Are Cobra Bio Cell Irons Still Good? Are They Forgiving for High Handicappers?

Are Cobra Bio Cell Irons Still Good? Are They Forgiving for High Handicappers?

“We’re coming up on a decade since the Cobra Bio Cell irons were released (2014) so we thought this would be a good time to revisit them and see how they stack up against modern game improvement irons.”

To be honest, I had forgotten all about these irons. I wasn’t paying much attention to Cobra irons in 2014 so when we got a used set in for testing, I was taken aback.

These irons have a really peculiar look – almost futuristic. Mind you, this was before I actually took them to the course for testing so I was fixated on the cavity back and undercut.

The undercut looks jagged and unlike the smoother, streamlined cavity backs that I’m used to.

In the bag, the undercut actually looks like a pair of sunglasses – or sort of like the Infiniti automaker logo.

But looks aside, are the Cobra Bio Cell irons still good for high handicappers in 2023? Let’s find out!

Are the Cobra Bio Cell Irons Still Good?

“The good thing about the cavity undercut is that you can’t see it at point of address.”

All of the “jaggedness” that I was complaining about in the intro is ultimately a moot point since you don’t see any of that at address.

Moreover, the sort of clumsy looking undercut actually serves a purpose. The undercut houses four weight ports throughout the set.

In the long irons, there are two tungsten weights that occupy the outer weight ports (the ones closest to the heel and toe).

Each weight is ten pounds. In the short irons, the 10-pound tungsten weights are inserted into the inner weight ports (the ones closest to the sweet spot).

So you get a progressive weight placement throughout the set that delivers really dynamic performance.

I was really stunned with the dispersion I was getting with the 7-iron of this set – it never wents past 3 yards.

When I caught the ball close to the toe, the ball still flew straight with a mid-high trajectory.

My only complaint was that the ball could naught but fly straight. So affecting a draw or fade was next to impossible.

But I’m guessing that most high handicappers aren’t going to complain about that.

With the centered weighting of the short irons, I found that I could launch the ball higher and that it was landing softer on and around the green.

The Cobra Bio Cell irons are definitely still really good irons – especially for the right kind of player…

Are the Cobra Bio Cell Irons Forgiving for High Handicappers?

“The Cobra Bio Cell irons have a moderately oversized profile with a medium thick top line and medium width sole.”

There is also a bit of offset throughout the set so they look moderately forgiving without looking monstrous at address.

The best thing about the Cobra Bio Cell irons for high handicappers is that they are very easy to hit. I fell into a groove with these irons at the range, before I even stepped foot on the turf.

The Cobra Bio Cell irons feature an unsupported face which helps increase flexion. I did feel that the Cobra Bio Cell irons had a hot feel. They send the ball out in a hurry.

And my distances were also very good. I was averaging 160.7 yards with the 7-iron. To recap, the Cobra Bio Cell irons are easy to hit and provide good distance, most likely thanks to a hot face.

So overall I would say that’s a winning combination for high handicappers.

I would like to have seen a bit higher altitude from the short irons; but that’s really the only significant weakness I can think of.

And it won’t be a weakness at all for high handicap players who naturally launch the ball high.

The mid launch may actually help you gain some carry if you are the type of anomalous high handicapper with a fast swing speed.

Cobra Bio Cell Vs Cobra LTDx Irons

“The LTDx irons also have an unsupported face but include improvements like CNC milling and a suspended bar behind the hitting zone.”

The CNC milling makes a big difference in the short irons. I got better spin control out of the LTDx irons than the Cobra Bio Cells.

But the LTDx irons launch slightly lower than the Cobra Bio Cells which may be an issue for many high handicappers.

Plus, I found that the Cobra Bio Cell irons were actually a bit easier to hit with than the LTDx irons.

So maybe the Cobra LTDx irons are better for mid/low handicappers and the Cobra Bio Cells are better for high handicappers.