The WORLDS FIRST 3D Printed golf irons (WOW!!!)

[@jasonserkowski7194]

Metal 3D printing is done by putting down a really thin layer of metal powder and then using a laser to melt the powder in the spots you need to be solid. This goes layer by layer upwards until the final product is done. At the end the metal powder that’s not fused gets dumped out of the part, and the part can be sent over to a machine shop to be polished as needed.

[@RunnaNo1]

This is one of the reasons I think the price will fall, 3D printing metal isn’t unique to golf, and once companies outside of the major golf brands start releasing 3D printed clubs, Cobra will likely drop the price. It’s a step in the right direction, but feels like a fairly obvious step, but also one that I suspect Cobra are smart in being one of the first brands to do this.

[@jasonserkowski7194]

@@RunnaNo1 Cobra is likely outsourcing the work to a printing company like E3D or Velo3D. There’s no reason for Cobra to purchase a single $500k machine just to have super slow production times when they could pay someone else to use 10 machines and get it done in a few weeks. The cost of metal printing has plummeted though in the last 6 years. I’d estimate that a set of irons 6 years ago would have been a $15k job. Cobra getting in first will help push other golf brands though and suppliers will start to see it as a real business venture instead of a one-off trial and prices will come down as competition increases

[@wodddj]

There is no shortcut printing geometries like this mesh. But I think in the future there might be irons having forged face, with 3d printed middle layer deposited to the back, and then welded to a cast shell.

[@jasonpitts8395]

Anyone can buy a 3D printer that prints metal if you have the $$$.

[@jasonserkowski7194]

@@jasonpitts8395 Yep, but you wouldn’t want to haha

[@Lovetheducks]

Every single review of these clubs has been off the charts. Not one person said anything negative other than price. I’m very cobra loyal. Started playing senior year then thru college. I’m 49 and still loyal.

[@calebm2161]

I've noticed that too. This is the third channel I've seen have nothing but positives to say. 3d printed is the future.

[@xCoachDx]

Yep, price has been the only knock….but if they are as a good as everyone has said, then you’re truly getting what you paid for.

[@Lovetheducks]

@@xCoachDx yes indeed I’m seriously considering the issue is pay that cobra realizes they changed game mass produce price goes way down and then my wife yells at me for being dumb lol. Which I guess I’m used to because it’s the cycle for most my purchases.

[@ob1slam]

I can't remember a review where Rick was glowing with praise for a product. I don't understand how he can't put these in the bag.

[@dondunn7]

He literally did it with the Wilson Staff CB irons and they're now in his bag?

[@DA22YLM]

He said they werent his and only loaned to him for testing

[@FloridaManRacer]

I think he has to consider the rarity and the resale value of those clubs... 1 of 500 sets in the world means in the collector's market, they will probably sky rocket in value...

[@paulramirez7483]

Companies would not send him products to test if they weren’t good. I think he does from time to time say he doesn’t like things or at least they weren’t as good as previous years models, but he is generally positive to most clubs.

[@michaelmullins5952]

hes got 3000 reasons haha

[@LaunderganGolf]

You should show those in the bag Rick! You were crushing it! Cobra is amazing

[@timkinley1779]

Did Rick buy these? If they are demos for review, then I doubt he'll be bagging them.

[@mustypipes6602]

I play all Cobra, love them. MIM copper irons, LTD x woods. Gen 1 3D printed armlock blade. I think they are the dark horses in the corner versus the other major brands. They always come in a tad cheaper and as far as I am concerned lately they have been the trailblazers of innovation in the last few years with stuff like this.

[@MrTrickatreat]

i was worried there was going to be a lot of traditionalist hate in the comments, but i'm pleasantly surprised! This is finally something actually new in irons, and I'm happy to see it. Even if they were terrible, at least they are trying something different to see where it goes. However, it looks like they seem amazing! This is awesome and I'm excited to see where it goes in the future. Hopefully other brands will begin to research them as well. I can't imagine they haven't started.

