Cobra One Length Irons - Perfect match for SnT

I was a 12-15 handicap when I made the change to one length irons.

At the time of writing this review, I game Cobra Forged Tec One length irons (4-GW, Cobra MIM one length SW and LW - I also have a cobra one length hybrid and a one length utility 3i which rotate into the bag depending on the course) and am now 4 handicap.

I started with the F7, first generation Cobra irons. I upgraded to F8’s, then F9’s, and finally the Cobra Forged Tec player irons.

In the first generation irons, distances were right. From the very beginning a 3-4 iron travelled the right distance as does the SW or LW.

However, with each passing generation of club the ball flight has gotten better. in the first generation clubs the SW would go crazy high and the 4i very low. This resulted in the correct distances but a flight that didn’t match my traditional clubs.

For the last few generations, F8, F9, Forged Tec, that problem was eliminated and the ball flies the way you expect to see a 3i fly or the way you will see a LW fly. In short, it’s awesome.

Generally, I watch reviews from players who have not actually gamed one length clubs. As a result, their reviews are full of erroneous thought and terrible feedback.

SnT is predicated on being able to hit the ground in the same spot every time. However, when you play clubs that are different lengths, this means that the distance from the ball, the arc the club swings on, the length of the lever result in different timing, slightly different angles, etc. This is true for every club in the bag.

As a result of having different length clubs, that means in practice you had better hit each Club 100 times otherwise your proficiency is different.

This is the beauty of one length clubs. Your club selection changes trajectory and distance, but everything else is the same. Same stance width, same distance from ball, same ball position, same swing tempo/timing. You practice one club, one swing and you practiced every club. That is, a solid strike is a solid strike regardless of club.

Applied to SnT, I can’t really imagine a better way to play the game. You want the grid to work for you, simplify it by hitting the same shot every time.

It‘s funny, most good players freak out about scoring clubs being longer than what they are used to. However, in reality, one length wedges Provide more shot versatility. The wedges provide more clubhead speed with ease because the lever is longer. That means it’s easier to get through thick rough. It’s easier to hit high shots. On the other hand, there is no reason you can’t choke up to make wedges play same length as short wedges for touch shots.

The bigger problem actually comes with long irons. Without proper club speed getting the right distance on a 4i, as an example, can be more challenging. For a good player there is 0 difference. I had a scratch golfer going back and forth hitting his 3, 4, 5 irons today compared to my one length 3, 4, 5 irons and he 100% hit the one length clubs more accurately and gave up zero distance.

For golfers that aren’t as good, you may give up some for “max distance” but average distance will be longer because You will find center of face more often. Still, depending on your game, this is where the 3, 4 iron May be substituted for a one length 3, 4 hybrid.

I can’t imagine a better club choice for snt golfers looking for consistency.

@Tom Saguto I am going to meet with the cobra rep from my club this week. I might be able to work out a saguto golf discount for people on the forum if that is ok with you? Happy to check.