn’t need a 180 yard 8 iron. 

[CasualLie]

Ok... It's been awhile since posting...mostly because I was in a golf slump.  Really poor shots off the tee was just putting me in all kinds of weird/bad spots.  I still haven't figured it out completely, but it's not quite as bad this week.

 

The good news is I've got to hit a lot more variety of iron shots and the 3DPs have not disappointed.  Low rope hooks around trees, fades off a blocked line of sight, knockdowns, high launch...a lot more 5 and 6 irons than I've ever hit...it's all good.

 

And to help lay to rest any questions of spin, Here's the result of a 8i about 142 into the wind.  I decided to go with a normal trajectory instead of keeping it low.  No idea what the spin was, but I'll take this kind of stopping power for the tap in birdie.

 

 

Ooops, not a great pic. I almost missed capturing the pitch mark which is literally on the bottom edge of the pic.

 

 

[IndyArcher]

Well, hopefully I am about ready to swing. One more x-ray next Thursday and I anticipate the doc will tell me I can start swinging a club. Not sure how that will translate into getting back to the course or range, but I'm optimistic. I have picked up the 3DPT clubs and just slowly worked on slow motion form and rotation. The clubs feel amazing, but obviously the proof is in the pudding and that cup won't be filled for at least a week or two. And I will admit that I did a few slow 20º chips without my wife seeing and the feel of the club was fantastic. But again, full swing will be the ultimate tell and I'm not doing that until I get the okay from Doc. I just can't express how eager I am to get these on the course. Such beautiful clubs! 

[getair23]

11 hours ago, IndyArcher said:

Well, hopefully I am about ready to swing. One more x-ray next Thursday and I anticipate the doc will tell me I can start swinging a club. Not sure how that will translate into getting back to the course or range, but I'm optimistic. I have picked up the 3DPT clubs and just slowly worked on slow motion form and rotation. The clubs feel amazing, but obviously the proof is in the pudding and that cup won't be filled for at least a week or two. And I will admit that I did a few slow 20º chips without my wife seeing and the feel of the club was fantastic. But again, full swing will be the ultimate tell and I'm not doing that until I get the okay from Doc. I just can't express how eager I am to get these on the course. Such beautiful clubs! 

Best of luck!  Hopefully, your doctor prescribes five rounds per week for rehab.  

[IndyArcher]

30 minutes ago, getair23 said:

Best of luck!  Hopefully, your doctor prescribes five rounds per week for rehab.  

 

Now that you mention it, I think he just DID! 

[CasualLie]

If anybody wants to hit these irons, find me next week in Newquay!  I'll be giving these irons the Cornwall test and following up here!

[CasualLie]

I must be close to 25 rounds with these 3DPs.  I've played cold days, hot days, windy days, lush conditions and the last few rounds firm links.  Overall, great irons, they do everything I want in terms of direction and control, except for one thing.  I really can't hit high shots when I want to.   It's really perplexing.  First week I had them, they felt a touch higher vs T150, but after the honeymoon, I've overall lost peak height.  It may have cost me a few years, not sure.   

 

As we all know, lower spin, so that might explain the lower flight, but I'm holding greens just fine.  These irons have been the most accurate / straight.  But every once in awhile, I catch the top of a green side bunker and roll back in it because I've lost that 3-4 yards of carry.  With so many people talking about how they hit these irons higher I'm starting to wonder if the MMT shafts are the problem.  I've never played MMTs before and truth be told I don't exactly find them lively.  If anything, a little tip stiff.

 

Next step will be to weaken the lofts 2 degrees and see what happens.  Then lethals different shafts.

 

Can't complain too much, I'm hitting more greens than ever.  Playing some links this week in England/Wales.  Last three rounds: 75, 74, 76...and I'm not making many birdies as the slower green speeds in UK are driving me nuts.

[chisag]

3 hours ago, CasualLie said:

Can't complain too much, I'm hitting more greens than ever.

 

 

... Anecdotal but representative of the 3DPT's forgiveness. 157 yd par 3 into a gentle 5mph wind and I hit my 7 iron, my 160 club because a little short was better than a little long. Not really subconsciously trusting it would get through the wind, I swung a ,little harder coming out of the swing just enough to make contact a little more than 1/2" toward the toe. I expected to miss the green a little right and a little short and was more than a little surprised when it hit the pin. Obviously not every mishit is that good but it is representative of just how forgiving relatively good swings with poor contact can be. 

[IndyArcher]

Well, it's been a long road back from my moto accident the day after I was notified of receiving the clubs. The ribs are largely healed with the exception of one which remains dislocated. The good news is, it doesn't hurt. The clavicle is not showing signs of reuniting which is a bit disappointing. Doc now says maybe 6-12 months with a possibility that the two long pieces may never rejoin; HOWEVER, I was given the green light to swing the clubs as long as it isn't causing pain. SOOOooooo... I have now been out three times in the last couple of weeks. Really no pain from the fractures, but a little shoulder pain that may just be from using largely dormant joints.

 

I played one round with a few extra clubs in my bag just so I could go head-to-head, comparing shots between the 3DPT and my previous/current King Tour. I carried two 5 irons, two 8 irons  and two Pitching Wedges and two Gap Wedges which are frequent go-to's on the course I typically play. I was not competing with anyone, so the fact that I was well above my 14 club allowance wasn't a problem for the guy I was playing with. The balance of the irons were 3DPT. There are basically 6 aspects of the clubs for which I was hoping to reach some conclusions. Having no opportunity to even swing a club since April 19th, my game has definitely suffered some, and my first hole (par 5) left me with a surprisingly good drive, but 3 follow-up shots with a 3w, 5i and 9i that were abysmal. 