[@willemcloete9513]

Rick, if have said it before, and will do so again, Cobra is by miles ahead in club technology. This started with the F9 series snd they never looked back. I used all of the major manufacturers products over many years, but I believe that currently cobra is just next level. Unfortunately I cannot afford a set, but have a fairly new Cobra driver. Us teachers in south Africa simply cannot afford a new set. If I were you, I will put them straight in your bag. They pure strike you have the past few months will just improve more. Happy golfing, mate.

[@nicholascrouch7777]

They need to go into the bag Rick!

[@Chris_Annan]

I do 3D printing at work. It's come along way in a short amount of time. We've just got a metal 3D printer as well but it's not the cheapest. Not just to print them but then they need sintered and it can cost a couple thousand to run the sinter process.

[@capnhook33_]

Yeah I think that is one of the reasons it's not a mass production process yet (that and 3d printing takes a long time while casting and forging takes much less). But the fact you can get very precise on the structure is an appealing option. It's absolutely going to be more involved in the future, especially as that process evolves more

[@smbonna]

What are the tightest tolerances you can print metals at this time?

[@keithcessna1]

Seems to me that it might be too brittle to be hitting things with

[@mikeyagley4335]

Great thoughts and questions all… we are using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) - they are solid right out of the printer, no post print sintering required. As for their strength and durability, the DMLS process yields material properties stronger than casting, so no issues there!

[@glennwiebe5128]

​@@keithcessna1The correct heat treatment would make them softer and more durable.

[@dripsa]

One thing that I didn't hear and would have been nice if Rick could've touched on is what he thinks of the looks

[@JRBinder]

😂

[@shavencarrot]

💀

[@timkinley1779]

Did you watch the video? He made at least three comments about the look.

[@JRBinder]

@@timkinley1779 s a r c a s m. He ALWAYS focuses on the looks. That's the joke.

[@dustinroberson1865]

@@JRBinder In reality though, it's like dating. You are going to at first be attracted to something based on the looks and then the quality is what will keep you. I'm not going to see the ugliest club I've ever seen and say "dang, I might bag that club" Even after testing it, I probably wouldn't put up the same numbers because of the old adage "You look good, you feel good, you play good" If you are worried about how you look, you aren't going to play as well.

[@jawide626]

Saw these on MGS a couple of weeks ago and these are expensive but give it a few years and these will be looked back on as a massive game changer.

[@TonyNocerino]

Rick, I love your reviews, and I really appreciate your thoughts. I’d really love to see you do a review on more of the direct to consumer clubs and even some super budget clubs and iron sets that are geared first time players or very high handicaps. I know there’s the Maltby clubs and Caley golf that others have reviewed I’d love to get your thoughts on those and the Cleveland XL ZIP Core irons. Anyway, thanks for all you do 👍🏼

[@theythinkimmadyouknow]

theres no point him doing this, those clubs need to be reviewed by highre handicaps and there are channels that do just that.

[@mohdnaqib2917]

Fantastic review. This set have to go into your bag rick.

[@dominationdoctor]

Not sure if someone has mentioned this… but I think Rick should invite some guests to certain reviews if possible. He has space in the back where guests could sit on the cushions and they could take turns hitting and giving opinions/feedback. This is more of an extreme example because he is not in the UK, but Bryson Dechambeau could have been an amazing guest for this review. This especially because he is currently using 3D printed irons from Avoda.

[@erickorff1919]

I'd like this format if he included "average" golfers. I don't feel like good ball strikers really showcase the forgiveness of clubs. Their bad strikes versus ours are vastly different.

[@jes_40]

Irons do really look good! And I love my Cobra 3D putter.....The only thing I worry about with those irons, would be the grass clippings and dirt that will get into the lattice area.

[@mikeyagley4335]

Hey @jes_40 - we get your concern, and have created a wall between the lattice you see and the much larger internal lattice volume. Through our testing nothing has gotten into the latticed volume you can see, if it ever does it should come out very easily, never getting into the larger internal lattice.

