COBRA KING F8

YOU NEED TO KNOW:

A progressive set construction (TECFLO) means each iron is engineered as an individual for its particular playing conditions. Hollow-body long irons, half-hollow mid irons, cavity back short irons and blade wedges are teamed with two different steels and groove shapes to improve distance, maximise feel and deliver control. Pwrshell faces maximise ball speeds from larger areas of the face.

WE SAY:

The F8s might not be on everyone’s shortlist as a candidate for the title of longest 2018 iron, but our test suggests they deserve more than a second glance if you’re in the market for a set. It’s fair to say neither tester preferred the F8’s rounded head shape over the competition, but that’s completely subjective and doesn’t interfere with how the F8 can put in a serious shift when it comes to raw power and distance. Our test pro reckoned of all the irons here the F8 looked least like a game improvement iron. We’d say it offers discrete game improvement, while others scream it from the rooftops, which should be a consideration if your game doesn’t warrant allout forgiveness at all costs.

VERDICT:

There’s a huge amount of tech squeezed into the F8 head. Different bodies, materials and groove configurations along with forged milled faces and Arccos shot trackers in the grip are brilliant at this price. If it’s distance at all costs you’re after then there’s fractionally better available. But if your game demands a well-rounded powerful set, which will tell you where you’ve hit every shot this year, give these a hit.