Cobra has stormed into 2025 with the release of their new DS-Adapt range. This collection includes new drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and a sets of game improvement irons.
Last year we saw Cobra introduce the Darkspeed iron range which has been popular amongst players. Below we highlight all of Cobra’s best iron options for 2025.
- RELATED: Cobra DS-Adapt Irons Review: Incredible distances!
- RELATED: Cobra DS-Adapt MAX Irons Review: Up, up and away!
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Best Cobra Irons 2025
AT A GLANCE
NCG PICK
DS-Adapt
As well as being long hitting these irons are all-round extremely playable clubs for a range of golfers.
BEST FOR HIGH HANDICAPPERS
DS-Adapt Max
For game-improvement irons these Cobra DS-Adapt MAX irons doesn’t half get the ball to fly off the face.
HEAD TURNER
Darkspeed
As soon as you open the box to unwrap the Cobra DarkSpeed irons, you notice the colour of them. The dark grey effect is gorgeous, and looks amazing when it sits behind the ball.
BEST FOR BALL STRIKERS
King CB
With the King CB Cobra has produced irons that feel elite. There’s still plenty of feedback from off-centre strikes, but centre strikes feel soft with the centred CoG.
BEST BLADE
King MB
For a blade, the Cobra King MB is as appealing to hit as it gets and doesn’t look totally unhittable. Cobra have simplified the design and it has some serious bag appeal.
BEST FOR MID TO LOW HANDICAPPERS
BEST BARGAIN
Aerojet
Available now at some great discounted prices….
The stand-out factor is definitely the distance, but these are a real all-rounders club – long and forgiving on off centre strikes.
BEST OLD MODEL
Forged Tec
These irons are ideal for a golfer who likes the look of a ‘players club’ but is interested in gaining some distance. These irons are LONG – probably best suited for a mid-low handicapper
NCG PICK
Cobra DS-Adapt Irons
I think these are exceptional game-improvement irons. The distances they offer up is extraordinary and are some of the longest game-improvement irons I have tested. They just fly off the club face.
As well as being long hitting these irons are all-round extremely playable clubs for a range of golfers. Easy to launch and feel great off the face thanks to a number of technological developments cobra have made.
PROS
- Incredible distances
- Feel nice off the face
- Very forgiving on off-centred strikes
CONS
- None
- RELATED: Read our full Cobra DS-Adapt Irons review
RRP: £799 steel, £899 graphite / from $999
Spec: 4-iron – Sand Wedge
Shafts: KBS Tour Lite steel shafts (S, R) or KBS PGI graphite shafts (S, R, A)
More information: Cobra Website
BEST FOR HIGH HANDICAPPERS
Cobra DS-Adapt Max Irons
Some of the numbers I was experiencing whilst testing this set of irons out was seriously impressive.
Packaged in a large profile, with plenty of offset and a confidence inspiring look these are certainly high performing irons. With the inclusion of lightweight foam in the body of the iron heads they also feel great.
I had no issues with the clubs, I’m aware they are fairly strong and there is quite a lot to look at behind the ball but I was getting very solid numbers from the trackman. Stood over the ball it does look extremely inviting with the extra loft making a big difference visually.
PROS
- Confidence inspiring look at address
- Extremely forgiving
- Plenty of distance
CONS
- A larger profile could be off-putting for some golfers
- RELATED: Read our full Cobra DS-Adapt Max Irons review
RRP: £799 steel, £899 graphite / from $999
Spec: 5-iron – Gap Wedge
Shafts: KBS Tour Lite steel shafts (S, R) or KBS PGI graphite shafts (S, R, A)
More information: Cobra Website
HEAD TURNER
Cobra Darkspeed irons
Reviewed by Matt Coles
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From the outset, these clubs look fantastic. The dark stainless steel finish differentiates the Cobra DarkSpeed irons from most other brands, and it’s a gorgeous look. That drew me in straight away, and immediately, I wanted to hit these clubs. When the club is set behind the ball, you can see there is plenty of space for the ball to hit the middle of the clubface, which promises much.
Cobra has used a hollow body construction on the DarkSpeed irons, which gives an enhanced feel while also giving players substantially more distance with every club. The DarkSpeed irons feature a Pwrshell Hot Face. Hot stands for Highly Optimised Technology. The face insert takes ball speed even further to allow for greater distance.