[@JoelSmith-hx8tb]

It’s interesting to me that cobra used to be a “top driver” company and their irons were more or less forgotten about. Wilson has been doing superb in their irons and their drivers have been just fantastic but rarely seen. I’d be interested to see Rick have a Wilson driver and a set of Cobra irons just to do the opposite!

[@CrankyBuddha]

Cobra irons were definitely a sleeper. I was a Mizuno guy for life until a recent switch to my P7-MCs but my buddy's Cobra King MBs have always felt just as good as Mizuno's and played similarly, and look sensational!

[@williamwallace8495]

Hey Cobra Marketing - you need to release a video showing how these are fabricated. That will only increase the buzz about them.

[@krollmond7544]

As far as i know theres only 2 methods to 3D print metal, either with powder or sintering.

[@sessionmediaa]

Flippin brilliant video! I absolutely love your genuine reactions to all the products you review! Hats off to all the production team too, the video quality on these is getting on for MKBHD level (just listened to the Marques ep. of the podcast).

[@davidgolf3245]

Rick been waiting for this video, thanks!!!! I am 1 of 500 since I should get my 3D irons this week and can't wait for them. Now back to your video and I hope you like my clubs to be.

[@hurfdurfy8167]

You have no idea how jealous I am. As soon as I saw these, I knew they're exactly what I want. Just gotta keep gaming my MP 30's for a few more years!😂

[@davidgolf3245]

@@hurfdurfy8167 I may be getting an extra set of the 3D irons, 4-PW, KBS tour lite, regular steel shafts. Would you be interested in buying them? Are you in the states? Let me know ASAP, thanks

[@hurfdurfy8167]

@@davidgolf3245 I'm in the states, but there's no way I can afford those right now. Appreciate your offer though!

[@davidgolf3245]

@@hurfdurfy8167 All good thanks. If you know of anyone please keep me in mind.

[@lolligag5608]

Doesn’t Bryson use 3d printed irons

[@ianmouton6098]

Yes, but you can't buy his irons in stores.

[@ZaneGrayMusicMaster1]

This video may have been filmed before the masters, and Bryson made those irons very shortly before the masters. I don’t know if that’s the explanation, but that seems likely to me

[@andybt3989]

Made by Avoda. Not yet available though they’re about £30k.

[@andybt3989]

@@ZaneGrayMusicMaster1 Bryson doesn’t use Cobra irons now, he uses Avoda!

[@JFein]

Rick very clearly says “the first 3D printed irons you can actually buy” right at the start of the video. You can’t buy Bryson’s irons. That’s the explanation.

[@matts5948]

Working in IT I've seen so many things 3D printed and how it keeps developing is quite amazing. I think in the future everyone will be using 3D printing for golf clubs and putters.

[@NC-1861]

Gosh I hope not.

[@joshbrown3439]

@@NC-1861why?

[@NC-1861]

@@joshbrown3439 Because forged blades. Emphasis on the forged part.

[@chadhowell1328]

@@NC-1861but if it works better then why continue with an age old process?

[@NC-1861]

@@chadhowell1328 But does it feel better? And explain to me how it works better.

[@omaralkirwi]

Hate the prices for clubs nowadays but gotta love the look and performance of those irons. I bought the cobra 3D printed Agera putter in April and my putting has never been better. Think its more coz I went from a toe hang putter to face balanced but I feel so confident over my putts now and its a great looking putter

[@davidfleming9533]

Bring on the day when you get a club fitting for every club in the bag and then the clubs get printed to your exact spec. Not just for the traditional loft/lie stuff, but actually customising the interior lattice of the club to compensate for your particular strike pattern (like Rick's pull). Even better if the printing could happen in the pro shop while you wait!

[@Confessionalgolfer]

Absolutely the best looking new release irons. Still love my cobra forge tec, but nice to see cobra is still making great improvements.

