The idea of having one setup and one swing for all my irons was pretty intriguing. I don’t always have as much time as I’d like to practice so only having one swing to worry about could help my consistency. This is where the LTDx irons from Cobra come into play.
These irons come in standard or one length, so it’s important to double-check before you buy. Before trying them for myself, I had read about people loving and also hating them. The concept made a lot of sense to me so I had to find out for myself.
Long story short, what I found was pretty common for people who tried one-length clubs. Continue reading to find out how they performed for me and if I’d recommend them.
In This Review
Product Details | Intro | Looks | Feel | Performance | Bottom Line | Alternatives
Cobra LTDx One Length Iron Specs
| Release Year | 2022 |
| Golfer | Men |
| Handicap | Mid, High |
| Shaft | KBS Tour 90 Steel KBS PGI Graphite |
| Shaft Flex | A, R, S |
| Length | 37.25″ |
| Type | Game Improvement |
| Design | Cavity Back |
| Swing Weight | Graphite: C9 Steel: D0 (Irons) D1 (Wedges) |
| Grip | Lamkin Crossline |
| Clubs | 4-SW |
| Manufacturer | Cobra |
The Intro
If I were to ask you what your favorite club is, what would you say? If you were standing on the tee and absolutely had to hit the fairway, what club would you use?
A lot of people would say their 7 iron.
That’s why one length irons were made. Your 5 iron is the same length as your 7 iron. Your pitching wedge is also the same length as your 7 iron.
The concept is that if all your irons are the same length you’ll only have to have one setup and one swing. On paper, it’s a pretty sound concept.
The Looks
The LTDx are game improvement irons and are designed for mid to high handicappers who want max forgiveness. You’ll notice this right away when you pick them up.
They’re a cavity back design and are on the bulkier side. Both the topline and sole of the club are thicker as well as a decent amount of offset.
All of this is to make the club more forgiving and to help people close the face at impact (to reduce a slice). This is pretty standard across the game improvement field.
I had Taylormade M4 (review here) and Callaway Rogue ST Max OS irons (review here) at home and was comparing them. I’d say the LTDx are somewhere in the middle.
They had less offset compared to the Rogue OS irons. The longer irons were very similar to the M4 irons. The shorter clubs were slightly larger.
The Feel
If you’re used to forged clubs, you’ll find game improvement irons to be pretty dull. With forged clubs, you can feel right away where you made contact. It’s not always the case with game improvement cavity backs.
Compared to another GI iron (the M4), the LTDx had a bit less “feel.” I will note that the LTDx had graphite shafts while the M4 had steel, which makes a bit of a difference.
When I struck the LTDx pure, I barely felt like I hit a ball. The same went for the M4 irons. The main difference was on off center hits.
Even if you hit the ball toward the heel, toe, or low on the face with the Cobra, it really didn’t feel terrible. It’s not something that bothers me but some people like to feel more.
The Performance
The first time I played the LTDx irons was on the course. The first shot I took with them was 3 holes in and was with the pitching wedge.
I was about 145 yards out, walked up to the ball, and knocked it 4 feet from the hole. Of course, I missed the putt.
It was probably the nicest PW shot I’ve hit in terms of results, ball flight, and feel. I’m sure you’ve experience something similar, you get a new clubs that feels awesome the first time you use it.
After a number of rounds, the performance was pretty similar to other pitching wedges I’ve used. The main difference I noticed was in the longer irons.
The longer LTDx irons had a lower ball flight compared to standard length clubs. I think this is pretty common because I’ve heard a number of people say the same thing. If you need more height, they might not be the best option.
As for the distance, the LTDx irons were about 5 yards longer than my M4 irons. Part of the reason could be the shaft length or it could be the tech behind the clubs. Probably a bit of both.
The Bottom Line
After testing the LTDx irons for somewhere around 18 rounds, they’re some of the most forgiving irons I’ve hit. The distance was also really good.
That said, I ended up switching back to standard length irons.
The main reason was that it didn’t make much sense to me to use one length irons and then use woods that were way longer and wedges that were way smaller. You still have to deal with different lengths, unless you also use one length wedges and hybrids.
I tried a one length wedge and instantly took it out of my bag. It was fine for full shots, but when you got around the green it was extremely awkward.
I also tried a one length hybrid and the results were similar to the longer irons. It was a much lower ball flight, which I wasn’t really a fan of.
So, if I wanted to use normal length wedges and hybrids then I might as well use variable length irons. Plus, there is a way bigger selection of clubs when you go variable length.
In saying that, I enjoyed using the irons and would recommend them to anyone set of one length irons or someone just getting started with golf.
If you have experience with the LTDx or another one length set of irons, be sure to leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts.
Where To Buy
Buy new from Amazon or used from Global Golf
The Alternatives
If you’re a high handicap golfer and want a set of forgiving irons, the LTDx could be a solid option. That said, if you want to see what some of our favorites are, be sure to check out one of these articles:
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