 

Feel: Great feel. I just can't get over the fact that these are 3D printed. Sweet shots were just that! I do find that, when comparing a flush shot between the 3DPT and the KT, I do slightly prefer the feel/sound of the King Tours. Now part of that could be that I am simply used to those clubs and I still have very little experience with the 3DPT's. It's just hard for me to get past how much I like the KT's. Up until now they are undoubtedly my favorite club I've played. Still, the 3DPT essentially has a forged feel with a non-forged body. It really is astounding. I do have to admit that as the ball moved out toward the toe, especially, it take take on a slightly harsher feel to my hands than the KT. 

 

Forgiveness: This one is undeniable for me. I am a fair long iron hitter at best, but used the 5i several times during the comparison. Aside from the first hole, I made at least okay contact with the 5i's. The 3DPT was clearly more consistent for me, especially when getting out closer to the toe. I didn't see as much of a difference with the 8/P/G, but those are my better striking clubs typically anyway. 

 

Look: This boils down to one thing: what part of the club is most important to you? The grid pattern on the back is just cool. You simply could not replicate that without 3D printing. The whole lattice look is amazing. The finish on the clubs is beautiful, and this is absolutely my favorite club for simply eye candy. BUT, and this is where it gets more personal, I am a top-line freak. I just LOVE the look of a thin top line when addressing the ball. The KT is already thicker than what I really care for, but the 3DPT is a bit thicker yet. You can see from the pictures that I posted on page 2 that the top edge seems a bit more squared as well (at least to my eye) which probably adds to that appearance as well. It's not that I couldn't get used to it, and I very much enjoy the clubs as is, but I would definitely love a little thinner line for a players club. 

 

Launch: This was unexpected to me, and maybe I just have read the wrong posts from people with different experiences. It also could easily be a factor of the different shafts (steelfiber i95s in the 3DPT vs the MMT 105s in the KT) between the two clubs. I would have liked to have had them built with the same MMT's, but they weren't an option when I selected, and I've been wanting to try the i95s anyway. Nonetheless, I do find that my currently configuration doesn't seem to have the same laugh height as my KT's. The distance is definitely equal to slightly longer, but I just can't seem to get the same high trajectory that I do with the KT's. 

 

Distance: 3DPT is clearly the winner here, especially with the long irons. In my current state I seem to have lost anywhere from 5-30 yards depending on the club. The 4-6 and probably the 7 as well, definitely helps me make up some of that deficiency, and I really love that. I am by no means a long hitter. My 5 iron carry prior to injury is about 185. With the 3DPT I was getting 175 to 180 which actually thrilled me all things considered. The KT was leaving me 170-175 on a good shot. So I would say that at least with the 5 I was seeing as much as 10 yards additional carry. Run out was something totally different, and probably relates to the last area of evaluation below. Not only was I carry more with the 3DPT, but it was rolling quite a bit more as well. I had two holes where I hit the 5 well, landing just at or on the front edge of the green, but then having the ball roll another 25-30 yards across the green and off the back. I can adjust to that, but it was a different experience from the KT which seems to stop pretty quickly for me, even with longer irons, at least when hit well from the fairway. 

 

Spin: This one has been almost beaten to death in other places, but I'll speak my piece as well. For some reason I still doubted some of the other reviews of those playing the club, but I do find much of the general consensus to be true. Again, part of this could be the shafts compared to what I have been using. Overall, I find the 3DPT to be harder to get the stopping power that I am accustomed to with the KT. The 8i is a great club to note here. Even in hard conditions, when I am hitting my 8 KT from a fairway, with a good strike I have little rollout with my ball from 150 or so. With the 3DPT 8i, when I hit the ball well, I get good flight and expected carry, but the ball just doesn't seem to stick like I am used to. It's not horrible by any stretch, but it gets notably more roll. For my recent rounds I have most played my typical Vice Pro+ which stops well for me. This same characteristic was even more pronounced in the Gap wedge. I use my GW a LOT for shots around the green. It is probably my favorite club of all, and definitely my most accurate. From 20-30 yards I can get a couple of skips and a quick stop with my KT gap wedge, and from full shotsI typically get a little backward roll on flat greens that are relatively soft. I find that the 3DPT GW plays with a little less predictability for me. I wasn't getting the 2-skip and stop action with that club for some reason, and even with more full shots I was still getting just a little roll out. Again, I don't want to put too much of that on the club. With my injury, my lack of play and the change in shafts, much of that could just be me being out of sorts. But it did seem that there was an observable spin difference between the two. 

 

Now I want to be clear on this: Had I not have been playing the KT's for the last year, the 3DPT would have simply blown me away. They give me consistent flight, good distances and a great feel! So, COBRA, please bear me: This is an AMAZING club and what you've done with 3D printing is beyond my comprehension. My only thing is that you have SUCH a winner in the KT that it's going to be difficult to put something in my hands that serves me better than that club which I can describe as nothing short of brilliant! 

 

I am going to keep playing the 3DPT to see if some opinions change with additional rounds and as my body adjusts to more gold activity. I truly love the new club and it could well be that I find even more to appreciate as I get more play under the belt!