[@laxco4254]

Price is a tough thing to gage with something like this, it might seem high but just the machines required to do these prints are unbelievably expensive. So by making them 3000 a set they are generating 1.5 million through those 500 sets which helps offset the costs of RnD and tooling cost so they can make a more affordable product down the line. And as a benefit they can see how they hold up in a small controlled group before committing to a large scale production

[@kevinc8212]

These are really nice, I mean, they are beautiful, it would be cool to see your next "What's in the bag vid" and have this pop up.

[@warriorrob1]

Best looking iron set iv seen

[@paulburgess6379]

This was fascinating review the look on Rick’s face when he was debating about putting them in the bag brilliant

[@DH-ho5ku]

After seeing a lot of reviews, it was this review that made me pull the trigger Friday morning and order them.

[@AmsterDanTheAmerican]

I've been playing the Cobra CB/MB Pro Irons with Project X shafts since 2008. I was seriously considering these because everyone says they "feel" like a forged club...but the price. Wow!!!

[@alexmills1329]

The big difference with 3d printing vs conventional manufacturing is it’s an additive process, not a subtractive one. So instead of trying to take out metal anywhere you can to form the ideal piece, you only have to add the pieces you actually want and or need for the object. Also with metal it tends to be just as strong or stronger than a solid piece of metal made the traditional way. It’s really cool technology.

[@toxicroak_gaming6754]

I might be wrong on this, but weren't the Radspeed irons 3-D printed? I remember the 3-D print was a big talking point of them

[@michaelrood2751]

I think just the part on the back was 3D printed. I have those irons and like them a lot.

[@toxicroak_gaming6754]

@@michaelrood2751 They were the original irons I looked at when I got into golf a year or so ago

[@noflyzonenw]

There’s Rick playing in the mountains again 😂. Those irons look BEAUTIFUL!

[@Mcc0wsk1]

I’m pretty confident Cobra will be losing money at $3k a set. A great demonstrator of technology. Would love a detailed insight video from Cobra on the design and development of this. I see 3D printed items every day for the motorsport industry and there’s really no limitation to what’s possible. If you can dream it you can print it!

[@TheApostateTapir]

Yeah, the time alone for sintered metal printing is insane. I don't know if there's a way to mass produce these at all, let alone at average consumer prices.

[@84Porsche944]

There's definitely a lot post processing, but I designed and printed in 316L SS multple putter heads and that was about $100-130 per putter head.

[@TheApostateTapir]

@@84Porsche944 So that's $800 for a 4-GW set, plus the R&D and profit markup. It's a little off base, but not too crazy

[@George-ld9xu]

Proof of concept/prototype. If they can work the economies of scale they might be able to pull the price down. Very little input the way of human labor once they can automate the process. Comes down to materials and running the equipment (and ongoing maintenance) if you extend out indefinitely, theoretically.

[@claytonlanphere5790]

Rick you gotta put these in the bag! They are beautiful and you were hitting them great!

[@gcoffey223]

I'll take some Japanese forged irons, but Cobra makes superb golf equipment

[@danielclark3471]

I would love to see a review of some older game improvement irons e.g. AP1s going up against some newer forgiving irons to see what has changed

[@Kinny_37]

Cobra irons are severely underrated. King CB/MBs are fantastic as well, definitely worth checking out if you haven't yet

[@DannyHarris-j9x]

Get these in the bag wow the sound ❤

[@ScaleTune]

How do I clean them when the mud is hanging in the little openings? Do they come with a cleaning tool?

[@simonmackness403]

Welcome to the future! A future where you can slice, hook, top or fat a shot with a set of 3D printed clubs!

[@adrianaros3783]

I just saw that Vice Golf now has golf clubs I'd like to see a review on those

[@mattlewis1063]

Regarding that "lattice" design .... it appears to me to be similar to the golf ball dimples. Just a thought.

[@Daniel189HLL]

Limit3D Clever. Gratz on getting the FIRST set Rick.

