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Cobra launches 3D-printed LIMIT3D irons

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Cobra released its first commercially available 3D-printed steel putter in 2020. Now, the company is bringing its first 3D-printed irons to retail with new LIMIT3D irons, which Cobra’s vice president of product architecture, Jose Miraflor, calls “the most significant technological advancement to happen to the category in the past 20 years” and “a look into the future of golf club design and performance.”

Cobra leveraged the expertise of computational design software firm nTop to create an ambitious design: a compact players blade that offers similar forgiveness as a larger, game-improvement style club and forged iron feel.

Speaking on the partnership, Mike Yagley, Vice President of Innovation & AI, Cobra Golf said, “nTop’s computational design tools integrated with 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, allowed us to create an incredible new design that looks and feels like a forged blade but performs like a larger, game-improvement iron. No one has done this before, and we’re excited to introduce these unique irons to the world.”

As Cobra explains, more forgiving irons are traditionally larger and sacrifice feel. Due to the limitations of casting and forging, creating a more compact, better-feeling iron that still delivers forgiveness was only possible with 3D printing. The resulting profile of Cobra’s LIMIT3D irons is smaller than Cobra’s King Tour irons.

LIMIT3D irons are 3D printed for 316L stainless steel with an internal lattice structure, which allowed engineers to position 33 percent of the iron’s overall weight to the exterior for greater MOI. 100 grams of tungsten is positioned in the heel and toe of each clubhead for low CG for ease of launch and high MOI for greater forgiveness.

Additionally, using nTop’s design software and additive manufacturing allowed for a substantially faster prototyping process, which enabled engineers to test more designs and mass placements for a superior finished product.

Cobra LIMIT3D irons: Pricing, specs, availability

  • 350 individually numbered sets available in the U.S. and Canada (500 sets total worldwide)
  • Available for custom order June 7
  • Price: $3,000
  • Set: 4-PW, RH only
  • Full range of aftermarket shafts, grips

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  1. BobbyG

    May 14, 2024 at 3:14 pm

    Save money and buy Radspeed irons.

  2. Curt

    May 14, 2024 at 10:31 am

    This is going to be a cleaning nightmare which will drive a lot of players away from these irons. The OCD guys are NOT touching these with that open/weave in the back……..

    • Leo

      May 23, 2024 at 3:48 am

      Air compressor will solve that or just put a strip of lead tape over it.

  3. Golfnerd91

    May 14, 2024 at 10:02 am

    Wonder how Cobra feels with Bryson leaving them and going to another brand who exclusively does the same thing. Sure they could have used that exposure at the Maste’a Bryson’s performance through the first 3-days. Will be interested to know who all will incorporate a set on tour after witnessing Bryson’s performance as well. This will help either be a money maker for Cobra or flop as hard as the RF Blades.

    • Thomas A

      May 14, 2024 at 10:51 am

      These would have been years in development. They were happy to let Bryson go. He was a huge pain to deal with.

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (7/26/24): Artisan 0519 putter

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for an Artisan 0519 putter.

From the seller: (@Bradh972): “34″ artisan 0519 face balanced putter with polar stability shaft very clean has a garasen quad grip and original headcover $850.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Artisan 0519 putter

This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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The 12 best-selling golf accessories right now

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GolfWRXers are as fanatical about their accessories as they are about the rest of their golf equipment. Naturally, the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon, has plenty of options to choose from. These products are among the best-selling golf accessories on Amazon at the time of publication in the “golf cart accessories,” “on course accessories,” and “golf club bag accessories” categories.

Also, we’re leaning on our partners at 2nd Swing for some additional best-sellers, which we’re including as well.

We hope you find this list valuable!

We may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Prices are accurate and items are in stock as of publication. 

Best-selling golf accessories

Jiskan Pro Golf Club Brush Cleaner

Product description: “Jiskan Brush with Squeeze water bottle’s body 7.5 inches, holds 4 Ounces of water, It allows you to switch between washing and dry brushing when you play golf in the field”

Notable review: “Quickly, easily, effectively, and efficiently cleans yours clubs in seconds. Great value for the price and quality of this item.” – Noah K.

