What is the difference between these two sets...

[elivate]

I have decided to invest a little more $ and go for a better set of irons, fitted, the works... I can get the Cobra 3100 irons fit at a shop not too far from me, so I am hoping to make a trip this weekend and try them out. They also have the Cobra 2300 so I will try both, but I was just wondering what the difference is between the two sets? On the Cobra site it says:

2300:

Designed for those who demand Mid-high launch and workability. The 2300 I/M Irons are all about making the ball do what you want. With their undercut players design, thin top-line and reduced offset, these irons give you a generous Sweet Zone, great launch, and the ultimate in control.

3100:

UNDERCUT DESIGN The undercut design of the 3100 I/H pushes weight low and back for a deep CG (Center of Gravity) and high MOI (Moment of Inertia). The result, a super-sized Sweet Zone and high launch for incredible distance and forgiveness. AVAILABLE IN: 3-PW (GW, SW, LW also available)

It sounds to me like the 2300 are for a more advanced player? Is that the case? Obviously I will decide when I get to try them out, so that wil be nice, but I was just curious if anyone here might know...

Thanks!

[thehillgolfer]

It sounds to me like the 2300 are for a more advanced player? Is that the case? Obviously I will decide when I get to try them out, so that wil be nice, but I was just curious if anyone here might know...

yes, you are right. but i would go ahead and try out both sets.

[elivate]

So I went and tried the Cobras on the weekend. I only hit the 3100's because that is all they had. I got fitted at a local pro shop, they do not have the Vector Launch Monitor, so basically I just got fitted for lie. Anyway, they use Ping G5s to fit, and those were very nice, I hit that one well, but I simply can't justify spending that kind of $$ right now. The Cobras were nice, too, and I hit them pretty well, but they only had them with Regular Flex Graphite. The pro there tried to sell me on them, and he said that they were a good fit for me. I was still hitting a lot of shots to the right of my target, not as bad as usual though, and he tried to get me to make some adjustments to straighten the shots out.

Do you think he was just trying to sell me the clubs because that is all he had in? I really don't want to pay the extra $ for graphite, and without actually having the launch monitor how could he tell that regular flex graphite were the right shafts for me? I can orde them in steel, but I would really like to know that I am making the right call... I actually went to another store out of town Saturday, but they did not have them in with steel shafts, either... Is everyone going to graphite for irons these days or what?

[iacas]

Do you think he was just trying to sell me the clubs because that is all he had in? I really don't want to pay the extra $ for graphite, and without actually having the launch monitor how could he tell that regular flex graphite were the right shafts for me? I can orde them in steel, but I would really like to know that I am making the right call... I actually went to another store out of town Saturday, but they did not have them in with steel shafts, either... Is everyone going to graphite for irons these days or what?

People aren't going to graphie for irons. It sounds like you were being tricked.

Also, since the headweights and shaft weights and whatnot can dramatically affect your fitting, it's always best to be fitted in something close to the club you want to use, not one from a completely different manufacturer. You can't be fitted with steel shafts and then have the guy say "you should use graphite." The likely weight difference alone will throw things off... I tried a lighter steel shaft last year and contact was all over the face. I needed the heavier DG S300 shaft to keep my swing in plane. I'd go somewhere else, or call Cobra to see if they have a recommended fitter.

[elivate]

People aren't going to graphie for irons. It sounds like you were being tricked.

Thanks iacas, I was sort of thinking the same thing. I think he was just trying to sell me on the clubs to get them out the door. I am not a member at that club and I don't play there, so I am sure he didn't really care if I paid for something I don't really need.

I am going to book an appointment to get a complete fitting using the launch monitor... I am pretty sure I will come out of that with a stiff, steel shaft, and hopefully the Cobra 3100's or possibly Cleveland TA6, or maybe even the Wilson Fat Shafts. These are the sets that they have in my price range, and now that I hit the Cobras I know that they are a good set, much much better than what I have now.