[@jackpack578]

You should try Avoda irons, its what dechambeau is using and their 3d printed, maybe the one length for all aswell

[@paulandrews8140]

To coin an angling phrase, Rick is a tackle (club) tart when it comes to Cobra, these will definitely be going in his bag.

[@koozie618]

Put 'em in the bag! I'd love to see them in action on the course

[@jamesx2703]

I can imagine that lattice shape will get caked in mud in winter and be a pain to clean. Beautiful clubs (when clean)

[@SmoothTH10]

Awesome review. Really enjoying this channel!

[@robh316]

the price is horrendous but i gotta say they do look and sound fantastic nice review rick

[@keithrafferty2060]

Welcome to the future everyone, F1 stuff here. Nice!

[@adrianlovett3483]

Bound to be the future. Far more precise than cast or forged . Just need to wait until mass production reduces cost . By shares in Cobra !😊

[@MacLeodGolf]

That is an amazing looking iron. I would guess the price is due to the cost of the machines/process to make that. In the future I could see the machining cost dropping and then it will be interesting to see the prices.

[@samwhite2932]

Review the new vice clubs please. They look amazing and I’m really considering them but I have so little info about them

[@timkinley1779]

Low quality. Those are a marketing company using golf clubs as the product.

[@uwrossl]

Are the bendable to be able to adjust loft/lie?

[@sevesellors2831]

Fabulous iron truly game changing especially if Cobra get the price down and start to offer 3D equipment for the masses, one iron fits all.

[@scottmcdonald9924]

Would love for you to play a few rounds with them, Rick! Even if you just gave them a go in real world, meaning ruff and fairways. Great review!

[@gigatron2008]

Those look SICK. I’d be using those if I could afford a set. Wow

[@mrjec24]

I would love to see you play a round with these irons. I think you can break par with them.

[@dave087764]

Love to see a break 75 with these, you seem to hit them well

[@andrewgillie3598]

Wilson's may be going on holiday to the club room. The look on your face hitting those says it all.

[@stephenholbrook4391]

Rick baffles me. I’ve been watching him for years, and most of the time he drools over Cobra products, but only carries one or two Cobra clubs in his bag….its almost like he feels obligated to carry a mix of the “big name brands” so he doesn’t offend them, instead of a set that will maximize his game….🙄. There’s nothing wrong with having a bag with mostly one brand, if they work for you. ((I’m a Cobra Forged Tec One Length enthusiast, so I’m biased. The only club in my bag that isn’t Cobra is my Mizuno putter. NO ONE is more innovative and developmental than Cobra 🐍. BTW, I’m 55 with an 11 handicap…thanks to Cobra))

[@G00598984]

I just want to say watching in the U.S. that I appreciate when you use USD($). Idk if it's difficult for you, but it's always hard for me to think of the conversion when you don't.

[@robjung2018]

Man got the full bag to review. All hail the king of club reviews.

[@austinmeehan3522]

Cobra always leads the way in innovation!

[@OvieKovy]

Can't wait til these drop in price and become more common with all brands should be good for the consumer

[@willthomas555]

They look gorgeous

[@jaymann.g]

Love Cobra, been playing their putter for years, but never get fit well enough for their other products so I use others.

[@dixon4206]

The style reminds me a little bit of my PXG 0211 irons

[@Daniel189HLL]

They're stunning mate. Get em in the bag.

[@gazburke1]

These look amazing irons, very similar to the original PXG 0211 irons

[@robthomas3968]

Rick gets No1 set, the power of Ricky Shiels

[@michaelplantarich3375]

I really hope these get put on the market at a more affordable cost. These looks like exactly what I want in an iron. But I'm not spending 3k on clubs when my first car didn't cost that much 😂

[@joanpuig0]

I hope I'm wrong, but the cost of 3d printed clubs is not going to go down at all and will probably be limited runs like this. While the process allows for complex geometries like that lattice, it just doesn't scale for mass production.

[@beenshape]

We need the vice golf clubs next!!!

