12* and really liking the ball flight. I might test it out at lower lofts if a windy day, but from what I'm seeing at 12* that prob isn't even needed.
Cobra Bio Cell Driver Review Thread
12* and really liking the ball flight. I might test it out at lower lofts if a windy day, but from what I'm seeing at 12* that prob isn't even needed.
BIGBALL
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Went to the range last night and demoed the Bio-Cell driver. I asked the guy to set it up to 11.5 draw with the regular flex shaft. I get out on the range and the ball is launching low - even for me - and I am losing some to the right? So, I take a quick glance at the shaft - he actually put the KuroKage shaft in there. That shaft & I do not get along! I went back inside and he put the standard Project X shaft in. MUCH better! Feels great, and the dispersion was good, but I still was launching it a bit to low ( at least according to my eyeball test ) To compare, I hit my 12' R11, and I was definitely launching it higher ( yea, I know it's a 1/2 degree more loft, but there was a very noticeable difference that I don't know a 1/2' difference would have caused ) and carrying it further. The other thing is, at 45 3/4 inches, this driver is probably a bit too long...
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Spin, the Bio is a lower spin head than the R11 in my experience, might have a lot to do with that.
BIGBALL
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Yea, that was what I surmised as well. Looking at it objectively, probably last years amp cell with a shaft other than the crappy ( for me anyway ) fuel may be the way for me to go. Not sure though that I want to spend 120.00 + on an experiment!
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You might be surprised the deals you can find on that one if you do a little digging though.
As for the Bio, this one knocked my socks off this last weekend, I walked away very surprised.
BIGBALL
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I don't know about the bio-cell, but last year when I had the amp cell I cut down the shaft to 45' ( maybe 44 3/4 ) and I am pretty sure it was D0. We added lead tape to bring the swing weight back. To be brutally honest, it felt like crap after that though...
BIGBALL
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Yea, I'm thinking if I can find one cheap, I may remove the shaft and maybe go with a prolaunch blue. A higher launch shaft, but with much lower torque than the fuel shaft.
BTW - the Bio Cell I was hitting was the red one - beautiful club!! And I haven't given up on it yet. When I hit it the temp was a balmy 31' and the range balls were frigid - so probably not the best time to hit a slightly lower spinning club!
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Better than anticipated.
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Sorry, I don't know the answer to that one.
Not something I'd guess on if I were you. Can you get fit?
I loved it the first time I used it and was really quite surprised! Speaking of that, I'm getting ready to head out and put another move on this driver. Maybe the Cell+ too. I love the murdered out black look to these.
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Its a "made for" or proprietary shaft Cobra did in conjunction with PX.
My SS in in that range and I'm actually playing the R-flex for whatever its worth. BIG improvement over the Fuel in the AMP Cell last year.
Bruin70
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I have been very impressed with the stock shaft. I have it in R which is unusual since most of my previous drivers have had S shafts. For me, this pairing launches it medium high, straight, and the carry is very long. The ball seems to hold its line forever., Very happy with this driver/shaft pairing.
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Hit this one on the range just times after my round yesterday just for grins as I review another driver and use it exclusively during review. Last two balls, just missiles.
Dammit, it just made me grin ear to ear. R flex aweomeness.
Dammit, it just made me grin ear to ear. R flex aweomeness.
More R flex goodness, eh?
Could you pull that trigger on the R flex for the MC?
I know one thing....IF it forces you to think tempo that's a fantastic thing.
Im a fan of the Bio Cell, mainly because it's SO similar to what they offered last year. More of the same is a good thing in this case for Cobra.
You are not helping the family budget, James!
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Its just a really good driver for me, I'm having a lot of fun with it.
I love this driver!
I am hitting the most consistent tee balls I have in a long time, and they are a bit longer than I'm used to. It's awesome watching the ball fly that little bit further than usual at the range you've been practicing at for years.
I am impressed with how well the face paint seems to be holding up. My 913 was just destroyed by a few buckets of balls last winter but the Bio Cell seems to be taking them like a champ.
I let a few strangers give it a poke and in each case it outperformed whatever they were using quite handily. Hopefully created a few more Cobra customers and a few more believers in higher loft really helping hackers like us. When they realized it was set at 12* you could tell they wanted to hate it...but they just couldn't.
I am hitting the most consistent tee balls I have in a long time, and they are a bit longer than I'm used to. It's awesome watching the ball fly that little bit further than usual at the range you've been practicing at for years.
I am impressed with how well the face paint seems to be holding up. My 913 was just destroyed by a few buckets of balls last winter but the Bio Cell seems to be taking them like a champ.
I let a few strangers give it a poke and in each case it outperformed whatever they were using quite handily. Hopefully created a few more Cobra customers and a few more believers in higher loft really helping hackers like us. When they realized it was set at 12* you could tell they wanted to hate it...but they just couldn't.
Ranger5022
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Well I have finally got the opportunity to hit this bad boy twice now , only on an indoor monitor though. First time was R shaft set at 12 and I also hit the ZL which was set at 9.5 and 1/2 inch longer shaft...so logic dictates which should have been longer doesn it....:bulgy-eyes:
well it was the Bio by a good 10 yards consistantly , great dispersion as well , despite my crappy swing.
The second time was against a SLDR well actually two of them one R and one S shafted , both set at 9.5 , my swing once warmed up is betweeen 95-98mph which is very top end of a R shaft and the shop pro said he thought a S shaft would be better , although the shop had no S shafted Bio cell in stock
Anyway , the Bio felt better and was more consistant again , even though the SLDR was a couple of yards longer.
Now it is my Birthday in just under four hours (UK) time and the good lady has promised me a new driver ....my normal shop has a Cobra fitting day on the 12th April , and I have booked a slot , outdoor range , flightscope , Cobra rep , looking forward to making the best informed descision I can and choosing a colour....I will keep you posted ...just its so long to wait......
Thanks to all the guys reviewing and posting their comments here , you have no idea how much you help ..keep it up...
well it was the Bio by a good 10 yards consistantly , great dispersion as well , despite my crappy swing.
The second time was against a SLDR well actually two of them one R and one S shafted , both set at 9.5 , my swing once warmed up is betweeen 95-98mph which is very top end of a R shaft and the shop pro said he thought a S shaft would be better , although the shop had no S shafted Bio cell in stock
Anyway , the Bio felt better and was more consistant again , even though the SLDR was a couple of yards longer.
Now it is my Birthday in just under four hours (UK) time and the good lady has promised me a new driver ....my normal shop has a Cobra fitting day on the 12th April , and I have booked a slot , outdoor range , flightscope , Cobra rep , looking forward to making the best informed descision I can and choosing a colour....I will keep you posted ...just its so long to wait......
Thanks to all the guys reviewing and posting their comments here , you have no idea how much you help ..keep it up...
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That red look hot! One of the reasons why I liked the Covert was the red head. I'm liking this driver so far and really can't wait to see what other people are experiencing.
rushamania
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Has anyone ordered the green?!?!?
Looks AMAZING!!
Might have to go hit a regular color at Dicks.....
Loving the green
Looks AMAZING!!
Might have to go hit a regular color at Dicks.....
Loving the green