Cobra Golf, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, USA, is continuing its use of metal Additive Manufacturing with the latest release of its LIMIT3D putter range, with Pista models produced via Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) and the Enzo models, by HP’s Metal Jet Binder Jetting AM technology.
This release follows on from that of the 3DP Tour Irons earlier this year, with both taking advantage of the benefits that Additive Manufacturing can bring to golf club design.
Building on the success of the original LIMIT3D irons and the current 3DP Tour Irons, Cobra’s LIMIT3D putters feature a one-piece, additively manufactured construction. This design – unattainable through traditional casting or forging methods – eliminates the need for drilled pockets or lightweight soleplates, which can compromise sound and feel.
The LIMIT3D Enzo putter is additively manufactured from 316L stainless steel using HP’s Metal Jet Additive Manufacturing technology
Each LIMIT3D putter is additively manufactured from 316L stainless steel, with HP’s Binder Jetting process used in the Enzo models allowing Cobra to incorporate intricate lattice structures to optimise weight distribution and enhance performance. The results of this are reported as superior sound and feel, higher Moment of Inertia (MOI), and increased stability on off-centre hits.
“As leaders in technology and innovation, we recognised the potential of 3D printing to create more advanced products,” said Chad DeHart, Senior Product Line Manager at Cobra Golf. “The impressive performance gains of the LIMIT3D irons made it an easy decision to apply the same technology to putters. We are excited to introduce these new models and believe players will be impressed by their performance.”
The new LIMIT3D putters undergo CNC machining during the finishing process in an effort to ensure premium aesthetics and tour-calibre precision. They feature LA Golf’s proprietary Descending Loft Technology, which utilises four descending lofts (4°, 3°, 2°, 1°) to mitigate delofting and the addition of loft at impact, providing optimal launch for unparalleled end-over-end roll performance.
The 3DP Tour Irons are made using a Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion process. This provides additional stiffness and strength to support the clubface and fine-tune the acoustics of each iron. Due to the significant weight savings provided by Additive Manufacturing, up to 100g of tungsten is positioned low in the heel and toe areas
Enzo
The Enzo model is a high-MOI mallet available in two versions: The Enzo and the Enzo-30. The Enzo features a single bend shaft with a face-balanced design and a ½ shaft offset, while the Enzo-30 features a small slant neck, delivering a 30º toe hang and ¾ shaft offset.
The Pista model is a traditional blade shape built using a PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing process. It is available in two versions: The Pista-45 and the Pista-60. The Pista-45 features a plumber’s neck with a 45º toe hang and full shaft offset, while the Pista-60 features a small flow neck, 60º toe hang, and ½ shaft offset.
3DP Tour Irons
The 3DP Tour Irons, announced in January, are fully additively manufactured from 316L stainless steel using a PBF-LB process. The internal lattice structure, which can only be created via Additive Manufacturing, provides additional stiffness and strength to support the clubface and fine-tune acoustics of each iron for optimised sound and feel.
“The 3D printed LIMIT3D irons were the first commercially available 3D printed clubs, and they sold out so quickly we had to make more,” said Mike Yagley, Vice President of Innovation & AI, Cobra Golf. “The new Cobra 3D Printed Tour Irons offer the same premium construction, performance, and feel, but will now be available as a standard Cobra model.”
