Equipment
Video: Cobra AMP Cell Driver vs. ZL Encore
Updated Jan 17, 2013
We took the Cobra AMP Cell driver for a test drive at Miles of Golf at Ypsilanti, Mich., to get an early look at launch angle, spin rate and ball speed, and to see if Cobra’s MyFly and Smart Pad technologies worked as advertised.
We tested it on a Trackman against the Cobra ZL Encore driver (9.5 degrees) and crunched the numbers.
Take a look and go into the forums to see the discussions about this and the other new Cobra launches for 2013.
The Cobra AMP Cell driver had a stock Fujikura Fuel X Flex shaft. It is 45.75 inches long, weighs 63 grams, and is a mid-torque shaft with a high kick point. The ZL Encore had a stock Fujikura Motore F1 shaft. Like the AMP Cell, it is an X-flex shaft of the same length, but it weighed in a little lighter at 55 grams. The Motore F1 shaft has a mid-launch, mid-spin profile. Click here to read the First Spotted Cobra Amp Cell Driver article.
Watch the video above to see what we learned.
Click here for more discussion in the “Tour/Pre-release equipment” forum.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Bob Cecil
Mar 12, 2014 at 12:23 pm
Still Waiting your evaluation of the Cobra AMP.
The sudden change to the re shafted ZL, and no further mention of the Driver at bar?
What is up here folk?
Troy Vayanos
Jan 13, 2013 at 12:16 am
The Cobra AMP Cell is one of the best new drivers on the market. I’ve had mine for about 6 weeks now the results have been amazing.
The most pleasing thing about the driver is the extra carry you get off the tee. Because of this you get extra distance as well. It is so easy to hit and the feel you get from a solid hit is great.
I would recommend the Cobra AMP Cell to any golfer out there looking for a better performing driver.
Richard
Mar 18, 2013 at 8:54 am
It is now more than 3 months after you had this Cobra AMP driver, how is it doing? Still good?
By the way what is your handy cap?
jls288gto
Oct 27, 2012 at 10:19 pm
Love my ZL… have it shafted with a Project X Black in 6.0.
A long distance target shooter…
Bigdan
Oct 26, 2012 at 7:57 pm
ZL is the best one