RECAP: LIVE Q&A with COBRA GOLF

[wldchld22]

Any chance puma releases some Cobra clothes? I would love some polos with that cobra logo on them.

[eagle1997]

[quote name='wldchld22' timestamp='1395840645' post='8953879']
Any chance puma releases some Cobra clothes? I would love some polos with that cobra logo on them.
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+1. i really wish i could 'like' your post more than once.
i have puma apparel as a part of my wardrobe (and enjoy the styles/colors). add in the cobra 'snake' logo either on the sleeve, or as a stand-alone dedicated line, and i'm first in line to buy.

GREAT IDEA wldchld!

[WVP]

How many product releases do you generally have planned out? And how often does something happen that causes you to change the course completely?

On a similar note, Taylormade has obviously been pushing the heck out of low forward CG and higher loft - how does Cobra feel about that design philosophy?

[Boogs2]

Are there any plans to release more color customization with the Bio Cell lineup? (something like custom painted drivers?)

Also, having hit your s2 and s3 drivers, what are some new advancements in Cobra's e9 face? I found the technology to be forgiving and would love to hear about how this technology has improved.

Thanks!

[Golfingfanatic]

Any word on possible future products for the Ferrari/Cobra line?

[dtvtpa]

I'm a lefty and in need of new irons. I am a single digit and am debating between AMP Cell Pros and Bio Cell+. Are there other options coming?

[Chad Watson]

What goes in to your decisions to target certain golfers over others? Do you get golfers who want to come over to the Cobra/Puma Team?

[nmaynard]

Do you plan on offering some more "traditional" items in the future for the players that aren't into the flashy style? The Cobra Amp Cell pro MB seem to be heading this direction. As well as the Puma Sport Lux line. Can we expect even more in this area?

Thanks!

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

Hi everyone – welcome to the live chat with the R&D team from COBRA Golf. We are excited to be here to answer your questions. Thanks for having us! Enjoy Golf!

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[color=#282828][color=#A52A2A][b]Who's Here[/b][/color][/color][list]
[*][color=#2F2F2F]Vice President of R&D: Tom Olsavsky[/color]
[*][color=#2F2F2F]Director of Product Marketing: Jose Miraflor[/color]
[*][color=#2F2F2F]Director of Research and Testing: Mike Yagley[/color]
[*][color=#2F2F2F]Doug Roberts - Director of Design[/color]
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[milt]

[color=#2F2F2F]Dear Tom, Jose, Mike and Doug,[/color]

[color=#2F2F2F]If you were all stranded on an island together and had to dig a big hole to protect yourself from wildlife, the elements, and other extreme [/color][color=#2f2f2f]obstacles what Cobra club would you bring with you to help dig, and why that club?[/color]

[tbomb]

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Hi everyone – welcome to the live chat with the R&D team from COBRA Golf. We are excited to be here to answer your questions. Thanks for having us! Enjoy Golf!
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Good to have you guys!!! We appreciate you're time!

[ShutSteepStuck]

I am going to throw this one out there again since I am interested to hear the answer:

My Amp Cell is BY FAR the most forgiving driver I have ever hit. Thank you Cobra!

My miss tends to be out toward the toe, can you explain how your e9 (elliptical) face technology helps improve ball speed and dispersion on off-center hits?

[Firegolf26]

Does CObra/Puma believe in the whole "loft up" campaign going on in the golf world now? Seems like the "play it forward" bumbled out...

[IheartNY]

What does Rickie Fowler have dialed in for his adjustable head driver?

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

[size=4][quote name='Golfingfanatic' timestamp='1395426265' post='8919515']
We have seen limited releases for the US Masters & US Open. Any chance the other two majors get something similiar?
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[color=#000000]Thanks for your interest in the LE's. We think they are a nice way to bring some of the exitement around the Majors to the Cobra brand! While we would like to create additional releases, we still want to ensure that they are in demand by golfers. What do you think golfers would be more excited about? An Open Championship or PGA Championship release? BTW- What country to you live in? -Jose Miraflor[/color][/size]

[mproyiii]

absolutely love my cobra amp forged irons--perfect marriage of forgiveness and playability for mid handicappers not good enough/ confident to play your forged blades. Why did you guys stop producing them this year? And are there plans for another forged players iron outside the amp cells? THANKS

[3 piece]

Do think one of your current tour players needs to win a major before you feel that your equipment has been validated as a contender.

[wldchld22]

I live in the us and would love a red white and blue bio cell + crown!

