Cobra AMP CELL Irons Preview

[Howzat]

Are these Amp Cell irons considered GI irons? No way!

That's where I would stick them. My impression of Cobra's line-up for 2013:

SGI: Baffler
GI: Amp Cell
GE: Amp Forged
Player's: Amp Cell Forged

 

[Hawk]

Man, you have me wanting to take some swings with these things now, Howzat. I thought the pictures from the show made them look great and I couldn't care less about the size or offset. I've enjoyed having a larger iron in the bag over the last few months.

 

[IceyShanks]

Awesome thoughts so far, sounds like the forgiveness may be a huge distinguishing factor on these. And the design details sound amazing.

 

[Golf Ghost]

To me this is a big improvement over the AMP's in terms of looks and I am really intrigued by the sole design. I think these will go along way to helping me hit more GIR's and get my handicap to single digits.

Awesome stuff. Really looking forward to hearing your thoughts leading up/during the MC and these.

 

[Nate]

That's where I would stick them. My impression of Cobra's line-up for 2013:

SGI: Baffler
GI: Amp Cell
GE: Amp Forged
Player's: Amp Cell Forged

Ok, interesting, I would have never considered the Amp Cell line to be a GI iron (btw, I have that term GI iron). That is one good looking GI iron then!!!

 

[tyno]

i am thoroughly intrigued now.
i'm guessing that the forgiveness of these may be hard to ignore when it comes time to place an order.
good thoughts Erik.

basically, i just need to go hit these tomorrow no matter what.

 

[Howzat]

Man, you have me wanting to take some swings with these things now, Howzat. I thought the pictures from the show made them look great and I couldn't care less about the size or offset. I've enjoyed having a larger iron in the bag over the last few months.

I think these will compete nicely with the RocketBladez and X Hot offerings. Now I need to start pondering which color to go with. The white is nice but I am thinking red may be the ticket.

 

[Howzat]

i am thoroughly intrigued now.
i'm guessing that the forgiveness of these may be hard to ignore when it comes time to place an order.
good thoughts Erik.

basically, i just need to go hit these tomorrow no matter what.

As pretty as I think the AMP Cell Forged are I am almost sure these will be in the bag. They really seem to be the right iron for where my game is right now. I would spend a little time with them before you rule them out.

 

[Howzat]

If using wedges that are not part of this set, say the Trusty Rusty, what would the make up be? I'd keep the PW which is 44* but what would my Gap be? A 48* or because since the face of the amps is so hot and the Trusty is a more traditional face would you go different? Confused with all these super hot faces and the new standards for lofts.

I think I would go 49* and 55* with the Trusty Rusty's. I currently go 46* to 50* and don't feel there is enough of a gap but your question is a good one so now I am re-thinking things a bit.

 

[Rob Wedge]

I think I would go 49* and 55* with the Trusty Rusty's. I currently go 46* to 50* and don't feel there is enough of a gap but your question is a good one so now I am re-thinking things a bit.

Thanks for moving this question to here. I was putting together a set last night just to kill time and got stuck at wedges with the AMPs. With the faces being so hot and the lofts jacked up I just had no clue where to start with them. I would stay with the AMP wedges but I much prefer a more "Blade" style wedge over a cavity. Like, it you're hitting your PW (44*) with the AMPs say, 145yards, then I would think to keep the yardage gaps accurate you would need a gap wedge in a more traditional wedge that was closer to a 9 iron? I hit traditional lofted 9 iron 135 so is that the loft Wedge I would get? MY HEAD IS SPINNING!

 

[Howzat]

Thanks for moving this question to here. I was putting together a set last night just to kill time and got stuck at wedges with the AMPs. With the faces being so hot and the lofts jacked up I just had no clue where to start with them. I would stay with the AMP wedges but I much prefer a more "Blade" style wedge over a cavity. Like, it you're hitting your PW (44*) with the AMPs say, 145yards, then I would think to keep the yardage gaps accurate you would need a gap wedge in a more traditional wedge that was closer to a 9 iron? I hit traditional lofted 9 iron 135 so is that the loft Wedge I would get? MY HEAD IS SPINNING!

Not to move your question again but I think you should start a seperate thread with this question because I think it is will really get some discussion going. After hitting the AMP Cell's today and seeing a distance gain I have more questions than answers.

 

[Rob Wedge]

Not to move your question again but I think you should start a seperate thread with this question because I think it is will really get some discussion going. After hitting the AMP Cell's today and seeing a distance gain I have more questions than answers.

Yeah, good idea. Thanks man

 

[IceyShanks]

That's where I would stick them. My impression of Cobra's line-up for 2013:

SGI: Baffler
GI: Amp Cell
GE: Amp Forged
Player's: Amp Cell Forged

Without hitting any of them besides the Amp Forged I'd say those sound about right!

 

[ddec]

As pretty as I think the AMP Cell Forged are I am almost sure these will be in the bag. They really seem to be the right iron for where my game is right now. I would spend a little time with them before you rule them out.

You and I are in the same boat. I don't think these irons should be overlooked by anyone out there, including guys in the MC

 

[Howzat]

You and I are in the same boat. I don't think these irons should be overlooked by anyone out there, including guys in the MC

I think I am going to change my avatar to Cobra's slogan "Enjoy Golf". That is my primary goal this year and I think these irons will ensure that happens.

 

[ddec]

I think I am going to change my avatar to Cobra's slogan "Enjoy Golf". That is my primary goal this year and I think these irons will ensure that happens.

Nothing wrong with playing clubs that make the game a little easier right?

 

[Howzat]

Nothing wrong with playing clubs that make the game a little easier right?

I need to face the fact that I only get to play 5-6 months out of the year a few times a week. Nothing wrong with having a little help.

 

[ddec]

I need to face the fact that I only get to play 5-6 months out of the year a few times a week. Nothing wrong with having a little help.

I saw Canadan demolish a course in Ohio with burner 2.0 irons. He seemed to enjoy it.

 

[Howzat]

I saw Canadan demolish a course in Ohio with burner 2.0 irons. He seemed to enjoy it.

That's what I want to do this year. Demolish a golf course and put up some personal bests.

 

[IceyShanks]

"Enjoy Golf" is never a bad thing!

 

[ddec]

I saw the blue cavity irons today. I didn't think they looked all that bad. I talk up the pro irons every day but every time I see these I think they are the ones for me. Like Erik said make gold easier.

 

[Howzat]

I saw the blue cavity irons today. I didn't think they looked all that bad. I talk up the pro irons every day but every time I see these I think they are the ones for me. Like Erik said make gold easier.

I think I am leaning towards the red ones but the orange is still in play.

 

[ddec]

I think I am leaning towards the red ones but the orange is still in play.

I haven't seen either of those yet. I bet the red looks good

 

[Howzat]

I haven't seen either of those yet. I bet the red looks good

I need to see them in person myself. I am thinking the red would match nicely with the KBS customs.

 

[Jman]

Having held the pro's in hand, it would be hard for me not to go that way if I were in you guys shoes. It just would!