Brian Knudson had played the previous King Tour MIM irons in rotation for two years before testing Cobra's new model.
At a 9.4 handicap, he felt comfortable with the clubs even when his swing was off. That puts his experience beyond Cobra's stated target of Tour-level players through a 7 handicap.
For the 2025 KING Tec, the listed 7-iron loft is 29.5 degrees; for the KING Tec X, it is 27 degrees. Those figures describe the Tec models, not the KING Tour.
Launch figures fit a precise players cavity
With the stock Project X LZ 6.0 shaft, Knudson's 7-iron test produced an average launch angle of 22 degrees. He found the irons easy to launch, perhaps a little higher-launching than some clubs in the same category.
Spin came in around 5,800 rpm. Ball speed averaged about 108 mph. Speed was not the main focus of his test, but he said it held up well on off-center strikes. These are Knudson's figures; the research reviewed here did not independently confirm those specific KING Tour measurements.
An available swing-weight chart lists a standard steel Cobra KING 2025 setup at about D2.5, but it does not identify that figure as a KING Tour specification. It should not be used to infer the Tour model's swing weight.
Forging alters the feel and cleans up the look
Cobra replaced the previous model's Metal Injection Molded construction with a five-step forging process, aiming for a soft, solid feel. Knudson described well-struck shots as a soft thud with a slight click. Mishits brought more sound and vibration into his hands.
The separate 2025 KING Tec line is described as having a forged 1025 carbon-steel body and a five-stage process. GolfBox's KING Tec specifications cover that family, so those construction details should not automatically be attributed to the KING Tour.
Cleaner silver badging, set off by small black accents, shaped Knudson's first impression. He noticed the thin topline, but not the shorter blade length. The leading edge looked slightly more rounded. At address, the topline left enough visible to offer confidence without making the head look oversized.
Knudson's testing put the King Tour on his shortlist, despite the speed and distance loss on mishits. He described its launch as accessible and its dispersion as tight. His assessment challenges the idea that Cobra's 7-handicap target automatically rules out a 9.4-handicap golfer, while leaving strike consistency and fitting relevant.
The full review is available through GolfWRX Radio podcast platforms.