[@SimonHarrison-rm2yr]

They look amazing!

[@williamchilton2703]

They really are gorgeous clubs

[@tonytomlin6089]

Hey Rick, I loved this. Have you got to give them back to Cobra?

[@golfbbqandwatches]

Don’t sleep on Cobra… I have LTDx fairways and they’re amazing. Will be trying cobra irons when the time comes to upgrade my 718 AP2s

[@RedbeardInBluegrass]

I do think the price is mostly based on the Limited run because part of the advantage of 3d printing is the cost savings it brings vs traditional means. They could be shooting to get most or at least a solid chunk of the R&D price back in a one swoop. Also I assume theyre working with another company for printing the parts which drives the price up like with the putters.

[@samuelknott5586]

Cost saving? 😂 it’s is far more expensive to 3D print with metal and a much longer process.

[@BigAlby]

Would love to see how they stack up to my King Tour!

[@wodddj]

I will buy a set and do a micro-CT scan in my lab, and print it. Checkmate Cobra😂

[@alfaracer9876]

Need to get these out on the grass!

[@seanrandall5045]

Best looking irons and best looking bloke all in the same video. Like

[@joshuaslife6521]

Nobody on tour are using them to my knowledge. Once thst happens, perhaps there will be more peoduction . Im interested in the first printed driver.

[@corvette1023]

Going in the bag 💯

[@wadewedel3033]

Vice golf company just put out a few sets of irons. I'd be interested to see what you think of those.

[@bassmasta9117]

Put em in the bag Rick! Let's see how they fare after a few rounds

[@TheLeftyGolfer84]

I wonder if they are loft/lie adjustable. Or if they would break. I could see a scratch golfer maybe not wanting to play them due to the stronger lofts.

[@jonesydoon]

they would be able to be built to exact specs, once the price comes down, imagine that...

[@samuelknott5586]

I ordered a custom set and ordered them 1 degree strong so I guess they can be bent.

[@AlabamaGolfer]

Those look phenomenal.

[@dmc7098]

I can hear my insurance agent laugh and hang up the phone on me if I told them that I need coverage for these irons.

[@TheyCallMeGarry]

I know it might be random and not a good idea I think it would be cool if you tested range finders as well. I’m in the market for one but have no idea where to start

[@Davidjlopez19]

These are definitely dream irons for me! I've really enjoyed Cobra products. Currently, my driver, 3 wood, 4 hybrid, and putter are cobra. I wouldn't mind replacing my mizuno irons with these, but 3000... my wife would divorce me!

[@keithtuttle9154]

I guess looks will always be subjective but I take issue with these being the first "proper" looking irons from Cobra. I'm currently gaming the Copper (MIM) King Tours and despite being ridiculously good looking they are probably less attractive than the S3 Pros that they replaced. I could be considered slightly biased but Cobra has just never gotten the love they deserve.

[@michaelw2800]

“It’ll be interesting to see where this goes in the future”… making golf even more expensive

[@calebm2161]

Do a giveaway of these clubs Rick! Lets go!!!

[@AllenIrlbeck]

I want to see a break 75 with these irons!

[@robertflint4115]

And the advantage of 3D printing is? Oh, none. Just a novelty. 😎

[@hanetrob]

Strength to weight ratio of complex geometry you cannot make conventionally, alloys which are difficult to cast can be easily printed, Ability to print hollow cavities and make the head in one-piece....but you probably know better as i assume you work in the industry.

[@andyfrizzell4352]

The size of a players iron with the forgiveness of a GI iron is about the gist of it

[@robertflint4115]

We 3D print for prototype trials. Durability will always be issue. Only as Chrome has the bonding agent.

[@PaulB-iw4wg]

Put them in the bag Ricky!!!

[@outdoorsinontario3037]

Wow! Totally jelly u get to use these. I have a hard time paying for a cheaper set of clubs, so it’s amazing that these are that much money. But again, they put in the work, they gotta get paid!