Ping G410 Vs Cobra Speedzone Irons Review & Specs 2023

Ping G410 Vs Cobra Speedzone Irons Review & Specs 2023

If your irons have been the bane of your golf game then you may want to pay special attention to the following review.

Today we are going to be taking a look at a couple of game improvement iron sets that both promise to bring the distance you want and provide the forgiveness your game may need.

If in fact, you are in search of irons because you are struggling on the fairway, a set of game improvements might be the first port of call, btut if you are looking to improve, distance irons like these sets are going to be perfect.

That’s what makes it feel so incredible when you pull them out of the bag and belt it onto the green from a distance.

And here are a couple of iron sets that just might help you reach that level of accomplishment on the course and performance under every heading.

Overview Of Both Sets

At first glance, you wouldn’t think the Ping G410 irons are game improvement irons.

The shorter blade and less pronounced offset can actually look intimidating if you’re a mid to high handicapper. Still, the G series has been known for it’s forgiveness and the G410’s are no exception.

The Cobra Speedzone irons became available in the States in January of 2020 and ever since then they have been giving iron sets like the G410’s a run for their money. They are built to launch the ball hot while still providing deep CG congenial to beginners’ swings.

Cobra Speedzone Irons Key Features

The top lines of the Cobra Speedzone irons are made from carbon fiber which, helps keep overall weight down.

This allows for what Cobra calls their “Speedback Shape” which, is essentially a banded metal weight that stretches from the heel to the toe and wraps around the sole.

Ping G410 Irons Key Features

The Ping G410 irons have free-hinging faces. This means that they yield a higher degree of flex which, in most cases, will result in faster ball speeds.

The face is stabilized by a co-molded badge made of aluminum and elastomer that is placed in the rear cavity.

Who Is Each Set for?

Both of these iron sets are marketed toward high to mid handicappers. If you are having more trouble with distance than accuracy, you might like the G410’s more. If you prioritize forgiving feel, the Speedzone irons might be more your…speed.

The Ping G Series

The G series has always been known to be forgiving. The predecessors to the G410’s were certainly no exception.

Their top rail undercut cavity actually even launched the ball higher than the G410’s – although both iron sets feature the key face-hinging architecture.

Comparing Cobras

The Speedzone irons also come in One Length versions which, you guessed it, makes every iron in the set the same length: 37.50”.

There are also the Radspeed irons which, feature radial weighting design to keep spin at an all-time low.

Loft Comparison

	Ping G410 Loft	Cobra Speedzone Loft
4 iron	20.5°	19°
5 iron	23.5°	21°
6 iron	26.5°	24°
7 iron	30°	27.5°
8 iron	34.5°	32°
9 iron	39.5°	37°

Cobra Speedzone Club Options

• Steel and Graphite shafts
• UST Recoil ESX 460 shaft
• KBS Tour 90 shaft
• Stiff, regular and lite flexes

Ping G410 Club Options

• PING Alta CB Red shaft
• PING AWT 2.0 shaft
• True Temper Dynamic Gold shaft
• True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 shaft
• True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 shaft
• KBS Tour shaft
• Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 105 shaft
• Project X LZ
• True Temper Elevate 95 shaft
• Stiff, regular, extra stiff and soft regular flexes

Length & Lie Comparison

	Ping G410 Length/Lie	Cobra Speedzone Length/Lie
4 iron	38 7/8”/60.5	39.25”/62
5 iron	38 ¼”/61	38.50”/62.5
6 iron	37 5/8”/61.5	37.75”/63
7 iron	37”/62	37.25”/63.5
8 iron	36 ½”/62.8	36.75”/64
9 iron	36”/63.5	36.25”/64.5

Composition Comparison

These two iron sets actually have similar compositions. They both feature an aluminum hybrid rear badge to improve feel and perimeter weighting.

The Speedzone has the carbon fiber top line though and the G410’s feature a cascading sole design.

Performance Comparison

The G410’s were launching higher and farther than the Speedzone’s overall. This was partly due to the significantly stronger lofts of the G410’s.

The Hydropearl finish also gave the G410’s a softer feel. The Speedzone’s were definitely more forgiving on off-center shots, though.

Price Comparison

The Speedzone irons retail for about $800 for the set while you can find the G410’s on sale fro between $780 and $900.

Cobra Speedzone Irons Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Very low CG
• Pwrshell face insert
• Very forgiving
• The shorter irons yielded a nice amount of spin
• Good vibration dampening
• Congenial look for high handicappers

Cons:

• They don’t play as long
• They have a stiffer feel
• Fewer shaft options
• Lower launch angles

Overall Score: 94/100

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Ping G410 Irons Pros & Cons

Pros:

• They play longer
• Shorter blade length
• Less offset
• Stronger lofts
• Great ball speed
• Good vibration dampening

Cons:

• Less spin control
• Less forgiving overall
• Less appealing look for high handicappers
• More expensive

Overall Score: 93/100

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Other Iron Sets To Consider

 

Taylormade M6

The Speed Bridge design of the M6’s dramatically increase stability while allowing the face to flex freely.

Overall Score: 95/100

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Callaway Rogue

The Rogue’s feature Variable Face Thickness along with 360 Face Cup architecture to create a seemingly endless sweet spot.

Overall Score: 94/100

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Cobra F9

The F9’s also feature the Speedback weighting but with a more streamlined rear design and additional tungsten weighting.

Overall Score: 92/100

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Final Assessment

At the top of this review, we mentioned that both the Ping G410’s and the Cobra Speedzone irons promised distance and forgiveness.

As it turns out, they both lived up to these promises – one more than the other.

If you are looking for more effortless distance, the ping G410’s are for you.

If you are struggling with accuracy on your shots, we recommend picking up the Cobra Speedzone irons.

While both deliver distance and forgiveness, it’s clear that each one emphasizes one category more than the other.