[Firegolf26]

What kind of grinds are you guys working on for your wedges? Seems like the "alphabet" grinds are a hot thing. Anything to become expected from Cobra/Puma golf? WOuld love to get my hands on the wedges.

[wldchld22]

Zero limits and other drivers with big dimensions are a cobra staple that I love. Any plans to release a smaller head? A big 3 wood?

[wldchld22]

Any plans to retro sone of your past hits? Maybe as a venom vault launch?

Robo and I would love a L4V retro and I miss my s9 pro D and S desperately!!!

[Boogs2]

With the popularity of driving irons increasing, any plans on releasing your own version in the near future?

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

[size=4][quote name='NTKT10' timestamp='1395426527' post='8919549']
Cobra is advertising Bio-Cell design and the Venollum crown as weight saving technologies designed to allow more weight to be located low and back for increased MOI. Why did Cobra opt for a low and back CG and not low and forward like some competitors?

Also is there any chance of a limited release of solid color heads? I like the colors, but I'm just not a fan of the two tone look.
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[quote name='skylargolf' timestamp='1395426604' post='8919557']
What improvements have been made in the Bio cell line of woods over last years Amp cell line? The Amp Cell's seemed to be a huge success for Cobra as they performed very well.
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[color=#000000]The BiO CELL family of metals features many new, game-changing improvements that result in Distance Gains and Consistency.[/color]

[color=#000000]The New BiO CELL E9 face features Cell optimized areas on the face where our engineers were able to remove Titamium to help the face flex more, which increases the COR Area. This faster COR area will keep your ball speeds up when you hit it off center. This new face area, combined with a lighter hosel structure, frees up over 6 grams of weight to reposition lower and further back in the head to reduce spin, deliver more speed and improve launch. Simply said MORE Distance! A CELL Pattern was utilized in the crown area to free up more weight to contribute to the LOW & BACK CG area. [/color][/size]



[color=#000000][size=3]The BiO CELL+ Driver features the same CELL weighting tehcnologies as BiO CELL with an added multi-material construction. The new VENOLLUM crown is made of a new, lighter alloy that helps to free up even more weight to make this driver the lowest CG driver that we have created. Lower CG = More Speed, Lower Spin, and MORE Distance. [/size][/color]

[color=#000000][size=3]ALL the BC metals feature simple yet effective adjustability thorugh MyFLY8 and SmartPad tehcnologies. MyFly8 adds one more loft setting and one more draw setting for which to maximize you trajectory and distance with. SmartPad which is our patented technology delivers a square face no matter the loft/trajectory setting you choose. [/size][/color]

[size=2][color=#000000]Many may overlook the face that being able to tune your long game (fairways & hybrids) to evenly gap between your driver and longest iron is Key to attaching today's longer golf courses. You can adjust to any distance, any course, any condition any swing with MyFly8 and Smartpad.- Jose Miraflor[/color][/size]

[Chico]

Are there any surprises in the works for your players line of amp cell pro irons! Love theses Irons!!!

[jeffkriz]

Now that you have Mr. Jesper Parnevik on board, any chance we see a Cobra "flip-up" hat released anytime soon? Let's get the trend started.

[ultra45]

Are there any plans for a push on the green grass side? There is only 1 box store reasonably close and the selection of hard goods is poor at best and there is not much clothing/accessories either.

[wldchld22]

I love that you make combo sets with hybrids. Any plans to release a hybrid combo set for better players? Are there any plans to release Iron with the blades as well?

[COBRA PUMA GOLF]

[size=4][quote name='billeht' timestamp='1395426891' post='8919597']
Will Greg Norman's return to Cobra be influencing any new equipment? ie any "Shark"-line themed clubs.
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[color=#000000]Since he re-signed with Cobra this year, Greg Norman has been collaborating with our R&D team on product development for a number of our 2015 products - Tom Olsavsky[/color][/size]

[joey2aces]

any plans on making 'normal' fitted hats for guys that like to shape their hats instead of the flat brim? I know you have the tech hat but they are adjustable

[soreylaw]

Thanks for the chat. I alternate playing an AMP Cell 10.5 driver with stock stiff Fuse shaft and a TM SLDR set at 11.5 degrees with Rifle 5.5. Although not as adjustable, my longest drives always come with the Cobra. It seems to stay airborne quite a bit longer. Is there a design parameter at work there that is every bit as effective as the forward CG loft-up philosophy touted by TM?