With my current irons, my average carry with a 7-iron is around 165 yards. With the Cobra DarkSpeed irons during this test, that pushed up towards 180 yards.
Cobra DarkSpeed irons did give me much more confidence with that extra bit of distance. It would mean taking a club less for those approaches, which should make it somewhat easier to not only hit the green but to hold it as well. The descent angles with shorter irons were all north of 40 degrees, which would give the ball more of a chance to stop and spin when required.
PROS
- Incredible distance
- Strong lofts
- Look sublime
CONS
- None
- RELATED: Read our full Cobra Darkspeed Irons Review
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At address, these aren’t as intimidating as you might expect, as the top line is not super thin, and the head from heel to toe is a good size.
The amazing feel off of the face from the King CB irons is down to Cobra’s 5-stage forging process. This process is longer than the normal forged iron build, but it ensures clubs can be made to tighter tolerances and consistency to ensure each iron is of the highest quality.
The Cobra King CB irons are a great option for forged iron lovers who want some classic eye candy in the bag. They feel phenomenal on a good strike and give you plenty of feedback on the poor shots. If your grooves are looking a little worn and you want to keep your irons traditional, these are a terrific option.
Pros:
- Contact feels buttery
- Not super intimidating at address
- Very little offset for greater control
Cons:
- Not the most forgiving irons, so won’t suit poor ball strikers.
- RELATED: Read our full Cobra King CB irons review
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Something that’s great about the King MB irons is that they were designed to seamlessly merge with the King CB irons to create a split set. Using a full set of blades is generally going to harm your performance but people do want to use them, so a split set is a great option.
The Cobra King MB irons are a great option for blade lovers who want some classic eye candy in the bag. They feel phenomenal on a good strike and give you plenty of feedback on the poor shots. I really enjoyed hitting these irons and they could potentially be the irons I use for the new season once I get the opportunity to test the whole set!
Pros:
- Contact feels brilliant
- Not super intimidating at address
- Very little offset for greater control
Cons:
- Not the most forgiving irons, so won’t suit all golfers.
- RELATED: Read our full Cobra King MB irons review
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Pros:
- Classic-looking iron with a thin top line
- Fast ball speeds across the face
- Forgiving on off-centre strikes
Cons:
- Quite a lot of offset for a player’s iron
- RELATED: Read our full Cobra King Tour irons review
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From advanced weighting systems to precision-milled faces, each set of irons has something to offer.
Consider your own skill level and preferences when selecting the right set of Cobra irons for you and get ready to enjoy improved performance and greater confidence on the course.
If you’re after more Cobra content, check out our guide to the Best Cobra Drivers 2025.
How do we test irons?
At National Club Golfer we are passionate about producing accurate and thorough reviews and make sure our testing process is rigorous so we get a good understanding of how each club performs.
Each iron is hit with Pro V1 golf balls to allow us to collect launch monitor data with our in-house TrackMan and Flightscope. After this it is time to head out onto the golf course and test the clubs in practice and competition play. We do this across a variety of golf clubs in our base of Yorkshire.
What is important when buying a new iron?
When buying a new set of irons it is important to know what you want from that club to help you improve.
Most people are looking for more distance, each iron model is optimised for different things. Depending on your swing and your impact conditions, you may not actually hit the model that is advertised as the longest, the furthest. So if you want more distance it is always worth giving different models a hit before you make a decision.
For most golfers, especially high handicappers, something that is more forgiving is going to yield the best performance. Most forgiving golf irons have a slightly bigger club head with perimeter weighting for high MOI. They also have a center of gravity that is further back to help players get more height on their shots.
Do you want something that is draw bias? There are so many models out there to help with slice correction, it would be silly not to take a look if you see your ball disappearing into the right trees too often. A closed face and draw bias weighting can get you hitting straighter shots in no time at all.
Don’t forget about the shaft either. Getting the correct shaft can help dial in your spin, launch angle and can also give you some extra distance. Having a club fitting or trying different options with your local pro can really improve the performance of your new driver.
The Best Cobra Irons 2025: FAQ’s
What are the latest Cobra irons?
The DS-Adapt line from Cobra is their latest model of irons. These irons have proved to be some of the best all-round irons we have tested this year.