Get it from Amazon for $14.99

 

Bulex Golf Club Groove Sharpener

Product description: “Portable golf club groove sharpener, easy to clean and restore your wedges, irons. Suitable for U-grooves and V-grooves. This golf groove cutter can grind and clean grooves very quickly.”

Notable review: “Unlike the other people if you use it smoothly versus digging the absolute crap out of you grooves it’ll last. Did all 7 of my irons and didn’t even make a dent. Great product for the price.”

Get it from Amazon for $5.99

Champkey Pro Retractable Golf Club Brush

Product description: “The area of the nylon & wire bristles of Champkey brush is significantly larger than of a regular golf brush…Our retractable groove cleaner can clean individual grooves and hide them when not in use.”

Notable review: “Good value, attachment with string works great. Will order again when this one wears down but I don’t see that being real soon.” – Gordon

Get it from Amazon for $7.99

Grooveit “The Wet Club Scrub” Golf Water Brush

Product description: “Elevate your game with our Golf Club Cleaning Brush. Its large nylon-bristle brush head makes cleaning a breeze, so you spend less time scrubbing and more time perfecting your swing. A must-have for precision and cleaner shots.”

Notable review: “Love this lightweight golf club brush that is well made and very easy to use. I love how it attaches with a strong magnet. I can quickly and easily pull it off my golf bag after every shot. The best part you just hold near the bag and it snaps right back on. It has never fallen off my bag. The water sprayer does not leak and last multiple rounds and practice sessions without needing to refill. I would buy this again!” – Jeremy

Get it from Amazon for $24.97

Pride Golf Tees 135 Count

Product description: “100% Multifilament. Made in USA and Imported. #1 Tee on the PGA Tour. 100% Natural Hardwood.”

Notable review: “TL;DR: Perfect height for drivers, visually aiding colors, wood’s natural fragility, ideal for golf purists, plastic alternative for modernists.” – Chicago Dan

Get it from Amazon for $13.99

G4Free Automatic Open Golf Umbrella

Product description: “With a 47/54/62/68-inch canopy and heavy-duty design, the G4Free Ultimate Golf Umbrella is an ideal companion for golfers, and business professionals, or for daily life. With its sleek all-black design, comfortable EVA grip, sturdy frame, and auto open mechanism, the G4Free Ultimate Golf Umbrellas are perfect in a metropolitan city or a sports field!”

Notable review: “With its thick, high-density cover, this umbrella stands up to the heaviest downpours no matter what. Not only is it functional, but it also has a sleek and stylish look. Ample protection, making it ideal for my family.” – Steven C.

Get it from Amazon for $21.49

SlopeMaster ProGreen Reader

Product description: “The SlopeMaster ProGreen Reader is the ultimate tool for accurately reading the slope of the green. Its high precision bubble level ensures that you get the most accurate reading every time. The more you use it, the better your putting game will be.”

Notable review: “Really great quality materials and solid build. Unfortunately it does not work well on greens that may be bumpy or greens that are not pure/true. I’d find myself reading a 3 degree difference on a straight out due to where I placed the chip. Try and use it in the middle of your line on the flattest part you can find.” – Dan

Get it from Amazon for $9.99

Desert Fox Golf Phone Caddy

Product description: “Keeps your phone and favorite golf app right at your finger tips. Once adjusted your phone slides in and out for easy access. Slide your phone out, take that photo or answer that text message, then slide it back in.”

Notable review: “I purchased this for my husband and he loves it. It has become a staple for golfing. He keeps it in his golf bag. It easily and securely mounts the golf cart. There are others out there that are magnetic, but this felt more secure and it is. This allows him to keep his range finder and golf app visible while playing.” – Ashley C.

Get it from Amazon for $23.95

 

Roykaw Golf Cart Fan

Product Description: “This golf cart USB clip fan has 3-speed settings. The portable fan is super quiet and super strong airflow; The adjustable head of this golf cart fan can rotate 360 degrees, So you can direct the air however you would like.”

