Cobra bio cell irons i am about a 1416 handicap and was looking at new irons to get and cannot decide between the cobra bio cells or the taylormade sldr and was wondering if you guys have any opinions. Taylormade sldr cobra bio cell plus driver youtube. The zl was then replaced with the amp and amp cell drivers which have done well, but zl still maintained a place in fitting. The r1 is one of three super adjustable drivers that will be available in 20, none of which are black. Ive taken both out from the golfbidder stock to have a look at them side by side to side what, if anything, is different in the new model. To help sort it out, we rounded up a group of testers, grabbed the foresight gc2, some. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra fmax superlite or gx7 xmetal cobra mens bio cell was released in 20. If you want higher or lower ball flight, you can change the cg forward or backward. The sldr driver may not have been the most commercially successful driver taylormade. It has 7 face angle options vs its predecessor the r11s with 5. Cobra is attempting to revolutionize the golf industry with the amp cell driver. If you have the time to tinker and dial it in, you will find excellent results and might even be able to pick up some benefits over previous drivers.
The cobra amp cell driver features cobras new myfly technology, allowing you to select from six different lofttrajectory settings for optimized performance and distance based. For the r1 driver the first piece of noticeable technology is the capability of the driver to change loft. Hovering over any point will give you all the details of that particular shot. There is more to the taylormade r1 driver than just the paint, it is the most adjustable driver tm has ever made. Cobra bio cell irons i am about a 1416 handicap and was looking at new irons to get and cannot decide between the cobra bio cells or the taylormade sldr and was. I tested this driver against the cobra amp cell and nike vrs covert 20 model. I look for a driver to set up natural to my eye, meaning when i sit the. I am not sure what made me think it was a good idea to bid on two driver. I have narrowed it down to either the taylormade rocketbladez or the cobra amp cell irons. Described by cobra with words like explosive distance, maximum forgiveness and pinpoint accuracy the recently released amp cell irons are packed with the latest in technology and. Today well be examining the bio cell irons from cobra golf. While i found the concept intriguing it was a litt le confusing dialing in the desired face angle.
The cobra amp cell pro silver driver is designed with myfly technology that allows for 6 different settings so the golfer can maximize distance, manage trajectory in different weather. Taylormade have unveiled their new r1 driver, the followup product to the massivelysuccessful r11s. Taylormade r1 driver and r11s compared side by side. Is it really fair that you are expected to get rid of your r11s again so quickly in favour of the all new r1 driver from taylormade. No longer do golfers have to worry about buying the wrong loft. Made for golfers from low to high handicappers who are looking for the ability to hit longer, straighter drives. The amp cell driver offers golfers the adjustability, innovation, customization and choice they want but have not been able to get until now, said bob philion, cobras. The rounded sole of the cobra amp cell allows golfers to adjust the lie of the club at address, regardless of hand position. Weve tested a lot of irons this season and cobra tops the charts in the feel department. Amp cell pro driver,cobra amp cell offset driver,ping anser driver,ping. Nov 14, 2009 the only cobra club i carry is an 18 degree cobra baffler dws hybrid. Blue has never been a massive hit on clubs until recently with the cobra amp cell driver. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist, ping, odyssey, nike, cleveland, mizuno, cobra, adams, wilson. The ruler of cg adjustment with all the driver talk now about cg it only stands to reason that certain cg placements are better.
The cobra e9 face tech is smart because it makes the spots where you mishit the ball more forgiving. Feels solid in your hand, easy to work the ball, able to adjust for an upright swing, paired with a low torque shaft works for me. The cobra s2 is no exception a very solid driver with many. I have heard amazing things about the amp cell, but taylormade is. A great look, tons of gameimproving technology, all in one package. There is the cobra amp cell in 4 colors and the cobra amp cell pro in 2 colors each with 6 hosel settings.
The cobra amp cell pro is said to be a lower spin head, as well as a lower spinning stock shaft. The amp cell pictured and amp cell pro drivers feature cobras new myfly technology, allowing golfers to select from six different lofttrajectory. I am not sure what made me think it was a good idea to bid on two driver heads at the same time, but both are used, and cheap. The taylormade r1 has mwt, face angle adjustability and an adjustable loft hosel. If you click on the cobra amp test range tab, you can see where each shot came to rest on our virtual driving range. The chassis is customizable for adjusting loft and lie. The amp cell pictured and amp cell pro drivers feature cobras new myfly technology, allowing golfers to select from six different lofttrajectory settings.
I disagree with getting fitted vs having the option to adjust it. The new taylormade r1 driver offers more adjustability than any other driver to date. Aug 11, 2014 the cobra amp cell driver crushes the ball, making it feel like you just fired your ball down the fairway with a rocket launcher. If you look at what the taylormade tour staffers are hitting, youll see that jason day plays m1 driver and m2 3wood, and he is number 1 in the world but for my bag im going m2 driver and. The 460 is going to be aimed at the largest segment of golfers, while the 430 will fit the lower handicap or those that preferneed some spin reduction and prefer a smaller head. Cobra mens bio cell is a popular option in the middle of the golf club drivers price range. The cobra amp cell driver crushes the ball, making it feel like you just fired your ball down the fairway with a rocket launcher. Classic xl custom driver,cobra amp cell driver,cobra zl encore driver,john letters masters model tour black driver,md golf superstrong st3 driver,mizuno jpx.
