Equipment
Cobra introduces new King TEC hybrid and utility iron
Cobra Golf has today introduced its new King TEC hybrid and King TEC utility iron.
Cobra King TEC Hybrid

The new Cobra King TM TEC hybrid is a super premium, adjustable hybrid designed specifically to complement Cobra’s King family of better player irons.
New innovations in the latest ’23 King TEC hybrid include H.O.T Face Technology and a new ST-118 face material.

Developed using artificial intelligence, H.O.T. Face (which stands for “Highly Optimized Topology”) features multiple zones with optimized thicknesses that are designed to increase ball speed and produce more efficient spin across a larger area of the clubface, resulting in more consistent and reliable distances.
PwrShell Technology features a thin, highly-flexible forged ST-118 steel insert that creates a larger Sweet Zone in design for faster ball speeds and higher launch on shots hit away from center. The King TEC hybrid also features a 4g Carbon Fiber Crown that allows for more weight to be repositioned low and back within the clubhead for a lower CG in a bid to provide improved launch and forgiveness.

To make the King TEC even more appealing to better players, Cobra engineers created a refined, sleek profile with a shorter blade length, less onset, a more rounded toe and crown, and updated face and toe curvatures that look more square at address.
The King TEC hybrid also features an Adjustable Weight System with three adjustable sole weights (two 12g weights and a 2g weight). The two 12g heavy weights can be positioned in the back/heel for a draw-biased flight, back/toe for a fade-biased flight, and front heel/toe areas of the clubhead to encourage neutral and controlled flight.
Additional weights are sold separately through custom and include a 10g, 14g, and 2g option. In addition, COBRA ® ’S MYFLY ® Adjustable Loft Technology allows for loft adjustments of +/- 1.5-degrees for additional fine tuning of launch and spin characteristics.

“Bringing Cobra’s H.O.T. Face technology to the hybrid category is a game changer. The additional ball speed and forgiveness makes the KING TEC our most advanced hybrid to date.” – Jose Miraflor, Vice President, Marketing & Product Architecture, Cobra Golf
The hybrid arrives with four loft options: a 2H (RH only) with a nominal loft of 17° (adjustable from 15.5° to 18.5°), a 3H with a nominal loft of 19° (adjustable from 17.5° to 20.5°), a 4H with a nominal loft of 21° (adjustable from 19.5° to 22.5°) and a 5H with a nominal loft of 24° (adjustable from 22.5° to 25.5°). All LH options are available in custom only.
Cobra King TEC Utility iron

The King TEC Utility iron features a classic, muscle-back style iron shape that sits comfortably at address, with a relatively wide sole in design for improved turf interaction from a variety of turf conditions.
A metal wood like construction seeks to yield powerful speed and distance through a hollow body design and a forged ST-118 PwrShell face insert with a longer return, internal speed channel and new H.O.T. Face technology.

Developed using artificial intelligence, H.O.T. Face features multiple zones with optimized thicknesses designed to increase ball speed and produce more efficient spin across a larger area of the clubface, resulting in more consistent and reliable distances.
For improved acoustics and feel at impact, the hollow clubhead is injected with an even lighter and softer Expancel Microsphere Foam, which is also used in the King Forged Tec andTec X irons to absorb vibrations and tune sound and feel.

In addition, the use of extreme Tungsten Weighting utilizing High Density MIM Tungsten Weights lowers the CG in design for improved launch and spin rates both off the tee and from the fairway or rough. Specifically, the 2-Utility contains 56g of Tungsten, while the 3-5 Utilities feature 61g of Tungsten.
A ONE Length Tec Utility Iron configuration is also offered in a shorter 37.25” build in a bid to promote maximum consistency and accuracy when used with a ONE Length set or on its own. The ONE Length Utility features the highest amount of Tungsten at a whopping 83g.

The variable length King TEC Utility irons are available in a 2-Utility (17° – RH Only), 3-Utility (19°), 4 (22°), and a 5-Utility (25°), with LH available in custom only. The ONE Length KING TM Tec Utility irons are available in a 3-Utility (19°), 4-Utility (22°), and 5-Utility (25°) in RH only.
Both the Cobra King TEC hybrid and utility iron will be available at retail from February 3rd, with the hybrid priced at $299.99 and utility iron priced at $229 steel, $249 graphite.
Equipment
Spotted: Titleist GTS USWO headcovers
GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore was at Riviera Country Club this last week in Los Angeles for the U.S. Women’s Open. While browsing the photos, I spotted a recent major trend in headcovers. That is, the Titleist GTS headcover line expands the majors theme.
Seen on the bag of Natalia Guseva were the red, white, and blue Titleist GTS covers. This is the third time we have seen limited-edition Titleist major covers, the others being at the Masters and the PGA Championship. But with the launch of the GTS line back at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March, this is the first time we have seen Titleist come out with major themed head covers for the season (driver headcovers through hybrids).
Check out some photos below.

At the Masters, we saw the familiar Masters green, white, and yellow. While the PGA Championship design was colors synonymous with the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. This shows the season major drops continue full steam ahead for major OEMs. New opportunities for each major for designs and themes, and who knows, maybe a lucky spark for a player and a major championship for their resume. It gets the wheels turning for what major theme headcover you would keep on your bag for the whole season!


Whats in the Bag
Melanie Green WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 5 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 S

Hybrids: TaylorMade Qi4D (19 degrees, 22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid 85 S 

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB 09, 54-SB 12, 60-SB 10)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso 2.0

Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Check out more in-hand photos of Melanie Green’s clubs here.
Equipment
Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, one user has announced himself as a believer in the powers of Titleist’s GT280 Mini Driver, and is sharing the good news with other members.
User @dgarland chronicled:
“As the title states I have played 3 rounds with a Titleist GT280 mini driver and here are the results… If you have been contemplating trying one, definitely do. Stock Tensei Blue and set at standard loft and it’s legitimately hard to not put the ball in play with this. It is incredibly straight and even bad swings result in a usable shot. You will give up some distance but you will be in play. I have not attempted to hit it off the fairway yet but I rarely hit my 3 wood off the fairway either. At my home course there are two holes on the front 9 that are a really uncomfortable shot with the driver. One is a slight dogleg right where a draw (my normal shot) can run out of room fast and the other is a dogleg left with trees about 250ish straight off the tee, where a driver that doesn’t draw will get me into trouble. The mini driver has been perfect for both of them. I always step onto those tee boxes uncomfortable about the shot I need to play, but with this it makes it far easier to get the ball in play.
“Update: 2 for 2 again this morning in a 9 hole round.”
Members in the forum shared their thoughts on mini drivers, offering up their favorite models and whether or not they’re a proper fit for their home course/style of play. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- NorthMNgolfer: “I’m curious between this and the new TEC mini that was just released. But I’m waiting a mini that can be used from the fairway as well from time to time. Both look like great options.”
- jLMN: “I played the GT280 last year and it’s a great club. My problem this year is I couldn’t justify keeping it in the bag when I would only use it 2-3 times per round. Perfect club for short par 4 tee shots. I didn’t trust it as well off the deck compared to the tee box.”
- GolferPerson1: “I can only speak to the 280 but I’ve had no issues with it from the fairway. ”
Entire Thread: “Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds”
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