Notable review: “Just what was needed for the golf cart. My husband loves it and says it works really well. Easy to attach to golf cart.” – SParker

Get it from Amazon for $32.90

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Ping Moonlite Stand Bags

Product description: “An enduring favorite, the updated Moonlite bag is a model of ultra-lightweight efficiency, weighing less than 2 ½ pounds yet offering four pockets, room for 14 clubs, an adjustable standing strap to make lifting easy, and a water-resistant belly. Converts easily to a single strap, too.”

Get it from 2nd Swing for $74.99

The Stack Swing Trainer

Product description: “5 milled Stack weights enable 30 weight combinations between 0g and 300g. Dual-purpose weight case / phone stand. Highly engineered training club – Adult (41.5″).”

Get it from 2nd Swing for $299.99

Bushnell Tour V6

Product description: “Utilizing new and improved electronics, Tour V6 is the most accurate, consistent and longest ranging Tour series laser Bushnell Golf has ever released.”

Get it from 2nd Swing for $299

 

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Spotted: Putter roundup from the 2024 3M Open

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Every week we spot some really cool and custom putters out on the putting green and in tour players’ bags. This week is no slouch with some really interesting and beautiful putters being tested. Let’s take a look at some of the standouts we found.

Tyler Duncan: Scotty Cameron Phantom T-11.5 

The Phantom 11 is a pretty wild putter by Scotty’s standards with a multi-material design that boosts MOI for more forgiveness. Duncan’s T-11.5. takes the stock model and moves the shaft to the center of the putter head. We don’t mean a center shafted version, but the shaft is installed in the center, behind the face as well. We don’t have any official details on this T-11.5 but it looks like that setup should create a putter where the face points towards the hole or target, similar to a L.A.B. putter.

Zac Blair: Scotty Cameron 009.M Cameron & Co. “Longneck”

Blair might be in possession of the largest Scotty collection on tour! It seems like every week he has something new, and flat-out gorgeous, that he is trying out. I have seen a lot of 009.M putters over the years, but never one with a long plumbers neck on it. This 009 is a Masterful that utilizes additional CNC machine work to reduce the amount of hand polishing needed to complete the putter. The long, or tall, neck on the putter usually is used to reduce the amount of toe hang and make the putter more face balanced. The face contains a very shallow milling while the sole features a tour truck, tour only, diamonds, and the rare Circle L stamp. The Circle L was made for Scotty’s close friends who lost matches or games and was meant to poke a little fun at their misfortune.

Paul Barjon: PXG Prototype

There are a lot of putters out there that become so widely used and popular that other manufacturers will borrow some of the design cues. The Spider is one of those putters and it looks like PXG has made a prototype putter for Barjon that has some similar features. This proto has a tapered mallet shape with twin wings that come out from either side of the rear. Twin movable weights sit in each wing on the sole and the sole features a plate that is bolted in place at the corners. The top contains a single siteline and the face uses PXG’s advanced pyramid face structure.

Odyssey Ai-One Cruiser Broomstick #7

More and more long, counterbalanced, and alternative putters seem to be showing up recently. The long, or broomstick, putter is making a comeback and more than a few players have joined Adam Scott in using that style. Odyssey has thrown its hat in the broomstick arena with a new Ai-One Cruiser model. The head shape is the very familiar #7 model, but with the shaft going into the center of the club head. An Ai-One face is there to help keep ball speed consistent on off-center hits and three white lines are on top for framing ball and aligning the putter.

TaylorMade Spider Tour S Broomstick

Another option in the long putter is TaylorMade’s Spider Tour S broomstick that we saw around the putting green. The head looks to be a little larger than the standard Tour S and that makes sense with the broomstick-style putters demanding heads near or over 400g. A TPU Pure Roll insert is installed in the face and the shaft is a more traditional double-bend design, just much longer! There isn’t the True Path alignment on top, just a full darker grey finish with a single siteline. Two moveable weights are out in the wings of the putter to dial in the specific weight a player might want.

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