While weve become cynical about taylormade drivers over the last few years. The taylormade r1 driver is the longest, most adjustable driver taylormade has brought to market for the 20 season, an excellent option for golfers from a wide range of skill levels. Find golf club tradein and resales values for over 4,000 models of used golf clubs at the pga value guide, from leading manufacturers such as callaway, taylormade, taylor made, titleist. Cobra is offering the amp cell driver in a choice of four different colors silver, blue, red and orange, and the amp cell pro in a choice of two colors. Taylormade m1 is a popular option at the top of the price range. A 10g flip weight in the sole of the new f6 driver allows for customized cg location. A 10g flip weight in the sole of the new f6 driver allows for customized cg location and performance. While there maybe a number of choices, it really isnt to hard to dial in this driver. Witb ping k15 driver, nike sq sumo 16 deg thragina, ping g15. The amp cell irons have excellent lampkin rel 3gen 360 grips that feel just right in your hands. Prior to the r1 the golfer had the flexibility to change the loft around a degree. Cobras version is called the amp cell with myfly technology in the hosel. The r1 has been designed with 12 loft options and seven face. The 460 is going to be aimed at the largest segment of golfers, while the 430 will fit the lower handicap or those that.
Rocketbladez vs amp cell irons clubs, grips, shafts. Aug 04, 20 as far as how well the ball flies with the cobra amp cell fairway wood, its as good as any other fairway wood at the top of the market. I have heard amazing things about the amp cell, but taylormade is the number one brand in golf. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway. There are dozens of newer golf club drivers on the market. The cobra amp cell pro is said to be a lower spin head, as well as a lower spinning. By welding a hot, thin face to a softer body, the true metalwood construction means an iron created like a driver. The taylormade m2 is fairly forgiving with the low and back cg of this club. With that being said, cobra is now introducing the bio cell and. I look for a driver to set up natural to my eye, meaning when i sit the club down i am fully comfortable looking at it. But sometimes all those options cause us to be more confused. Nov, 2014 unfortunately i am old enough to remember when taylormade introduced the first r series driver with the r300 series.
Of course, ive got the aldila proto by you s shaft because im a solid player. I like the latest forged blades but i have played with a guy i dont like that plays them so by association i dont like them. I have hit the taylormade at dicks and it put up decent numbers and i really liked how it felt coming off of the face. The charts below show the individual and group averages black dotted line for each shot our golfers took during our test of the cobra amp driver.
Learn more about cobras new amp adjustable driver and discover what design philosophies went into its creation. The more important area to focus on is all the new technology worked into this club. They always seem to come out with not only a driver that fits the majority of the avid golfer class, they keep pace with technology. The release of the r1 driver from taylormade is exciting because of how much customization the driver provides to both the golfer and the club. Cobra amp cell s blue or taylormade aeroburner comparing. Mar, 20 as with any club taylormade makes, they have designed an enormous amount of technology into the driver. R1 driver,taylormade rbz stage 2 driver,titleist 9 d2 driver. Longest driver test callaway x hot vs cobra amp cell. Since then they have given us the r500, r5, r7, r9, r11 and then the chronologically challenged r1 before surprisingly ditching the r name for the loft up message of the sldr driver. The cobra amp cell pro silver driver is designed with myfly technology that allows for 6 different settings so the golfer can maximize distance, manage trajectory in different weather conditions. Taylormade rocketballz stage 1 or 2 or cobra amp cell. Nov 26, 2015 also, depending on the setting, there is a builtin bias.
The r1 has been designed with 12 loft options and seven face angle settings, as well as the brands famous movable weight technology but despite the high level of adjustability, its an intuitive bit of kit that is straight forward to use. Take the taylormade m1 driver, it is the most adjustable driver you can find. If you have the time to tinker and dial it in, you will find excellent results and. The graphics on the crown can be distracting, stock grip was the first to go, feel and sound off the face is blunt. Were gearheads like you, so its only natural that we were every bit as curious as you are to see how these two drivers stack up. All in all, i am very pleased with the driver and it is a great improvement over the taylormade it replaced. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as callaway womens xr driver or taylormade m2. Apr 19, 20 the cobra amp cell driver features cobras new myfly technology, allowing you to select from six different lofttrajectory settings for optimized performance and distance based on your swing. The taylormade m1 driver fitting starts with 2 heads, the 460 or the 430. May 16, 2012 the charts below show the individual and group averages black dotted line for each shot our golfers took during our test of the cobra amp driver. I wouldnt say it is the most forgiving driver ive hit, but certainly in the upper echelon for forgiveness. The face has heavy nicks, scuffs, brush marks, ball marks, scrapes, and scratches from said use.
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